Salo

So I just started my free trial with Netflix and was informed that my first DVD should arrive tomorrow. What movie did I choose for my first Netflix purchase?

Salo.

I know. But before you say anything, I feel like maybe I need to see this movie, even though I REALLY don't want to. I've seen bits and pieces of it on the internet, but obviously none of the more graphic stuff (look it up on imdb if you don't know what I'm talking about - here).

I've heard that it's just a really shocking movie and has no redeeming value. I've heard that it is a brilliant metaphor, and has been defended by many film historians, despite still be banned in several countries to this day.

It should be arriving in the mail tomorrow so hopefully I'll have a review up by tomorrow night! Read it if you dare!