Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Everything you always wanted to know about....!


It seems like Woody Allen movies don't feel the age. They're still totally entertaining, totally mesmerizing, and his penchant for ultimate sarcasm still seems totally shaking. I am talking about his brave, crazy, spoof movie 'Everything you always wanted to know about sex(but were afraid to ask)'. This could be my second movie with a real long name after Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'

'Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)' is actually a book by Dr.David Reuben, originally published in 1969 which was translated into 54 different languages. Hype and Impact of this book in the popular American culture was so much so that, Woody Allen decided to make a parody of this in his 1972 movie

Movie is designed in chapters as it intends to explore and clarify some mythical beliefs about certain notions related to sexuality or the psychological side of it.Intentions very soon turn out as less noble on contrary to the book, but a great comical way to make pooh-pooh about those very notions. Most of the men's and women magazines pen tons of pages about such 'clinical' advices even though almost everyone know about it, as they are one column which would never lose attention. Now this is sir Woody's take on clearing the world's doubts and there goes Sarcasm at it's best.

Out of seven different movies with in it, my pick is certainly 'What is Sodomy? ' about two middle aged men of two different class, falling in love with an Armenian sheep.Are we dealing with the ugliest term 'bestiality'. No we're not. Its just a humorous take on the meaningless and super glorified 'true' love. The most beautiful element is definitely the great Gene Wilder whose, 'Dr.Ross' was totally convincing.


'What are sex perverts' is a nice parody of the famous US game show of 70' 'Whats my line' but, I feel its totally relevant now in India as the whole Indians going gaga over their favorite reality shows.Sir woody, would not miss a slightest chance to whip on the religions as he does to the Jews in this movie, portraying a Rabbi who had the secret fascination of being spanked by some gorgeous slutty blonds.

I found the movie 'Are the Findings of Doctors and Clinics Who Do Sexual Research and Experiments Accurate? ' a  super blow on the, most favorite Hollywood theme, 'one super hero rises to save the world' .Is n't it hilarious , when our hero announces “ don't worry! I know how to handle %&$#”'

Movies 'Are Transvestites Homosexuals? ' and 'Why Do Some Women Have Trouble Reaching an Orgasm? ' , are interestingly funny where, the 'Do Aphrodisiacs Work?' takes on False chastity and extreme morality and pride of the Victorian era. 'What Happens During Ejaculation? ' was the craziest example of woody;s extreme imagination and he was right there dressed up as an Innocent sperm all scared to go out .

And after all, Woody was the one who said once.

“In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people's home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get a gold watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa-like conditions with central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!”


Amazing Woody! Isn't it?


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