iff Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 the sex scenes in team america: world police = awesomeness. :D Link to post Share on other sites
Nonbientot Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Depends on the plot. If romance or sex fits in with the plot and characters, then I'm thrilled to see it. Link to post Share on other sites
Silmaril Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I saw part of the Watchmen, and I swear, it seemed like there was a sex scene every 15 minutes! Needless to say, I got bored and didn't bother watching the whole thing. So, I'm rather indifferent to cinematic sex, but when it occurs too often in a film, I'm just like, "Really? They're having sex AGAIN? BORING, FAST FORWARD." Either I saw a censored version or you saw some special edition with extended footage? It's been a few years so I can recall only two sex scenes from Watchmen: Silk Spectre being serviced by at least 3 Dr Manhattans (yikes!) and later getting it on with Nite Owl. Had to skip that second scene cos it was too overripe, went on for absolute ages and dorky Dan is not even close to my idea of eye candy. Link to post Share on other sites
Silmaril Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 the sex scenes in team america: world police = awesomeness. :D Team America was one of those things that are soooo bad that it's almost good :) Link to post Share on other sites
パン。 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 i don't like it. i found it to be very pointless. i always skip sex scenes in movies and series, for me they are very boring. and for the romance scenes i am more tolerant, i mean, i don't skip that scenes, i just look away and when i put my attention to the movie/serie again the romance scene is finished, so...., however i hate it when in action or mystery movies they add a couple forcibly. i am always like: "Why they had to put a couple on a movie like this?" or in comedy movies... all is happines until they have the great idea to put two persons falling in love. i don't like that mix of genres. unfortunately for me nowadays most of the movies and series have a lot of scenes with sex and romance. like Game Of Thrones for example, i can't remember how many times i skip the sex scenes. to think of that right now makes me laugh, is almost ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites
*killer*queen* Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 What I find more irritating is romance in books...that are not romance books. I mean like just about every mystery/thriller book you pick up there's sex in it. I got sooo sick of it it put me off them all together. If I find one I must read and sex is in it, I skip it. I so enjoyed the Robert Langdon books when I found them. Not only were they a subject that hooked me...there were no sex scenes! They were awesome for that! Authors: if your publisher tells you you will not sell if you don't put sex in it, if you truly believe in your book as it is, tell them, pun intended, to go screw themselves. We have plenty of books with sex in it. How about a nice straightforward storyline for a change. Link to post Share on other sites
Crooked Ascension Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I don't really care what they but in movies as long as it is not sex scenes. I honestly don't get the point of putting one in there. Other than that, I don't mind them or care. Link to post Share on other sites
meanreds92 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Romance doesn't bother me, I even occassionally enjoy romantic (i.e. 'chick flick') movies, but sex bothers me. I will look away or leave the room during that scene. It just makes me uncomfortable, even if you don't see much. Link to post Share on other sites
Janus the Fox Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I often avoid movies altogether, simply being is make believe and is often unrealistic to hold my attention. Yeah... I do feel that sex right at the start of movies are often unnecessary and a directly repulsive, that pretty much includes anything on TV... Link to post Share on other sites
AppleEye Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 A little, I tend to look away for a minute, but it doesn't bother me much. What I REALLY don't like, is the sound of kissing! That "mwmmm *pop*" I reallllly cringe at that. Just give me that beautiful, intimate, love scene with Ryan Gosling from Crazy Stupid Love. My favorite love scene ever. So sensual and intimate without being sexual. Link to post Share on other sites
lapislazuli Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Mm... sex scenes in movies don't trigger reactions from me. To me it's no different from the "character sitting in car stuck in traffic" scenes or "rush hour montage" or any other scenes... Actually this was kind of funny back when I was a teenager and watching lame romance films with my friends, since teenage girls + watching sex scenes = giggles, comments etc. And I will be the only one sitting there not embarassed (since I don't get what the fuss is) and wondering why's the big deal, and all my friends thought I was the dodgy one so INTERESTED in sex! So no, it doesn't bother me. The only exception being if it's really really long! I'll think: "Gee I get the point, you want to show us they're having amazing sex and having a great time and they'll wake up next day and everything will all be different blah blah blah". Understood, now can we please move on? Link to post Share on other sites
