Hollywood: No Sex, Please! (2018)

In the heart of society, where violence serves as daily entertainment, lie religious beliefs as old as time, woven into its fabric since the days of the Pilgrim Fathers' devout puritanism. "Hollywood: No Sex, Please!" delves into the paradox of such a society, surveying the stark absence of open sexuality and eroticism in its cinematic expression. The film explores the ebb and flow of American film's exploration of sensuality, from the abandonment of the Hays Code that gave birth to unabashed portrayals in movies like "Basic Instinct" and "Body Heat", to the repressive shift in public outlook on sex during the Reagan and Bush era. Through a tapestry of conversations with champions of sexual liberation, the narrative is skillfully woven, showcasing how American cinema mirrors the nation's shifting attitudes towards sexuality. Thoughtfully curated film snippets from classics such as "Basic Instinct", "Midnight Cowboy", and "The Last Tango" serve as visual aids, underpinning the narrative's core theme. The film also acknowledges the influence of groundbreaking TV series like "Masters of Sex" and "Sex in the City" on this societal evolution. "Hollywood: No Sex, Please!" is a reflective journey that unveils the intricate dance between societal norms and their cinematic representations.

Hollywood: No Sex, Please! is a documentary movie featuring Adrian Lyne and directed by Clara Kuperberg.

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