Just wanted to comment on how your beautiful use of language made this so special for me. The language often gets missed in the critique of KZbin videos but when you see it done so expertly it needs to be recognised. I’m really not a language fascist but i do love when folks follow the rules.

Incredibly well done analysis. Saw it last night and loved it. I cant get it out or my head but i dont have anyone to break it down with cause i saw it alone so this helped scratch that itch haha 😅

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Thank you for this video. I got very frustrated watching other videos about this movie and they just… don’t get it. The movie felt like it was meant for me. This is a trans movie, a queer movie, a neurodivergent movie. Seeing other reviewers bash it for the very things that speak to the people it’s meant for, and all the surface level readings with no look into the subtext, it made me so mad. So thank you for taking the time to understand.

Went into this movie blind and I'm still thinking about it weeks later. Thanks for making this video.

Thanks for explaining the meaning of the ice-cream truck, since that was the one thing I didn’t understand on first watch. I know some found the ending abrupt, but I think Schoenbrun chose to end the film with Owen resuming his job after the bathroom scene for it to be deliberately unsatisfying for the audience, as we know he still makes the wrong choice of resuming his miserable life (even if there is still time). I also feel that Maddie also doesn’t really get her happy ending either. She/Tara can't truly return to a new life/season of The Pink Opaque unless Owen/Isabel joins her. She may have accepted who she is, but she is still alone without Owen/Isabel who knows what she's going through.

this is a fantastic review after a sea of people not getting it!!

I don't think that Maddie is dead, though she may certainly have attempted. I think Maddie underwent a symbolic death to transition. Her entire appearance is different, more butch than her high school persona. Language around death in regards to transitioning is pretty common, particularly when referring to previously gendered names as "dead names." But I think the thing that was the most haunting to me was the casting and the sets. Owen's unseen best friend's mother is Amber Benson, who played Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His father is a 90's nu-metal singer. His coworkers are Pete and Pete. Within the context of the movie, Owen is literally living in the husk of a 90's television show. All of the actors are there, and we, as knowing audience members, clock those actors and the realization of who they are is screaming at us that everything Maddie is telling Owen is true. Owen walks the halls of a basically empty school, where the bulleting boards are messages yelling To Thine Own Self Be True. He turns and talks directly to camera like Claire Danes in My So Called Life. They go to the Double Lunch and there's a musical interlude, just like in the Pink Opaque, and just like they used to do on Buffy when acts would perform at The Bronze. He says he has a happy family, but we never see them. When he has his moment of cracking at the fun center no one reacts. They're all just extras. He's apologizing to everyone and no one says anything. They don't even realize he's there. Owen IS in the trap, and we can all see it. And eventually he does too, but man I found that tragic. A lot of people complain about the ending being abrupt, but that's also what happens in the Pink Opaque. It's deeply disturbing, happens too fast, and there's no resolution and it HURTS. God I loved this movie.

dude! your analysis is so on point. so many people are off the mark (though I do recognize things are up to interpretation). anyways, thanks for this, you got a new subscriber :)

This is my first video of yours, and I just wanted to thank you for not glossing over the inherent transness of the film in favor of ignoring it or saying the movie is representing something else. ❤

Love your analysis! But I do disagree on the interpretation of the film's conclusion/what is the actually Truth (i.e. i disagree that maddie's arc is representative of suicide, I believe she is the only one able who is fully able to self-actualize through grueling self-sacrifice and crawling out of the cocoon of her former self) All I have to say is pay attention to the name of the bar Maddie takes own to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I Saw the TV Glow" is a mesmerizing journey from start to finish. The film's eerie atmosphere, crafted through subtle visual and auditory cues, immediately draws you into its dark, surreal world. The lead actor delivers a nuanced performance, capturing the character's descent into madness with heartbreaking precision. The narrative masterfully weaves psychological horror, sci-fi, and dark comedy, maintaining a perfect balance between genuine terror and absurdity. Visually stunning cinematography and an ethereal soundtrack enhance the film's otherworldly feel. It's a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, reality, and the power of media. But what truly sets this film apart is its emotional impact. I cried so much in the last act, overwhelmed by the raw emotion and intensity. "I Saw the TV Glow" is a must-watch for fans of psychological horror and anyone seeking a film that challenges and captivates.

