Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in Twisters
Universal PicturesLet's Talking about sex …or the lack thereof. While movies are still a means of escapism, it seems there's no longer a fantasy about what spending the night with a celebrity would be like — unless they're offering OnlyFans content.
Some of the biggest hits of the last few years have made millions at the box office, but they're missing one major thing: a steamy sex scene. Miles Teller I just felt a rush to fly the F-18 until 2022 Top Gun: Maverick Feel anxious, and Tom Cruise I didn't even sleep with the love interest Jennifer Connelly In the movie. Similarly, Hurricanes It angered audiences when it premiered in July because nothing romantic happened between the leads Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones. Not even a hug – unless you are Count the deleted kiss Which was leaked on X.
He listens, we He's completely on board with slow burn, but sometimes escapism in the form of two sexy people bringing it to life on screen is what we want and need. When did the tides turn? More importantly, why does all sex seem to have disappeared? Let's blame it Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Of course, we're kidding because who doesn't love a good superhero movie? (Chris EvansWe miss you!) But there's a point to be made about the 34 films and counting in the MCU. Keep in mind that the film franchise has been running since 2008, and only one film has a sex scene (the 2021 box office bomb) Eternals). Most of them don't even have a kiss!
Are we really living in a “Puritan Age” in Hollywood, as some have called it? Well, a study published last year by The Economist He says yes, noting that sexual content in films has decreased by 40 percent since 2000. Previously, 20 percent of films had no sex at all, and the same study revealed that this number has now risen to 50 percent. However, it has been said that today's rare intimate scenes are more graphic than they used to be – but this is still up for debate.
An additional layer to this discussion are the actors who have taken a stand. A number of stars have been vocal about their aversion to filming intimate scenes (or choreographing, some would say). Henry CavillFor example, he stated it frankly He's “not a fan of doing that.” In “overused” scenes in the film. The younger generation, who prefer TikTok to AMC Theaters, seems to agree – OnlyFans anyone?
A reader asked us: “How do actors keep themselves from getting aroused during sex scenes?” The heartwarming moments on Challengers and on shows like Outlander have us wondering this very important question, too, so we reached out to Intimacy Coordinator Brooke M. Haney to get the inside scoop. Haney, who worked for Elspeth, Mayor (…)
Overall, it seems fair to say that technology is the reason behind the recent decline in on-screen sex. The internet age has made sex even more accessible for Gen Z, thanks to OnlyFans and streaming services galore. The excitement of going to a movie theater and trying to take your eyes off an intimate moment between two actors just isn't necessary anymore.
While sex scenes may be what the younger generation prefers to stream on their phones, studios are leaning into what audiences can only enjoy in the theater. monitoring Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal Her fight in the Colosseum during The second wrestler On an IMAX screen is not an experience we'll ever get at home. Maybe movie theaters should make a permanent shift from intimacy to action films? Because based on the box office receipts, it seems likely that these are the only hot and ethnic scenes we'll see on the big screen. We'll take what we can get.
