My Handiwork in "Bound"

Jennifer Tilly & Gina Gershon -Bound

I've found a digital clip of my "sex choreography" in the movie Bound from a French fan!

I have no idea who "Nemesis the Unicorn" is, but this footage was originally censorred in the US Theatrical version. It's now thankfully is in its original form on the DVD. Don't ever bother watching a U.S. VHS edition, because it is significantly altered.

I wrote a story about how I came to meet Andy and Larry Wachowski, and work on their script, which will give you the fingertip-by-fingertip details!

This particular scene you're looking at was painstakingly shot; it took more time than any part of the film, including all the criminal violence stutns. This bedroom scene isn't improvised— this wasn't Jennifer and Gina just "going for it."

But they were so patient at taking our direction, that it looks seamless and just as authentic as I hoped for.

You can also listen to us talk about all this in the "directors' commentary" feature of the DVD. Our dialogue was one of the first director's commentaries every recorded— originally for a LaserDisc, if you can remember those brief days!

By now, post-Matrix, fans know the W.'s penchant for technology. They were keen to produce special features for a LaserDisk, because it had barely been done at the time.

The actors—Jen, Gina, and Joey— weren't  sure they wanted to be part of the commentary, so in the beginning, you only hear me, Andy, Larry, and the film's editor talking.

The actors arrived sequentially late, each according to their billing at the time: first Joey, then Gina, and finally Jennifer. All appeared as if by accident. Each one ordered an even more outrageous food/drink order, as if they knew what the other one had ordered previously, and had to top it. Call me sheltered, but I had never seen this kind of glam-pecking-order in action. Larry and Andy kept to American beer. If I'd known I could order caviar, creamcheese, and champagne, I would have been happy to out-diva everyone.

Bound is memorable erotica because of the script, because of our life experiences and dedication to getting this right. We are not nearly as cute as J. and G., nor could we take direction half as well, but in this case, it's the writing magic and storyboard design that makes the sparks fly. I based this sex scene on my own lesbian life at the time, and an old unheralded porn movie (3AM) by Robert McCallum that starred real dyke lovers and gave me some great ideas that I figured we could (barely) make R-rated.

Comments

[Red Vines]

Wow! That is severely hot, and yes, it rings true! That might be the most realistic depiction of "hot girl-on-girl action" I've ever seen.

[David Noble Dandridge]

I'm curious what people thought about the article Rolling Stone did on Larry Wachowski. If this has already been discussed in the open threads, I apologize.

[Susie Bright]

David, I really like what YOU wrote in your blog about the RS story... could you reprint some of it here, or give us the link?

I didn't hear from Larry again after the premiere of the Matrix, quite literally. We walked in together, and after that night, I never saw him again! So when you ask, what do I think of the "article," I can only comment on the article, not on REALITY, which might be a very different thing!

I didn't think RS had a very enlightened view of trans-life, on any angle of it. The whole thing was presented as "freak show meets mega-bucks." And you wouldn't really expect anything more from them, except that they do occasionally write very sensitive articles about other politically sensitive situations, and it makes you wonder, "So do they have to be so juvenile about sex?" Apparently the answer is "YES."

I wish Larry would speak for himself in some progressive, alternative journal, but given that he is very very very very shy, I doubt that's going to happen!

[3rdtimesacharm( 3T )]

ahhem...Is it getting warm in here?

3T
PS. Fantastic Susie!

[Alana Noel Voth]

Hi Susie:

Thanks for the clip. I'll add "Bound" the Director's cut to my list at Netflix. I saw the VHS a few years ago. I certainly don't remember that beautiful love making scene being part of it.

Peace,
Alana

[Bo Babbyo]

I was a fan of Jennifer Tilly after THE GETAWAY -- a fool for her voice! And I fell in love with Gina Gershon in SHOWGIRLS -- she didn't save the movie, but she definitely saved herself.

So when I heard those two were going to be TOGETHER I just about lost my mind. I was delighted to find it was a pretty neat caper on top of everything else. And let's not forget Susie's brief but memorable appearance, all slung up. Rauf!

[Tomo]

that is a very lovely scene, some very nice handi work. Definately not your run of the mill scene.

[Jenni Olson]

Truly legendary. Wonderful to see again (and again and again). The lesbian nation says: Thank you Susie!

[Bryden]

Girls in control! A thing of beauty (a hellufalot more exciting and stimulating than that pup tent dry fuck in Brokeback - Christ!). Right on Suzie! I must check that film out again. I am a big fan of Jennifer Tilly (good Canadian girl doncha know). Bullets Over Broadway, sure, but it's Seed Of Chucky that makes her a SupahStar in my eyes. And I bet she gives great Diva! Speaking of not so great Divas, the "women" on The View (okay, a quilty pleasure sometimes - American Daytime) had the fab Jen on giving texas holdum lessons on location in Vegas. She was a hoot. They were just not in her league. I'd go drinkin with her anytime.

[Michael Camp]

Susie,

A wonderfully artistic and sensual scene that has a high degree of realism. Good work!

[Bruce]

I was watching IFC the other night and Bound was on. I had been meaning to see it since you mentioned it in an "In Bed" episode and it contained that scene. I was just upset it was over so quickly......but thats a whole other story... I kid!!!
Cheers
Bruce

[Krusty]

That is really, really hot. Thanks.

[Kris Sperry]

Thanks for posting the clip from Bound. Is that segment "restored" in the DVD version of Bound that your link shows (the one at Amazon)? Thanks.

[David Noble Dandridge]

I guess it would have been nice if I had checked your responses a week ago :)- David

"My 2006 “Man” of the Year"

I know it’s a little early, this being January and all, but I can’t imagine that anyone in the next 11 months will inspire me more than a certain mysterious, reclusive, masochistic, San Francisco based, male-to-female transsexual writer.

I am speaking of course of… Larry Wachowski.

You were expecting me to say someone else?

Now Larry Wachowski would qualify to be my hero based on his accomplishments in the previous millennium alone. By 1999 he, along with his brother Andy Wachowski, had already directed Bound, a film with a lesbian love scene featuring Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly that was choreographed by Susie Bright. The two had also directed one of the defining movies of the decade, The Matrix, which was produced by Joel Silver. My mild obsession with Joel Silver produced action movies was the only proof of my heterosexuality prior to losing my virginity in 1989.

http://davidwraith.livejournal.com/92810.html

[Blogsiana]

Bound is a movie that I associate with a big transition in my life. As such a meaningful piece, I've acquired Bound and given it away 10 times at least. I love the chance to spoil someone into appreciating the rare beauty that shines in Bound. Susie, thank you, the scene you choreographed is a gift to lesbian erotica. Andy and Larry, hell, I'm a fan of yours. I've been to every world premiere of every Matrix film since I watched Bound in 1997.