I can see why the critics are split on SHAME, Steve McQueen's (the other one) latest starring his muse of sorts, Michael Fassbender.   It's the kind of film that is truly a downer, but not necessarily in a good way.  Not even the glorious albeit brief sight of the stars privates could save the day.  It's a movie about sex that isn't in the least sexy, titillating or whatever description you might expect.  I'm the type who likes to cry at films, and I even like to be saddened deeply.  I'll off...
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