One eerie detail I noticed was that his agent looks like Hyde from That 70s show. A Scientology convicted rpist

And “have we always been here?” Makes me wonder if they’re in hell and why all of them would be there together conscious

Why did the mom come back bloody at the end other than to show she’s obviously dishonest by saying it’s okay?

The main character isn't queer, you're just projecting. If anything I would classify the main character as nonsexual since he doesn't appear to be interested in sex or has attraction to anyone other than on a friend level. However later on he has a family which could be by adoption as a single parent or even with a gay partner but nothing is confirmed because it's obviously not important which solidifies that he's not gay. Also at no point did Matie state that her and Owen were the main characters of the pink opaque! She just said she lived in the tv show after the series finale, which makes sense given that Owen discovers an article about season 6 episode 1 which probably starred Matie since the main characters died in the series finale!

as an asexual, some parts really resonated with me in that movie

beautiful explanation!

I feel like this movie had about 30 min to an hour of cut content. They coulda went so much further and had a Eyes Wide Shut exposed moment 🤷🏽‍♂️

truly beautiful film

cis ppl dont get this movie i found myself understanding the “vague” meanings behind the scenes in it

You didn't just give a scene-by-scene summary of the movie devoid of any interpretation or analysis - Thank you!! Subscribed

once rachel got blinded, i kinda just went 😐. the movie kinda ended there. everything after that point became predictable. still very good tho, i love the existential internalizations each character has

anyone have thoughts on the mental breakdown scene after he watches the last episode? him screaming something along the lines of “this isn’t my life” and “you’re not my dad.” and also vomiting up tv static.

great analysis!

Amazing analysis. Thank you for sharing

The visuals and soundtrack are just as important as the characters. Life is full of emotional ups and downs. The world keeps on turning even if your filled with doubt.

One really nice bit of detail I saw in the movie was the use of colors to communicate how Owen feels. There’s lots of Blue on the screen when he’s at the fair with his mom, on the walls at his work, and he’s wearing lots of blue after he rejects Maddie’s offer. Even the liquid Mr. Melancholy makes Isabel and Tara drink is blue. There’s pink on screen when Owen is objectively happy, like when the show is on or Isabel’s dress color, or the name of the show. And I feel like there was a lot of red on screen when Owen and Maddie first go to the bar where Maddie tells Owen what’s been going on. It just feels so purposeful with just about everything it does, I hope people continue talking about this movie for years to come.

Glad to see a video like this. I was really fascinated by this movie and just couldn’t find many videos REALLY talking about it aside from reviews. Definitely gained yourself a fan.

this was beautifully said!

Well spoken!

It’s funny Elizabeth took herself so seriously as an actress and it just turned out to be a tacky made for TV movie

Just a thought, in the first act, Owen tells Maddie on the bench that hes afraid of opening his insides and pulling them out with a shovel only to find nothing. But the very ending of the film, is him opening his insides and getting that beautiful vision and self-actualization feeling. I think a lot of people relate to that; feeling like whatever you want to do with your life is "nothing", and being afraid that youre truly hollow and all along you were delusional about your aspirations which is why you should never commit. I hope this makes a little bit of sense lol

great analysis! love ur content! <333

The white jesus is an image of Ceasar Borgia who was a homosexual

personally the movie is boring af, but I appreciate the intention and the concept of the film

i've watched a couple challengers analyses and this is my fave - concise, precise, and well edited. thanks man!

The best analysis on KZbin

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This was so beautifully put.

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Your reviews are always so spot on man. Personally, My favorite film of the year so far

Incredible review of an incredible movie!

Incredible video! Such a thorough breakdown that made me love the film so much more, huge thank you my man!

I love the amount of lgbtq movies we've been getting lately and the amount of nuance. I can almost forgive the actor for the magical negro movie.

Couldn’t help but do the full breakdown and would love to discuss your thoughts as well, let me know below!

Travis Scott and the Kardashians did this at Astroworld concert

I didn't like it. But I'll listen.

The downfall was how A24 advertised the movie. People went in thinking it was a traditional horror film (like myself). The theater I was in on opening day... people absolutely hated it. People were talking and complaining during the movie, and one big group walked out halfway through. And look at the user reviews... yikes. You pretty much need to know what it's about before you watch it, to really enjoy it and understand the symbolism. I really didn't like it, not knowing anything about it. But after watching videos like yours (after seeing the movie), I can now appreciate and enjoy it.