Porn Club discussion - Wednesday, November 3rd @ 8pm: Sanatorium and The Official Wife Swap Parody

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Porn Club discussion - Wednesday, November 3rd @ 8pm: Sanatorium and The Official Wife Swap Parody

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Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by ZenaidaMacroura
I kind of liked it, but my bf said he felt like an alien was going to pop out of someone's chest the whole time. Haha.
Yeah, the music really aroused my sympathetic nervous system -- my fight or flight response -- and I felt "on edge" which goes against arousal (your parasympathetic nervous system is what needs to be engaged for arousal).

But I found the actual sex scenes to be very hot. The filming/camera work was absolutely stunning.
11/03/2010
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
It definitely held my attention. If I didn't pay attention between the sex scenes, then the settings and actions in the scenes didn't totally make sense.
11/03/2010
Contributor: sextoygeek sextoygeek
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Originally posted by Kayla
The music was awkward. From what I remember (I think I watched it 3 weeks ago), most of it was tribal-esque. I kept expecting zombies. Which is not sexy.
Lol that's like the first time I put it in it was late at night and the opening freaked me out a little bit.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Serendipity
I actually really appreciated the music over hearing moans and groans.
I agree. It almost gives it an additional dimension.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
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Originally posted by Victoria
I loved the unpredictability of Sanatorium - how you never knew where the next scene would take place or what elements it would bring. That was really cool.
This is exactly what drew me to the movie... I couldn't stop watching it!!

And the sex was absolutely amazing!! I loved the sexiness that was involved in them!! SOOOOO EROTIC!!!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
Exactly, there's never really been a porn before that I actually wanted to discuss afterwards. My husband and I actually talked about this and it was pretty cool. I agree with a poster above who said it's a film you need to watch for the artsyness and have the sex come secondary, makes it easier to follow that way!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Victoria
True story: Fred, Rufina, and I went out to dinner with our friends from Zero Tolerance when were in LA this past summer...and guess who came along? Sara Sloane and Kagney Linn Karter! They were so sweet and funny. We all shared sushi and sides ... more
What fun! They both seem so down to earth and cute!
11/03/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
Never. This was the first lol.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Not here Not here
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
Yes! yes! yes... exactly! That's what we wanted. A porn you can watch over and over! Thank God. Someone understands!
I understand as well. While I think it was an incredible effort and very well done, my man and I are usually just into a bit more than vanilla sex to hold our interests.
11/03/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
Yes! yes! yes... exactly! That's what we wanted. A porn you can watch over and over! Thank God. Someone understands!
How many outfits did you go through in that movie? At least 20 it seems.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
Yes! yes! yes... exactly! That's what we wanted. A porn you can watch over and over! Thank God. Someone understands!
This is definitely a movie you WANT to watch again!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Tuesday
If I could watch it a second time and then understand it, I wouldn't mind so much.
Tuesday, I suggest watching it with the director's commentary. It helped A LOT!
11/03/2010
Contributor: PassionQT PassionQT
Tabitha, what does it feel like having the hooks in your back?
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance) Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
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Originally posted by Victoria
I loved the unpredictability of Sanatorium - how you never knew where the next scene would take place or what elements it would bring. That was really cool.
Thank
you!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Isabel0329 Isabel0329
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Originally posted by BexvanKoot
Did everyone get a chance to see the extended version of the suicide suspension on the extra disc?

I was disappointed when I watch the film that the shots of that scene were so short, so I was really glad to see more of it in the extras....
Agreed with you here. As a fetishist, I like those things. So intriguing to watch.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
Quote:
Originally posted by BexvanKoot
Did everyone get a chance to see the extended version of the suicide suspension on the extra disc?

I was disappointed when I watch the film that the shots of that scene were so short, so I was really glad to see more of it in the extras....
I saw it. I was hoping they'd show how that scene was filmed. A fake skin suit?
11/03/2010
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
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Originally posted by BexvanKoot
Did everyone get a chance to see the extended version of the suicide suspension on the extra disc?

