mystico
Well-known member
I have a question to filmmakers and our modern film audiences in general ...
What is the purpose of this modern practise of having explicit sex scenes in so many movies--especially when the movie's expected audience will include kids? I have noticed that, since the advent of the PG-13 rating, there are very few PG films. Furthermore, many of those that are rated PG-13 actually deserve an R rating IMO. So what are we after?
My opinion on filmmaking, as I would assume would be anyone's, is that no scene should be shot or included in a final film unless it somehow adds to the plot or otherwise enhances the movie. Of course in some movies, the new couple, married couple, one-night-standers, etc. will eventually end up in bed. That's fine,as it does somehow add to the feel of the movie. It's part of the plot's progression. But it used to be that the scene would consist of the couple walking into a bedroom and closing the door. Perhaps there's some mad kissing before they make it into the room. Of perhaps a short scene of mad or passionate kissing once they're in the room. And all the adults and many older teens knew what came next without it being spelled out. Nowadays we have to show everything but a CU of the penetration. Why? What does that add to the scene besides perhaps some vicarious enjoyment for the audience and bragging rights for the actors?
That's one point, but another is when such a scene actually adds nothing to the plot--like in Matrix II. We all knew by the end of the first installment that Neo and Trinity were an item. Did we need to see them getting it on to be reminded of that? And did the getting it on have to be so explicit? Same thing with Underworld II. It was quite predictable during Underworld that Selene and Michael would eventually hook up. And apparently their built-up sexual tension got released in II. But some wild, passionate kissing once they got inside that thing they were hiding in would have been enough. We didn't need to see Michael pumping between Selene's opened legs. And what angers me about this is that both of these movies have youngsters as a large part of their audience. Now I am no prude by any means. I do not believe that kids should be shielded from knowing that humans engage in sexual intercourse. But there should be a purpose when they are included in discussions of it or exposure to it. And in the instances I've mentioned, there was absolutely no discernible purpose.
If there was one, would someone please enlighten me. This is becoming increasingly frustrating as a parent.
What is the purpose of this modern practise of having explicit sex scenes in so many movies--especially when the movie's expected audience will include kids? I have noticed that, since the advent of the PG-13 rating, there are very few PG films. Furthermore, many of those that are rated PG-13 actually deserve an R rating IMO. So what are we after?
My opinion on filmmaking, as I would assume would be anyone's, is that no scene should be shot or included in a final film unless it somehow adds to the plot or otherwise enhances the movie. Of course in some movies, the new couple, married couple, one-night-standers, etc. will eventually end up in bed. That's fine,as it does somehow add to the feel of the movie. It's part of the plot's progression. But it used to be that the scene would consist of the couple walking into a bedroom and closing the door. Perhaps there's some mad kissing before they make it into the room. Of perhaps a short scene of mad or passionate kissing once they're in the room. And all the adults and many older teens knew what came next without it being spelled out. Nowadays we have to show everything but a CU of the penetration. Why? What does that add to the scene besides perhaps some vicarious enjoyment for the audience and bragging rights for the actors?
That's one point, but another is when such a scene actually adds nothing to the plot--like in Matrix II. We all knew by the end of the first installment that Neo and Trinity were an item. Did we need to see them getting it on to be reminded of that? And did the getting it on have to be so explicit? Same thing with Underworld II. It was quite predictable during Underworld that Selene and Michael would eventually hook up. And apparently their built-up sexual tension got released in II. But some wild, passionate kissing once they got inside that thing they were hiding in would have been enough. We didn't need to see Michael pumping between Selene's opened legs. And what angers me about this is that both of these movies have youngsters as a large part of their audience. Now I am no prude by any means. I do not believe that kids should be shielded from knowing that humans engage in sexual intercourse. But there should be a purpose when they are included in discussions of it or exposure to it. And in the instances I've mentioned, there was absolutely no discernible purpose.
If there was one, would someone please enlighten me. This is becoming increasingly frustrating as a parent.
