Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 2, episode 9: ‘Sweet Rolled Omelet’
1. How does language difference work in this episode of Midnight Diner?
2. Eng discusses the neoliberal global economy in relation to the queer characters in Happy Together. Does the global economy appear in this episode of Midnight Diner? If so, how – and how is this relevant to gender? If not, defend this claim.
3. Note one thing about gendered characters in ‘Sweet Rolled Omelet’ that struck you. These can be questions, observations, thoughts, feelings – any response is fine. You can focus on the queer character Kosuzu (played by Toshiki Ayata) or any other character.
4. Choose one short clip (1-3 minutes) that you find interesting in relation to gender and briefly explain why.
Give the time stamp of the clip
Name the clip (create a name)
Referencing the Bignell reading or lecture on cinematic analysis, note one filmmaking tactic in the clip, and describe to what end it is employed. Tactics may be cinematic (lighting, camera work, etc) or narrative (acting, costume, setting, etc).
Include one screenshot from the clip that illustrates your response
