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Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-10-13
Replies: 99
Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.
Posted By Godot18
I agree that most people don't care about...

I agree that most people don't care about simulated sex acts. And I do know the story behind Caligula. I'm more responding to those who had problems with films like "In the Cut", and the ideas of...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-10-13
Replies: 99
Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.
Posted By Godot18
In response to Tongo's "So you ask why cant there...

In response to Tongo's "So you ask why cant there be a great movie with explicit sex..."

Well, you really didn't answer the question of whether or not a great film can have sex. You just kind...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-10-13
Replies: 99
Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.
Posted By Godot18
Re: Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.

I can certainly appreciate the aesthetic of subtly; the Reservoir Dogs ear cutting scene for example. And I do believe that much of this depends on personal taste. But I have a problem with the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-09-13
Replies: 99
Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.
Posted By Godot18
Re: Explicit sex scenes in mainstream movies.

I've never understood the argument that showing a sex act is a distasteful cheap thrill, while showing a horrific act of violence is good cinema. Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Shortbus...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-09-13
Replies: 23
Racism movies
Posted By Godot18
Re: Racism movies

This really all depends on what you mean by racism. Are you talking just African-American? Do you want to throw in Latino? Native American? Asian? How about gender? Or sexual orientation? I'm...