Can the industry evolve past our cultural "moral panic" surrounding sex? Most recent TV hits like White Lotus, Bridgerton, and Normal People have many, many sex scenes in them. It seems sex scenes are being revolutionized in TV and film, with intimacy coordinators in high demand to help navigate intimate scenes while ensuring the safety and comfort of actors. The beautiful lighting and camera angles scream, “This is cinema,” at us as we watch from our couches, but it feels like these finely choreographed, beautiful sex scenes get close to softcore adult films. With X highlighting earlier this year that a “dirty film” can be art, the TV and film industry seem to avoid any association with the porn industry despite reflecting similar characteristics. So why is one considered “art” while the other is snubbed completely? Let’s break it down. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 8 December, 2022