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DAY 82: November 21st, 2008.
ShortBus
"You're taking a picture of yourself at Ground Zero: do you smile?"
I'm not going to recommend people run out and rent this flick, but I do think people should see it. Does that make sense? Shortbus is not about sex, or homosexuals, it's about relationships. You will know within the first 5 minutes if you will want to watch this film or not.
I found Shortbus to be a remarkable film. It's certainly not for everyone, it shows graphic sexual acts, both straight and gay, full frontal nudity, both male and female and it doesn't shy away from those taboo subjects. This is the second film from the director of Hedwig and The Angry Inch, a film that, after viewing Shortbus, I really want to see.
There are numerous characters, all have their own problems. One wants to commit suicide, another is a voyeur, a sex therapist has never had an orgasm and many more. In fact there are so many characters that a lot of their stories are left to the side and don't feel complete.
Each performances, no matter how amateur, are strong and brave. I know Sook Yin Lee from Much Music (Canadian MTV basically) and to see her in this film was a surprise, but to see the emotion and faith she put into this film is inspiring. I found myself connected to each character, most films have trouble with one.
I would recommend you read up on the film if you are not sure if you want to watch it, it's definitely not for everyone, but I did enjoy it and applaud everyone involved.
ShortBus
"You're taking a picture of yourself at Ground Zero: do you smile?"
I'm not going to recommend people run out and rent this flick, but I do think people should see it. Does that make sense? Shortbus is not about sex, or homosexuals, it's about relationships. You will know within the first 5 minutes if you will want to watch this film or not.
I found Shortbus to be a remarkable film. It's certainly not for everyone, it shows graphic sexual acts, both straight and gay, full frontal nudity, both male and female and it doesn't shy away from those taboo subjects. This is the second film from the director of Hedwig and The Angry Inch, a film that, after viewing Shortbus, I really want to see.
There are numerous characters, all have their own problems. One wants to commit suicide, another is a voyeur, a sex therapist has never had an orgasm and many more. In fact there are so many characters that a lot of their stories are left to the side and don't feel complete.
Each performances, no matter how amateur, are strong and brave. I know Sook Yin Lee from Much Music (Canadian MTV basically) and to see her in this film was a surprise, but to see the emotion and faith she put into this film is inspiring. I found myself connected to each character, most films have trouble with one.
I would recommend you read up on the film if you are not sure if you want to watch it, it's definitely not for everyone, but I did enjoy it and applaud everyone involved.