Product Details

• Actors: Shari Solanis, James Wortham, Luis Fernandez-Gil, Adrian Quinones, Marcellina Walker
• Directors: Philippe Diaz
• Format: Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Cinema Libre Studio
• DVD Release Date: November 29, 2011
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B005SN3UPQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,774 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

In American cinema smart and sexual don t live in the same neighborhood, never mind star in the same movie. But after watching Philippe Diaz s provocative, gorgeously photographed new drama, Now & Later, I can say that I've witnessed a new kind of American movie heroine, one who is as comfortable with her political beliefs as she is with her body. The erotic beauty of Shari Solanis takes free, uninhibited sexuality to a new level and the result is one of the most passionate pieces of cinema I ve ever seen, and I mean that in all senses of the word passionate. Now & Later takes you to a place you ve probably never been before as a moviegoer, and its effect will linger. This movie performs the Houdiniesque feat of seducing you with images of carmel-colored feminine curves in full-throttle f*ck-me-harder sex, and then gets you to think about American imperialism and exploitation in almost the same gasp. Diaz has invented a new genre because Now & Later may truly be the only movie of its kind in existence. It was brave filmmaking by a director who isn t afraid of blazing his own trail. Years ago Zalman King ventured into this territory but he fell far short of what Diaz has done: his cinema is unabashedly sexual and cerebral at the same time, which is really quite a stunning accomplishment. I know it will stay with me for a long time, which to me is always the mark of great art. Like the old joke about reading Playboy for the articles, this is a flick you can bring home to your wife because of its generous portion of thought-provoking subject matter while you enjoy a free serving of kink on the side. And if you happen to be trying to bed some lovely, left-leaning co-ed sooner rather than later, you will not find a more ideal date movie than Now & Later. *Note, text altered to meet Amazon posting standards --Tim Rhys, MovieMaker Magazine

Product Description

Sex, politics and American culture are mixed into a combustible combination in Now & Later. Angela (Shari Solanis) is an illegal Latina immigrant living in Los Angeles who stumbles across Bill (James Wortham), a disgraced banker on the run. She takes him in. Through passionate sex, soul searching conversations ranging from politics to philosophy, and other worldly pleasures, Angela introduces Bill to another worldview. As their affair heats up, the course of Bill's life begins to take an abrupt and unexpected turn. The film was conceived by the director in reaction to American s penchant for violence in our culture and our puritanical censoring of anything involving sex. Familiar with philosopher Wilhelm Reich s notion that a sexually repressed society turns into a violent one, Diaz makes an unabashedly sexual yet cerebral film that challenges the perception that sex in media is harmful.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

140 of 154 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heroic, Warm and Beautiful Film. August 7, 2011

By David S. Jenkins VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

There have been a few films in the past decade presented outside of the adult film industry that included graphic sexuality, almost all from Europe... though to my mind this is the first to show such honest and warmly sensual sexuality. If you've actually made genuine, heartfelt love to someone, you're not likely to be offended by anything you see or hear. Just the opposite.

But aside from the nudity and surprisingly graphic nature of what goes on, there's so much more here. There's a political message that needs to be told, and it's delivered with a calm and easy hand.

The heroine (Now) is a creature of intelligence, genuine love and simple, unquestioning compassion the likes of which one seldom finds in film, or for that matter in life. The leads in this small cast effort let loose and express real emotion in a way that almost convinces you that they're lovers in real life, though they only met after being cast.

Writer and director Phillipe Diaz has created a small masterpiece. The scenes are long and languid, the script is conversational - this is how people actually talk to each other. Above all else it's difficult to imagine another actress bringing this story to life as exquisitely as Shari Solanis, whose performance is worthy of an Academy Award, though this will never happen.

Very, very highly recommended to those with open minds and open hearts. I can honestly say that after watching film both as entertainment and as an essential art form for over four decades, I've never seen anything quite like it. Unforgettable. Perhaps even a turning point in contemporary cinema.

45 of 53 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars wow, is she beautiful November 11, 2011

By Snake Eyes

Format:Blu-ray

The only thing I want to add, seeing the other reviews covered it well, is that the background music is awesome too. Wish there was a soundtrack. The acting, is, exceptional, especially considering how most would be awkward 'performing' the dialogue and the sexual interactions, but they were so natural and convincing. This movie is special on many levels. The sex is real, and visually erotic. Fantastic photography or whatever they call it, filming... And the way she deals with the condom situation was fantasticly graceful.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting April 7, 2012

By D. Stark

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

The good/the bad. I actually liked the main message of the film...you need to live life in the "now". While not always possible in today's society, even though the main character seems to feel she has life all figured out, there is definitely a need for as many moments of "now" as possible. On the negative....I'm an American who is proud of my country. The film would have been interesting without the political piece, which for me took away. I can accept many opinions (spoiler alert), but when the main character is admittedly in the USA illegally and at the same time bashes the country she is using, then why not go help the people in your own country? OK, MY opinion aside, most of the sex scenes were actually appealing. If only I could be as comfortable in my skin as the main character is in this film! I applaud her. There was only one scene that made me uncomfortable for a couple minutes (another spoiler alert)....two men and one woman, with the guys focusing on each other...well, not my taste, even though it only went so far. Otherwise, the other intimacy scenes were well done. Overall, the movie was appealing and I would recommend....