Since the earliest film images were created, sex and nudity have been part of cinema - audiences have been both titillated and horrified by what they've seen. But who is to decide what is appropriate to show on screen?
Guest Stars:
Dita Von Teese, Ally Sheedy, Alonso Duralde, Atom Egoyan, Bilge Ebiri
Some feel it is the responsibility of independent films to express the less popular images of sexuality, transforming taboos to "to do's" - so to speak. Hollywood sex can often leave out the more realistic and natural aspects of human sexuality, exchanging reality for popularity and acceptability.
Guest Stars:
Allison Anders, Atom Egoyan, Jami Bernard, Don Roos, Elvis Mitchell
Underage sex is one of the most taboo topics on screen. The blockbuster teen films of the 80's and more contemporary teen flicks are all explored as mediums through which teen films have played a central role in adolescent sex education.
Guest Stars:
Colette Burson, Dita Von Teese, Ally Sheedy, Billy Porter, Catherine Breillat
The most controversial sex scenes are the ones that really push the envelope - from Lolita to Secretary to Nine Songs. The films that are explored exemplify how cinema can be used to express the vast range of human sexuality.
Guest Stars:
Dita Von Teese, Alonso Duralde, Bilge Ebiri, Billy Porter, Catherine Breillat