Trying to make time to see The Hunger Games with my husband reminds me of trying to get pregnant. First, he’s involved. Second, there’s an ovulation-like time crunch: I want to see the movie by Monday, the end of Spring Break. Third, all my friends seem to have done it already. Fourth, it’s something we’d normally really enjoy, but “having” to make time for it (NOW!) can be exhausting.
I’m pretty sure the sex analogy ends there. But if you want to spice-it-up in the comments section, feel free.
To get you in the mood, I invite you to click on the red link below. It’s a movie trailer for a film called Sex After Kids. Yes, it’s fiction. Sort of, not really, maybe. When I watched this trailer, I laughed so hard and long, I almost wet myself (insert your own joke here).
Sex After Kids is a bit like Modern Family meets The Office, but it’s brasher, sassier and (yes!) funnier. As my husband* says, “The writing is fantastic.” So is the acting. The film is also Canadian, and it is proof that we haven’t sent all our comedic talent south of the border. Yet.
At the end of the trailer, the writer and director of Sex After Kids, Jeremy LaLonde, asks for donations. This isn’t a plea for money; Jeremy has, in fact, raised nearly all of what he needs to move this project forward (though I doubt he’d turn down any more contributions). In an email exchange, Jeremy said that what he wants is to get the word out about this project.
So go watch it. If it doesn’t make you laugh, I will give you one of my children. For a bit.
To watch SEX AFTER KIDS, click here.
As a funny-ish Canadian who may have had sex after kids, I’m happy to support this project.**
If you enjoyed the trailer, would you consider doing any of the following (free!) things?
- Would you like their Facebook Page?
- Would you vote*** for Sex After Kids to help it win a consultation with the Sundance Institute? (UPDATE: They won the consult!)
- Would you consider using social media to draw attention to this project?
Thanks for supporting Canadian comedy, eh? We’re small, and though size doesn’t matter, it sometimes helps get the job done. Now excuse me, I’m off to tempt my husband. To go to The Hunger Games. We already have kids, people.
Footnotes:
*This from the man who claims I’m the third funniest woman he’s ever met.
**From the Department of Nothing-To-Disclaim Dispartment: I’m getting zilch for this post. I’m just one humourous artist-of-sorts trying to help out another.
***I know, again with the voting!
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I’m not going to ask you to share your sex-after-kids stories (or those of your parents)…
though if you want to, go wild.
What I will ask you is this:
What was your favourite line from the trailer?
Have you seen (or do you plan to see) The Hunger Games?
That’s probably the best analogy I’ve ever heard about seeing a movie. It’s funny because it’s true. I can’t watch the video yet because everyone is sleeping but I promise I’ll come back and watch! What I can do now is like their fb page and all that stuff. Thanks for the early morning giggle.
Yep, saw Hunger Games. Still not sure if I liked it or not. Probably not. Kind of. Yeah, probably not.
You’re welcome, T!
It’s 6:30 in the morning here, and I’m not quite awake enough yet to attempt the trailer…
What you’ve written of? After kids, it requires focus, intentionality, planning, and isn’t at all as frequent, nor even nearly as spontaneous, as it used to be.
I’m talking about going to the movies, of course.
Yes, I’ve seen The Hunger Games, and it was extremely well done. A bit much “Paul Greengrassery,” but I believe that was the intent: as with the book, you are uncomfortable.
Bwahaha.
Will do. We gotta support talent where it exists.
Thanks, El!
It was really funny, but they needed my brother who is a professional sound guy to mike them. I had a problem hearing some of it…
I love the comment that “You could drive a semi through my vagina and I wouldn’t feel it.” Hahaha!
Definitely one of my favourite lines, too.
Hahahahahahaha!
🙂
‘All Mommy wanted was a backrub’ thank you. You just selected my best friends baby shower theme.
Ha. Good one!
Hilarious! I needed a good laugh this morning!
Can’t wait till it’s done and out! (It = movie. Really)
Love it. Why don’t you try and combine the two by going at it as you watch the movie? Could be interesting…
Ha. Not with popcorn. I have dignity.
My favourite line is “I’m going to go put you in the closet.” Yes, this is called super parenting. I so should have been in this movie.
My favourite line is “I’m going to put you in the closet.” Yes. This is called super parenting. I should have been in this movie.
I know. Saying the things we’re thinking!
“I’ve had enough of those bitches in the . . . ” school (apologies for the ad lib). Yup. Best part of that was the background music. Sounded like “you can’t always get what you want” played on a Fisher Price piano. Perfect!
As for the Hunger Games? No, I think I’ll pass….
Yup. A great line. And good point about the music, Julie.
And BTW, there’s no “ish” in your funny.
Aww, I’m thankishful.
You continue to make me chuckle! I always look forward to your new blogs and tweets! 🙂
Thanks, Hillary!
Of course I can support. I’m like a big ole bra that way. 😉
The need for support just keeps growing, doesn’t it?
Ah, very nice. I don’t have kids and after this, I’m afraid to.
Best comment ever.
You make me laugh!
Now that I’ve read the book, I’m looking forward to seeing The Hunger Games. One of my friends said the storyline is deplorable. It is. And somehow it’s intriguing, and I devoured the book. It’s been a huge conversation starter with the college students I work with. I didn’t get on the Harry Potter or Twilight bandwagons, so it’s pretty interesting to be “in the know” about current pop culture. Some students I know are actually staging their own Hunger Games, like a souped-up version of assassins.
True. If the plot line wasn’t deplorable, if it was “nicer”, it wouldn’t be as powerful or as much of a warning system.
Staging hunger games? Well, I used to play Charlie’s Angels in the woods behind my house…
“Trying to make time to see The Hunger Games with my husband reminds me of trying to get pregnant.”
Just what were you planning on getting up to during the movie, Leanne?
Well, it’s my hook. 😉
This video is hilarious. I really really want to see the film!
I know!
Voted and liked. Now if I can just GET ME SOME TONIGHT, after kid goes to bed (IYKWIM)!
Go, Jenny…It’s your birthday (month)!