DISCLAIMER
I have no apologies to make about this post in advance.
So, yesterday I went to that new movie called, "Lucy" with my best friend & better half, Jordan. We got there about halfway through the previews, sat down, and tried to take a few minutes to mentally prepare ourselves for this movie, knowing that it would present a lot of ideas and thought. In our time of trying to not focus too much on the previews, something happened.
"Mr. Grey will see you now," rang the theatre 22 speakers.
I knew what was about to be shown {as a light}
into the darkness of the room.
into the darkness of the room.
And it was not good.
I do not think any of the 15 souls in that theatre were ready.
I know Jordan and I weren't.
The preview was for "Fifty Shades of Grey."
From what I know, this now movie, once a book, is one literally focusing on trafficking, pornography and sex-by-chains throughout its entirety to the core. TO THE CORE. What started out as a harmless job interview went to straight-up, pleasurable captivity. What is this to hurt? ...A LOT.
I know it has become a normal thing in previews in the theatre, on your DVD, Netflix, television, etc. to see some sort of sexual or nude scene. Quite frankly, it has become the normal, yet we cringe in some way, almost embarrassed to look at the screen, every single time one of these scenes comes on. But then, part of us wants to look. Why? Because it intrigues us. And makes us feel "good."
So what is so different about this movie?
- It is taking the sex industry, in every form, one step further instead of two steps back.
- The core of this film is all you see the entire time.
- Not a word came from anyone in theatre 22 once the preview was finished.
- It is allowing a worldwide problem to have a closer impact in our homes.
- It is distorting and ruining the reason for sex; and sorry, it is not only for your pleasure at your convenience.
If anything, this movie should make you extremely uncomfortable.
I know, I know: some would say "but it's all Hollywood's fault for making this movie." Hollywood is at fault for allowing this to take place, but so are you for endorsing it. The sex industry.
---->{The industry where thousands upon millions of men, women, boys and girls are lied to, and either surprisingly or abruptly taken into captivity, for sex: clients, a porn magazine, a porn movie, a porn YouTube video, a strip club, a gentleman's club, movies, books, pictures, chat rooms, etc. They are held against their will, but some choose to stay. They are abused, put on drugs, and...screaming silent screams to get out}. It is everywhere. Like a poison. It spreads.
The human mind is a delicate thing & a precious thing. I am not saying don't go see this movie, because that is your own choice. The effects are on you. But if you are saying, "No WAY am I seeing that," then well, you and I are in the same boat and infuriated.
My infuriation is hate for this movie. Hate for the sex industry. Hate for the distorted sex that the world has been given on a silver platter to live by. The endorsement of this film in particular, I say, is an all time low for Hollywood. Don't waste your $5-10 ticket on fuel to the sex industry. It starts here.
With much love,
Rachel Yvonne