I was disappointed when I watch the film that the shots of that scene were so short, so I was really glad to see more of it in the extras....
I was really surprised how little of that ended up in the movie.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
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Originally posted by Alicia
There were parts that I felt a bit uncomfortable watching for sure, but in a way that is what intrigued me..it was so far out of our usual comfort zone, and I like pushing limits. My husband on the other hand..he liked the sex scenes but the other ... more
Yeah, the gory stuff was not our cup of tea. We were concerned, based on the previews, that there would be lots of gore; fortunately, we found it wasn't that bad. Nothing in the movie was any worse than what was in the previews. It's just that we found it to be a little offputting...didn't stimulate or arouse us.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Eeyor89 Eeyor89
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Same here. I really like the music in San.
I liked the music, but I'm also one who likes to hear people have sex.. I know Im weird lol
11/03/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
This is definitely a movie you WANT to watch again!
I think i watched it 5 times lol.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance) Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
Quote:
Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
Yeah, the music really aroused my sympathetic nervous system -- my fight or flight response -- and I felt "on edge" which goes against arousal (your parasympathetic nervous system is what needs to be engaged for arousal).

But I found ... more
Gary Orona just smiled!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
Quote:
Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
I don't think I ever have, which is why I enjoyed this one. Not as a porn movie, per se, but more as an interesting and good movie that happened to also have good sex scenes in it.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
Quote:
Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
It reminded me so much of a "The Mars Volta" Album, I know its an obscure band but they make an album telling a story and the lyrics are metaphors and jumbled a little. You got to go in and interpret it piece by piece to find the meaning of the song. Not all the songs are in order wither so you have to reorder it to get a feel for it, and even then I might come up with something different than what someone else feels its about. It reminded me of that. I loved it..
11/03/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by ZenaidaMacroura
That is true. I don't watch much porn, but I'm definitely not used to it having such a complex story. It was confusing, but kind of kept me interested.
yeah, it kept me interested, and I think I'll be going back to watch it a few times (not just for my review) as each time you watch it uit reveals a little more

It is like an onion but as movie
11/03/2010
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
More and more we're stigmatized in our business and we wanted to explore the hypocrites that condemn us yet lead double lives.
I didn't get to watch the entire directors commentary, but did I hear correctly that this film made shot over the course of a few years?
11/03/2010
Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
Quote:
Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
We wanted a compelling non-linear film that's like a big riddle... makes for interesting discussion. When was the last time you saw a porn like that?
Sanatorium was certainly a new experience for me in a lot of ways, don't get me wrong. I just didn't expect to need director's commentary to understand it. And for me, it's hard for me to enjoy the erotic nature of a non-linear movie. I'm glad other people enjoyed it, and I intend to watch the director's commentary for a fresh perspective.
11/03/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
I really need to watch the commentary. I forgot it was on the dvd!
11/03/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Quote:
Originally posted by Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
It reminded me so much of a "The Mars Volta" Album, I know its an obscure band but they make an album telling a story and the lyrics are metaphors and jumbled a little. You got to go in and interpret it piece by piece to find the meaning ... more
I can see that.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance) Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
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Originally posted by Alicia
Exactly, there's never really been a porn before that I actually wanted to discuss afterwards. My husband and I actually talked about this and it was pretty cool. I agree with a poster above who said it's a film you need to watch for the ... more
Gary and I agree. It was VERY HARD to produce this film because it's so outside the box. But it's like watching a David Lynch film, you either love the messiness or you hate it.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I liked the music in Sanatorium too. It was that that kept me watching to build suspense. If I didn't like the sex, I still was interested in where the story was going to go.
I LIKED the music, the beat and the sound of it, but found that it made me feel too on edge to really get into the sex scenes more. Which was a shame because they were so very well done.

Interestingly enough, when just fast-forwarding to the scenes and watching them, minus the disturbing imagery shown immediately before or after the scenes, the music did not make me feel as "on edge."
11/03/2010