It’s that time of year again — time to get all hot and bothered about sexy cinema, as we present
As usual, we are seeking blog entries about movies that subtly suggest sex — through dialogue, camera angles, etc. — rather than blatantly depict it.
If you’re stuck for ideas, click here, here and here for links to entries from our past SEX! blogathons. Otherwise, simply follow the rules posted below.
Rules
Your blog entry can be about any single movie, as long as it fits the following criteria.
1. You need to write about an entire movie that you find sexy, not just a single scene. The upside-down kiss in the 2001 Spider-Man movie was undeniably sexy, but unless you can make a case for the entire movie being a turn-on, please don’t write about it.
2. The movie you choose can be from any era (even silent), but it needs to be a movie that subtly suggests sex. No writhing, naked bodies, and no explicit dialogue about how much one person wants to go to bed with another.
That’s not to say that your choice can’t be a modern movie with adult dialogue. If you can make a solid case for something like, say, Body Heat (which was a modern homage to 1940’s-style movie sex), I’ll accept it.
3. Explain why you think the movie is sexy. Your explanation does not have to be lurid or explicit, just a simple description of why the movie “does something” for you.
How Do I Join the Blogathon?
In the “Comments” section at the bottom of this blog, please leave your name, the URL of your blog, and the movie you are choosing to blog about. At the end of this blog entry are banners for the ‘thon. Grab a banner, display it on your blog, and link it back to this blog.
The blogathon will take place from Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17, 2018. When the opening date of the blogathon arrives, leave a comment here with a link to your post, and I will display it in the list of entries (which I will continually update up to the beginning of the ‘thon, so keep checking back!).
I will not be assigning particular dates to any blog posts. As long as you get your entry in by the end of the day on June 17, I will be satisfied. (That said, the earlier the better!) Duplicate entries about the same movie are welcome as well.
Again, be sure to leave me a comment and grab a banner, and have fun with your blog entry! Here is the list of entries so far, in chronological order:
The Flickering Screen – Nosferatu (1922)
Movierob – Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Lady Eve (1941), and Pillow Talk (1959)
Anybody Got a Match? – Gilda (1946)
Sat In Your Lap – Ball of Fire (1941)
Movie Movie Blog Blog – The Outlaw (1943)
“DESTROY ALL FANBOYS!” – The Big Sleep (1946)
thoughtsallsorts – Duel in the Sun (1946)
Moon in Gemini – Clash by Night (1952)
In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood – Female on the Beach (1955)
A Shroud of Thoughts – The Doris Day-Rock Hudson comedies (1959-1964)
The Midnite Drive-In – Contempt (1963)
Realweegiemidget Reviews – The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Dell on Movies – Love and Basketball (2000)
I don’t think I’ve ever participated in the “Sex” blogathons. I’ve wanted to, but unforeseen things emerged, preventing me to do so. I would like to give it a turn this year though. Is “Flesh and the Devil” okay?
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Works for me!
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Oh, and “Flesh and the Devil” is ( 1926 )
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Ahhh…finally! Been waiting for this one. I’m definitely joining…just need to confirm what I’m going to select this year. Can’t believe another year is over…see you soon…whooohoooo
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I appreciate your enthusiasm. Let me know your choice!
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ooooOOOOooooh man! I’ve been wanting to join this blogathon for a while. Is it okay if I snag Gilda? Not for the reasons you think though, I always thought the underlying tension between Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth was the best part of the movie. I’d love to explore that!
Thanks again!
Cheers!
Alex
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Snag away!
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I’d love to try this … Can I do one on Nosferatu (1922)?
Thanks,
https://wordpress.com/view/theflickeringscreen349255833.wordpress.com
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You got it!
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How about the Doris Day/Rock Hudson sex comedies? I could do all three or simply choose one if you prefer. I’m at A Shroud of Thoughts https://mercurie.blogspot.com
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The “trilogy” is fine!
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Hi, Steve. This year I’d like to write about Clash by Night (1952).
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You got it!
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Ball of Fire (1941) please
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You got it!
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I think I’ll take a stab at Contempt (1963) if it passes the requirements.
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I’ve taken a stab at contempt many times. Oh, you mean the movie? Sure!
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Greetings! Greg over at https://fanboydestroy.com/ here. I may as well do The Big Sleep because you just can’t not want to watch a bemused Bogey deal with all those ladies in this oddball classic. And yep, Dorothy Malone in that bookstore scene is just perfect/
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Works for me! Welcome aboard!
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hey steve,
can i do bringing up baby (1938) , the lady eve (1941) and pillow talk (1959)?
Ive never seen any of them, but they seem to fit the bill here.
Tnx
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Absolutely. But if you haven’t seen anything of them before, I’d say you have your work cut out for you this week!
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Guess u dont know me well enough yet Steve… I watch anywhere between 1 and 7 movies a day and post at least 3 reviews a day, so I’m good.
I just hope that they fit the criteria u set aside. from what I’ve read, they do, but I wanted ur expert opinion before I commit to these three
Tnx 🙂
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They all sound fine!
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Cool tnx
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Hi Steve. Can I change my entry to “Female on the Beach” ( 1955 )?
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All righty!
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Thanks. My entry will be a little late, but I will have it done by tomorrow.
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I’m in! Love and Basketball. Count it!
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Right down to the wire, man!
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Mine is up a bit early, but it’s a heck of a busy month here: https://fanboydestroy.com/2018/07/09/not-so-random-film-of-the-week-the-big-sleep/
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A bit early?? You noticed that the blogathon ended on June 18, didn’t you?
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Wat? OOF. My poor brain seems to be kicking me hard these past few months, that’s for sure. Well, apologies, sir! I need a *beet* emoji!
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