Basic Instinct is a film that sparked both controversy and applause for its multi-layered psychology, stylish direction and provocative plot. Released in 1992 and directed by Paul Verhoeven, the movie starred Michael Douglas as a troubled detective and Sharon Stone in her acclaimed role as an enigmatic novelist which further solidified Hollywood’s cultural depiction of […]
The final segment of Fifty Shades franchise, based on E.L James adaptations, was released in 2018 and is titled Fifty Shades Freed, directed by James Foley. Johnson and Dornan reprise their roles as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, and the film picks up where the last installment left off, delving deeper into the life of
Sex Tape is a romantic comedy released in 2014. It was directed by Jake Kasdan, with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel featuring as a married couple who unintentionally share an intimate video with their friends and family. The film not only blends humor with modern views on relationships and technology but also sheds light on
Synopsis Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 release psychological drama and erotic mystery film directed and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. It was released posthumously with its complex narrative serving as a symbolically rich analysis of humanity’s inner self. The film revolves around a seeking meditation on sexual desire, faithfulness, self-perception, and the subconscious. It is
Synopsis “9½ Weeks,” released in 1986, is a film by British director Adrian Lyne, a screen adaptation of Ingeborg Day’s novel, which was published under the alias Elizabeth McNeill. The movie delves into issues of sexual fixation, emotional addiction, human relationships, and the nature of connection. Elizabeth McGraw, played by Kim Basinger, grapples with her
Showgirls is an American erotic drama film that was released in 1995 and is directed by Paul Verhoeven. It tells the story of an ambitious and turbulent journey of Nomi Malone who is played by Elizabeth Berkley as she traverses through the sordid side of American showbiz in Las Vegas. The film emerged as a
Released in 1996, David Cronenberg’s Crash is perhaps one of the most controversial and polarizing pieces of film in history. The film is an adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s 1973 novel, and it captures the world of symphorophilia which is the sexual attraction to the act of car accidents. While it may seem like an erotic
Overview and Historical Context The 2007 movie Lust, Caution is Ang Lee’s richly woven espionage drama that starts with a short story by the Chinese writer Eileen Chang. It takes place in Shanghai during World War II, in the era of Japanese occupation. The film follows a young woman who participates in an elaborate scheme
Introduction and Context Released in 2002, Secretary is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Steven Shainberg. Gaitskill’s short story serves as the film’s basis, while Gyllenhaal and Spader play roles that center around relationship healing in a non-traditional manner. Secretary has been described as a character study that examines delicate emotions while depicting the complexities
Overview Best has served as a journalist for years, and in 2016 he released a dark and engaging investigative documentary titled Dirty Games: The Dark Side of Sports. This documentary has revealed parts of the sports industry that people often do not see, such as: corruption and criminal practices that accompany some of the most
