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Intimate scenes on screen have been a hot topic of conversation for years. After seemingly falling out of fashion for a while, it looks like sex scenes are making a comeback in one arena: prestige indie films (like Passengers, Poor Things and Blue Valentine). So what’s really going on here, and what's the right balance between totally sexless and totally oversexed?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Controversy of Intimate Scenes on Screen
00:54 - The Rise of Sex Scenes in Indie Films
01:49 - Fatigue and the Sexual Renaissance in Independent Film
02:48 - The Evolution of Sexuality in Film
03:50 - Marketing Films and Depictions of Sexuality on Screen
04:40 - The fading of the sex scene in TV and film
05:34 - The Intimate Scene in Independent Films
06:28 - The Multifaceted Depictions of Sex
07:29 - The Rise of Intimacy Coordinators
08:23 - The Oversaturation of Unremarkable Franchise Films
09:19 - The Steadfastness of Independent Filmmaking
10:11 - An Authentic Depiction of Sex in Films
11:09 - Exploring Sex and Sexuality
CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Allen
Writer: Faith Terrill
Narrator: Kayah Franklin
Video Editor: Dan Wolff
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Thought-provoking analysis for film, television, and pop culture fans.
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We offer innovative, expert analysis and commentary that delves deep into the heart of your favorite entertainment media. We take pride in enhancing your viewing experience, unraveling the hidden layers, and enriching the narrative universes that captivate us.
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How Indie Films Are Fixing Hollywood’s Intimacy Problem
Intimate scenes on screen have been a hot topic of conversation for years. After seemingly falling out of fashion for a while, it looks like sex scenes are making a comeback in one arena: prestige indie films (like Passengers, Poor Things and Blue Valentine). So what’s really going on here, and what's the right balance between totally sexless and totally oversexed?
Join our PATREON to unlock our Members-Only Series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and earn more exciting perks: patreon.com/thetake
Bonus Content and Articles: the-take.com
Follow our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake
WATCH MORE
Analyzing Generational Differences: youtube.com/watch?v=DaRq_GabkCg&list=PLY8-JHLY9yDNFvZhcNJBLLEPI3DfyrSwl
Internet Culture: youtube.com/watch?v=h-V5oPbkvbk&list=PLY8-JHLY9yDOxqkKGBAstYt0WMhwwpxYb
CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Controversy of Intimate Scenes on Screen
00:54 - The Rise of Sex Scenes in Indie Films
01:49 - Fatigue and the Sexual Renaissance in Independent Film
02:48 - The Evolution of Sexuality in Film
03:50 - Marketing Films and Depictions of Sexuality on Screen
04:40 - The fading of the sex scene in TV and film
05:34 - The Intimate Scene in Independent Films
06:28 - The Multifaceted Depictions of Sex
07:29 - The Rise of Intimacy Coordinators
08:23 - The Oversaturation of Unremarkable Franchise Films
09:19 - The Steadfastness of Independent Filmmaking
10:11 - An Authentic Depiction of Sex in Films
11:09 - Exploring Sex and Sexuality
CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Allen
Writer: Faith Terrill
Narrator: Kayah Franklin
Video Editor: Dan Wolff
#videoessay #hollywood #indiemovie #hollywoodexplanation #intimacycoordinator #intimacycoaching
Thought-provoking analysis for film, television, and pop culture fans.
At The Take, we are dedicated to providing insightful and engaging content that caters to movie and TV enthusiasts, and those who have a passion for the broader realms of popular culture. the-take.com
We offer innovative, expert analysis and commentary that delves deep into the heart of your favorite entertainment media. We take pride in enhancing your viewing experience, unraveling the hidden layers, and enriching the narrative universes that captivate us.
Explore a multitude of themes and topics with us, from unraveling the deeper meanings to explaining intricate themes, dissecting common tropes, and providing in-depth insights into those mind-bending endings. Our character studies offer a unique perspective, and get to know your beloved actors and directors on a more personal level through our profiles.
We want to share our love of visual culture with the world. So here’s our Take. What’s your Take?
How Indie Films Are Fixing Hollywood’s Intimacy Problem
