• Moobythegoldensock@lemm.ee
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    I think there are several exceptions to this. Sex scenes in general follow “show, don’t tell:” having a character simply do X is usually preferable to having a character say “I did X.”

    Some examples off the top of my head:

    • The Terminator - It shows how the main character becomes pregnant with minimal exposition
    • Shoot ‘Em Up - It highlights the absurdity of the film, equates sex with gratuitous violence, and tells you about the characters
    • Sausage Party - it is an illustration of The Absurd in the wake of an existential crisis
    • Team America: World Police - It functions as shock humor that also satirizes other gratuitous sex scenes
    • Irreversible- There is simply no amount of dialogue that could illustrate the amount of horror and violence the scene conveys and bring about the proper emotional response from the audience
    • Jackie Brown - It shows how pathetic the main characters are
    • Tomcats - It creates a comedic moment when the timid librarian turns out to be a dominatrix
    • Trainspotting - The film compares the high from heroin to an orgasm, and the sex scene extends that metaphor and helps the audience empathize with the main character’s struggle
    • Requiem for a Dream - Shows how Jennifer Connelly’s character has hit rock bottom
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      • The Terminator - It shows how the main character becomes pregnant with minimal exposition

      So, you’re saying the Terminator is not the main character in The Terminator? 🤔