Gina, Blake, Sam, and Yancey are having dinner with Austin and I at the end of this week. I am really looking forward to them meeting each other. At first, Austin and I were afraid to have everyone meet. What if they don't like each other? But then we figured...hey, we are all adults. If they like each other...that opens up the possibility of an orgy (ok...three couples or more is an orgy). But...if they don't, well, we can all handle it.

I just finished chatting with Bridgett and Jude. They are definitely sexy. Gina and Blake have played with them and Austin and I have as well so perhaps...oh, I am getting too excited thinking about the possibilities. I'd better "contain that nuclear reaction." he he...get it???

By the way, Austin and I saw Black Snake Moan. It was really good. There were multiple themes but I think the two big ones were pervasive throughout the entire movie. The first one was an interesting and complex analysis of the "brother's keeper" argument. Specifically, where does ones responsibility to others and society begin and end. The second one was a look at the consequences of child sex abuse.

Samuel Jackson is a deeply religious yet, somewhat angry ex-blues player who needs a purpose in his life. He finds this purpose when a very "drugged out" Christina Ricci falls on his doorstep. He believes that her appearance is "divine" and will help him gain something that he has lost. Jackson will "not be moved" in his quest to force Ricci to get her life "right." However, he eventually comes to the conclusion that he can't save her...she must do that herself.

Ricci is excellent as a trashy southern "fuck 'em all" girl. A survivor of sexual abuse, Ricci goes through life having "fits" until she is satisfied with a penis. She continuously has flashbacks; her mother knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. In a way, each flashback validates her worthlessness.

Why did I spend time discussing this movie? Because I was deeply moved by certain parts of it. This is the story of people who try to find meaning in their existence and understand their connection to others around them. Ricci uses sex to connect her to others; Jackson uses music. Jackson is the dogmatic hero that is only able to save Ricci when he releases his hold on her. IN other words, he finally understands that letting go is more important than holding on. That symbolism is touching to me.