Shortbus

Saw the movie 'Shortbus' for the second time, first time on DVD. Loved it again, even though there are some iffy moment, it still provides one of the most astute examinations of contemporary relationships I've possibly ever seen in a film, and while it threatens occasionally to delve into hippie ickiness, it is always redeemed by some humour before things get too earnest. And there ain't nuttin' wrong with a bit of Ernestine once in a while. Sook-Yin Lee is a brilliant comic actress, she could easily be the next Woody Allen heroine: a Diane Keaton for our times. And the audio commentary is priceless. It seems to me that there is a real dearth of self-deprecating funny women out there at the moment. Female comics are supposed to be a bit too indomitable. Maybe it's time for another Phyllis Diller. Also, according to John Cameron Mitchell, the sex scenes weren't supposed to be a turn-on, but they end up being one, anyway. And on a final note, I can really relate to the numbness and inability to feel and have meaningful interactions felt by Jamie (Paul Dawson) and Severin.