Watching the Detectives

Watching the Detectives elicits strong feelings of Humor and Joy, stemming from its comedic take on film noir tropes and the quirky romantic entanglement between the film-geek protagonist and the 'femme fatale.' Love and Happiness are central as their relationship develops, while Hope and Anticipation build around Neil's journey to embrace real-life adventure. Minor elements of Surprise and Curiosity arise from the blurring lines between film and reality, and Empathy for Neil's transformation.