By Jan Wahl. Kiss of the Spider Woman still lives in my head, days after seeing it: the swirling colors, deep love, survival under torture, Technicolor dreams, amazing moments of Marilyn meeting J Lo, and its gutsy art combined with heartbreaking physical connection.
This film blew my mind, but left me with a question: How did it ever get made? The movie will totally divide the audience and lose a ton of money, but those fortunate enough to get it will be rewarded by memories and emotion.
Like the 1985 film, the 2025 production tells the story of two radically different men who are in a harsh South American prison. One is a revolutionary and the other is a gay man.
Kisses for this magical film.
Author's summary: Magical film with deep love and survival story.