I ONCE watched seven blue movies in a small cinema in some European city. It was a stinking hot summers day. I decided to go in, along with my old university friend A, because we were curious, but at the same time could get out of the heat and fill in some time while waiting for a meeting that was running late.

We handed over our change at the door, and went in.

The first film started. I was all eyes. The second film followed. I was less agog. The