Of all of the movies we have watched this semester, last weeks screening definitely take the cake for most shocking. I have always considered myself to be a fairly open minded person but this got pretty hard to watch. Flaming creatures was just so dark and violent. I have never been a fan of really violent pieces and this seemed to relay a lot of forceful violence. I agree with everyone who has said that they do not really understand how this film is supposed to glorify sex and the intention was stated. I do not understand how it is glorified when it is presented as so violent. The people in the middle of the orgy do not seem to be enjoying it at all and almost seem to be in some sort of trance with no power to fight back. There is no question in my mind, however, that this film was cutting edge and avant garde. The response to this film alone, being kicked out of movie theatres and film festivals, proves that the film is avant garde because it goes against the status quo and what is acceptable. Needless to say the whole experience broadened my horizons.