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Shortbus

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Synopsis

Written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell (who previously starred in and directed the film adaptation of his international stage hit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Shortbus explores the lives of several characters living in present-day New York as they navigate the comic and tragic intersections between love and sex. Male and female, straight and gay, the characters find one and other - and eventually find themselves - when they all converge at a weekly underground salon called "Shortbus," a mad nexus of art, music, politics, and polysexual carnality.

Mitchell developed the film's story along with his ensemble cast, all of whom are making their feature film debuts, and who were selected after submitting videotaped interviews/auditions in response to a well-publicized open casting call posted on a website. Over a half million people visited the website and nearly 500 people sent in tapes before the final seven leading performers/characters were selected to workshop the storyline with Mitchell.

The resulting film, one of the true sensations of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, presents sex and sexuality as never before seen in mainstream entertainment, and promises to be one of the most talked-about films for months - and years - to come.

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $24.99 (Unrated & Uncut)

Availability: In stock and ready to ship
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 821575550758
Catalog #: DL2419552

Studio : Thinkfilm

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.78, Widescreen
Features:
Bonus footage
Chapter selection
Audio commentary: With the filmmaker and cast
Interview(s): A conversation with John Cameron Mitchell and John Waters

Keywords

City Life, Comedy, Drama, Erotica/Mature/Adult/Porn, Music/Musicians

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Erotica

Customer Reviews

Hmmmmmm

GayPlaywright wrote on 05/25/2008:

It's not a BAD movie but after all the hype I expected more. I'm reminded of a famous quote from Tallulah Bankhead, uttered after seeing some widely promoted Broadway play, "There's less here than meets the eye."

Great Film

Dirty Old Man wrote on 12/06/2007:

Surprising film. I know all the talk is about the nudity and sex, but underneath there is a great storyline about relationships. Features both homo and hetro sex, so if you are turned off by either beware before you view the film.Don't know if this will ever be shown, even on late night cable. So your best bet is to buy this film if you want to add it to your collection of classic movies.

A Filmaker's view of Sortbus

Toby Ross wrote on 07/17/2007:

It takes guts, vision and lots of work to make a brilliant film such as this one. I went with my friend to the opening months ago and I found it interesting that I laughed at jokes the audience seemed uninspired by. I guess I have a different kind of humor. This is a modern film by a man who is not afraid to experiment, I love the idea that sex is not gay straight or bi, rather one big grey zones where all of us reside in, instead of categorizing us as this lovely little mental ghetto that surfaces in the alleys of boystown and is only visible at gay pride days and Howard Brown clinics. 4 stars from me Toby Ross to John Cameron Mitchell.

Too fabulous for words...

Spicy wrote on 07/03/2007:

This will be a cult classic for sure. So many rich characters and brilliant one liners. I can here them all now... Fianlly a film so unashameldy candid about sex and sexuality. If there was a 10 this was it..!!

You've got better things to do!

BillyC wrote on 06/07/2007:

One of the worst movies I've ever seen. I was so bored. Don't waste your money; more importantly, don't waste your time!

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