Great analysis. I am old enough to have seen this movie when it came out, and I instantly related to Enid. I remember thinking that if I was a girl I would probably be like her. I recently re-watched it after all these years and I still relate to her. She's such a great character, and Thora Birch did an amazing job portraying all the different aspects of her personality and emotions, and how her opinions change back and forth as she grapples with the burden of facing adulthood. I can also relate to Seymour now in some ways, which I didn't at all when I was younger. But I understand his character more now. Seymour is what happens when someone like Enid stays in their comfort zone and doesn't keep trying to find their unique place in the world. He creates his own sanctuary for himself and deals with the outside world only as much as necessary. Enid realizes she doesn't want to end up doing this, but she doesn't fit in where she is, so she leaves to find her own life elsewhere.
I’ve been thinking a lot on that too upon my recent rewatch. Enid is a misfit who wants to escape. Rebecca is a misfit who wants to acclimate. Seymour is a misfit who’s somewhere in the middle. He bridges the gap between our two leads. He’s almost the heart of the film, dare I say?
@@skylerringfield2337I had to watch the film several times to fully grasp what Seymour offers- a look into the world of a misfit who is fairly smart and capable, but does not have the tools to advance himself. He is well-adapted, and occasional yelling from inside his vehicle seems to be his only vice. Otherwise a pretty consistent and solid personality. He would look cute with the right haircut Lol
This movie came out just as I graduated from university. We all loved it, of course. I was a huge fan of the comic books, and I felt that this film did them justice. It's great to see someone of your age get so much out of it (sometimes I feel like younger people are shocked by my Gen X mentality. lol). Punk and other creative movements (eg. Grunge) were a direct rejection of capitalism which were then subsumed by Capitalism. It made us feel hopeless. A lot of people started looking into a past that was uncorrupted by capital and advertising - I knew a lot of Seymour types who deliberately chose to live in a nostalgic, pre-modern world of 78 records and vintage everything. This feels like an inadequate, possibly quite self-indulgent response to capitalist alienation, but at least it's a response. These days, I feel like kids have just given up hope of ever living in a world in which human relationships and creativity are unmediated by capitalism. We are in a social media world where turning your very sense of self into a "brand" is now seen as desirable. In some ways, I think Ghost World is prescient in this regard. For example, it brilliantly predicted the hypocrisies of online piety and cancel culture with the "coon chicken" poster fiasco. Enid submits the image as a deliberate provocation, but she is also right: it is an artefact from an era when people were simply more honest. We now live in an age where everyone says the "right" thing to appear like a good person online, whilst secretly harboring "bad" thoughts. Anyway, I have many thoughts about this film but won't bore you. My favorite scene is when she hears the Skip James for the first time and is compelled to play it over and over. It's like a little ray of hope - a perfect piece of art, uncorrupted by anything.
I absolutely love what you've said here about Gen X compared to now and how social media feeds into that. Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed reading this
Happy to see another vid from you. Have to say that when I saw this movie I was a bit off put to it bc as someone in undergrad at the time I think I felt a bit “old” for it, like it was reflecting on a time I’d already passed and seemed trivial. But seeing your analysis of it perhaps I was a bit too quick to judge it and it could call for a rewatch
i enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this gem of a movie. i,m 56 and there are a lot of themes presented in this movie that i can relate to. It is one of my favorites.
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Great analysis. I am old enough to have seen this movie when it came out, and I instantly related to Enid. I remember thinking that if I was a girl I would probably be like her. I recently re-watched it after all these years and I still relate to her. She's such a great character, and Thora Birch did an amazing job portraying all the different aspects of her personality and emotions, and how her opinions change back and forth as she grapples with the burden of facing adulthood. I can also relate to Seymour now in some ways, which I didn't at all when I was younger. But I understand his character more now. Seymour is what happens when someone like Enid stays in their comfort zone and doesn't keep trying to find their unique place in the world. He creates his own sanctuary for himself and deals with the outside world only as much as necessary. Enid realizes she doesn't want to end up doing this, but she doesn't fit in where she is, so she leaves to find her own life elsewhere.
