list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around A History of Violence on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/A_History_of_Violence/246727/default.aspx Title: A History of Violence
Year: 2005
Director: David Cronenberg
Plot: David Cronenberg directed this screen adaptation of a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke which explores how an act of heroism unexpectedly changes a man's life. Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) lives a quiet life in a small Indiana town, running the local diner with his wife, Edie (Maria Bello), and raising their two children. But the quiet is shattered one day when a pair of criminals on the run from the police walk into his diner just before closing time. After they attack one of the customers and seem ready to kill several of the people inside, Tom jumps to the fore, grabbing a gun from one of the criminals and killing the invaders. Tom is immediately hailed as a hero by his employees and the community at large, but Tom seems less than comfortable with his new notoriety. One day, a man with severe facial scars, Carl Fogarty (Ed Harris), sits down at the counter and begins addressing Tom as Joey, and begins asking him questions about the old days in Philadelphia. While Tom seems puzzled, Carl's actions suggest that the quiet man pouring coffee at the diner may have a dark and violent past he isn't eager to share with others -- as well as some old scores that haven't been settled. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:25:40 GMTA History of Violence2005David Cronenberg<a href="/players/P____86249/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>David Cronenberg</a> directed this screen adaptation of a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke which explores how an act of heroism unexpectedly changes a man's life. Tom Stall (<a href="/players/P____50903/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Viggo Mortensen</a>) lives a quiet life in a small Indiana town, running the local diner with his wife, Edie (<a href="/players/P___263285/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Maria Bello</a>), and raising their two children. But the quiet is shattered one day when a pair of criminals on the run from the police walk into his diner just before closing time. After they attack one of the customers and seem ready to kill several of the people inside, Tom jumps to the fore, grabbing a gun from one of the criminals and killing the invaders. Tom is immediately hailed as a hero by his employees and the community at large, but Tom seems less than comfortable with his new notoriety. One day, a man with severe facial scars, Carl Fogarty (<a href="/players/P____30614/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ed Harris</a>), sits down at the counter and begins addressing Tom as Joey, and begins asking him questions about the old days in Philadelphia. While Tom seems puzzled, Carl's actions suggest that the quiet man pouring coffee at the diner may have a dark and violent past he isn't eager to share with others -- as well as some old scores that haven't been settled. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide52Tag Target (>10)8216103http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t72607pxkz3.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/A_History_of_Violence/246727/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_films_based_on_graphic_novels_is_yo/657/40619/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 2/24/2009 3:28:14 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta
]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:28:14 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls2/24/2009 3:28:14 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Frankenstein_movie_marathon_banned_movie_posters/190/36812/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: SkyPilot
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Post Date: 10/30/2008 4:11:53 PM
Body: 1. HALLOWEEN MOVIE MARATHON Karina posted her Ultimate Frankenstein Film Festival. I think all six of these films look great. 2. CONTROVERSIAL MOVIE POSTERS Kevin Kelly presents controversial movie posters. Some seem harmless--and others make my skin crawl. 3. JUDY BLUME DREAM CASTS Remember the Judy Blume books like Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing? Kevin posts the top 5 dream casts for movies based on her books. 4. Kevin also posted the top movies that happen in Philadelphia. I didn't know Dawn of the Dead happened there! Wow, I can't believe Mannequin and National Treasure made it, but not A History of Violence.
