The Telephone Book

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SIMAS C @simas_eros 3 days ago Filmed in black and white, it is a clear representation of 1970s "psychedelia," with ideas and imagery presented in an almost dreamlike, poetic fashion. The camera shots—and even the editing—are employed to evoke emotions rather than simply tell a story. In the film’s (literal) climax, metaphorical imagery is used to depict a sexual encounter—an act that, in reality, unfolds solely through dialogue (brilliantly so, it must be said). It is a strange, mysterious film that utilizes surprising techniques to convey its message—blending a fictional narrative with personal testimonies that leave the viewer questioning their authenticity. Beautiful, featuring excellent dialogue and a delightfully dated premise—the use of landline and public payphones—this film stands as a unique work, a true cinematic gem. See more

Sep 19, 2020 Much of the greatness in writer/director Nelson Lyon's 1971 cult classic comes from the revelation that is Sarah Kennedy, and how Leon Perera's razor sharp black and white cinematography brings her unique charisma into focus. Coming on like an edgier Goldie Hawn, Kennedy imbues The Telephone Book with a sly, disarming charm that is a joy to behold. This is a delicious slice of absurdist, raunchy, and biting social satire the flavor of which we will probably never see again. See more

Sep 3, 2018 an underground comic book in mostly 16mm black and white - for better and for worse See more

Jun 7, 2017 Brilliant. Highly recommended if you wanna see a girl get phone fucked by a man in a pig mask. See more

Apr 11, 2015 Most certainly a dated product of the time in which it was made, but there is much to be found here. A cult film deserving of its following. See more

Dec 20, 2014 A free-loving teen (Sarah Kennedy) receives the greatest erotic cold call of all time. Obsessed with the prospect of meeting the poetic lech who tantalized her over the phone, this young woman runs through a gauntlet of perverts and freaks on a quest to track him down. Too weird for the porn crowd and too pornographic for the art house, The Telephone Book spent decades languishing in obscurity. It's not for everyone, but I found myself charmed by how a cast of game amateurs embraced the goofy script of this madcap sex comedy. This film will appeal to anyone interested in indie cinema that takes a strangely cheeky approach to phone sex. See more

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