I saw the movie last week. Still thinking about it. You're right, the soundtrack is very good. I definitely love that he's including Caetano Veloso's music in his films. Pedro Almodovar did as well. The pairing of Luca's work and Caetano's music is a work of art.
I am going to see Queer tonight with a group of other gay men. I am guessing lots of the queer community will flock to see it. I am grateful for the beat generation for the work and courage they offered the world. We need more critical thinkers and certainly the audacity to live our authentic lives.
I could only speak from my perspective of the film as a straight guy but the movie seemed like it had positive intentions while being honest about the harshness of life. I hope you and your friends enjoy the movie tonight I’d love to hear your thoughts about it after viewing and thank you for commenting 🙏🏾
Hey Sunny, we all absolutely loved it. Daniel Craig was phenomenal-so convincing, and it’s clear this role demanded a great deal from him as an actor. He delivered in every way. I imagine the Academy might struggle with some of the film’s themes-the gay characters, the substance use, the explicit sex, and the general lack of awareness around plant medicine. The characters were deeply layered, and the cinematography and soundtrack were simply sumptuous. I especially appreciated the final chapter; the interactions and transformations between the characters provided a powerful glimpse into what’s possible when we step beyond convention. I can’t wait to watch it again.
Your review was very nice. I think this is an excellent movie in so many ways. It is well written, the acting (especially Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey) is superb. The cinematography and music are phenomenal. It definitely represents the lives and the psychology of gay men at two very different stages of self-acceptance in the early '50s. So, why is it so divisive? Why do some love it and some hate it? I think it has to do with a few things. First, there are people who are homophobes and hate queer movies. Not sure why they went (LOL--yes, I am pretty sure, at least). Second, it has a lot of metaphors in it. People's brains tend to be dichotomous as to whether they are linear thinkers and like movies in which everything is spelled out for them OR they are less concrete and more associative thinkers and like the many interpretations of metaphors. Of course, it's really a continuum, but these are the extremes. People at the first extreme (more concrete thinkers) would hate this movie and not understand its true meaning. Those at the other extreme probably would love it. As you say, it's the story of a gay man in middle-age (former military) who lives in Mexico. He's a drug addict, which likely represents the misery he experiences as a gay man in the '50s. He says he's in Mexico because his drug habit would get him imprisoned in the U.S. Remember, though, this was the era of McCarthyism, and his homosexuality also may have gotten him imprisoned--as a "communist"). So, he lives in Mexico and is seeking a meaningful gay relationship. Unfortunately, all he finds is superficial hook-ups. He sees and becomes infatuated with Eugene, a younger man who is struggling with his queer identity and is unable to accept it. Yet, he is drawn to Lee, the older man. This sets the stage for what is to occur. The part that I think really confuses people and is off-putting for them is Chapter 3 with the telepathy augmenting drug in South America. This is the metaphor for the struggle that Eugene is going through, knowing that he is attracted to men, specifically Lee, and denying his own homosexuality. Lee "hears" the thoughts of Eugene during their drug intoxication, "I AM NOT QUEER!" Ultimately, Eugene runs away in an effort to escape his sexuality. And Lee lives on alone, lonely, and grieving over the loss of Eugene, and dies a miserable death. Whie the movie has a hit of romance; it really is a tragedy of two gay men who are at very different stages of their lives and unable to connect in the early '50s. That is my assessment of the movie.
Wow. Thank you for the longest comment I’ve gotten on a video and your analysis on the film definitely makes me see the story in between the dialogue more. One of the lines that always confused me was “I’m not gay, I’m disembodied” I’m curious what you think about that line but again thanks for your thoughts and I’m definitely gonna watch this film again.
@@SunnySinatra You're welcome. It was a confusing line, but sometimes in the early part of coming out to oneself feels a bit like the body and the brain are separated, at least in their desires. But other than that, I'm not sure what the line meant.
Some editing errors but honestly really proud of the vibe on this one. More coming soon!!!!!!!
I saw the movie last week. Still thinking about it. You're right, the soundtrack is very good. I definitely love that he's including Caetano Veloso's music in his films. Pedro Almodovar did as well. The pairing of Luca's work and Caetano's music is a work of art.
