Shame (2011) Audio Commentary

Rob Caravaggio Commentaries

Steve McQueen is wearing a hat and scarf while his actors are in undershirts

RC-2012-106: Shame (2011)
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In this episode, Rob determines that the breakout film for both McQueen and Fassbender is really just "The Lost Weekend, with fucking." While singing the praises of Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, the commentary considers whether or not sex addiction is really addiction (answer: I haven't a clue; ask a clinician) and how exceptionally the film captures the douche-y yuppies who populate the trendy bars in lower-Manhattan at quitting-time. If you learn anything from this commentary it should be that, while sex addiction can be a struggle, wearing a hoodie underneath a suit jacket—that's a real cry for help. Rob is proud of the fact that this is a movie about sex—glorious sex—and not once did he say the words "That what she said." Not once. The sync point is just after the Fox Searchlight Pictures title card.
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