Pink Narcissus
by James Bidgood
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Actor: Bobby Kendall, Charles Ludlam, Don BrooksDirector: James Bidgood
Cinematographer: James Bidgood
Producer: James Bidgood
Writer: James Bidgood
Editor: Martin Jay Sadoff
Edition: VHS Tape
Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
Running Time: 71 minutes
Release Date: 2000-09-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Strand Releasing Home Video
Studio: Strand Releasing Home Video
VHS Movie Reviews of Pink Narcissus
Movie Review: Narcisstic, lyrical and erotic
Summary: 4 Stars
An experiment in underground films, "Pink Narcissus" is an early effort (supposedly, about 7 years in the making)which gently teases & taunts during its artistic splendor. Its main character throughout is actor Bobby Kendall, a boyish, pouting, darkly handsome young man of incredible male beauty. The camera follows him through many visual moments of symbolism as he escapes (momentarily) the harsh realities of the outside world in daydreams of vivid proportions. His narcissism is reflected in the multiple roles he plays in his fantasies, as he becomes not only the object of desire, but those who yearn to have him. He is seen as: A matador fighting a leather-clad "bull" on a motorcycle; a harem boy dancing for his sheik; a pixie-like nymph conversing with nature; and a Roman emperor observing a slave.
The film begins and ends with a haunting, almost surreal tableau of the woods at night. The blurred, scratchy look of the film gives it an otherworldy feel, a sense of intimacy. In between all this is Kendall calling a "john" or lover, and waiting for their arrival. There's symbolism aplenty, such as Kendall destroying a butterfly (the "crushing of his innocence"), or him trapping himself by becoming his own john.
The film uses stop-motion effects and lavish hues of color (particularly, pink...hence, the title).
If you are looking for softcore fare, there's the longing but distant caresses of Kendall's physical beauty. But, if you are looking for hardcore porn, this is not the film; it is purely art blended with titillation.
For casual viewers, this film could be a frustrating experience. But for arthouse buffs, its poetic images can be fascinating.
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