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Every stereotype in the history of lesbian movies applies in this insipid piece of coitus interruptus from Portland, Oregon, director Nicole Conn. Not only doesn't she have the courage to write and direct something that is uniquely her own--she pulls almost verbatim from Donna Deitch's better, more masterful lesbian drama Desert Hearts--but she banters to every inane heterosexual cliché, including slow-burning looks, endless cigarettes, and long, slow-motion walks on the beach. This horribly acted love story between legendary writer Claire Jabrowski (Trisha Todd) and sex therapist Dr. Nicole Benedict (Karen Trumbo) unfolds as the two (gulp) become roommates at a New Age writers workshop. The romance then relies on flirting and inane banter to involve the viewer. After an hour of scary lesbian dyke drama, we're all ready to change sexual preference. It's poorly acted, silly, and titillating in that it will provoke bored straight women more than gay girls. In the end this regressive movie will appeal most to lost souls who believe true love will be found in all the wrong places. Too, it's an insult to freelance writers everywhere who struggle hourly to make a living. Watching Claire--of the moon or of whatever planet--walk beaches while she reaps paychecks and accolades from unknown sources (never do we see her type a word) is ridiculous and false. I'm here to tell you they do it (finally) in the end, but the long wait isn't worth the boring soft porn finale. Look instead to Patricia Rozema's When Night Is Falling for real thrills. --Paula Nechak
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Endearing, Enduring but with a Score to die for,
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This review is from: Claire of the Moon: Collector's Edition (Widescreen) [2 Discs] (DVD)
I rented this movie at a poinent time in my life. Second year of marriage and having issues. I watched it alone and cried at the ending....maybe just making connections with a "love story ending." But it was rather funny hearing blatently "serious" lines uttered with a blah-ze delivery. I laughed a lot. And seeing Trisha Todd's dream sequence fantasy of seducing a man at a dance club was rather silly...and over repetative. The music was however fantastic and the scenery was really complimentary. As a writer myself, I have never uttered the words "get out of my cabin...I'm on a roll here." And you never see her writing, just chain smoking, drinking in bars and hooking up with guys that aren't that much to look at other than a pretty face with a blank stare! Also seeing Trisha's character, Claire, using million dollar words to explain "her style of writing" was humorous to say the least...I don't know about you but verbiage...get's butchered in this film..But it's a movie that I call one of my little "secret obsessions." Watch it for fun, take it tongue in cheek and just enjoy the music. My gay friends do think it's as funny as I do and then we throw in, "Kissing Jessica Stein" and "It's in the Water" as follow ups...cute, fun and there you go.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just not so bad.,
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This review is from: Claire of the Moon: Collector's Edition (Widescreen) [2 Discs] (DVD)
It's not a great film .....not so bad would be OK as qualifying.Not more than that.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!,
By "nataliamcb" (Cologne, Germany) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Claire of the Moon: Collector's Edition (Widescreen) [2 Discs] (DVD)
I am really surprised that the reviews are so bad!! Okay, some of the conversations do not have much sense (like when talking about relationships between men and women) but the story is not about these relationships its about INTIMACY VS SEX. Its about how each person looks for intimacy in different ways..Its about discovering your sexual orientation...Its about fear...Its about love...Its about music..Its this kind of film that makes you think. And I find it perfectly describes the way in which two women approach each other..Its so real, the way that they look at each other, the way they try to get near but are afraid to get hurt, the seduction...Its so good! I just find its one of the best films ive ever seen! Low budget, great story, great acting!
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