Jan

21

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit – a Review

Filed Under Lesbians, Religion, Women's Issues 

While my old blog was down for 5 days, I spent some time over at OneMoreLesbian.com (OML) watching lesbian movies. Well, I also spent some time flirting with a gorgeous lady too, but this post ain’t about that.

I finally watched Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (based on a novel by Jeanette Winterson). Over the years I’ve heard a lot about Winterson, but never felt the urge to read any of her books. After watching the movie, I’m thinking it might be time to go back to my first love: reading.

You can watch the entire movie over at OML. Parts 3.3 and 3.4 are a bit hard to find at OML, but I made it a bit easier for you (click here and here).

The main female character has a sexual attraction to women that seems to be motivated (and almost encouraged) by her love for God, but I don’t think her sexual orientation is the main focus of the movie. Religion and its often oppressive nature seems to be the main theme. I especially like how Winterson explored how sex (both gay and straight sex) is often viewed as something to be ashamed of.

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