Orgies & The Meaning Of Life (2009/Cinema Epoch DVD)

 

Picture: C     Sound: C+     Extras: C     Film: C+

 

 

Brad T. Gottfried is one of the braver independent directors and actors we have seen lately.  His new feature Orgies & The Meaning Of Life (2009) deals with a sexual identity crisis where he wants to be with many women, including more than one at the same time and does to hold back much in showing how his character is thinking all the possibilities through.

 

Though I do not think he comes up with all the answers or even well-rounded total ways to deal with all that he tackles here, but his ambition is impressive enough to recommend this disc with only some reservations.  Also, viewers should be warned that this offers some mature subject matter and does not betray the audience with the kind of violence that is really a given director as coward, too scarred to deal with sexual intimacy.  Hope we see more from him soon.

 

The anamorphically enhanced 1.78 X 1 image is soft throughout, originating on digital video, but it is consistent and some of the editing and composition choices help.  The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo is not perfect or rich all the time, but it is better than the image and has some interesting sound moments.  Extras include text form the direct we recommend you see after watching the feature and shorts, stills, deleted scenes and two short films that can also be on the bold side.

 

 

-   Nicholas Sheffo