Very well said I absolutely agree
Amazing review
I didnt think of Seymours character that way at first, but you are totally right.
I’ve been thinking a lot on that too upon my recent rewatch. Enid is a misfit who wants to escape. Rebecca is a misfit who wants to acclimate. Seymour is a misfit who’s somewhere in the middle. He bridges the gap between our two leads. He’s almost the heart of the film, dare I say?
@@skylerringfield2337I had to watch the film several times to fully grasp what Seymour offers- a look into the world of a misfit who is fairly smart and capable, but does not have the tools to advance himself. He is well-adapted, and occasional yelling from inside his vehicle seems to be his only vice. Otherwise a pretty consistent and solid personality. He would look cute with the right haircut Lol
I once made chocolate mousse while watching Rosemary's Baby.
Did it have an under taste?
@@daverindone655 No, Daddy, no undertaste at all.
The old bat slaved all day now eat it 😅
It's an original 1977 punk rock look 😊 Enid is my heroine!
one of my all time favourite movies, and i really liked your analysis!
This movie came out just as I graduated from university. We all loved it, of course. I was a huge fan of the comic books, and I felt that this film did them justice. It's great to see someone of your age get so much out of it (sometimes I feel like younger people are shocked by my Gen X mentality. lol). Punk and other creative movements (eg. Grunge) were a direct rejection of capitalism which were then subsumed by Capitalism. It made us feel hopeless. A lot of people started looking into a past that was uncorrupted by capital and advertising - I knew a lot of Seymour types who deliberately chose to live in a nostalgic, pre-modern world of 78 records and vintage everything. This feels like an inadequate, possibly quite self-indulgent response to capitalist alienation, but at least it's a response. These days, I feel like kids have just given up hope of ever living in a world in which human relationships and creativity are unmediated by capitalism. We are in a social media world where turning your very sense of self into a "brand" is now seen as desirable. In some ways, I think Ghost World is prescient in this regard. For example, it brilliantly predicted the hypocrisies of online piety and cancel culture with the "coon chicken" poster fiasco. Enid submits the image as a deliberate provocation, but she is also right: it is an artefact from an era when people were simply more honest. We now live in an age where everyone says the "right" thing to appear like a good person online, whilst secretly harboring "bad" thoughts. Anyway, I have many thoughts about this film but won't bore you. My favorite scene is when she hears the Skip James for the first time and is compelled to play it over and over. It's like a little ray of hope - a perfect piece of art, uncorrupted by anything.
I absolutely love what you've said here about Gen X compared to now and how social media feeds into that. Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed reading this
Very thoughtful! Thx
i listened to this while drawing and i enjoyed it SO much. I just can tell you're a very smart person.
you're so kind thank you!
your analysis has helped me have a greater appreciation for the film! enjoyed the video! thank you :)
that's beautiful to hear and so kind of you to share thank you!!
Your analysis is reaaally deep at the same time it's paced and easy to understand! Just watched this movie, not a lot of good reviews out there.
Thank you so much!
Happy to see another vid from you. Have to say that when I saw this movie I was a bit off put to it bc as someone in undergrad at the time I think I felt a bit “old” for it, like it was reflecting on a time I’d already passed and seemed trivial. But seeing your analysis of it perhaps I was a bit too quick to judge it and it could call for a rewatch
i was looking for a woman's perspective on this movie, and i just have to say this is hands down the best analysis for this movie
Definetly gotta see this movie now! Amazing video!!
This is a 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️ review !!! Thank you!!!!
thank you so much!
i enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this gem of a movie. i,m 56 and there are a lot of themes presented in this movie that i can relate to. It is one of my favorites.
Thank you, David! It's a great film and I'm so glad it still resonates.
thank u for sharing!! it's really comforting to know others feel the same way Enid is depicted as! great video!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts-you have some astute insights!
Didn't expect you to mention Diogenes. Subscribed!
;) Thank you!
I once read Mystic River sitting on the banks of the Mystic River.
This video is so entertaining and funny
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