]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:11:53 GMTSkyPilotTop 510/30/2008 4:11:53 PM1. HALLOWEEN MOVIE MARATHON Karina posted her Ultimate Frankenstein Film Festival. I think all six of these films look great. 2. CONTROVERSIAL MOVIE POSTERS Kevin Kelly presents controversial movie posters. Some seem harmless--and others make my skin crawl. 3. JUDY BLUME DREAM CASTS Remember the Judy Blume books like Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing? Kevin posts the top 5 dream casts for movies based on her books. 4. Kevin also posted the top movies that happen in Philadelphia. I didn't know Dawn of the Dead happened there! Wow, I can't believe Mannequin and National Treasure made it, but not A History of Violence. http://www.spout.com/blogs/edwa8698/archive/2008/9/26/35624.aspx Post By: edwa8698
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Post Date: 9/26/2008 9:45:30 PM
Body: I was utterly blown away by this film. The scope is small and the story may at first seem simple but there is so much more to the film. I thought Cronenberg's direction was beautiful and all of the performances where exceptional especially Mortensen's. This film asks the question can we truly leave our pasts behind or are there some things that we as individuals will never be free from and I think that it is looked at in a very compelling and disturbing way. David Cronenberg is one of my favorite film makers and I think A History of Violence has been his best film so far!!
]]>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:45:30 GMTedwa8698edwa8698 Blog9/26/2008 9:45:30 PMI was utterly blown away by this film. The scope is small and the story may at first seem simple but there is so much more to the film. I thought Cronenberg's direction was beautiful and all of the performances where exceptional especially Mortensen's. This film asks the question can we truly leave our pasts behind or are there some things that we as individuals will never be free from and I think that it is looked at in a very compelling and disturbing way. David Cronenberg is one of my favorite film makers and I think A History of Violence has been his best film so far!! http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35566/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: RaeRae84
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Post Date: 9/26/2008 2:47:31 AM
Body: [quote user="csprague"] Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) staloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) wesley snipesBlade II (2002)(3) ron pearlmanHellboy (2004)(4) john hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) hugo weavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) viggo mortensonA History of Violence (2005)(7) william hurtThe Hulk (2003)(8) jennifer connellyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) paul sorvinoDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: based on comic books [/quote]
]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:47:31 GMTRaeRae84Filmgaming9/26/2008 2:47:31 AM[quote user="csprague"] Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) staloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) wesley snipesBlade II (2002)(3) ron pearlmanHellboy (2004)(4) john hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) hugo weavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) viggo mortensonA History of Violence (2005)(7) william hurtThe Hulk (2003)(8) jennifer connellyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) paul sorvinoDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: based on comic books [/quote] http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35557/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Tenenbaums
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Post Date: 9/25/2008 9:27:52 PM
Body: Thursday Eagle Eye Challenge Judge Dredd (2005)(1) StalloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) Wesley SnipesBlade II (2002) (3) Ron Pearlman Hellboy (2004)(4) John Hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Hugo WeavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) Viggo MortinsenA History of Violence (2005)(7) Unexpected bursts of anger/violence/rageThe Hulk (2003)(8) Jennifer ConnollyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) 1930s settingDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: Based on a comic/graphic novel
]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:27:52 GMTTenenbaumsFilmgaming9/25/2008 9:27:52 PMThursday Eagle Eye Challenge Judge Dredd (2005)(1) StalloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) Wesley SnipesBlade II (2002) (3) Ron Pearlman Hellboy (2004)(4) John Hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Hugo WeavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) Viggo MortinsenA History of Violence (2005)(7) Unexpected bursts of anger/violence/rageThe Hulk (2003)(8) Jennifer ConnollyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) 1930s settingDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: Based on a comic/graphic novel http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35547/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 9/25/2008 3:17:15 PM
