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

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Contributor: Serendipity Serendipity
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Originally posted by tim1724
I have to second this.. the music was way too repetitive (seemed like one track looped over and over) and didn't match up with what was going on. Also, it was too loud most of the time.
I actually really appreciated the music over hearing moans and groans.
11/03/2010
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
I 'got' the store in Sanatorium, but I think I need to watch it again to really appreciate it. The first time there is just sooo much to see.
11/03/2010
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
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Originally posted by Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
Sorry you feel that way. We wanted to create something original. So much porn is banal... how about new horizons?
I'm glad you made the effort to do something original. Really glad! (Our other film this month, "Official Wife Swap Parody", really exemplifies the formulaic nature of the porn industry.)
11/03/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
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Originally posted by c0l3m4ntg4nn
there is a full new page of posts everytime i get done with on, im getting left in the dust!
Lol - me too.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
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Originally posted by TitsMcScandal
I feel like it was just forced. Personally, it wasn't for me. However, it was definitely innovative/different. I do agree with it being marketed as an art film will bring more people who would really enjoy it.
I wasn't prepared for the artsyness of it. I felt challenged by the film, though. It made me think, which seemed to be the goal of the makers. But I wouldn't go back to it multiple times to figure it out. The storyline was interesting and I am glad that folks are trying to bring some innovation to the field.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
I really loved the ending of Sanatorium, but I just thought it was tooo graphic for my tastes. The bloody eye scene? Haunting!
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 parts he was kind of like "uhh.."
11/03/2010
Contributor: Victoria 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.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by tim1724
I have to second this.. the music was way too repetitive (seemed like one track looped over and over) and didn't match up with what was going on. Also, it was too loud most of the time.
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.
11/03/2010
Contributor: BexvanKoot BexvanKoot
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Originally posted by Annemarie
I liked the music of the porn scenes. It's better than horrible Muzak (elevator music) or any of the other 'typical porn' music. It was different.
I didn't mind the music DURING the sex scenes. I just found the vocal track during dialogue to be really quiet.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
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Originally posted by PassionQT
Watch the director commentary! That was very insightful!
After I watched Tabitha's interview I lost hope of being able to understand it.
11/03/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
I agree that the music was a little overwhelming at times but I think it also added to the "feel" of the movie at other times.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Annemarie Annemarie
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Originally posted by Sammi
I really liked that there was a version of Sanatorium with director's commentary. I found watching it that way the second time really helped make sense of some of the imagery I was confused by by just watching the movie.
Agreed, wholeheartedly. Gary O. definitely helped me make sense of it. Now, when I watch it, I will watch it as a film with meaning. The sex is secondary.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Eeyor89 Eeyor89
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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.
That makes sense. Not many people would think like that. kool
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance) Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
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Originally posted by Rockin'
Echoing Alicia's and Isabel0329's sentiments, I liked the premise of Sanatorium, too, but didn't feel like most of the movie reflected the premise. I was confused by some events and wasn't sure about the significance of others. Glad ... more
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?
11/03/2010
Contributor: TitsMcScandal TitsMcScandal
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Originally posted by Tuesday
After I watched Tabitha's interview I lost hope of being able to understand it.
bwahaha. Same.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Hannah Savage Hannah Savage
I agree with what a lot of people are saying -- It was more of an adult movie than a porno. I liked that it had a storyline, but was definitely taken back when going into the DVD with "porn" in my head and not "adult film".
11/03/2010
Contributor: Eeyor89 Eeyor89
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Originally posted by Tuesday
Sanatorium's ending was quite good. Very satisfying.
Yea i liked it
11/03/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
I loved the Outdoors parts the best, I kept waiting for Bear grills, Surviorman, and Ted Nudgent to pop out and ruin the scene. In all honesty, I loved the camera work and locations! Just added to the story and what was going on in the mind of the main character.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Tuesday
After I watched Tabitha's interview I lost hope of being able to understand it.
Same here. We thought we'd watch her interview in hopes of figuring out what the heck just went on, and that was it for us.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Hannah Savage
Yeah I had a really hard time with the background music through the entire movie. It was a deterrent for me.
The music and background scores of movies is one of the most critical settings of mood. The greatest directors have always played this to the advantage of the scenes. I think that there were a lot of scene that were set apart with the atmospheric tone of the score.
11/03/2010
Contributor: tim1724 tim1724
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Originally posted by Gary
I thought it was amazing, and really liked it for being so different! The first thing that came to mind when I started watching Sanatorium, was that it was like the movie version of a photography project. I don't know the right term for that kind ... more
Yes! Lots of the desert scenes (beautiful scenery!) felt like they should have been in a photo shoot for playboy or a book or something.
11/03/2010
Contributor: BexvanKoot 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....
11/03/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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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! I think you succeeded!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Hannah Savage Hannah Savage
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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 was very compelling. I was actually quite intrigued throughout the movie. And I loved the suspension scene -- wish there was more of that!
11/03/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Serendipity
I actually really appreciated the music over hearing moans and groans.
Same here. I really like the music in San.
11/03/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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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?
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.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance) Tabitha Stevens (Zero Tolerance)
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Originally posted by bzzingbee
I 'got' the store in Sanatorium, but I think I need to watch it again to really appreciate it. The first time there is just sooo much to see.
Yes! yes! yes... exactly! That's what we wanted. A porn you can watch over and over! Thank God. Someone understands!
11/03/2010
Contributor: Not here Not here
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Originally posted by Hannah Savage
I agree with what a lot of people are saying -- It was more of an adult movie than a porno. I liked that it had a storyline, but was definitely taken back when going into the DVD with "porn" in my head and not "adult film".
I agree wholeheartedly. Definitely less of a porno and more of an adult movie. Perhaps that's why it didn't totally keep me and my man's interests.. we were expecting porn but got a movie.
11/03/2010
Contributor: Serendipity Serendipity
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Originally posted by Serendipity
Can I ask a question to Tabitha, and HI TABITHA!

question - who came up with the idea for Sanitorium and how did you feel about it when you first heard the storyline?
*BUMP*
11/03/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by Victoria
Exactly! I think you succeeded!
Agreed!
11/03/2010