Following that same logic there is absolutely no reason whatsoever to show "kissing scenes". Well, why would you force two actors to kiss each other? Kissing "is something everyone who isn't abstinent does in pretty much the same ways". So is there any need to show that they kiss? There is if you want to depict a part of their romantic/love life. Sex is a part of that too.
Sex is something everyone who isn't abstinent does in pretty much the same ways.
It's not hard to imagine what the act looks like and there's nothing complicated about making such a scene.
There is
a lot of complexity in sex. A LOT. So many layers, it's definitely not a one dimensional thing. So it's not about the act itself. Sex can be, and should be, used as a tool to tell stories. The Affair is a great show and uses sex like that.
Now, properly depicting losing a child and what that does to one's psyche, showing real-life emotions on screen, and properly and accurately depicting a person battling their addictions, is art.
And sex has no psychological and/or emotional effect on people?
I also don't see how people can be offended by someone criticizing one or taking issue with sex in films.
There are a lot of arts that I don't get, but I'll
never discredit. I can look at a Picasso's painting my entire life and I'll never get it. But I don't discredit as a form of art simply because I don't get it.
Anyway, Weiner chose one approach while other directos/producers choose others. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that and chosing a more graphic approach certainly doesn't make something less artistic.
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