LOL, yes, I can see that the whole majectic imagery of it is very much your sort of thing! It's a lot more arty-farty than I'm normally drawn to, but somehow it seemed to just work for me too.
I think it's the commitment that makes it work? It's in-woven rather than an addition.

And I know the feeling. I still need to FINISH Hannibal, and I haven't time...