Thursday 8 November 2012

The GazettE - 'The Invisible Wall' Inter-Textual Reference



In The GazettE’s music video for ‘The Invisible Wall’ (left screen-shot), they include an inter-textual reference to ‘Kill Bill’ (right screen-shot). This is executed through their use of a traditional Japanese sliding door, blue “colour correction”, and a silhouette created by the lighting and the door. The GazettE’s music video is heavily influenced by traditional Japanese culture - they are also a Japanese band - whilst ‘Kill Bill’ is also influenced by this and even focuses on Japanese fighting styles and techniques. So, the inter-textual reference is relevant and makes sense.

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