In my effort to see every movie put out by the Criterion Collection, I knew there would be bumps along the way. The three part Samurai series I only technically watched because I fell asleep so many times. Actually, fuck that, I have to watch it again now. But looking ahead a few movies, I noticed my biggest obstacle yet. I will have to watch Salo, possibly the most disgusting, mentally abhorant movie ever made.
"Set in Italy during the waning days of World War II, Sal tells the story of four debauched Fascists who retreat to a chateau and begin using innocents to satisfy their basest desires. Beginning with mere violation in the "Circle of Obsessions" (sodomy is favored), they move on to the "Circle of Shit" (people forced to eat their own feces) before reaching the "Circle of Blood," in which skulls are smashed, eyeballs sliced, and victims ritualistically slaughtered."-from the Criterion essay
Sounds like fun, right? The weird thing is, I have no problem with the movie intellectually. In fact, I even admire the artistic vision of the director. But I know I can't watch this. Even thinking about the movie disturbs and upsets me. Which is what I respect the most about it. I don't know what to do.
UPDATE: H made me watch 2 Girls 1 Cup. Ew. But honestly it wasn't that bad, after about a minute you get de-sensitized. If I showed this video to someone in the 1890's, they'd probably died. But they'd probably die if I showed them any clip. "Look at them there moving pictures!"
"Set in Italy during the waning days of World War II, Sal tells the story of four debauched Fascists who retreat to a chateau and begin using innocents to satisfy their basest desires. Beginning with mere violation in the "Circle of Obsessions" (sodomy is favored), they move on to the "Circle of Shit" (people forced to eat their own feces) before reaching the "Circle of Blood," in which skulls are smashed, eyeballs sliced, and victims ritualistically slaughtered."-from the Criterion essay
Sounds like fun, right? The weird thing is, I have no problem with the movie intellectually. In fact, I even admire the artistic vision of the director. But I know I can't watch this. Even thinking about the movie disturbs and upsets me. Which is what I respect the most about it. I don't know what to do.
UPDATE: H made me watch 2 Girls 1 Cup. Ew. But honestly it wasn't that bad, after about a minute you get de-sensitized. If I showed this video to someone in the 1890's, they'd probably died. But they'd probably die if I showed them any clip. "Look at them there moving pictures!"
hunter:
hey internet friend. I was just looking through my old journal entries and noticed you're one of the only people who used to comment on them who's still got a membership. how's life?