Tag: Sex
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BODY HEAT
“Body Heat” is a 1981 neo-noir erotic thriller written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan in his directorial debut. The film updates the conventions of 1940s and 1950s film noir, particularly Double Indemnity, blending themes of sexual obsession, deceit, and moral decay against the backdrop of a Florida heatwave. The cast includes William Hurt as Ned…
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RISKY BUSINESS
“Risky Business” is a sharp and stylish coming-of-age satire directed and written by Paul Brickman, released in 1983. Set in the affluent suburbs of Chicago, the film combines dark comedy, eroticism, and social commentary while exploring themes of teenage rebellion, capitalism, and moral awakening in Reagan-era America. Notably, it launched Tom Cruise’s career, famously featuring…
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PERMISSIVE (NSFW)
“Permissive” is a gritty and downbeat British drama from 1970, directed by Lindsay Shonteff and written by Suzanne Mercer, one of the few female screenwriters active in the late 1960s counterculture film scene. Set against the backdrop of London’s early 1970s rock culture, the film offers an unflinching, melancholic look at groupie culture, moral disillusionment,…
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DIE SPALTE aka MAKING OF A PROSTITUTE (NSFW)
“Die Spalte,” also known as “Making of a Prostitute,” is a film from 1971, written by Gustav Ehmck and Christian Rolf, and directed by Ehmck himself. This film is a notable example of the German New Wave, a movement known for portraying raw and controversial subjects, and “Die Spalte” certainly exemplifies this genre. The film…
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TWENTYNINE PALMS (NSFW)
“Twentynine Palms” is a 2003 psychological drama written and directed by Bruno Dumont, known for his austere, contemplative approach to filmmaking. Set against the stark beauty of the Southern California desert, the film follows an American photographer and his Russian girlfriend as their passionate yet tumultuous relationship spirals into alienation, violence, and despair. With minimal…
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MASCULIN FÉMININ
“Masculin Féminin,” directed in 1966 by Jean-Luc Godard, is a seminal work of the French New Wave—a playful yet probing exploration of youth, politics, pop culture, and sexual relationships in 1960s Paris. Subtitled “15 faits précis” (“15 precise facts”), the film unfolds as a loose mosaic of vignettes rather than a conventional narrative, capturing the…
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EN KÄRLEKSHISTORIA aka A SWEDISH LOVE STORY
“En kärlekshistoria,” aka “A Swedish Love Story,” is the 1970 feature film debut of Swedish director Roy Andersson, who would later gain international acclaim for his surreal and meticulously composed works like “Songs from the Second Floor” and “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence.” Unlike those later films, A Swedish Love Story…
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TOMMY
“Tommy” is a British musical film released in 1975, directed by Ken Russell. It is based on the rock opera album “Tommy” by The Who, which was released in 1969. The film is a visually extravagant and surreal exploration of themes such as trauma, fame, and spiritual awakening, blending elements of music, theater, and cinematic…
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WOMEN IN LOVE
“Women in Love” is a 1969 British romantic drama directed by Ken Russell. It is adapted from D.H. Lawrence’s 1920 novel of the same name. The film delves into the complexities of love, sexuality, and human connection in post-World War I England. Glenda Jackson won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in…
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CALMOS aka FEMME FATALES (NSFW)
Calmos (also known as Femme Fatales, 1976), written and directed by Bertrand Blier, is a surreal and satirical comedy that takes the classic “battle of the sexes” trope and pushes it to absurd extremes with a dreamlike logic. The film begins with Paul (Jean-Pierre Marielle), a Parisian gynecologist who is exhausted and disillusioned after years…
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