David Steinberg's Blog, page 2
July 27, 2015
My review of Tangerine is up at IMDB
Here is my review of Sean Baker’s brilliant film, Tangerine, just posted on IMDB:
I saw Sean Baker’s new film, Tangerine, last night and am completely blown away by this film. The story centers on two trans sex workers in LA, but the main thing about this film is that it offers an honest, gritty, harsh, yet humorous look at the day-to-day realities of this particular world. Baker developed the script and the film with his two principal actresses, Mya Taylor and Kiki Rodriguez, whom he met on the street in LA. The result of their input, and Baker’s openness to learning about a world not his own, is a film that is both complex and realistic, powerful and honest. For once, all of the actors who portray trans characters are themselves trans, and the stories and portrayals of all the characters are honest and sympathetic to all — the sex workers, their customers, the taxi drivers, the families at home, even the pimp — blessedly free of glitz, pity, fetishizing, and condescension. The humor is as real as the drama — not farce or camp but the kind of gutsy humor that gets people through lives of ongoing crisis. Baker is aware of the politics and realities of trans lives, bringing this sensibility to the film without a trace of polemic. For a kicker, the low-budget film (a hit at Sundance) was filmed entirely with three iPhone 5s. One of the best films I’ve seen in a long, long time on all levels –message, acting, cinematography, heart, and soul. Don’t miss it!
For more information about Tangerine, see
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3824458/?...
Some great interviews with Sean Baker and Mya Taylor, as well as backstory about the making of Tangerine at:
http://www.vulture.com/2015/07/sean-baker-on-making-the-indie-hit-tangerine.html
http://www.hitfix.com/awards-campaign/meet-the-cast-of-tangerine-your-must-see-movie-of-the-summer
http://filmmakermagazine.com/94799-we-didnt-fictionalize-much-sean-baker-on-tangerine/
npr.org/2015/07/21/424966750/a-downtrodden-l-a-corner-inspires-comedy-and-friendship-in-tangerine.
Yes, I am over the moon about this film!
The Unlaced Librarian reviews This Thing We Call Sex
Awesome review of This Thing We Call Sex by Leandra Vane at theunlacedlibrarian.blogspot.com/?zx=7ae360af533d8e80
July 21, 2015
Podcast of interview by Dr. Patti Britton and Dr. Robert Dunlap
https://soundcloud.com/livesircuit/ep...
A wide-ranging interview of sexual topics and discussion of my book, This Thing We Call Sex.
July 20, 2015
Two interviews with Dr. Diana Wiley on “Love, Lust, and Laughter”
My two-session interview with Dr. Diana Wiley on her show “Love, Lust, and Laughter,” are posted at
http://lovelustlaughter.podbean.com/e...
and
http://lovelustlaughter.podbean.com/e...
Two open-ended one-hour discussions of topics addressed in This Thing We Call Sex.
July 5 interview on Lilycat and Stuff
The podcast of my July 5 interview with Melinda Adams on Lilycat and Stuff is now posted here:
fccfreeradio.com/archive/lilycat%20on...
A free-ranging interview about This Thing We Call Sex and all sorts of sexual topics.
Podcast of conversation with Christopher Ryan (author of Sex at Dawn)
The podcast of my extended “Tangentially Speaking” conversation with Chrstopher Ryan (author of Sex at Dawn) is now posted on his podcast site at
It was great to meet Chris in Portland and talk about a wide variety of topics (neither all about sex nor about my book, This Thing We Call Sex) as we sat in a neighborhood park. Chris is a fascinating man and a delightful interviewer.
June 15, 2015
The Intimate Kink.com: A Narrated Slide Show in Seattle
Humor, Tenderness, Absurdity, Intensity: The Intimate Kink.com
A Narrated slide show with David Steinberg
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Sunday, June 21, 2015, 7:30 pm
Max Cameron’s home in Seattle (exact address provided after you register)
$25. Pre-registration required.
Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1729176
More information at www.bondagelessons.com/content/2015/06/21/david-steinberg
7:30pm Doors open, meet and greet. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
8:00pm Slide show and talk.
9:00pm Art and book sales, signings, a chance to chat.
My good friend Max Cameron is hosting this evening event, where I’ll be showing photos and talking about my experiences at over 30 of kink.com‘s Public Disgrace filmings.
Since 2009, I have been taking still photographs during video shoots at Kink.com – primarily at Public Disgrace shoots directed by Princess Donna Dolore. Much of what I have found there – intimacy, tenderness, attention to detail, deep emotional connections – is not what you might expect from a BDSM porn shoot. These qualities, together with equally remarkable qualities of humor, playfulness, intensity, and absurdity, make these shoots wonderful displays of human emotion ripe for picking with my camera.
Sometimes I shoot the “action” that will become the focus of the videos being produced at the shoots. But it’s the emotions, connections, and random moments that occur on the fringes of the shoots that interest me the most – unexpected revelations that occur when people forget about the cameras, conversations and sexual play between scenes, the facial expressions of people in the audience, moments of reflection or casual flirtation within the circus generated by producing intense BDSM video for a mass audience. These unaffected moments, combined with the power of deep connection between dedicated dominants and submissives, put a feast of raw humanity on display – a rare chance to capture the intimacy, vulnerability, power, and joy that lie at the heart of sexual experience.
At this informal evening event I will show a selection of favorite images that document the unique, intense, crazy, and loveable world of Kink.com and Public Disgrace, and talk about the particular culture of this world of BDSM porn production. I will also have copies of my books for sale, including my latest book, This Thing We Call Sex: A Radically Sensible Look at Sex in America.
Please come join us.
More information at event listing: www.bondagelessons.com/content/2015/06/21/david-steinberg
(Max Cameron offers workshops and private instruction on a wide variety of BDSM techniques, including bondage, d/s, impact toys, piercing, and general topping skills,www.bondagelessons.com)
May 11, 2015
Public Disgrace slideshow and talk, Seattle, June 21
Book signing, slide presentation, and talk about my experience at kink.com’s Public Disgrace shoots. Seattle. Hosted by Max Cameron. Stay tuned for more details.
Lilycat and Stuff interview moved to July 5
Radio interview on Lilycat and Stuff with Melinda Adams. Information from mskittywhore@yahoo.com
Appearing on Love, Lust and Laughter, Tuesday, May 12
Second installment of conversation with Diana Wiley on her radio show “Love, Lust, and Laughter.” Myths of Monogamy, This Thing We Call Sex, and more. Listen live at prn.fm.
