"Somnophilia" and "dacryphilia". Who would have thought I can learn new words from a movie. The Little Death is a FB recommendation from my ex-student who had a feeling I would enjoy this little Australian movie.
The following is my FB reply to her...Hey, this is refreshingly good (but not quite awesome) and you are right about the ending. Putting the abrupt ending aside, I thought it is a quirky look-in into sexual fantasies and perversion. The ideas are outstanding but the execution is not quite on the pulse so it didn't push any envelope. I really like some of the stories - the gal who dreams of being raped, the chap who loves seeing his wife sleep, the two deaf persons' communication which is just incredible and their chemistry is so palpable. A very good recommendation and something I don't see often. And if I do see it (for example, Something Like Sex), it usually lacks heart. This one has a lot of heartfelt moments. Thanks Annabelle
Thinking back, I really like a lot of the moments which are quite inspired. It is the in-between moments that I find a little off. It feels like it was just content at poking fun at sexual fetishes more than wanting to say something more. Still, I appreciate the boldness and frankness and some of the LOL moments. I think I want to spice it up with some role-playing. That story segment is so like me
The following is my FB reply to her...Hey, this is refreshingly good (but not quite awesome) and you are right about the ending. Putting the abrupt ending aside, I thought it is a quirky look-in into sexual fantasies and perversion. The ideas are outstanding but the execution is not quite on the pulse so it didn't push any envelope. I really like some of the stories - the gal who dreams of being raped, the chap who loves seeing his wife sleep, the two deaf persons' communication which is just incredible and their chemistry is so palpable. A very good recommendation and something I don't see often. And if I do see it (for example, Something Like Sex), it usually lacks heart. This one has a lot of heartfelt moments. Thanks Annabelle
Thinking back, I really like a lot of the moments which are quite inspired. It is the in-between moments that I find a little off. It feels like it was just content at poking fun at sexual fetishes more than wanting to say something more. Still, I appreciate the boldness and frankness and some of the LOL moments. I think I want to spice it up with some role-playing. That story segment is so like me