Perfect Blue (1997) feat. Jenny Nulf

<p>We're dipping into the world of animation with Satoshi Kon's gorgeous debut feature, <em>Perfect Blue</em> (1997). Joining us is returning guest Jenny Nulf, who schools us on Japan's Pop Idol culture. C/W: sexual assault</p><p>Get ready for doppelgängers, disorienting dream-like imagery and commentary on the male gaze and fandom. Plus: multiple readings of the ending, tracing how language shifts over time, Trace's struggle with nudity &amp; mature content in animated fare, and more on Joe's childhood imaginary friend.</p><p>Reference: Melanie Saint-Oyant. "Queering Animation: the Animated Aesthetics of Queerness in the Works of Satoshi Kon." <em>MA Thesis</em></p><p>Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on <a href="https://twitter.com/HorrorQueers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/horrorqueers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0QZBaB6yenX9xTPmCXkWg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://letterboxd.com/horrorqueers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Letterboxd</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HorrorQueers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/978904585786037/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> to get in touch with other listeners</p><p>&gt; Trace: <a href="https://twitter.com/TracedThurman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tracedthurman</a></p><p>&gt; Joe: <a href="https://twitter.com/bstolemyremote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bstolemyremote</a></p><p>&gt; Jenny: <a href="https://twitter.com/jennyleighx33" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jennyleighx33</a></p><p>Be sure to support the boys on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/horrorqueers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>!&nbsp;</p><p>Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted