Closer by Patrick Marber
1999
Weight: 5.6 lbs
Method of Disposal: Donating
In college, I loved this play and this movie. It just reaffirmed my belief that most people were polyamorous and trying to fit themselves into monogamous boxes. I watched with a girlfriend (a monogamous one), and it just straight up pissed her off. Ironically, she would be the one to cheat on me with her ex-boyfriend and eventually leave me for another woman. I guess that should reaffirm my college beliefs on polyamory!
I reread it last week before giving it up, and I had a totally different experience of it this time. I would be really interested to see the movie again and see what I think. I, honestly, think I own it. This time it irritated me to no end, and I could not stand Dan or Larrry but mostly Dan. I found all the havoc and heartache and drama that was self-inflicted by all the characters to be ridiculous and disrespectful. I no longer could even imagine being in their position. I use to empathize, but I felt so disconnected from it this time.
That being said, the play and the writing are good. It is a testament to the author that he can make people feel different things and so strongly.
1999
Weight: 5.6 lbs
Method of Disposal: Donating
In college, I loved this play and this movie. It just reaffirmed my belief that most people were polyamorous and trying to fit themselves into monogamous boxes. I watched with a girlfriend (a monogamous one), and it just straight up pissed her off. Ironically, she would be the one to cheat on me with her ex-boyfriend and eventually leave me for another woman. I guess that should reaffirm my college beliefs on polyamory!
I reread it last week before giving it up, and I had a totally different experience of it this time. I would be really interested to see the movie again and see what I think. I, honestly, think I own it. This time it irritated me to no end, and I could not stand Dan or Larrry but mostly Dan. I found all the havoc and heartache and drama that was self-inflicted by all the characters to be ridiculous and disrespectful. I no longer could even imagine being in their position. I use to empathize, but I felt so disconnected from it this time.
That being said, the play and the writing are good. It is a testament to the author that he can make people feel different things and so strongly.
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