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January 11, 2002 ( 2002-01-11 ) ( Sundance )
September 20, 2002 ( 2002-09-20 ) (United States)
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lee Holloway, a submissive secretary
James Spader as E. Edward Grey, Lee's employer and sexually dominant lover
Jeremy Davies as Peter
Lesley Ann Warren as Joan Holloway
Stephen McHattie as Burt Holloway
Jessica Tuck as Tricia O'Connor
Patrick Bauchau as Dr. Twardon
Amy Locane as Lee's sister
Oz Perkins as Jonathan
Michael Mantell as Stewart
Sabrina Grdevich as Allison
Ezra Buzzington as typing teacher
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^ For consistent excellence and adventurousness in film production.
^ Tied with Nia Vardalos for My Big Fat Greek Wedding .
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^ Bad Behavior (1988), by Mary Gaitskill, ISBN 978-0-679-72327-1 .
^ "Secretary leaves movie-goers bent over desks" .
^ Jump up to: a b Shainberg, Steven (2004), audio commentary to Secretary .
^ Shainberg, Steven, Andrew Fierberg, Amy Hobby, Erin Cressida Wilson, James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, et al. 2003. ( Secretary ) "Behind the Secretary". [United States]: Studio Home Entertainment.
^ Jump up to: a b c d e John Calhoun. (2002, October). Spank You Very Much. Entertainment Design, 36(10), 8-10. Retrieved April 1, 2011, from Research Library Core. (Document ID: 204894041).
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^ "Moriarty" (September 10, 2002). MORIARTY Pretends To Be In TORONTO!! Reviews SECRETARY!!
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^ "2003 BIFA Winners and Nominations" . British Independent Film Awards . Retrieved December 23, 2021 .
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^ "2002 Gold Derby Film Awards" . Gold Derby . Retrieved April 20, 2021 .
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^ "Past Recipients" . Gotham Awards . Retrieved April 20, 2021 .
^ "36 Years of Nominees and Winners" (PDF) . Independent Spirit Awards . Retrieved August 13, 2021 .
^ "Previous Sierra Award Winners" . lvfcs.org . Retrieved May 15, 2021 .
^ "2002 Award Winners" . National Board of Review . Retrieved July 5, 2021 .
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^ "International Press Academy website – 2003 7th Annual SATELLITE Awards" . Archived from the original on 1 February 2008.
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Secretary is a 2002 American erotic black comedy romantic drama film directed by Steven Shainberg and written by Erin Cressida Wilson , based on the short story Secretary by Mary Gaitskill . [4] [5] Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader , the film explores the intense relationship between a dominant lawyer and his submissive secretary, who indulge in various types of BDSM activity such as erotic spanking and Petplay .
Lee Holloway, the socially awkward and emotionally sensitive youngest daughter of a dysfunctional family , adjusts to normal life after having been committed to a mental hospital following an incident of dangerous self-harm . She learns to type and applies for a job as a secretary for an eccentric yet demanding attorney, E. Edward Grey. Grey explains she is overqualified for the job (having scored higher than anyone he has ever interviewed) and that it is "very dull work" as they only use typewriters; Lee, however, agrees to work under these conditions.
Though at first Grey appears to be highly irritated by Lee's typos and other mistakes, it soon becomes apparent that he is sexually aroused by her obedient behavior. When Grey discovers her propensity for self-harm, he confronts her and commands that she never hurt herself again. Soon the two embark on a BDSM relationship from their typical employer-employee relationship. However, Lee experiences a sexual and personal awakening through the sadomasochistic sexual encounters with Grey, and she falls deeply in love with him. Conversely, Grey displays insecurity concerning his feelings for Lee, as well as shame and disgust over his sexual habits. During this period of exploration with Grey, Lee has also been attempting to have a more conventional boyfriend in Peter, even engaging in lukewarm sex with him. After a sexual encounter in Grey's office, Grey fires Lee.
Peter then proposes to Lee, who reluctantly agrees to marry him. However, while trying on her wedding gown, she leaves and runs to Grey's office to declare her love for him. Grey, still uncertain about their relationship, tests Lee by commanding her to sit in his chair without moving her hands or feet until he returns. Lee willingly complies, despite being forced to wet her dress since she is not allowed to use the toilet. Hours pass, as several family members and acquaintances individually visit Lee to alternately attempt to dissuade or encourage her while Grey watches from afar, completely taken by Lee's compliance. Her refusal to leave the office draws the attention of the media, which they believe to be a hunger strike . Three days later, Grey returns to the office and takes Lee to a room upstairs where he bathes and feeds her. The pair marry and happily continue their dominant–submissive relationship.