Beachwalker Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't watch many movies because I get bored easily, so unnecessary sex/romance scenes contribute to that, it's like come on get on with the story. I don't enjoy watching movies more than once either. Link to post Share on other sites
Laddenia Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I can't watch romance and sex in movies with real actors. Kissing, flirting, sex, anything like that and I have to leave the room until it's over. However, if it's an animated movie or a cartoon (for example anime) I can be completely fine with kissing, flirting, etc, and even the idea of them having sex (as long as they don't actually show everything during the sex). Although during the romance and such I do end up giggling and acting all immature because I, myself, still don't understand it and do find it strange. (Hentai and other animated/real life porn I can't watch though no matter what) Real people doing those things just makes it way too real for me, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
wordforger Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I like it if it is well-written, not tacked on, and fits well with the story that the filmmaker is trying to convey. I absolutely hate romantic plot tumors or unrealistic pairings with no reason that two people should be together (unless it's a movie that delves into why these two people should not be together). I hate even more the stories that didn't have a romantic plot to begin with that have one added to satisfy some formula. Seeing The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian made me growl in irritation because they tried to add sexual tension between Susan and Caspian. There was absolutely no point to it. However, I can enjoy romantic comedies like "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days" and "10 Things I Hate About You" so romance in itself doesn't bother me. I'm more bothered by gratuitous romance and gratuitous sex in movies because it's a cheap plot device used to draw people in, and it's also bad writing. I can only enjoy bad writing if it's bad enough that I can sit around and make fun of it with some buddies. If not, it's just a waste of time for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Leelian Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Do I enjoy sex in movies? Not really unless it moves the story forward. As for romance, it can add to the plot, but I don't like movies just focused on romance. I'll tolerate it for the most part unless it drags on, then I try to fast forward or pass the time. But I won't avoid it. Link to post Share on other sites
84me21 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Romance I am totally fine with, in fact I am a sucker for it. I love rom-coms and plain chick flicks. I even read paranormal romance books. But sex I could do without. I always feel awkward and embarrassed when it comes up but unless its too long I tolerate it. In books (there are only certain authors that I will read) I just skip it. But in real life I like relationships and love but not romance. I don't like flowers or of that silly stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Grauldia Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Romance in movies doesn't bother me. I think It's cute and sweet most of the time as long they don't overdo it. As for sex scenes, no thanks. I think ''real life'' porn is disgusting to watch. Link to post Share on other sites
coz118 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 for me romantic scenes are fine as long as they're not too cheesy, and sex scenes aren't really my style but some aren't too bad (tasteful, focus on the emotions rather than the act, and generally something that wouldn't do well as a porn scene)... none of it bothers me though, I may get bored by whatever's on the screen but I'm not gonna be scarred by it at all. Watching a typical sex scene is like watching grass grow for me the disturbing part is that your husband sounds like an elitist ass in this case. Fair enough if romance films aren't to his taste, but no need to piss on anyone else's parade.. and to infer that intelligent people don't watch media that isn't purely informational is pretty laughable to be honest Link to post Share on other sites
Guest member25959 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I doesn't bother me, it depends on the context and the movie. To most movies, its a part of the storyline, an essential factor, in others it's just a commercialized selling point to glamorize the plot Link to post Share on other sites
Manticone Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 As long as it's not too graphic, I'm not bad. Heck, I saw "Black Swan" with my mum. Link to post Share on other sites
MadlyOlivia Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 im fond of romace in my movies, but i like it to be a cute romance vs. hey look these people have sex they love eachother. i looooove the movie im a cyborg but thats okay, because its so sweet. also the new silent hill, vincent and sharon were adorable even though romance wasn't a big part of the movie.... but maybe thats just because i have a huge squish on kit harrington... Link to post Share on other sites
