Secretary

Chloe Reed37 said:I find myself contemplating Shainberg today. Is there actually anyone of substance in that film besides the secretary? Let me know if the movie holds any merit once you've seen it. I'm genuinely curious.😉

My apologies for the off-topic detour.🙂

So... I took a look... 🙂
...so... I don't really know what smart thing to say here... other than that I'm just dying to see his next movie... 😍
I really dig how his characters are constantly at odds with what everyone else considers "normal"... it’s that total friction with the status quo that makes them so interesting... 😉 It’s definitely pushing the boundaries of some self-imposed taboo—or whatever people are calling "normal" these days... honestly...
I’m a fan... 😉

Great, I'll give it a look.
Thanks, Donna Myers42.😉

Chloe Reed37 said:Great, I'll give it a look.
Thanks, Donna Myers42.😉

I'm not quite sure what you mean by that... if there was something specific you wanted me to look at or a certain way you wanted this handled, just let me know. I'm standing by... 😉
I really hope you dig it... 😉

I just sat there staring at him, totally spaced out. Like I was in a vacuum. That movie hits hard. Honestly? It’s one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve ever seen. It just feels... human.

🙏🙏😍

Man, what a blast! I’ve actually sat through this one a few times now.

I mean, don't get me wrong, Maggie Gyllenhaal is absolutely stunning and she’s a seriously talented actress, right?

My take? It’s a solid 5/10 for me.

It’s an incredible movie!
In my view, the plot isn't actually about SM per se, though it's unavoidable here and fits perfectly within the context.
Much like how I feel the film wouldn't have hit nearly as hard without that specific ending—though I suspect those who were strictly obsessed with the SM aspect might not have been fans of how it wrapped up.

I agree that it stands out as one of the most beautiful love stories, especially with its intense erotic undertones..😍😍

Melissa Torres4 said:I just sat there staring at him, totally spaced out. Like I was in a vacuum. That movie hits hard. Honestly? It’s one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve ever seen. It just feels... human.

🙏🙏😍

I second that, including the part about being in a trance; it's one of the rare films that leaves such a lasting impact on me..😵 🙂 🙏
🙂

I just finished watching, and honestly, I’m still reeling—it was almost hypnotic. 🙏 I have absolutely no idea how I managed to miss this movie until now. 😕 I’ve seen quite a few James Spader films over the years, but this one... this was a first.
It leaves such a powerful impression; everything about it feels incredibly intentional, and the execution is just top-tier across the board.
I can’t even remember the last time a single film managed to hit me with so many different emotions at once—keeping me on edge, moving me to tears, throwing me off balance, softening my heart, making me laugh, frustrating me, cheering me up, and just leaving me completely floored.
And really, I don't think I've seen an American production in ages that didn't treat human flaws, tendencies, or deep-seated issues as some sort of punchline or something "unrelatable" to the average person. This actually makes you root for them and truly empathize with Lee.
The erotic tension is through the roof—it's a brilliant, truly original piece of cinema.
James Spader delivers a masterclass in his role (he always seems to excel in these types of parts), and it’s honestly a shame he’s somewhat underrated, because his performance here was nothing short of perfect. 👍
And he's so damn hot.
I'm still processing it all. 😍

Here’s my two cents on this flick: http://www.e-north American.net/kultura/4212...-fetiiste.html