I haven't listened to it. Did he use the word "transgressive"?
How did you guess?
Can't remember which one said it, but the word does come up near the end. Personally, I'd say it's an apt word to describe such an amazing film. The review IS worth a listen. They are quite respectful of the filmmakers and take the requisite digs at American horror filmmakers for not having the nutsacks to make something like this. And in that, they're dead on.
Interesting you mention fundamentalism. That crossed my mind when I watched the film, actually, and again when I listened to this review (they really emphasize caution to the audience). I doubt the film will achieve widespread release, especially down south or in the heartland. Big cities tend to be a little more liberal in their makeup: an audience wouldn't be hard to find for a two week gig in New York, L.A., Toronto, etc. Somehow, I just don't see it playing too many screens in Georgia, Kentucky, Texas. Or at the very least, I'm sure it would somehow manage to reinforce some strange misconceptions people might already have. Oh well, it's good to see there's still holdouts of reason and logic in your neck of the woods![/i]
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:58 pm