Schrecken Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I would say that it all depends on the purpose of the romance or sex scene (though in general I'm not fond of sex scenes, especially if they are graphic - for me it is rather like watching someone go to the bathroom - I feel as though I'm invading someone's privacy for some reason, even though it is just a movie) and the type of movie or tv show that it is in. As others have said, if it's just tossed in for shock value and titillation, forget it. If it is an integral part to the plot (again, unless it's way too graphic for my tastes, then I won't like it anyway) I'm more OK with it. As for romance, I would never seek out and watch a romantic movie (or even a romantic comedy) on my own but on occasion have seen them with others. Same thing - unless they are graphic about showing sex they don't bother me. Recently I saw Titanic (didn't see it when it came out, but had always wanted to due to the re-creations of the ship and special effects) and I found the romance aspect to be very sappy and overly melodramatic, but it was still worth watching and I enjoyed the movie otherwise. But there has been at least one romance that I absolutely enjoyed (both my best friend and I) - the original Beauty and the Beast tv show that came out in the late 80's. That was one instance where the romantic aspect really intrigued me and was one of the main reasons I watched the show (I was always into fantasy, sci-fi and horror so I would have watched it anyway). I liked it for its sense of innocence and the fact that they never consummated their relationship until the very end. I guess the character of Vincent was the kind of guy a lot of women would love to have, despite the way he looked (I also thought Ron Perlman looked way better in that lion-like makeup than he did w/o it! ;) ). Link to post Share on other sites
nojogobo Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I have always been strongly repulsed by kissing and sex in movies. I hide my head, cover my ears, or if I can, walk out of the room. Is this normal, or at least okay? Mom didn't like it, but accepted it when I was little, but now I'm 16 and I keep doing it. I still find it gross, if not grosser than back then. This really worries and annoys her and she has suggested that I go to therapy for it. She thinks it's because I'm afraid of sex and that's probably true seeing as I want to run out of the room every time I see it, but I think it's more complicated than that, but I don't know it means. Am I crazy? Link to post Share on other sites
Lia Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nah you're not crazy :) Link to post Share on other sites
runester Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I generally try to avoid what is obviously 'romantic', because it doesn't interest me. (I am an aromantic asexual) If kissing or sex is shown in a movie/series I'm viewing, I'll fast-forward with my remote, as it does tweak my gag reflex on occasion. I consider myself fortunate in that I live alone, and can do as I please with my remote; and get to eat a whole pizza - even saving some for breakfast. :D Link to post Share on other sites
little_miss Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 If the characters have chemistry, I will love the romance, otherwise I don't care to much. When it comes to sex scenes it depends on the situation. Mostly I experience a slight discomfort bordering on indifference. However if it's a couple I ship, I squee and proceed to faint from all the feels . Link to post Share on other sites
poindexter Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I've never been too bothered with romance - in most fandoms that I belong to, a lot of people create ships and feel emotionally involved in a relationship. Whereas I, even though I'm still as much in love with the show as they are, care more about the individual characters than what they're like when they're together. I generally prefer characters who aren't bothered about relationships anyway. But relationships seem so foreign to me, I can't imagine myself in their shoes when they're getting all lovey-dovey and attached to one another, lol! I can't understand their motivations. When it comes to sex and kissing in films/television, I feel quite indifferent towards it. It doesn't make me uncomfortable or anything, I just feel nothing. I perhaps roll my eyes when it's obviously gratuitous. Link to post Share on other sites
Caiti Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It really depends! However, most of the time I get incredibly irritated with over-the-top romance scenes, really clichéd romance, sex scenes...unless the characters involved are well-developed and both hold my interest, I'll just get more annoyed than uncomfortable and hide my face until it's over. Link to post Share on other sites
ScaryThingsLikeDolls Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Nothing about romance or watching sex bothers me, I feel indifferent. Link to post Share on other sites
sound_the_bugle Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I like romance in movies when it's, you know, actual romance. Because I don't believe it's possible for people to fall in love quickly, my definition of actual romance is sometimes different than other peoples'. I believe in crushes, sure. I believe that other people have lust, sure. I don't believe in love at first sight, and I don't believe in "true" love, especially not if it develops in less than, oh, a month. That theory I dislike. I think it perpetuates lies and expectations most people don't have. However, when it comes to romance I consider "real," I love watching it. Because I think it has to take time, however, I tend to prefer romance that occurs in TV shows not primarily focused on romance. As for sex, I find it a bit awkward. I don't mind it implied. Don't mind that at all. In fact, if it's done tactfully, I even like that. But! I don't much like watching people have sex. It's just awkward. Link to post Share on other sites
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