Tag Archive: S & M


SLAVES TO LOVE

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September 6, 2012

NINE ½ WEEKS directed by Adrian Lyne (USA, 1986)

IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES directed by Nagisa Oshima (Japan, 1976)

Basinger RourkeI know it’s a bit of a contrived exercise to write a post about these controversial sex movies together but since I’ve just watched them back to back I thought a carnal compare and contrast exercise might prove revealing.

In 9½ Weeks, we don’t get to see what Monty Python always used to call “the naughty bits” save for a brief glimpse of Elisabeth’s (i.e. Kim Basinger’s) “heart-shaped ass”. Anyone viewing this movie for technical tips on the art of ‘lurve’ might be led to believe that the removal of designer clothing is not necessary to have penetrative sex. Continue reading →

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RIHANNA – I HIT A BOY AND I LIKED IT

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February 10, 2011

Rihanna's subtle symbolism.

Rihanna‘s  raunchy new single S& M requires a hasty amendment to my post of a few days ago about the Lynn Miles song ‘Love Doesn’t Hurt’.

Miles’ song was indirectly linked the beating Rihanna received at the hands of Chris Brown.  This was unjustifiable violence but it now seems that Rihanna is not averse to the sado-masochistic affliction and receipt of  pain when the transaction is between consenting adults. Continue reading →

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