ai no corrida, other oshima

[drainer@mpinet.net]

It does seem to associate itself on the artful side, although it can
be somewhat shocking to some. As far as the sexuality depicted, it is
completely thematic. Without it, the film would not touch the basis
which it does, and its meaning would be lost. The last scene is
definetely necessary...

   For anyone who hasn't seen it - netflix.com has available on DVD for
rental, they have a small selection of Japanese film, but it is
constantly increasing. I've made a remark on here about them, but I
don't think it ever went through

    -dan f


Marty Mudd wrote:
> 
> i recently viewed Ai No Corrida.  it is very artful, and isn't
> pornographic in that it certainly explores issues of obsession and
> sexuality.  however, i was forced to take a break as soon as the sex
> turned sado-masochistic.  i found that Oshima probed so deeply into
> the depths of psychological obsession, he touched on facets of human
> sexuality for which i simply was not prepared to deal with.  however,
> although it was erotic, i did not see how it was the "ultimate
> portrayal of sensuous passion" as proclaimed by the taglines...  it
> seemed more the examination of the frighteningly human characteristic
> of compulsion...
> 
> --
> Martin Mudd
> Williams College
> Martin.D.Mudd at williams.edu
>