What do you think about male nudity in films? Or as I call it, dicks in flicks....
In the US, there isn't much of it. I recall the furor over "naked" Richard Gere when American Gigolo came out (oops, I may be giving away my generation here), then being pretty damn disappointed. All that over practically nothing, yet it was such a big deal at the time!
In Europe, you can find a lot more penises in films, in scenes were nudity is natural or makes sense, and not for the shock or comedy factor that it's often used in American films. Shame on films like Bruno and Borat that use it to make everyone uncomfortable.
Naked men should be sexy!!
Why all the fuss? We've had naked women in films for decades, showing off their assets, bouncing around and luring straight men into movie theatres. But the double standard continues for men. Playgirl magazine never had the success of Playboy? Is it because women don't like looking at naked guys, or they won't admit it? Or they're too afraid to buy the mag?
Did anyone else notice the irony that in The Full Monty we never actually get to see the full monty? In Watchmen, we have Dr. Manhattan and his bouncing blue bits, and that got plenty of backlash. Why? Probably because it didn't really fit into the rest of the film. Sure it makes sense in some of the scenes, but overall to me it should have been an all-or-nothing issue. Either he's always naked or he never is. The way it was done negated the value of his nudity.
What are the best films to find some good-looking nude men? Feel free to post a link to a screen shot if you want.
I'd definitely like to hear from the guys out there as well, what you think of the double standard? Are gay men tired of seeing boobs and not dicks in mainstream films? Are straight guys worried their ladies might start comparing you to the guy in the film? It's not like we haven't seen other dicks!
What are the best films to find some good-looking nude men? Feel free to post a link to a screen shot if you want.
I'd definitely like to hear from the guys out there as well, what you think of the double standard? Are gay men tired of seeing boobs and not dicks in mainstream films? Are straight guys worried their ladies might start comparing you to the guy in the film? It's not like we haven't seen other dicks!
So, what's your opinion?
EM Lynley
EMERALD: Rewriting History from Torquere Press
Joyfully Recommended for September 2010
4 comments:
I personally think we should have much more male nudity. In fact, some shows should be completely nude. Like, True Blood for instance. :)
Mmm... more naked ASkars, please...
All right, we know what Jason thinks, though it's no surprise. I haven't watched True Blood. Will I still enjoy it even if it's not nude enough?
oh yes, you will love it even if they wore snow suits. :)
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