An astronomer of age, wealth, and erudition conducts classes in his home. His students are not always respectful, and he suffers their pranks. At noon, everything darkens and there is an eclipse of the sun, and through his glass, he sees a female moon coming to a masculine sun, flirting as they move closer to what becomes a consummation. The heavens erupt with showers of stars that become women. In his excitement, the astronomer suffers an accident.
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Reviewer:Christine Hennig -
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September 13, 2006 Subject:
More Than I Wanted to See About the Sun and Moon's Relationship
We're gettin' into evil territory, folks. An astronomer wearing a priceless celestial robe (I want one) lectures a class of students about an upcoming solar eclipse, then goes up to his observatory to watch it himself. The actual eclipse, featuring a leering sun and a coy moon who both look male and who both lick their lips lavisiously, will leave you feeling dirty. On top of that we get to see a bunch of passing "celestial bodies" and a bizarre traffic tie-up between a lunar nymph, Father Time, and a Roman Legionaire. The whole thing excites the astronomer so much he falls right out the window! An unforgettable Melies romp. A 1907 Melies film.
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: *****. Weirdness: *****. Historical Interest: *****. Overall Rating: *****.
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