Leave it to Steven Soderbergh to make my day.
His upcoming film The Girlfriend Experience was shot in 21 days and features a cast of mostly non-professional actors with the exception of porn star Sasha Grey who portrays an elite callgirl. It’s supposed to be a “revealing look at the world of prostitution” but considering that the description comes from IMDb, it’s anyone’s guess what’s really going on here. One thing is certain: Soderbergh in “experimental” mode is always an interesting watch and if reactions from Sundance, where he screened a work-in-progress cut of the film, are any indication this thing is going to rock my socks off.
I was already looking forward to seeing the film but now that Vulture has unveiled the poster, I’m even more excited. And good golly, if anyone finds a larger version of this file or finds it for sale online, please let me know; if necessary I’ll have a copy printed for myself. Yes, I love it that much.
The Girlfriend Experience opens in New York and LA on May 22nd and will be available on demand on April 30th. Here’s hoping that Magnolia manages some sort of Canadian release.
And now, prepare for the greatness:
Smashing. Reminds me of the One Sheet for Michael Clayton which is more book-cover than movie poster. But still great!
And can we talk about that tagline? “See it with someone you ****”?
This *screams* date movie.
I’ll say it again: Soderbergh is my favorite film maker working today. Easily. Hands down. All movies should be made by Steven.
saw this at Sundance and it’s a freaking awesome movie, very fitting poster.
And yeah. The poster is awesomely awesome. Two SS movies this year… looks to be another grand year for cinema.
Do the dots make a second image or something? I feel like I’m missing something.
Ooh, good call Shannon. I just assumed we were viewing an image through something that resembles a speaker grill or something. But you’re right: the dots are of a completely different color and appear to be something else. But… I stood on the other side of the room and looked at the image. I tried to blur my vision a bit and even looked at it upside down. I couldn’t see anything. Still, it’s clearly another image, just way too close or blurred out to tell what it is.
Here’re just the dots from the image. Can’t see much there:
Hey look, a sailboat!
@Jason: Smart ass!
Is there some meaning in the sailboat you’re not telling me about? I didn’t think this screened at SXSW…
Awesome. Somebody mixed Mallrats humour in my indie Soderbergh. Well done, sir!
