“Cat Person”, an internet-breaking short story, is back as a film
A tale of dating and consent has many lives and lessons
A long, excruciating sex scene is at the heart of “Cat Person”, both Kristen Roupenian’s short story and a flawed new film adaptation. In his klutzy rush to take off his trousers, Robert (played on screen by Nicholas Braun) finds he has forgotten to remove his shoes. He whispers dismal, porn-inspired pillow talk to Margot (Emilia Jones), eventually waddling off to the bathroom. In a fittingly grim detail added in the movie, he is still wearing his socks.
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Culture October 7th 2023
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