Why did the second act include a Louis Vuitton ad, and so many French 1980s references? Why did it almost *not* happen due to a dancers' strike? Also, who just did the best cameo ever on Notre-Dame?
Thank you for reading it! Part of me feels it's a bit excessive, verging on obsessive, but when I see that so many of the outraged reactions come from lack of context... well, someone's gotta provide that context 😁🎩
Totally agree - having background info might have squashed some of the controversy right off the bat... I am also writing a breakdown but yours is putting my effort to shame! In any case, I love your take on this! Can't wait to read the rest 😊
I think I’m not the first one to write one of these explainers, the more the merrier! It’s art, so while some angry far-right interpretations are just not backed by evidence, there is still room for each person’s subjective experience. As the French and English-language discourse are often happening in silos, people proficient in both languages and cultures can really help everyone come together. But it’s still hard work 😄
Thank you so much! I never thought I would end up doing these writeups. Like you, I just enjoyed the show, but after receiving so many confused DMs, it seemed some explaining was required 😄
Thank you for such a detailed breakdown!
Thank you for reading it! Part of me feels it's a bit excessive, verging on obsessive, but when I see that so many of the outraged reactions come from lack of context... well, someone's gotta provide that context 😁🎩
Totally agree - having background info might have squashed some of the controversy right off the bat... I am also writing a breakdown but yours is putting my effort to shame! In any case, I love your take on this! Can't wait to read the rest 😊
I think I’m not the first one to write one of these explainers, the more the merrier! It’s art, so while some angry far-right interpretations are just not backed by evidence, there is still room for each person’s subjective experience. As the French and English-language discourse are often happening in silos, people proficient in both languages and cultures can really help everyone come together. But it’s still hard work 😄
🙏 Loved watching this so much and felt enlivened by the spectacle and the complexity….Your analysis is fabulous. 🙏
Thank you so much! I never thought I would end up doing these writeups. Like you, I just enjoyed the show, but after receiving so many confused DMs, it seemed some explaining was required 😄
I loved that it all made me dig deep into French culture both old and new… I watched one screen and was goggling references on another!! 😃