"The enjoyment of a work of art, the acceptance of an irresistible illusion, constituting, to my sense, our highest experience of "luxury," the luxury is not greatest, by my consequent measure, when the work asks for as little attention as possible. It is greatest, it is delightfully, divinely great, when we feel the surface, like the thick ice of the skater's pond, bear without cracking the strongest pressure we throw on it. The sound of the crack one may recognise, but never surely to call it a luxury." —Henry James, from The Preface to The Wings of the Dove (1909) "[The critic’s] choice of best salami is a picture backed by studio build-up, agreement amongst his colleagues, a layout in Life mag (which makes it officially reasonable for an American award), and a list of ingredients that anyone’s unsophisticated aunt in Oakland can spot as comprising a distinguished film. This prize picture,...
- 7/27/2015
- by Greg Gerke
- MUBI
In the new thriller "Stoker," there's a scene involving Mia Wasikowska playing piano with her uncle, played by Matthew Goode. During this incredibly sophisticated duet he puts his arm around her back to play some keys at a higher octave, and they both start breathing heavily…
That's right, it's a sex scene with No Sex!
This is not an innovative conceit, though, since we have nine other examples of this titillating tactic on display for your viewing pleasure. It's all of the hanky with none of the panky.
Enjoy.
9. 'Titanic' (1997)
Before Jack and Rose had their sweaty tryst in the backseat of that old jalopy, Kate Winslet commissioned Leonardo DiCaprio for a nude modeling session where his pencil is making love to every luscious curve of her body. As for what happened next… "You mean, did we 'do it'? Sorry to disappoint you Mr. Bodine, but Jack was very professional.
That's right, it's a sex scene with No Sex!
This is not an innovative conceit, though, since we have nine other examples of this titillating tactic on display for your viewing pleasure. It's all of the hanky with none of the panky.
Enjoy.
9. 'Titanic' (1997)
Before Jack and Rose had their sweaty tryst in the backseat of that old jalopy, Kate Winslet commissioned Leonardo DiCaprio for a nude modeling session where his pencil is making love to every luscious curve of her body. As for what happened next… "You mean, did we 'do it'? Sorry to disappoint you Mr. Bodine, but Jack was very professional.
- 3/1/2013
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: For me, the worst part about Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” is that once it’s over, I’ll never be able to see it for the first time again.
Make no mistake, I plan to see it again. But I’ll know what happens to Ryan Gosling’s unnamed driver and the vulnerable single mother in whom he takes an interest (Carey Mulligan). I’ll know what happens to Gosling’s literal partner-in-crime, Shannon (Bryan Cranston), who hatches an incomplete plan for the two men to finally go clean. I’ll know what happens with menacing gangsters Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks, mesmerizing) and his lunkhead brother, Nino (Ron Perlman). And I’ll know the purpose of that muscle car with the tinted windows parked outside the pawn shop … and the absolute hell it is going to unleash on this tight-knit band of outcasts.
Hollywoodnews.com: For me, the worst part about Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” is that once it’s over, I’ll never be able to see it for the first time again.
Make no mistake, I plan to see it again. But I’ll know what happens to Ryan Gosling’s unnamed driver and the vulnerable single mother in whom he takes an interest (Carey Mulligan). I’ll know what happens to Gosling’s literal partner-in-crime, Shannon (Bryan Cranston), who hatches an incomplete plan for the two men to finally go clean. I’ll know what happens with menacing gangsters Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks, mesmerizing) and his lunkhead brother, Nino (Ron Perlman). And I’ll know the purpose of that muscle car with the tinted windows parked outside the pawn shop … and the absolute hell it is going to unleash on this tight-knit band of outcasts.
- 9/15/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
TLC always delivers: Toddlers in hooker get-ups, fat and skinny sister wives, cupcakes, little people, cake bosses, Gosselin kids, Duggar kids, white trash UK Gypsies, freaky eaters, hoarders, Police women, strange sex and regional tattoo tales. But now they bring us the teeny tiniest man: Edward. TLC is premiering a one-hour special exploring the life of a 27 inch man on Sunday, September 11 at 10/9c. World's Smallest Man introduces Edward Nino Herdandez who is one of the shortest men on earth measuring in at just 27 inches. Overnight his small stature triggered a media frenzy, and he dreams about what this opportunity can do for his humble family. From the barrios of Bogota, to his euphoria...
- 9/8/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
The world's new shortest man alive is expected to hold the title for the shortest amount of time - a teenager is looming large as the new title holder.
Pint-sized Colombian Edward Nino Hernandez, who stands at just 2 feet 3.46 inches (70.21 centimetres), has become the new World's Shortest Man following the death of China's He Pingping in March - but he is only expected to hold the title for one issue of the annual Guinness World Records.
He is expected to lose his crown in October when Nepalese 17 year old Khagendra Thapa Magar turns 18 - and, hence, becomes a man.
Magar is currently recognised as the Shortest Living Teenager, according to Guinness World Records guidelines.
Officials plan to measure Khagendra again in October upon his 18th birthday.
Pint-sized Colombian Edward Nino Hernandez, who stands at just 2 feet 3.46 inches (70.21 centimetres), has become the new World's Shortest Man following the death of China's He Pingping in March - but he is only expected to hold the title for one issue of the annual Guinness World Records.
He is expected to lose his crown in October when Nepalese 17 year old Khagendra Thapa Magar turns 18 - and, hence, becomes a man.
Magar is currently recognised as the Shortest Living Teenager, according to Guinness World Records guidelines.
Officials plan to measure Khagendra again in October upon his 18th birthday.
- 9/6/2010
- WENN
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