I agree. A very thought provoking movie and I’m glad you enjoyed the soundtrack like I did thank you for commenting 🙏🏾
@@SunnySinatra check out Caetano Veloso. Thank me later, sweetie 😘
I am going to see Queer tonight with a group of other gay men. I am guessing lots of the queer community will flock to see it. I am grateful for the beat generation for the work and courage they offered the world. We need more critical thinkers and certainly the audacity to live our authentic lives.
I could only speak from my perspective of the film as a straight guy but the movie seemed like it had positive intentions while being honest about the harshness of life. I hope you and your friends enjoy the movie tonight I’d love to hear your thoughts about it after viewing and thank you for commenting 🙏🏾
Be prepared tho again it is weird lol
Hey Sunny, we all absolutely loved it. Daniel Craig was phenomenal-so convincing, and it’s clear this role demanded a great deal from him as an actor. He delivered in every way. I imagine the Academy might struggle with some of the film’s themes-the gay characters, the substance use, the explicit sex, and the general lack of awareness around plant medicine. The characters were deeply layered, and the cinematography and soundtrack were simply sumptuous. I especially appreciated the final chapter; the interactions and transformations between the characters provided a powerful glimpse into what’s possible when we step beyond convention. I can’t wait to watch it again.
Lovely review ❤. Thank you for sharing ur your opinion, I haven’t seen the movie yet.. keep up the good work.
Thank you for commenting and I hope you enjoy the movie if you go see it. Appreciate the motivation 🙏🏾
Verdena is an Italian band not Mexican 😤. Don’t assume things like me lol
Your review was very nice. I think this is an excellent movie in so many ways. It is well written, the acting (especially Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey) is superb. The cinematography and music are phenomenal. It definitely represents the lives and the psychology of gay men at two very different stages of self-acceptance in the early '50s. So, why is it so divisive? Why do some love it and some hate it? I think it has to do with a few things. First, there are people who are homophobes and hate queer movies. Not sure why they went (LOL--yes, I am pretty sure, at least). Second, it has a lot of metaphors in it. People's brains tend to be dichotomous as to whether they are linear thinkers and like movies in which everything is spelled out for them OR they are less concrete and more associative thinkers and like the many interpretations of metaphors. Of course, it's really a continuum, but these are the extremes. People at the first extreme (more concrete thinkers) would hate this movie and not understand its true meaning. Those at the other extreme probably would love it. As you say, it's the story of a gay man in middle-age (former military) who lives in Mexico. He's a drug addict, which likely represents the misery he experiences as a gay man in the '50s. He says he's in Mexico because his drug habit would get him imprisoned in the U.S. Remember, though, this was the era of McCarthyism, and his homosexuality also may have gotten him imprisoned--as a "communist"). So, he lives in Mexico and is seeking a meaningful gay relationship. Unfortunately, all he finds is superficial hook-ups. He sees and becomes infatuated with Eugene, a younger man who is struggling with his queer identity and is unable to accept it. Yet, he is drawn to Lee, the older man. This sets the stage for what is to occur. The part that I think really confuses people and is off-putting for them is Chapter 3 with the telepathy augmenting drug in South America. This is the metaphor for the struggle that Eugene is going through, knowing that he is attracted to men, specifically Lee, and denying his own homosexuality. Lee "hears" the thoughts of Eugene during their drug intoxication, "I AM NOT QUEER!" Ultimately, Eugene runs away in an effort to escape his sexuality. And Lee lives on alone, lonely, and grieving over the loss of Eugene, and dies a miserable death. Whie the movie has a hit of romance; it really is a tragedy of two gay men who are at very different stages of their lives and unable to connect in the early '50s. That is my assessment of the movie.
Wow. Thank you for the longest comment I’ve gotten on a video and your analysis on the film definitely makes me see the story in between the dialogue more. One of the lines that always confused me was “I’m not gay, I’m disembodied” I’m curious what you think about that line but again thanks for your thoughts and I’m definitely gonna watch this film again.
@@SunnySinatra You're welcome. It was a confusing line, but sometimes in the early part of coming out to oneself feels a bit like the body and the brain are separated, at least in their desires. But other than that, I'm not sure what the line meant.
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