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Movie Review - I Saw the TV Glow

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(@orcharddwee)
Estimable Member     Staten Island, New York, United States of America
Joined: 4 months ago

One of the great things about art is it's ability to communicate ideas that would be too complex to explain. Let's face it; it's difficult to get across exactly why we feel the need to crossdress to people who don't have this need. How do we get them to believe that this isn't about being kinky, but more about setting things right and being the person you really feel you are? Perhaps this is what led director Jane Schoenbrun, herself being transgendered, to make her movie I Saw the TV Glow.

The movie, which first takes place in the '90's, deals with two outcast kids bonding over a mysterious TV show, The Pink Opaque, and discussing why the show resonates with them so much. One of them discovers the truth, but is it really the truth, or are they losing their grip with reality?

I'll be honest with you, this movie is a bit of a challenge to get through. Deliberately slow pacing, awkward acting, distorted voices, droning background noise, and surreal imagery abound, all hallmarks of a movie from A24, which it is. All these qualities might have you rolling your eyes now, but this is where the power of the movie comes from. For me, it's difficult to explain why wearing women's clothes is so important to me. Sure, I can say it until I'm turquoise, but I can't communicate just how awful I feel dressed as a man even though that's how I was born. People can't fathom it, but this movie gets across the awkwardness I feel, the wrongness of living your life how you're expected to live it, as well as the consequences for living that way (along with some of the benefits) and how ultimately confusing it all can be.

Make no mistake, this is a niche art-movie. If you look this movie up you will notice a lot of hostile reviews towards it, but that's to be expected given the subject matter and how the movie unfolds, ending somewhat ambiguously. For me, however, this movie wasn't confusing at all, and it's beautiful to look at. This is a movie that's worth paying attention to the details in the background. Everything on screen has a purpose, giving it a rewatchability that movies like this need. It's not a fun popcorn movie to zone out to. It's a movie you watch to experience difficult feelings and ideas and then to discuss them later with others. Most importantly, it's a movie I want to share with you all, even if you might not watch it. It warms my heart that a movie like this was made so I want to give it some love back. As of now, it's streaming on Max, but you might be able to rent it on other services. I hope you enjoy. Kisses.

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(@harriette)
Illustrious Member     Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined: 2 years ago

Thank you for the lead to an interesting movie,  Orchard. I have a large movie collection, but I  was not aware of this one.

When I find it, I will check it out before watching it with my wife, though. She quickly falls asleep if a movie can't keep her awake. 😁

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(@orcharddwee)
Joined: 4 months ago

Estimable Member     Staten Island, New York, United States of America
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@harriette haha I do screen movies for my wife as well before I share them with her, especially foreign movies since she doesn't want to read a movie because she finds them too distracting. There's also certain themes that upset her, like an innocent character being punished for something they didn't do, or violence against women, so I watch out for those as well. I want the time my wife and I spend together to relaxing instead of challenging, so I find it a small price to pay.

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(@leslienix)
Reputable Member     Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Joined: 7 months ago

I have heard about this film and its on my watch list hun, this looks like a good film

The Girl with the Needle (DanishPigen med nålen) is a 2024 historical psychological horror film directed by Magnus von Horn, from a screenplay written by von Horn and Line Langebek. It is very loosely based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, who manipulated impoverished mothers into leaving their unwanted children in her care, as adoptees, and subsequently murdered them. She was first sentenced to death in 1921, but it was later changed into a lifetime in prison. Overbye remains Denmark's most prolific serial killer.

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(@orcharddwee)
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Estimable Member     Staten Island, New York, United States of America
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@leslienix thanks for the recommendation! I love a good, stark b&w film. My wife is Danish so she might be interested in this as well. Those crazy Danes!

You know, this is the second film that I have been interested in watching that's on Mubi, which I don't have. Hopefully it will come to a streaming service I do have, but if it doesn't I may need to drop a service. I'm looking at you, Hulu.

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