An interesting modernization of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, here. Not since Fists of Fury and Way of the Dragon have we seen such great dubbing precision. And the boldness of casting Plato's Allegory with gay parents hasn't been paralleled since Danish author Susanne Bosche's book, Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin (1981), or Leslea Newman's book (1989) , Heather has Two Mommies. Your rendition, starring Dixie Normous and Hula Hay in "breakout" roles, also pays homage to the classic Sugar Time episode of Postcards from Buster produced for television here in the states. The overt and subliminal sexuality was artistically handeled. Some highlights in this area: 1. the "cat scare" in the lap during the kitchen scene is an instantly classic visual icon; 2. the "lickity split" comment as well as the "I miss our private time together" claims are classic one liners that are sure to permeate the lexicon of households across America; 3. Nothing in literature or cinema comes close to driving the point home as the claim that once all is said and done, "That void will soon be filled." Very evocative and provocative screenwriting, here. Still, even straight couples with children can relate to the idea that career can come at a great cost. The notion of work becoming a cave that one must escape from is a universial theme and one well worth exploring. Your handout does a good job laying this out in the open, but it is curious that Dixie Normous is named as the "leader" when it seems that Hula Hay is the one who is at the forefront of moving the family from the cave into the light. Maybe a bit more could've been said about the "uncomfortable" nature of coming out into the light. Still, not a bad effort here, and for our money, anytime lesbians and hobbits share screen time, you just can't be far off the mark for across the board family entertainment.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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