I have officially heard that "insect" slogan enough for 2004, thanks.

[gordonzola]

The only movie I saw at this year’s film fest was the new "terrorist porn’ by Bruce LaBruce, "Raspberry Reich". If you wanna watch boys ejaculate while the Ulrike Meinhoff character yells, "The Revolution is my boyfriend!", "Join the homosexual Intifada!", "Heterosexuality is the opiate of the masses!", and "Death to the fascist insect that preys on the life of the people!" then this is the film for you. There’s even a hetero scene in this movie where they try to make their fucking a revolutionary act by literally taking it into the streets. The only make it as far as the lobby of their building unfortunately.

There are lots of ‘70s revolutionary in-joke and it honors/makes fun of the SLA as much as the RAF so the only reason I figure it was filmed in Germany and acted by Germans speaking English is that Bruce must have a thing for some German boy right now. My favorite part is the end of the film when a bunch of the characters meet up at "Terrorist Night" at the local gay bar. They recognize each other even when hooded, even though it’s years later, because, "You know, you just looked more authentic than everyone else."

He was present for the film but I didn’t stay for the Q&A. I never stay for festival Q&A but that’s a longer post for another time. He did manage a controversial introduction when he said, "What’s happened to San Francisco? It’s very disappointing. Everyone is getting married and having children. And it’s all the queers!" Applause and hisses followed.

Comments

[wookiepocket.livejournal.com]

cole has instructed me to stop shouting "the REVOLUTION is my BOYFRIEND!" during sex. i think he's just trying to oppress me with newly-budding manliness, but whatever. it's hard to argue identity politics when you're giving a blowjob. not that i'd want to, mind you.

i was happy to see you at the movie, though. you could probably tell.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

It seems like Cole might need to be kidnapped and sent to the homosexual intifada re-education camps. However, as long as you're fucking in the street it's ok if you supress the slogans. Your praxis will speak for you, Sister.

[wookiepocket.livejournal.com]

and also, i want a little validation for not only reading your entire post (and one without astrix), but also commenting as well. twice!

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

well WP, just cuz you read this you can hump my leg anytime.

[constintina.livejournal.com]

i must applaud. sounds like a must-see. gotta love that Bruce LaBruce. at least i gotta.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

I thoroughly enjoyed it, though it did drag towards the end. no worries as long as you know it will be all about boys and use revolutionary chic only for masturbation fodder.

[constintina.livejournal.com]

>>no worries as long as you know it will be all about boys and use revolutionary chic only for masturbation fodder.

can you use it for something else?

sounds like my new favorite movie to me!

[twoeggbreakfast.livejournal.com]

Hissing is so weird. I never heard people do that until I moved here.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

and at Frameline it's practically mandatory. I remember a few years ago people hissing at the mention of the '50s era South African Apartheid laws. I really think we can all safely agree those were bad without demonstration, ok?

on the other hand, I do like it when audiences heckle the film with outbursts.

[felicks.livejournal.com]

Well the worst for me was 2 years ago when everyone hissed at the frameline trailer EVERY TIME THEY SHOWED IT. OK, you don't like the trailer, we get it. I felt so sorry for whoever made that trailer.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

which one was that? I do remember one that was exceptionally bad. Not that it excuses rudeness, of course.

[jactitation.livejournal.com]

Fascist insect always seemed so puny to me. It's like, slap!, okay, we've taken care of fascism now. Light that citronella candle, wouldja? Want a latte? I mean, does it even need to be shouted, or can you drawl it? See, the fascist leech, or fascist chupacabra (sp?), that's gonna take a little more effort to stop it sucking your blood.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

If they weren't so nuts, I would assume that it was meant to mean something along the lines of "together we are strong and will defeat the ruling class easily if we work together". It's all about empowerment. but really, that wasn't their program.

why aren't you in PEMM?

I like my women like I like my cheese...strong and smelly

[chitinous.livejournal.com]

For whatever reason, I read the title of this entry as a reference to some Presidential campaign slogan involving insects. CICADA FOR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 2004!

Re: I like my women like I like my cheese...strong and smelly

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

if only. I like your title better.

Re: CICADA FOR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 2004!

[walktheplank.livejournal.com]

(Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.)

[c73m.livejournal.com]

"Heterosexuality is the opiate of the masses!"

yay for new t-shrit slogan ideas.

um...yeah..

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

hey LJ didn't tell me there was a comment here!

You could make a lot of $ during Prode with that. well, maybe not "a lot" but enough.