Weird Wed: ALL THE SINS OF SODOM w/Joe Sarno Live

Rated R; 91min; Director:Joe Sarno (1968)

Location: Alamo Downtown

This show is a part of the Weird Wednesdays Signature Series, Click to See More

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A special co-production with Retro-Seduction Cinema.

If you’re looking for an example of a cinema artist who has carved out a unique niche and made films with integrity, Joe Sarno is your guy. During the ‘60s, when most exhibitors and distributors would have been perfectly happy with an hour and a half of naked flesh followed by a “The End” card, Sarno had begun making daring, challenging films that were much, much better than they needed to be. A psychology major in college, he directed erotic movies with strong moral and archetypal underpinnings. His films are full of mind games, secret rituals, role playing, masks and strong, often dominant female characters.

Thought lost for many years, Joe Sarno’s ALL THE SINS OF SODOM is back, and playing in front of an audience for the first time in over 30 years. Sarno’s genius is that he builds realistic situations stealthily. The cheap sets may lull the viewer into thinking he’s watching just another dodgy sex movie but as the narrative progresses, the situations become not only realistic but universal and mythological. Not only do you care about the characters. You are the characters. I know it sounds like I’m enthusing too much but seriously, be here. See it for yourself. (Lars)

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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