Synopsis: Scarlet Diva is an Italian drama film that is both semi-autobiographical and Asia Argento’s directorial debut. Argento’s sophisticated approach document the conflicts of fame, self-destructiveness, and the emotional burden of artistic expression. The film blurs the lines of fiction and reality to reveal the inner life of a deeply troubled artist searching for peace […]
Miss March is a 2009 American sex comedy that was overtaken by other national comedies due to excessive sexualisation, starring and co-directed by Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger of “The Whitest Kids U’ Know”. Just like Moore and Cregger’s previous work, this film tries to caricature teenage sexuality. However, unlike American pie, this film has
Fifty Shades Freed, an erotic romantic drama, released in 2018 and directed by James Foley, is the last installment of the Fifty Shades trilogy. Based on the novel published in 2012, it picks off where Fifty Shades of Grey left off in 2015 and Fifty Shades Darker in 2017. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan reprised
In 1992 Pav Verhoeven directed Basic Instinct which he considers to be one of the most iconic erotic thrillers of all time, both loved and hated. The film has been a point of discussion for its graphic sex scenes, noir style, and psychological undertones. Stone’s performance alongside Joe Eszterhas sharp screenplay etched Basic Instinct as
Come Undone, or Presque Rien in French, is a 2000 film that combines elements of romance and drama and was both written and directed by Sébastien Lifshitz. It is an ‘introspective’ film that displays the life of a young man battling his inner demons in the form of depression as a summer romance helps him
My Fault (Culpa Mía) is a film based on the popular Wattpad novel by Mercedes Ron. The movie, which debuted on Amazon Prime on June 8, 2023, became an instant hit among teens and young adults. My Fault is set to the backdrop of a romantic drama which tells the story of a vivid romance
9½ Weeks, released in 1986, is an erotic psychological drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It quite literally pushes the boundaries of sensuality and explores the deep psychological Underbelly of longing, restraint, and emotional extremity. Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger come together as co-stars for what is said to be the most erotic depiction of
The final film directed by Stanley Kubrick, ‘Eyes Wide Shut,’ was published in 1999, weeks after his death. It draws from Arthur’s Schnitzler’s 1926 novella ‘Traumnovelle’ (Dream Story) but shifts the setting from Vienna in the early 20th century to modern day New York City preserving its psychological and philosophical elements. The film features Hollywood
Showgirls is one of the most controversial films ever made. It’s held in acclaim by some for being a campy cult classic with subversive elements whilst critiqued by others for being borderline misogynistic. This film was received with pure fire, controversy and unending scandalous headlines due to the film’s adult themes and NC-17 rating as
In 1996 David Cronenberg, a Canadian screenwriter, directed Crash, a film based on J.G. Ballard’s 1973 novel of the same name. In his trademark style, the film remains as one of the most controversial movies ever made as it collides with the sexually trauma-obsessed, technological and sometimes voyeuristic fabric of modern civilization. As with many
