I haven't been keeping up the past because I've been busy. Making art, cleaning, packing, embroidering, mending, getting really really exhausted. Most of the arting/packing/sewing has been done while watching "Doctor Who" (I've always wanted to, and MAN am I hooked), but I have been doing a little lesbigay movie watching. Last night, my girlfriend and I decided to watch "High Art" and... wow, I guess. That's the best word. Here's the plot: Sadie, an assistant editor of a photography magazine meets Lucy, a retired photographer and convinces her to be published again. Yes, exactly one sentence. If I go more into detail, it A) wouldn't make much sense and B) would give away everything else.
This is an artsy movie in every way- about art, and very artistically done. There are many quiet moments of the characters just living, and these moments make you understand the actions of each character more full, like a glimpse in their heads. The actors are fantastic- if any of them had been mediocre, the entire film would have fallen apart.
Also- Ally Sheedy stars as Lucy, and I love me some Ally Sheedy. So hot.
Lesbian-wise, there's lots of that. It's understated, just a part of life, and barely mentioned. Of course we have obligatory "lesbian with boyfriend who falls in love with a girl", but other than that, they're mostly bi or gay and it's not a big deal. The drug use rampant in the movie is the biggest focus, and we watch as it rips people and lives apart. Not in a dramatic musically orchestrated way, but in the quiet very human way that really happens. If you want a romantic movie or something gay to watch, this isn't it, but if you want to see a beautifully done character study that is truly artistic, then check it out.
Oh, and prepare to be depressed.
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