“no, man it’s not evil. it’s an illusion” 

PTA’s slick one take shots give the viewer such an intimate look into the porn industry in the 1970’s. something that impressed me about this film is how much humanity is afforded to each of the characters. oftentimes in movies that focus on a “taboo” group, there is a very traumatic and hardened portrayal of the people involved but not in this. we get to revel in the dreamy and joyful moments…