When he gets back I ask him what film he got out.
"Oh, its an exploration of the development of a young couples relationship, soundtracked by modern rock bands."
"Sounds interesting, what's it called?"
"Nine songs, or something."
"Nine Songs?? You do realise that is basically arthouse porn? There is barely a storyline and it contains an unprecedented amount of graphic sex for a British movie." Now for some reason I know a lot about this film, despite never having seen it, nor having sought out information about it.
"Oh really?" Replies Mr A, with mock suprise. "I did not know that. I thought it was just about music, with some relationship stuff for Ms A."
Believing that he had genuinely selected the film with good intentions, I wished him luck in explaining to his girlfriend that he had innocently selected a porn film. On the Monday I found out that Ms A hadn't been too impressed, had reprimanded Mr A and had banned him from ever selecting a film again. I offered my commiserations for what I believed was an honest mistake.
Now I'm not so sure.
Last night I went to the video shop and saw the DVD of 9 Songs on the shelf. I started to question Mr A's innoncence. Firstly, its cover photo is of a young lady in the throes of passion, thus:
Ok, so you may gather that the film is a bit passionate. However, a bigger clue can be found emblazoned across the front of this picture."The Most Explicit British Movie EVER!!!", screams some critic. In addition, 2 identical stickers had been placed on the DVD case stating "WARNING: This film contains scenes of an Extremely Explicit Nature". Consider yourself rumbled, Mr A.
Of course, I had to borrow the film so that I could finish off this posting with some kind of comment. There seemed little point to it - the film aims for profundity (with some really cringy quotes), but this just highlights the fact that it says hardly anything about relationships (a crap analogy to Antartica, anyone?). However, it did remind me that I dislike the band Elbow. The sex was pretty explicit, although it was more a "I can't believe this got past the censors" kind-of-thing rather than adding anything to the film. And the female character was the most annoying that I've seen in a film for quite a while. Maybe even back to The Film I Cannot Mention.
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4 comments:
I've not seen it, but have read enough to know that I will never seek to. If you want a good film (be it of the pure entertainment variety or the 'art' variety), then it would appear that this ain't it. If, on the other hand, you want porn, there is plenty out there...
Totally true, James. I found it funny that Mr A. was so "shocked" when I told him what he'd actually borrowed and then to later find out that he couldn't have thought it anything else. Obviously I borrowed it cos I don't like commenting on stuff I haven't seen. What do you mean that it's never stopped me before?
In fact the video shop seemed devoid of any good movies - any suggestions what might make good viewing now that that the winter nights are pulling in? Anyone?
Essential Films (that you have most likely seen): Dazed and Confused, The Sting, American History X, Usual Suspects.
Recently Viewed and Enjoyed:
Gods and Monsters, Lost Highway.
New(ish) Movies: two words - SIN CITY (see it or you'll dissolve).
But I don't think Helen'll like Sin City, and we tend to do these things in twos. But yes, Gods and Monsters was a film I meant to watch and totally forgot about. Can't say I've heard about Lost Highway, but I'll check that out too - thanks.
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