Pillion with Alexander Skarsgård

[Guest MikeThomas]

This looks interesting.  Does Alexander Skarsgård not age?

Alexander Skarsgård’s Kinky New Gay BDSM Movie ‘Pillion’ Stuns Cannes

APPLE.NEWS

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“Pillion” is the sexiest and horniest movie at this year’s Cannes Film Festival—but maybe also its most feel-good.

 

[d.anders]

12 hours ago, MikeThomas said:

Alexander Skarsgård 

He reminds me of my first love in high school. A very hard and difficult crush. That family is so talented. I love Alexander in everything I've seen him in. I did not know about this one. Thanks for the head's up.

[+ Cash4Trash]

Deadline's review - 

‘Pillion’ Review: Alexander Skarsgård Is Dom For The Holidays & Harry Melling Is Hopelessly Devoted In Steamy BDSM Romance — Cannes Film Festival

DEADLINE.COM

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In his feature directorial debut 'Pillion', writer/director Harry Lighton sets a beautifully heartbreaking love story against a modern world of BDSM.

 

 

 

 

 

[TonyDown]

The reviews sound impressive.

I'm looking forward to this one though I worry it will be another gay film that connects with the critics (like Call Me By Your Name) but disappoints me. 

 

https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/news/alexander-skarsgrd-harry-melling-harry-potter-pillion-xrated-movie-558558-20240509

 

Edited May 20, 2025 by TonyDown

[Becket]

1 hour ago, TonyDown said:

The reviews sound impressive.

I'm looking forward to this one though I worry it will be another gay film that connects with the critics (like Call Me By Your Name) but disappoints me. 

 

https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/news/alexander-skarsgrd-harry-melling-harry-potter-pillion-xrated-movie-558558-20240509

 

Agreed. (Call Me By Your Name) was so disappointing.

[Danny-Darko]

13 minutes ago, Becket said:

Agreed. (Call Me By Your Name) was so disappointing.

I wish the sequel had been made. 🥺

[TonyDown]

I hope Pillion is more than "straight people get a poignant education" like in CMBYN, which was kind of derpy for me.   

 

[Becket]

Hey @TonyDown, how does it feel being a real Princess?

[Rod Hagen]

15 hours ago, Becket said:

Agreed. (Call Me By Your Name) was so disappointing.

it wasn't.  It disappointed you, but it's not a disappointing film objectively, such as say Godfather 3.  In other words, the acting, cast, writing, source material, and setting do not fall short of the talent and potential.  However, there are other reasoned reasons to dislike the film:  ......Very sorry, I was going to link to a Wesley Morris article I THOUGHT I remembered where he was critical of it, but I can't find it.  My memory was the criticisms that seemed most serious at the time, had more to do with it being "another movie about young white people struggling with sexuality", which is usually a fair criticism and I agree that Plot needed to stop being a thing in movies LONG ago, but in this case, it's so well-made, that that standard jab is weak.

 

All this goes a long way, also nowhere, to my question, "what did you (wrongly :-) ) find disappointing about the film?"

 

Edited May 21, 2025 by Rod Hagen

[Rod Hagen]

On 5/19/2025 at 2:33 AM, d.anders said:

That family is so talented. I love Alexander in everything I've seen him in. I did not know about this one. Thanks for the head's up.

Agreed.  Beautiful man, gifted and hard-working family.

[Becket]

1 hour ago, Rod Hagen said:

it wasn't.  It disappointed you, but it's not a disappointing film objectively, such as say Godfather 3.  In other words, the acting, cast, writing, source material, and setting do not fall short of the talent and potential.  However, there are other reasoned reasons to dislike the film:  ......Very sorry, I was going to link to a Wesley Morris article I THOUGHT I remembered where he was critical of it, but I can't find it.  My memory was the criticisms that seemed most serious at the time, had more to do with it being "another movie about young white people struggling with sexuality", which is usually a fair criticism and I agree that Plot needed to stop being a thing in movies LONG ago, but in this case, it's so well-made, that that standard jab is weak.

 

All this goes a long way, also nowhere, to my question, "what did you (wrongly 🙂 ) find disappointing about the film?"

 

We could be the new "Siskell and Ebert" (sic, sorry.) But we'll wrestle for it. Winning wrestler's opinion wins the debate as well.

[Guest MikeThomas]

[Rod Hagen]

5 hours ago, MikeThomas said:

Holy Fucking Shit.   That is my new Phone and Computer Lock Screen.  Thank you.

[+ EVdude]

On 5/22/2025 at 12:55 PM, Rod Hagen said:

Holy Fucking Shit.   That is my new Phone and Computer Lock Screen.  Thank you.

This is mine… Murderbot on AppleTV

[+ friendofsheila]

On 5/18/2025 at 1:52 PM, MikeThomas said:

Does Alexander Skarsgård not age?

APPLE.NEWS

 

maybe he's like keir dullea, who took forever to look older.

[Guest MikeThomas]

On 5/23/2025 at 11:40 PM, EVdude said:

This is mine… Murderbot on AppleTV

Murderbot is a very odd show… but I’m really enjoying it.  

[Guest MikeThomas]

The trailer…

 

[Guest MikeThomas]

... and from Variety...

Alexander Skarsgård Admits They Shot ‘Way More Graphic Scenes’ for ‘Pillion’ but ‘You Don’t Show a Close-Up of a D— Just Because You Can’

VARIETY.COM

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Alexander Skarsgård talks sex in ‘Pillion,’ recalls partying with the Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club and praises director Harry Lighton.

 

 

[Rod Hagen]

Just over a month, yes I am counting the days.  :-)

[Guest MikeThomas]

Another trailer...

https://youtu.be/aTAacTUKK00

[Rod Hagen]

20 hours ago, MikeThomas said:

Another trailer...

https://youtu.be/aTAacTUKK00

Thank you for posting that.  "So, what am I going to do with you?"  :-)

[pleasureseeker]

I thought it was an excellent film. Not my cup of tea because I am probably too much of a romantic to relate to the characters in that subculture, but that film has great integrity with an excellent script and an amazing cast. The sex scenes are well made. To me, the greatest achievement of the film is that it succeeded in making me connect to characters I truly do not understand  - people who want to be in a sub/dom relationship, not just role playing for an evening, but as a way of life - I so don't get that and yet I was drawn in and never felt judgemental of any of them. I also enjoyed the subtle humor placed in all the right moments. It is very slow paced but watching A. Skarsgard is such a pleasure that it helps accepting that pace.

[Rod Hagen]

3 hours ago, pleasureseeker said:

I thought it was an excellent film. Not my cup of tea because I am probably too much of a romantic to relate to the characters in that subculture, but that film has great integrity with an excellent script and an amazing cast. 

Very happy for you.  Can't wait to see it.  Assume you saw a screening?  It's not playing in LA yet.

[d.anders]

@pleasureseeker  Thank you for that review-comment. I can relate. I don't understand the subject matter, but I'm looking forward to seeing the film.

[pleasureseeker]

1 hour ago, Rod Hagen said:

Very happy for you.  Can't wait to see it.  Assume you saw a screening?  It's not playing in LA yet.

Was in London for opening night. Not sure they release the movie here in the US . . .