Body: Judge Dredd (2005)Two words in the titleDemolition Man (1993)Sci-Fi moviesBlade II (2002)Both movies feature actorsHellboy (2004)Shot in colorV for Vendetta (2006)FictionLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Feature dialogueA History of Violence (2005)Wide theatrical release in the USAThe Hulk (2003)Released with in the last 17 yearsThe Rocketeer (1991)Movies that actually existDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: vowels in the title
]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:17:15 GMTRisseladaFilmgaming9/25/2008 3:17:15 PMJudge Dredd (2005)Two words in the titleDemolition Man (1993)Sci-Fi moviesBlade II (2002)Both movies feature actorsHellboy (2004)Shot in colorV for Vendetta (2006)FictionLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Feature dialogueA History of Violence (2005)Wide theatrical release in the USAThe Hulk (2003)Released with in the last 17 yearsThe Rocketeer (1991)Movies that actually existDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: vowels in the title http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35525/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: csprague
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Post Date: 9/25/2008 9:11:08 AM
Body: Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) Demolition Man (1993)(2) Blade II (2002)(3) There's more than one connection here, but we're looking for an actor. Hellboy (2004)(4) V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) A History of Violence (2005)(7) The Hulk (2003)(8) The Rocketeer (1991)(9) Dick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common:
]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:11:08 GMTcspragueFilmgaming9/25/2008 9:11:08 AMThursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) Demolition Man (1993)(2) Blade II (2002)(3) There's more than one connection here, but we're looking for an actor. Hellboy (2004)(4) V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) A History of Violence (2005)(7) The Hulk (2003)(8) The Rocketeer (1991)(9) Dick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/9/11/35022.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 9/11/2008 12:00:32 PM
Body: Due to the unsurprising popularity of our “10 Movies Sold on a Sex Scene” list a few weeks back, I’ve decided to unleash a sequel. However, catering to both Spoutblog’s traffic and the interests of ever-abundant sex-attracted internetters is only half my reason for this follow-up list. I was mainly motivated by the outcome of the release of Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona, a film that also initially inspired the first list. While Vicky was partly sold on the promise of a threesome between Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, it is now fortunately being celebrated, and it will likely be remembered, primarily for Cruz’s performance. Not for the threesome or for the lesbian kiss. Other movies sold on a sex scene, though, are not typically so blessed with accolades. And even some that are recognized with high praise at time of release are often later forgotten as anything but fodder for MrSkin and other followers of onscreen sex and nudity. Obviously this means that most of my selections for the previous list may also qualify here, yet I’ve chosen to ignore some certainly fitting titles, including The Brown Bunny and 9 1/2 Weeks, so as not to repeat myself. Basic Instinct (1992) This was left off the earlier list, though I had originally planned on including it. Now that I’ve decided to do this follow-up, I’m positive that it fits better here. Many people undoubtedly went to see Paul Verhoeven’s erotic thriller more for the eroticism than the thrills, but that can’t be the case for every moviegoer who helped make the film a smash hit. There are plenty of erotic thrillers out there, but only one grossed more than $350 million (Fatal Attraction, which earned more than Basic Instinct domestically, came close). Could it be that the film is actually good? Plenty of respectable critics thought so, including Janet Maslin and Jonathan Rosenbaum, both of whom praised the Hitchcock influence. However, it’s easy to now remember the film primarily for the infamous Sharon Stone upskirt shot, which I deem qualifiable as a sex scene due to the way Stone’s character seems to have sort of psychological intercourse with her interrogators. Last Tango in Paris (1972) Here we have another mostly well-reviewed film that is possibly only still in the public consciousness due to its controversial sex scenes. That isn’t to say the critics and cinephiles don’t still appreciate it for other reasons than its buttery anal sex — it still screens theatrically in revivals and festivals. But ask any random person on the street what they remember, and most are sure to mention the sex scenes before talking of Bertolucci’s direction or Brando’s performance. Havoc (2005) I love the non-fiction work of Barbara Kopple, and I believe it possible that Anne Hathaway indeed gives an Oscar-worthy performance in her latest film, Rachel Getting Married, but neither woman’s talent is fully