The 50 Shades movie is hitting screens (to some less than flattering reviews), and that means the publicity machine is cranking into high gear. There’s articles on everything from the spin-off products, through the people protesting it to the douchebags trying to cash in.
Fortunately, amongst all the dross, there are a few reasonable articles that have emerged. This one has some good background on why someone might enjoyed BDSM. This one by Lady Velvet Steel covers why real kinky play is so different from what the movie portrays. Finally, this gives the view from the submissive perspective on the good and the bad in the movie.
50 Shades is the worst thing I have ever tried to read (I slogged through about 20 pages and gave up). I am personally offended that people take this book seriously, and that EL James is a millionaire, and I am not.
I think it was Edison who said that Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. When it comes to making money, I personally believe it’s about 10% inspiration and 90% luck (aka being in the right time at the right place with the right product). I try and think it about it like a lottery win. She at least did something to deserve the cash, even if it was pretty poor something.
-paltego