ScottC
Well-known Member
This was a very difficult film to rate and as of yet I have not awarded it that. While there is a part of me that enjoys a bit of S&M the line is crossed when the language and actions mimic that of a hate crime. I see no problem with the slap on the ass or even the almost choke hold but when you bring in things that purposely degrade the sexuality of the target participant you are using the same persona as a hate crime and have only changed the location. I don't know how I will feel when they bring back Mike or Jordan but I know I will at least carry a bitter taste in my mouth. I would however enjoy seeing a chance of retaliation. Perhaps David call both Mike and Jordan in for a shoot saying they are both going to be fucking that day. They arrive on the futon and no one else shows up. It is then announced that they will be fucking each other in a flip flop and the person that drives the point home the hardest will receive a higher bonus. David please consider this as another entry in the contest. I'd love to be there to watch them beat each other to death.
I'm wondering if we saw the same video. As others have noted, it seemed a bit more "rehearsed" if you will, and yet, it also seemed more natural. I see Jordan growing more confident in himself and abilities more than arrogant. Mike was just being Mike and if it seemed he was playing along, it was more for the benefit of making a good scene than anything else.
Since Scott weighed in on this, his comment speaks for itself. As for the hate crime analogy, sorry but that's just ludicrous.