The sex scene in movies isn't disappearing – it's shifting from clichéd fantasy to messy reality

I think the loud voices pushing for inclusivity, the lack of trust in fellow industry workers, and the ease of which a career can be ruined by a few words and a hashtag have made the "sex scene" a production gamble most studios don't want deal with. The result is less drama in the filming and more clear cut lines outside of the film. And arguably a lesser entertaining experience.

Agreed, @BB 7:15am. Morally Corrupt! :the idea of females masturbating to the absolutely brutal rape scene from “The Accused”.

Ask Sharon Stone about Basic Instinct.

No official consent but absolute success and accepted.

I find sex much too absent in movies, making it totally unbelievable. It is a pity because I am talking about love first.

If you prefer a little bit of sex scene in the films of these days, you may turn into LGBTQ because there will be either lesbians or gay scenes at least.

So straight to the point, watch the porn with the stories if you want sex scenes, otherwise choose the films depend upon your mood, say if you want to watch horror movie, watch horror, Not erotic horror.

Sex is part of everyone's life in reality so not including it in movies or series is just avoiding what is an important factor between couples. For a full story and believably, a story should include as many real facets of life as there actually is. It should not be taboo to talk of or depict reality.

“LGBTQ+ is “shifting film from clichéd fantasy to messy reality” is how the caption should have read. Regardless of individual preferences and whether visualized or implied, “romantic relationships and sexual interactions, between 2 consenting adults” has been part of what’s attracted people to the escapism of movies for years. Therefore, was interested in reading the article based on the editor’s caption and the lead paragraphs:

- “Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday lamented that “sex is disappearing from the big screen.”-

- “conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat who’s pleading for “sex and romance [to] make a comeback at the movies.” -

This was the writer’s FIRST article for publication in “The Conversation” and she’s clearly overcompensating by trying to ‘shock’ and garner some attention ‘For Herself’:...

Agreed @Farmboy 8:41pm:

“sex with kindness, love, and warmth is rather rare onscreen. Sex that expresses violence, domination, or disengagement with the world and the other person (or people) seems much more trendy.”-

... with her examples and choice of words at times:

“...Joey Soloway’s directorial debut “Afternoon Delight” drunkenly confesses she’s “masturbated to that scene... - The gang rape from “The Accused.” What’s more, her friends agree it’s hot.” -

Really? The Brutal Gang Rape of a single woman, held down and restrained on a pinball machine and pool table in a public bar, laughingly depicted as a sexual fantasy for young women?

The writer, Maria San Filippo (PhD, Cinema & Media Studies, UCLA) has left us feeling: “Disgusted”.

She’s definitely subverted the idea of sex and romance returning the film. (Starting to think differently about why there’s animosity toward the deluge of LGBTQ+ in media and entertainment.)

I sometimes wonder the kind of coercion that goes into filming these scenes.

Sex sells, there’s no doubt about it, I just wish it doesn’t involve exploitation.

From the article: “Armie Hammer’s slurping cum from a hollowed-out peach” - It’s not us. The writer, Maria San Filippo, PhD, wants you shocked and to remember her. - She also rationalizes a director’s choice to depict ‘The Conversation’ of “gang rape as appropriate female sexual fantasy” for modern audiences. Nice choice of topics for a Sunday read. - Good luck to her?