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Good Use of Sex

sarahatwood — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:34:29 +0000

I finally saw Watchmen and I really really liked it. I thought it was beautifully crafted and well performed. I loved the music choices. And contrary to others, I felt the sex scenes spoke volumes about the characters and their relationships.

The first scene with Laurie and Jon relayed Jon’s scientific knowledge of the human anatomy but his difficulty to fully engage with other humans. This is an important part of Dr. Manhattan’s character that needed to come across so we could understand why, although they love and care for each other, they couldn’t make it as a couple.

The second love scene between Laurie and Dan was so realistic and endearing. It clearly showed that the attraction had grown, they wanted each other but were nervous, awkward and ultimately unable to perform. How lovely! Now as an audience we understand Laurie leaving Jon and want her to succeed with Dan.

The third and most controversial scene was a bit more graphic. Laurie and Dan have just gotten back into their alter egos as Silk Spectre II and Nite Owl II, they rescued some kiddies from a burning building and have adrenaline running through those hawt spandex clad bodies. Of course they are gonna get it on big time! Yes, they showed her boobs, yes they showed his bum, yes they showed some intense facial expressions along with grinding of bodies. But there was also the perfectly chosen Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen and the aptly timed backfiring of Archie! It was a wonderful blend of passion and comedy. It made me chuckle.

I completely understand that sex scenes make some people uncomfortable just like violence bothers others. There is that risk of alienating audience members with every R rated movie. Whether uncomfortable or not, I just hope that you can see the arc of these three important scenes and appreciate smart filmmaking.

Plus, I personally want to know that superheroes have amazing superhero sex. Is that just me?

The Dark Knight Review

sarahatwood — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:17:02 +0000

I was able to attend a screening of The Dark Knight as well as get some footage of the Batmobile and the awesome, new Batpod! This is my review without any spoilers.

I wrote a full review with a minor spoiler alert for AngryWeb.

The Same Will Ferrell I’ve Grown to Love

sarahatwood — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:06:32 +0000

For all of you who say Will Ferrell is just doing his same old schtick, read the interview he did with Entertainment Weekly. I love his response…”For every person who says, ‘I’ve seen you do that before,’ someone else will say, ‘I love when you do that thing.”’

Good point! I really like watching Will Ferrell do the Will Ferrell thing.

Semi-Pro is full of funny lines, crazy characters and absurd situations. Exactly what you expect it to deliver. But, it also has a story that tugged at my heart with developed characters that I rooted for. I say, leave your prejudices at the door and give Semi-Pro a shot.