My wife and I finally got around to seeing Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. I find myself feeling ambiguous about it. It was compelling and the visual direction was stunning. However, the storytelling left a lot to be desired, in my opinion. Since it’s impossible to discuss those flaws without dropping some spoilers, the rest of the review is behind the jump.
Sex: The Annabel Chong story is a documentary produced by Annabel and a director she’d been involved with, Gough Lewis. For those who don’t know her, Annabel Chong is a porn star who, in 1995, set the record for having sex with the most men in a gangbang. She took on 251 men in a 10 hour period for a porn video, which earned her a fair amount of notoriety before the record was subsequently eclipsed.
The documentary is disturbing…
The movie Nine entranced me, even though I found the main character completely unsympathetic. Since it contained some sexy dance numbers and some musings on the creative process, I figured it was fair game for a review here.
I recently mused about how the movie sex, likes, and videotape ended up having a major role in my life (here). I figured I should do a review of it as well, for those who might not have seen it.
The movie Shortbus has such a whimsical, happy heart that it’s fun. It’s the first explicit (orgasms are shown on screen, both male and female) non-porn film I’ve seen that left me smiling at the end. read more »
The Shape of Things (2003 film, based on the play of the same name) aims to stir things up and provoke conversations about art, relationships, and morality. It does that, but with one major flaw. The characters just aren’t likeable. If you’re willing to watch past that…
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