utilized with this movie, which also features a script written by Oscar-winner Stephen Gaghan. I will always think of this movie as an unfortunate hiccup in the careers of these three individuals, but I will mostly remember it, as will most people, for featuring Hathaway’s first topless sex scenes. A History of Violence (2005) Personally, my first recall is the graphic violence. The second thing I remember — more fondly, in fact — is William Hurt’s cartoonish yet canny performance. The sex scene on the stairs might not even be in the top five things that made Cronenberg’s film memorable for me, but I promise you there are guys who primarily think positively of A History of Violence for that moment. I even know some of them. Fat Girl (2001) Almost as dauntingly memorable as actually waking up to people having sex in the room you’re sleeping in, the infamous scene depicting such an event in Catherine Breillat’s film is likely the first thing you remember. And it probably doesn’t help your memory that the scene is significant enough to have spawned Breillat’s later film Sex is Comedy, which is basically about the difficulty of filming the Fat Girl scene (as seen in the above clip). Talk to Her (2002) With this film, I don’t mind that it’s a sex scene that I primarily recall, because it’s a scene that I think is extremely clever and surprisingly well-executed. No, I’m not referring to the part where Benigno (Javier Camara) rapes the comatose Alicia (Leonor Watling); I mean the black and white dream sequence in which a miniature Fele Martinez completely enters a large, constructed setpiece representing Paz Vega’s vagina. Team America: World Police (2004) There are plenty of side-splitting moments in this movie, but who walked away with anything sticking in their mind as solidly as the overlong sex sequence? The Hunger (1983) I could never remember if I’d seen this film or not when I was a kid. It’s one of those films that even if you haven’t seen the whole thing, you’re probably at least familiar with a specific, iconic scene. Here it’s definitely the lesbian sex scene between Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve. Requiem for a Dream (2000) I wish that the “ass to ass” line wasn’t the most memorable thing about this film. It certainly isn’t my favorite part, just the one part that forcefully sticks out above all others. Hounddog (2007) Though it hasn’t even been released to theaters yet, this 2007 Sundance selection will forever be known and remembered as the Dakota Fanning rape movie. It’s possible that the scene could also be considered a “movie sold on a sex scene,” because some curious moviegoers will go see it, secretly or not, for the infamous and controversial scene. But I don’t want to think of those people who actually want to see a movie because they want to see Dakota Fanning raped, whether for pleasure or intrigue. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:32 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com9/11/2008 12:00:32 PM Due to the unsurprising popularity of our “10 Movies Sold on a Sex Scene” list a few weeks back, I’ve decided to unleash a sequel. However, catering to both Spoutblog’s traffic and the interests of ever-abundant sex-attracted internetters is only half my reason for this follow-up list. I was mainly motivated by the outcome of the release of Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona, a film that also initially inspired the first list. While Vicky was partly sold on the promise of a threesome between Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, it is now fortunately being celebrated, and it will likely be remembered, primarily for Cruz’s performance. Not for the threesome or for the lesbian kiss. Other movies sold on a sex scene, though, are not typically so blessed with accolades. And even some that are recognized with high praise at time of release are often later forgotten as anything but fodder for MrSkin and other followers of onscreen sex and nudity. Obviously this means that most of my selections for the previous list may also qualify here, yet I’ve chosen to ignore some certainly fitting titles, including The Brown Bunny and 9 1/2 Weeks, so as not to repeat myself. Basic Instinct (1992) This was left off the earlier list, though I had originally planned on including it. Now that I’ve decided to do this follow-up, I’m positive that it fits better here. Many people undoubtedly went to see Paul Verhoeven’s erotic thriller more for the eroticism than the thrills, but that can’t be the case for every moviegoer who helped make the film a smash hit. There are plenty of erotic thrillers out there, but only one grossed more than $350 million (Fatal Attraction, which earned more than Basic Instinct domestically, came close). Could it be that the film is actually good? Plenty of respectable critics thought so, including Janet Maslin and Jonathan Rosenbaum, both of whom praised the Hitchcock influence. However, it’s easy to now remember the film primarily for the infamous Sharon Stone upskirt shot, which I deem qualifiable as a sex scene due to the way Stone’s character seems to have sort of psychological intercourse with her interrogators. Last