Many changes were made from Mary Gaitskill's original short story, which was significantly expanded and given greater depth to be made into a feature-length film. Lines of dialogue were changed; Lee's statement "I'm so stupid" became the fantasy-sequence cry "I'm your secretary", which the director thought far more "celebratory." [6] Additionally, the ending of the story was changed to give a more positive outcome to the relationship. Steven Shainberg stated that he wished to show that BDSM relationships can be normal and was inspired by the film My Beautiful Laundrette , which he feels normalized gay relationships for audiences in the 1980s. [7]
A central component to the film, the office spaces of Edward and Lee, took form after two years of planning by Shainberg and production designer Amy Danger, who had collaborated with Shainberg on several projects. [8] The desire to have the office feel homemade and express Edward's interest in the growing of plants led Danger to juxtapose a natural decor in the office with a predominantly artificial outside world. [8] Speaking of her choices, Danger compares the office with the rest of the film's locations: "All the materials I used [in the office] were natural: natural wood, bamboo, ironwork ... If I wasn't using natural materials, it was natural colors, like [in] the botanical wallpaper." In contrast, "everything [in the larger world] was fake ... I covered Lee's house in plastic sheeting, and used artificial, manufactured colors." [8]
Although the interior sets were carefully constructed, the filmmakers did face some location-related challenges. Notably, in one instance the filmmakers accidentally obtained shooting rights for the wrong park. Gyllenhaal encouraged them to hastily shoot the required park scene anyway, without permission, while crew members distracted the local police. [6]
Speaking about Secretary ' s tone and atmosphere, Danger says "With this S&M material, we could go into a dark place... Steve and I wanted the total opposite: that the nature of this relationship freed [the characters] to be their natural selves." [8] Because of this atmosphere, Danger says "Everybody kept saying, 'When are we going back to the office?' It was funny, because the rooms weren't any smaller in the house, and it wasn't any more difficult to shoot. It was because you wanted to be in that space." [8]
Despite being set in Florida , filming took place in Los Angeles . [9] [10]
The film was initially screened at several 2002 film festivals and had its domestic theatrical release on September 20, 2002, and in various foreign markets in 2003 and 2004. [11]
The film's region 1 DVD was released on April 1, 2003. In the UK, a version by Tartan Video was released on January 5, 2004, followed by a budget edition by Prism Leisure on February 7, 2005. A UK Blu-ray Disc release was scheduled for September 13, 2010. [ citation needed ]
Special editions of the DVD include the film's trailer and TV spots , cast and director interviews, a behind-the-scenes documentary, cast and director " Curricula Vitae " and an audio commentary by director Steven Shainberg and writer Erin Cressida Wilson. [ citation needed ]
On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 78% "Fresh" based on 157 reviews, with an average rating of 6.80/10. The site's consensus states: "Maggie Gyllenhaal impresses in this romantic comedy with a kinky twist." [12] Many critics noted the film's original take on themes of sadomasochism , with Roger Ebert saying that the film "approaches the tricky subject ... with a stealthy tread, avoiding the dangers of making it either too offensive, or too funny". [13] Ain't It Cool News commented: "Perhaps there is something bold about saying that pain can bring healing as long as it's applied by the right hand, but even that seems obvious and even normal thanks to Gyllenhaal." [14]
The film grossed $4.1 million in the U.S and Canada, and $9.3 million worldwide. [3]
Secretary was nominated for a number of awards and won several, with numerous wins for Maggie Gyllenhaal's breakthrough performance.
The film's soundtrack album was released on CD on October 8, 2002, with an MP3 download version released on July 11, 2006. The soundtrack album contains Angelo Badalamenti 's score as well as two songs that were notably featured over erotic montages in the film: Leonard Cohen 's " I'm Your Man " and Lizzie West 's "Chariots Rise". [ citation needed ]
The song "Chariots Rise" was changed slightly for the film, with the lyric "what a fool am I, to fall so in love" changed to " what grace have I , to fall so in love". [37]
All tracks by Angelo Badalamenti unless otherwise stated.
Steven Shainberg Erin Cressida Wilson
Andrew Fierberg Amy Hobby Steven Shainberg
Outstanding Achievement in Feature Film Casting – Independent
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards [17]
Best Actress (Directors' Week Award)
Golden Orange for Outstanding Contribution to Film
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards [25]
Online Film & Television Association Awards [28]
Best Breakthrough Performance: Female
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards [30]
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