9 Songs
I went to the press screening of the controversial movie 9 Songs today. I used to be a film critic and I must say it was probably the most well attended press screening I've ever been to. Everyone was talking about this film before they had even seen it.
Basically it is about a guy (Kieran O'Brien) telling the story of his girlfriend (Margot Stilley) and the good times they had. He's on a trip to the Antartic, which I presume is some sort of metaphor for the relationship. The entire film switches between the couple having sex (graphic and real) and attending music concerts.
It doesn't deserve the hype it has generated. Actually, as a movie, it's fairly dull. Some sex, then a song, more sex, another song ..... repeat until all nine are covered. Apparently it is all in the name of art, but I can't help but think it is glorified porn. Great soundtrack though.
It is being screened tomorrow as part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, with director Michael Winterbottom present for a Q&A afterward. I don't know if it will get a general release, I can't imagine so.
