Hypnotic, eye-catching, shocking, and memorable - here are 5 iconic love scenes (and by the way: 5 movie suggestions for couples and solo nights), that you simply must see! Adult movies, much like erotica itself, have more than one face.
Renowned sexologists argue that a fulfilling sex life depends on intimacy not only just before intercourse but throughout the day, starting from the morning. If you are counting on a romantic evening, it's worth starting with a delicious, shared breakfast and a thoughtful compliment, through a "random" walk around the room in lingerie and a bouquet of favorite flowers for dinner and a candlelit bath.
If you both happen to be cinephiles, adult movies for the evening (no, not the ones you're thinking of - we're talking about artistic works) will make an inspiring appetizer for the "main course". Before we get to the heart of the matter, here are a few interesting facts: do you know where the sexual revolution in cinema began?
The first adult movies
Everything started with a kiss, literally, with the short film "The Kiss" directed by William Heise in 1896. However, this film is far from what we call erotica today, but due to its "love scenes", it was banned and considered obscene. But we won't spoil it - see for yourself.
A bit earlier, around 1884-1887, the first image showing a woman's nudity appeared, entitled "Woman Walking Downstairs" by Eadweard J. Muybridge. Frames from this masterpiece can be seen in the MoMA in New York. The simple kiss, let alone other love scenes, was long banned in cinemas. In the 1930s, a scandal in culture was a film by Gustav Machaty titled "Ecstasy", in which a couple lay next to each other in bed... dressed. In the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the Hays Code was in force in Hollywood, which prohibited the showing of a kiss and decided which productions were moral and which were obscene.
Directors had to use all their cunning to circumvent the prohibitions. Hitchcock, not without reason, was called a cinema genius - thanks to editing in "Notorious", Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman kissed for 3 minutes with breaks. Erotica in world cinema really blossomed in the 1960s. Its icon, Brigitte Bardot, paved the way in 1956, starring in "And God Created Woman". She was not spared criticism for this (not because of poor acting, but alleged indecency).
Freed from censorship bans, European and American cinema bursting with eroticism now has a lot to offer. Check our list and choose the perfect position for both of you.
Adult movies for the night
Planning an erotic evening? Forget about romantic comedies that children can also watch - reach for adult-only movies. Here are 3 interesting suggestions.
1. "Basic Instinct"
Sharon Stone, playing the character of Catherine Tramell in 1992, didn't know that it would be her "ticket" to other roles, and at the same time a stereotype. Femme fatale, and at the same time the main suspect, seduces the interrogating policeman with one simple gesture and an artifact. Paul Verhoeven was inspired in this scene by a woman he met at a banquet, who wore no underwear under her dress and was well aware of the impression she made. Admit it, that scene could inspire an erotic game in real life.
2. "9 ½ Weeks"
Since we're talking about an erotic game, let's not forget about Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. It's hard to imagine erotica in the cinema without this movie. John drags Elizabeth into his perverse game - the whole picture is actually one big erotic scene, but particularly memorable is the one: sexual fulfillment in the rain, on the stairs. Or rather, two: Kim Basinger's perverse dance.
3. "Striptease"
Erotic dance can be a real art with a capital 'A' - not only in seedy clubs, but also in films. Practice with Demi Moore. In the movie "Striptease" from 1996, you will find several ready, extremely enticing "tutorials". Interestingly, the production won 6 Golden Raspberries, but for Demi's scenes, it's worth making a sacrifice and get over this fact.
The appetite grows with eating - this is obviously not all the hottest and most cult adult movies. Netflix also has an interesting offer in this category.
Adult Movies - Netflix
Or maybe something more contemporary? You can also look for adult movies for the night on Netflix. Here are two suggestions for erotic titles.
4. "Those Days, That Night"
This film eludes clear labels: it does not belong to romances, nor to LGBT cinema, nor to social films. None of these definitions is sufficient. Above all, it is a feast for the eyes, and the setting in Italy further stimulates the senses. It's hard to single out one particular scene after which you will want to move from the sofa to the bed, in fact, the plot revolves around two men. This film is a great introduction not just to sex, but to full-bodied love, and the scene of conversation with a father will bring tears to both of you.
5. "Scent of a Woman"
In this wonderful classic, it's not so much about sex itself, but the art of seduction. The most famous scene in this movie is the tango moment. Blind Al Pacino in 5 minutes manages to dance a woman, whose partner is late for a date. The couple seduces and hypnotizes a dance hall full of guests. Pacino proves that in seduction, the right sense of moment, eye contact, conversation, intelligence is important. Everything else, including the bed finale, is only a derivative of these factors and not always a mandatory program point.
Erotica in cinema
Many might be surprised by the lack of "Last Tango in Paris" on this list - after years it turned out that the film was made and promoted in an atmosphere of scandal. Maria Schneider, then only 19 years old, paid for the rape scene (which the director did not warn her about) with a nervous breakdown and a stay in a psychiatric hospital. Bertolucci never publicly apologized for this, but one thing is certain: no art and no partner should violate the boundaries of another person without permission.
However, in many movies there were moments, and what moments... Erotica in Polish cinema is a significantly less exploited topic than in European or American cinema. When it comes to Polish sensual titles, one could mention "The Art of Love" (the scene on the water), the controversial "Shaman" or "Spirala" with Katarzyna Warnke and Piotr Stramowski (a private couple).
If you want to refresh your erotic life a bit, it's definitely worth remembering the first three movies from our list, and then implement the directors' ideas into life - because they write the best scripts, so let yourself be carried away by the moment and bravely improvise.