Tango in Paris (1972) Here we have another mostly well-reviewed film that is possibly only still in the public consciousness due to its controversial sex scenes. That isn’t to say the critics and cinephiles don’t still appreciate it for other reasons than its buttery anal sex — it still screens theatrically in revivals and festivals. But ask any random person on the street what they remember, and most are sure to mention the sex scenes before talking of Bertolucci’s direction or Brando’s performance. Havoc (2005) I love the non-fiction work of Barbara Kopple, and I believe it possible that Anne Hathaway indeed gives an Oscar-worthy performance in her latest film, Rachel Getting Married, but neither woman’s talent is fully utilized with this movie, which also features a script written by Oscar-winner Stephen Gaghan. I will always think of this movie as an unfortunate hiccup in the careers of these three individuals, but I will mostly remember it, as will most people, for featuring Hathaway’s first topless sex scenes. A History of Violence (2005) Personally, my first recall is the graphic violence. The second thing I remember — more fondly, in fact — is William Hurt’s cartoonish yet canny performance. The sex scene on the stairs might not even be in the top five things that made Cronenberg’s film memorable for me, but I promise you there are guys who primarily think positively of A History of Violence for that moment. I even know some of them. Fat Girl (2001) Almost as dauntingly memorable as actually waking up to people having sex in the room you’re sleeping in, the infamous scene depicting such an event in Catherine Breillat’s film is likely the first thing you remember. And it probably doesn’t help your memory that the scene is significant enough to have spawned Breillat’s later film Sex is Comedy, which is basically about the difficulty of filming the Fat Girl scene (as seen in the above clip). Talk to Her (2002) With this film, I don’t mind that it’s a sex scene that I primarily recall, because it’s a scene that I think is extremely clever and surprisingly well-executed. No, I’m not referring to the part where Benigno (Javier Camara) rapes the comatose Alicia (Leonor Watling); I mean the black and white dream sequence in which a miniature Fele Martinez completely enters a large, constructed setpiece representing Paz Vega’s vagina. Team America: World Police (2004) There are plenty of side-splitting moments in this movie, but who walked away with anything sticking in their mind as solidly as the overlong sex sequence? The Hunger (1983) I could never remember if I’d seen this film or not when I was a kid. It’s one of those films that even if you haven’t seen the whole thing, you’re probably at least familiar with a specific, iconic scene. Here it’s definitely the lesbian sex scene between Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve. Requiem for a Dream (2000) I wish that the “ass to ass” line wasn’t the most memorable thing about this film. It certainly isn’t my favorite part, just the one part that forcefully sticks out above all others. Hounddog (2007) Though it hasn’t even been released to theaters yet, this 2007 Sundance selection will forever be known and remembered as the Dakota Fanning rape movie. It’s possible that the scene could also be considered a “movie sold on a sex scene,” because some curious moviegoers will go see it, secretly or not, for the infamous and controversial scene. But I don’t want to think of those people who actually want to see a movie because they want to see Dakota Fanning raped, whether for pleasure or intrigue. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_August_4_Let_s_Talk_About_Sex/625/33611/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 8/6/2008 3:21:57 AM
Body: [quote user="Smooth_J"] If you're looking for more sadomasochistic sex, I really dug Videodrome and it's whip cracking protagonist Max Renn, who pierces his woman's ear to get her and him off and is completely turned on by whipping a television set with the image of said woman on it. There's some pretty sick sexual stuff in there. Blue Velvet also explores these realms, but it's not so central to the story and more of an asset to it. My favorite line that demonstrates this is probably "Baby wants to (bleep)! Baby wants to (bleep) Blue Velvet!" There's so many others that are slipping my mind right now--I thorougly enjoyed Cronenberg's scenes in A History of Violence, how the one is so innocent and childish and the later one is so abusive and dominating. Cronenberg seems like the kinda' guy that really does highlight all of the f*ck scenes. [/quote] With Lynch it's Mulholland Dr. all the way. With most of the film being a masturbatorial fantasy (depending on your individual analysis) it should definitely be given an honorable mention. I like Blue Velvet, but Crash (1996) is by far my favorite Cronenberg and I can't believe I left it out of my original post. Considering the DVD I own comes complete with both the R-rated version and an NC-17 version, it's naturally chock full of sex, sex and more sex. A couple of car crashes. Some sex, and some sex after a car crash. Yay for bizarre fetishes.
