Curated by Michael Gamilla, Shorts program "It's Complicated" begins tonight at 9:30pm at the Little Theater 1.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
It's Complicated
Curated by Michael Gamilla, Shorts program "It's Complicated" begins tonight at 9:30pm at the Little Theater 1.
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No...... really? I'm the first to comment for this program? Well um...OK....
This was the first time this ImageOut that I checked a lot of "fair" boxes on the ballots. (Down from excellent and good) [Meaning?] Meaning...
This was not one of my favorite programs but you know, that's alright. I can't always love everything...
I do think this program should have been placed in the "out there" series because of the risky elements of some of the films.
While perhaps a bit shocking, I loved how the sex shorts were done with humor.
The last one, "Samaritanen" I think it was called, was the best in my opinion. It dealt with immigration which, as we now know, is a "universal theme".
So, this program was not bad, it was just...
different. I'm glad I saw them though because it helps to expand my horizons, which Michael always wants us to do :)
I agree with Stefan, this was a mixed bag, but that's one of the reasons I like shorts programs, even if they suck they are over fast.
Regrets I think was the best in terms of well paced, awesome/freaky story, and good acting and directing.
A Word, and Requited were the worst for me because they were, to me, unnecessarily rambling, and could be edited down. What made Fuckbuddies and Refuge work for me was their conciseness.
I loved the sex in A Day in the Country, and the emotional roller coaster of e 3-eay depicted in that short. Quite good!
Samaritan was provocative, a really great inclusion in this line up.
I loved Regrets and Requited, for totally different reasons. Regrets had a great feel to it, with an intense climax. Loved the story, even being a short as it was. :)
Requited I found touching. I think most people of the past few generations have had this come up in their lives. I can see younger people not connecting with it though, as people are coming out younger and younger. Defiantly something that will vanish as our culture changes.
From the ballots:
All the films in this program were incredible statements about gay relationships. Profound and moving. I like them a lot!
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