Scribbled thoughts and feelings about Joe Gage/Lazy Afternoon
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MEN - Lazy Afternoon - Nate Grimes & Dale Savage - Directed by Joe Gage
Anyone've seen Joe Gage's new work at MEN after his comeback? I just watched. excellent work as with his past ones. so I'm curious about what do you think is the appeal and originality of JG's work, that distinctly differ his work from any others? here's my personal feelings, no idea if you guys feel similarly:
His works seems always not rush into physical contact, create the sexual atmosphere between men by introducing the story slowly in a very believable way. most of MEN's other works are typical negative contrast, in which the story is provided, but with bad acting, bad lines, bad mise en scene, which all leads to a poor immersion and believing. the atmosphere is not in place and not ready before the real body touching part begins. However, JG is so patient and exuberantly in doing these "setup" parts that many other directors neglect, (I believe lots of porn directors don't coach their actors on acting of non-porn parts, but JG definitely does!) which leads us viewers to a very sexual tense and appetizing state. one symptom of mine is when watching most of normal works, I start feeling horny or boner after physical contact begins, eg. kissing or touching, but in works of JG, Im already horny even before any physical contact and sexual dialogue appears. few other porns have this well-crafted excellent "setup" session.
Another highlight of this works seems awesome usage of white space (negative space?), some directors are so afraid of blank scenes that they rush to fill time with dialogue or plot, push forward too fast, resulting in rushing into insertion part too quickly. However JG's films, such as this one, Lazy Afternoon, run from 3m03s to 3m44s, which is 40 seconds of no dialogue and no background music (compared with the first 3 min of video with bgm) although these 40s silence have nothing but two guys taking off their clothes movements, no talking either, but am I the only one who feel like there's an arrow pulling full on the string? sexual tension is soooo high! silence is better than sound here! making me remind of those fake moan in some porn. this use of white space like this has been present in every JG's works I've seen, feels like his signature approach.
JG is just so good at atmosphere constructing that he doesn't need to resort too much to direct camera image stimulation. as comparison, Treasure Island Media likes using direct raw and rough image stimulation, TimTales also needle our senses by esp thick, huge and esp HD cock, simple and direct way, but JG's approach is so different and unique.
my rating to Lazy Afternoon is 8/10. english listening is so hard for me that one part probably is missed: why did the young man volunteer to pull his penis out? yes, too hot, taking off clothes is reasonable…but penis? Isn't context of this story that it's his first gay sexual experience? so easy to pull out showing to a man without needing to be seduced? also the rim at 10m36s isn't realistic either, for a young man having his first gay sexual experience, touching front is natural and needless to be taught, but touching back esp. anal penetration, doesn't there need to be a process to accept? such as dialogue at least? just too skilled to be virgin for me. OK....pls don't scold me, I'm too harsh and mean I knew. JG is already the undisputed master. just saying where one 1/10 go....
Hope you guys could also share feelings about watching JG's work. I'm eager to know other's feeling.
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my rating to Lazy Afternoon is 8/10. english listening is so hard for me that one part probably is missed: why did the young man volunteer to pull his penis out? yes, too hot, taking off clothes is reasonable…but penis? Isn't context of this story that it's his first gay sexual experience? so easy to pull out showing to a man without needing to be seduced? also the rim at 10m36s isn't realistic either, for a young man having his first gay sexual experience, touching front is natural and needless to be taught, but touching back esp. anal penetration, doesn't there need to be a process to accept? such as dialogue at least? just too skilled to be virgin for me. OK....pls don't scold me, I'm too harsh and mean I knew. JG is already the undisputed master. just saying where one 1/10 go....
Hope you guys could also share feelings about watching JG's work. I'm eager to know other's feeling.
Okay, I watched that video online. (best hd gay porn DOT com)
Supposedly the electricity is off in the neighborhood so the air conditioner isn't working and the apartment is hot. While he's talking about the electricity being out on the phone, a working ceiling light is visible in the mirror behind him. :cheers: So it's not exactly realistic overall and the dialogue especially is very scripted and unnatural.
The younger man is a friend of the older man's ex-wife. He's in town for a job interview and is staying with the older man as a guest as a favor to her.
The older man tells the younger man to take his clothes off to get comfortable because of the heat and to undress right there in the living room because there's no one around to "see what he's got".
The younger guy comments on the older man's underwear: "Boxers, eh?" Older man replies, "Wore them all my life. Think you're a fan of the Y-front." (briefs). The younger guy says, "Yup. Easy to pull it out when you need to." The older man says, "I bet. But sometimes they let you down." Younger guy says, "Huh?" and the older guy says, "Like now, for instance." So the younger man looks down, sees that his dick is still in his underwear, and pulls it out. Then a cock fight ensues and the next thing you know, the younger guy has two fingers and then a dick up his ass.
You didn't misunderstand or miss anything: the whole introductory scene is awkward and makes zero sense whatsoever. It's a good example of why I prefer porn without a silly set-up before the action starts but I understand that a lot of people prefer more of a fantasy situation to relate to.
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"I bet. But sometimes they let you down." Younger guy says, "Huh?" and the older guy says, "Like now, for instance."
Yes, that's what I heard too, and thought I misheard it, thanks for skewering the whole scenario for help.
It's a good example of why I prefer porn without a silly set-up before the action starts but I understand that a lot of people prefer more of a fantasy situation to relate to.
Haha, then you're not interested in any of MEN's works, right? which is very keen to produce big FAKE dramas. I watch them as comedies rather than porn. you know, "right in front front of my salad"? sometimes hilarious. :cheers: