‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ and the Difficulty of Coping IRL

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ and the Difficulty of Coping IRL

The New York Times-Style·2022-08-12 17:03

A lip-locking close-up is the first we see of Sophie (played by Amandla Stenberg) and Bee, her girlfriend of six weeks (Maria Bakalova). Seemingly pulled from the pages of a fairy tale, Sophie confesses her love for Bee as they lie in a green meadow surrounded by nature. Within seconds, that affectionate scene gives way to a shot of the two absorbed in their phones as agitating dings and notifications dry up any remnants of intimacy or passion.

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