]]>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:21:57 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme8/6/2008 3:21:57 AM[quote user="Smooth_J"] If you're looking for more sadomasochistic sex, I really dug Videodrome and it's whip cracking protagonist Max Renn, who pierces his woman's ear to get her and him off and is completely turned on by whipping a television set with the image of said woman on it. There's some pretty sick sexual stuff in there. Blue Velvet also explores these realms, but it's not so central to the story and more of an asset to it. My favorite line that demonstrates this is probably "Baby wants to (bleep)! Baby wants to (bleep) Blue Velvet!" There's so many others that are slipping my mind right now--I thorougly enjoyed Cronenberg's scenes in A History of Violence, how the one is so innocent and childish and the later one is so abusive and dominating. Cronenberg seems like the kinda' guy that really does highlight all of the f*ck scenes. [/quote] With Lynch it's Mulholland Dr. all the way. With most of the film being a masturbatorial fantasy (depending on your individual analysis) it should definitely be given an honorable mention. I like Blue Velvet, but Crash (1996) is by far my favorite Cronenberg and I can't believe I left it out of my original post. Considering the DVD I own comes complete with both the R-rated version and an NC-17 version, it's naturally chock full of sex, sex and more sex. A couple of car crashes. Some sex, and some sex after a car crash. Yay for bizarre fetishes. http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_August_4_Let_s_Talk_About_Sex/625/33593/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Smooth_J
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Post Date: 8/5/2008 9:10:38 PM
Body: If you're looking for more sadomasochistic sex, I really dug Videodrome and it's whip cracking protagonist Max Renn, who pierces his woman's ear to get her and him off and is completely turned on by whipping a television set with the image of said woman on it. There's some pretty sick sexual stuff in there. Blue Velvet also explores these realms, but it's not so central to the story and more of an asset to it. My favorite line that demonstrates this is probably "Baby wants to (bleep)! Baby wants to (bleep) Blue Velvet!" I mean, American Pie is pretty much a given, as is every other turn of the millenium high-school to college sex comedy spinoff that came after it. 40 Year Old Virgin could pretty much be classified as mostly about sex, considering the general plot line. There's so many others that are slipping my mind right now--I thorougly enjoyed Cronenberg's scenes in A History of Violence, how the one is so innocent and childish and the later one is so abusive and dominating. Cronenberg seems like the kinda' guy that really does highlight all of the f*ck scenes. (Trademark Slap Shot)
]]>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:10:38 GMTSmooth_JWeekly Theme8/5/2008 9:10:38 PMIf you're looking for more sadomasochistic sex, I really dug Videodrome and it's whip cracking protagonist Max Renn, who pierces his woman's ear to get her and him off and is completely turned on by whipping a television set with the image of said woman on it. There's some pretty sick sexual stuff in there. Blue Velvet also explores these realms, but it's not so central to the story and more of an asset to it. My favorite line that demonstrates this is probably "Baby wants to (bleep)! Baby wants to (bleep) Blue Velvet!" I mean, American Pie is pretty much a given, as is every other turn of the millenium high-school to college sex comedy spinoff that came after it. 40 Year Old Virgin could pretty much be classified as mostly about sex, considering the general plot line. There's so many others that are slipping my mind right now--I thorougly enjoyed Cronenberg's scenes in A History of Violence, how the one is so innocent and childish and the later one is so abusive and dominating. Cronenberg seems like the kinda' guy that really does highlight all of the f*ck scenes. (Trademark Slap Shot) http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/family/MemberTagFilms.aspxfamily
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