Shortbus
Shortbus is a 2006 American erotic comedydrama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect in New York City. The characters converge in a weekly Brooklyn artisticsexual salon loosely inspired by various underground NYC gatherings that took place in the early 2000s. According to Mitchell, the film attempts to employ sex in new cinematic ways because its too interesting to leave to porn. Shortbus includes a variety of explicit scenes containing nonsimulated sexual intercourse with visible penetration and male ejaculation.
James and Jamie meet a young exmodel and aspiring singer named Ceth pronounced Seth, and portrayed by Jay Brannan and the three begin a sexual relationship. Meanwhile, James and Jamies life is being closely watched by their acrossthestreet stalker neighbor, Caleb Peter Stickles. Caleb fears the inclusion of Ceth in James and Jamies relationship might break them up and thus destroy his ability to live vicariously through them, so he attends Shortbus, where he confronts Ceth. Sofia begins to go daily to a spa with a sensory deprivation tank to meet with Severin, and the two begin to have intense conversations. Severin begins to help Sofia loosen up sexually Sofia helps Severin achieve a deeper human connection than she had experienced before. One evening at Shortbus, Severin discusses with Sofia the idea of giving up sex work to pursue her dream of being an artist. The two then have an unplanned sexual experience, and once again Sofia is left unsatisfied. Throughout the film, James is seen making a film about himself and his relationship. It turns out to be a suicide note. He attempts to take his own life and is rescued by Caleb, who calls for help, but is too embarrassed to wait with James for the help to arrive. He writes his phone number and email address on James face while he is unconscious. When James wakes in the hospital, he calls Caleb. James goes to Calebs home to be consoled, but does not contact Jamie or Ceth, neither of whom can understand why he wouldnt call them or come home.There follows an interlocking trio of scenes showing connections between the characters emotional problems and their sexual lives. ........
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