Coaching sessions!? And it was still a great thing to behold? Now that is something to marvel at. When choreography is involved, that usually messes with the whole vibe. (And I do not speak of bad choreography.)
The thing is, some of the Halko fans actually held a COACHING SESSION before the concert on how to do all the calls right. It's an enormous amount of work, and completely alien to any other kind of concert I've been to. Even with people routinely messing up, though, the effect as a whole was very special (I'm not sure if I can better describe it).
Loonies and toonies really are wonderful, though. While I was there, it just struck me as far more convenient somehow. There's something special about heading into a Tim Horton's and getting your change back in coins. And while having $10 in change isn't quite the same as having a bill, neither is having $5 in quarters (aside from it being tougher to haul around), so it's not really so new of a problem. It's probably cheaper too - at least, until everyone else finally follows Australia's lead.
You know, I'm new to this Utena thing and all, but it seems to me that it might be more satisfying to rewatch little chunks of the show when you need a fix. Or, for a real run-through, just skipping certain things to save time (like the recaps and the cowbell thing). Either of those options, for me, would probably trounce Adolescence. I mean, at one level I recognize what an achievement the movie is visually, but beyond that I can't bring myself to care much - it just doesn't have the magic of that first Jury episode, or the "Wakaba has a housemate" bit.
That being said, given a bit of distance the mischievous part of me is now giggling very much at the idea of ending one's shoujo series with a bizzaro Initial D setpiece. Bravo, guys.
I'm not sure how I feel about our coins. Having ten dollars in change in my pocket isn't the same as having a bill in my wallet. I remember being fascinated with change as a kid, and now it seems that us Canadian have graduated to "Adult change". Still, the loonie and the toonie (that's what we call 'em, honestly!) have their merits.
I love crowds like that. They intuitively know how to work as a unit, harmonizing with the musician who leads them. But it's no ordinary leadership--anyone can lead--for the leader is among them, participating in the act. Now that's something else! I wish I had been there.
The first time I saw the movie, it felt kind of hollow inside to me... but since a full 39 episodes is a lot to rewatch, the movie has ended up being what I turn to when I want a quick dose of Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku-ness. Nowadays, I think I watch it with the same frame of mind that I watch AMVs or pretty anime opening sequences.
But I do like how Anthy and Utena switch roles in it, and I've probably re-watched the Toki ni Ai wa dance more than any other one scene in any other anime. ^^;;
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/05/08 | Reply
@Fasteriskhead:
Coaching sessions!? And it was still a great thing to behold? Now that is something to marvel at. When choreography is involved, that usually messes with the whole vibe. (And I do not speak of bad choreography.)
Fasteriskhead
Otakuite++ | Posted 06/05/08 | Reply
@Pleiades Rising:
The thing is, some of the Halko fans actually held a COACHING SESSION before the concert on how to do all the calls right. It's an enormous amount of work, and completely alien to any other kind of concert I've been to. Even with people routinely messing up, though, the effect as a whole was very special (I'm not sure if I can better describe it).
Loonies and toonies really are wonderful, though. While I was there, it just struck me as far more convenient somehow. There's something special about heading into a Tim Horton's and getting your change back in coins. And while having $10 in change isn't quite the same as having a bill, neither is having $5 in quarters (aside from it being tougher to haul around), so it's not really so new of a problem. It's probably cheaper too - at least, until everyone else finally follows Australia's lead.
Fasteriskhead
Otakuite++ | Posted 06/05/08 | Reply
@Dagger IX1:
You know, I'm new to this Utena thing and all, but it seems to me that it might be more satisfying to rewatch little chunks of the show when you need a fix. Or, for a real run-through, just skipping certain things to save time (like the recaps and the cowbell thing). Either of those options, for me, would probably trounce Adolescence. I mean, at one level I recognize what an achievement the movie is visually, but beyond that I can't bring myself to care much - it just doesn't have the magic of that first Jury episode, or the "Wakaba has a housemate" bit.
That being said, given a bit of distance the mischievous part of me is now giggling very much at the idea of ending one's shoujo series with a bizzaro Initial D setpiece. Bravo, guys.
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/04/08 | Reply
I'm not sure how I feel about our coins. Having ten dollars in change in my pocket isn't the same as having a bill in my wallet. I remember being fascinated with change as a kid, and now it seems that us Canadian have graduated to "Adult change". Still, the loonie and the toonie (that's what we call 'em, honestly!) have their merits.
I love crowds like that. They intuitively know how to work as a unit, harmonizing with the musician who leads them. But it's no ordinary leadership--anyone can lead--for the leader is among them, participating in the act. Now that's something else! I wish I had been there.
Dagger IX1
Team | Posted 06/03/08 | Reply
The first time I saw the movie, it felt kind of hollow inside to me... but since a full 39 episodes is a lot to rewatch, the movie has ended up being what I turn to when I want a quick dose of Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku-ness. Nowadays, I think I watch it with the same frame of mind that I watch AMVs or pretty anime opening sequences.
But I do like how Anthy and Utena switch roles in it, and I've probably re-watched the Toki ni Ai wa dance more than any other one scene in any other anime. ^^;;