Though I understand women appearing nude in movies sometimes wear Merkin wigs (pubic hair wigs), to protect their dignity and their privacy, one of the appealing aspects of movie nudity is that, for the most part, it's real. As a fan of Jennifer Lawrence, for example, I have been amazed and delighted to witness her appearing naked in several movies, perhaps just to sell me a ticket. She may dye her hair or put on an exotic accent to create a character, but when she strips down, that's the real naked J-law before me, rewarding me as I squirm in my $10 theater seat enjoying her show. This creates a second drama often extraneous to the primary plot line, and a very expensive cheap shot compromising the auteur's vision. It's also the only thing that rang true in "No Hard Feelings" and "Red Sparrow." I don't think Jennifer needs to go naked to keep her career alive, and I'd much rather see her naked in great movies than in crap, but I didn't feel like a sucker for sitting through "No Hard Feelings." The beach scene alone was worth the price of admission.
Did Citizen Kane have nudity? Did Casablanca? The Searchers? To Kill a Mockingbird? Psycho? If any of these did, I have forgotten. Yes, some of the great movies had brief nudity but it had at least something to do with the story. I don't care if you call me old-fashioned. Titillating men in order to sell tickets does not make sense to me when we're talking again and again about the value of a good story, a film that affects us deeply.
I think one of the reasons why men have not so often been shown nude is that women are, or were, thought to be less stimulated and titillated by visuals than men. Women supposedly prefer sexy words. As a male I cannot attest to this, but I do find the unnecessary jangling of the crown jewels jarring at times. I've also had better luck wooing women with my words than by frolicking naked in front of the femmes like a fool.
Leaving something to the imagination is better in most films unless you are creating pornography (and even then a bit of modesty and soft lighting will get you farther, I feel).
Though I understand women appearing nude in movies sometimes wear Merkin wigs (pubic hair wigs), to protect their dignity and their privacy, one of the appealing aspects of movie nudity is that, for the most part, it's real. As a fan of Jennifer Lawrence, for example, I have been amazed and delighted to witness her appearing naked in several movies, perhaps just to sell me a ticket. She may dye her hair or put on an exotic accent to create a character, but when she strips down, that's the real naked J-law before me, rewarding me as I squirm in my $10 theater seat enjoying her show. This creates a second drama often extraneous to the primary plot line, and a very expensive cheap shot compromising the auteur's vision. It's also the only thing that rang true in "No Hard Feelings" and "Red Sparrow." I don't think Jennifer needs to go naked to keep her career alive, and I'd much rather see her naked in great movies than in crap, but I didn't feel like a sucker for sitting through "No Hard Feelings." The beach scene alone was worth the price of admission.
I agree wholeheartedly about J-Law. She made those movies worthwhile. Wow!
Frankly, dear I usually think of you at 4am.
Did Citizen Kane have nudity? Did Casablanca? The Searchers? To Kill a Mockingbird? Psycho? If any of these did, I have forgotten. Yes, some of the great movies had brief nudity but it had at least something to do with the story. I don't care if you call me old-fashioned. Titillating men in order to sell tickets does not make sense to me when we're talking again and again about the value of a good story, a film that affects us deeply.
Naughty, naughty nudity.
I think one of the reasons why men have not so often been shown nude is that women are, or were, thought to be less stimulated and titillated by visuals than men. Women supposedly prefer sexy words. As a male I cannot attest to this, but I do find the unnecessary jangling of the crown jewels jarring at times. I've also had better luck wooing women with my words than by frolicking naked in front of the femmes like a fool.
Leaving something to the imagination is better in most films unless you are creating pornography (and even then a bit of modesty and soft lighting will get you farther, I feel).
What do you think?