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Romcoms may look romantic, but their sex scenes are just as misleading as porn. From The Notebook to Babygirl, here’s how films shape our ideas of intimacy and what authentic female pleasure actually looks like on screen.
Gillian Anderson’s “Want” isn’t just a book about sex—it's a rebellion. Through 174 anonymous, unfiltered female fantasies, it reveals how desire is deeply political, tangled in gender norms, power dynamics, and personal freedom.
Fashion and film have always shared a magnetic connection. For those curious about what happens backstage, these fashion documentaries pull back the curtain on some of the industry’s most visionary designers. Whether it’s Yohji Yamamoto’s quiet rebellion in Notebook on Cities and Clothes, Martin Margiela’s invisible genius, or the whirlwind of Raf Simons’ first Dior collection, each film reveals the passion and process behind the garments that shape our culture. This curated list is your perfect companion for rainy summer days.
The 16th Arab Film Festival Berlin (ALFILM) casts a daring gaze into the past and future with its spotlight on "Canceled Futures, Endless Pasts"—a theme that unearths archival ghosts and imagines alternative realities through speculative fiction. With a compelling lineup that includes To a Land Unknown and The Village Next to Paradise, this year’s festival bridges personal memory and political struggle, offering cinematic stories from across the Arab world that challenge dominant narratives and invite audiences to rethink what could have been.
In Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw is more than an iconic character; she’s inspired by real-life journalist Candace Bushnell. Through her popular 1990s column in the New York Observer, Bushnell shared her experiences of love and friendship, ultimately shaping the beloved HBO series. Join us as we explore the fascinating blend of truth and fiction that brought Sex and the City to life.
Known by her experimental, slightly grungy style inspired by subcultures and her iconic acting roles in movies like ‘Kids’ (1995) and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ (1999), Chloë Sevigny’s remarkable appealing to a countercultural sensibility has layer to that’s rarely discussed—her work as a film director.
The Rise of Remix Culture and Vibe Chameleons in 2024 In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, we’re witnessing the death of traditional subcultures and the emergence of remix culture. Brands and individuals are shifting away from rigid identities toward a more fluid, mix-and-match approach to style and culture. This transformation is not only shaping how brands […]
What happens when women take over the silver screen and engage in cold-blooded acts often reserved for men? Well, aside from upsetting hetero men, these narratives often delve into the eerie and the uncanny—the unexpected. Portraying what’s inconceivable, Kristen Stewart has embraced this shift, transitioning from a confused, vampire-obsessed teen to embodying queer occultism and erotism—and we’re here for it.
The allure of the Italian summer through the lens of queer cinema. Explore how films like "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Call Me By Your Name" challenge traditional notions of masculinity and sexuality against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy.
How does one become Karl Lagerfeld? We might never know.
