In this week's episode we discuss the 2012 movie, "The Sessions," staring John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, which we both deeply enjoyed. Based on the essay, "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate" by writer and poet Mark O'Brien, the film explores Mark's journey of self discovery with sex alongside a sexual surrogate. Justin talks about his early dating life, noting how he felt seen when watching this movie. We also discuss the continued problem of non-disabled actors playing disabled characters; doesn't matter how good the film is, it needs to change. And of course look at Mark O'Brien's essay and poetry, both of which are real gift!
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In this week's episode we discuss the 2012 movie, "The Sessions," staring John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, which we both deeply enjoyed. Based on the essay, "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate" by writer and poet Mark O'Brien, the film explores Mark's journey of self discovery with sex alongside a sexual surrogate. Justin talks about his early dating life, noting how he felt seen when watching this movie. We also discuss the continued problem of non-disabled actors playing disabled characters; doesn't matter how good the film is, it needs to change. And of course look at Mark O'Brien's essay and poetry, both of which are real gift!
Below are the links to the movie review, essay, and poem referenced in the show:
'On Seeing a Sex Surrogate' by Mark O'Brien
Disability Horizons movie review by Kirsty Liddiard
'Love Poem for No-one In Particular' by Mark O'Brien
Music is Tekilla Sunrise by Jon Presstone