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Exploring the boundaries of arts should be encouraged, be it in painting, sculpting, photography, dance or cinema, for the sake of the freedom of expression and because it is the only way arts can evolve but it can be a risky undertaking. Venturing outside of what is viewed as acceptable as a general consensus can be an exciting experience but it generally means being subjected to some form of censorship and it can be disturbing for the spectators and the artists themselves if not done with respect and trust.
This list is meant as an eye-opener as to what went on in background during the making of the movies which dared to push the boundaries in their time when it comes to nudity and sexuality in the cinema and television industry. Surely, exposing their intimate parts and even sometimes performing sexual acts with complete strangers in front of an entire film crew, something that will be watched by millions afterwards, is probably not what actresses have in mind when they take acting classes.
So why do they do it? Each circumstance is unique but it very often coincides with a young actress who is at the start of her career. This is when an actress is at her most vulnerable and when she can be more easily convinced that this is a necessary step towards stardom. It is the viewer's responsibility to be aware of the personal cost behind an actress' career, especially when the information is public knowledge. It is enlightening to find out what were the circumstances in which actresses allowed themselves to be put in such vulnerable situations and how it helped or damaged their careers and private lives.
Was is consented? Was it under pressure? Was it to kickstart a career, to rekindle a career on the decline, or because the role was compelling and powerful? Were the nude scenes gratuitous and voyeuristic or supporting the storyline and the character development? Was it a liberating and enjoyable experience for the actress or was it hell? Did she quit the industry or did she become famous?
It can be a spectacular career boost and place an unknown actress on Hollywood's most talked about list in a matter of days, which is what "Basic Instinct" did for Sharon Stone. But for others, it had dire consequences. The saddest example of all probably being Karin Schubert who went from the limelight of big movie productions and the promise of stardom to the darkest limbos of the porn industry, which led her to a life of misery, loneliness, mental breakdown and eventually to her death by suicide.
This list is humbly attempting to bring some answers and to show actresses who go to such extremes under a different light. If anything, it puts an emphasis on their degree of resilience, on their incredible determination and on how much they are ready to sacrifice to reach their dream or simply to make a living. What is clear is that this kind of risk-taking can make or break an actress. Which brings us back to the respect and admiration they deserve, not only for their beautiful plastic and their acting skills but also for their exceptional courage. This list could easily be renamed "the actresses who had the guts to do it".
They clearly paved the way for the newer generations of actresses who now enjoy more freedom and more respect than their elders did before them, even if there is still a lot of room for progress in that area.
Reviews
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
How low can you go?
By now, we are getting used to really shallow american rom coms but, as I watched this one, I couldn't help but think about the guy who pitched the movie to a producer saying "okay... imagine a guy who would decide not to have sex for 40 days in a row and that's all his colleagues at work are going to talk about because their lifes are so pathetic and we are going to show lots of naked girls". (How to make a big deal out of nothing... ^^) Now imagine the producer saying "wow, what a great idea! I will give you 17 million $ to make this movie"... O_o Un-believable!
Now you're wondering why on Earth did I watch it till the end if I despised it so much? I actually asked myself that question. Is it because the scenario is keeping me on my toes? lol Nooooo. Okay, then, was it because of such great acting performances from the actors and actresses? I will only say... well... they've done the best they could with such rubbish, I guess. Alright then was it because I wanted to see naked girls? Come on, I am not a horny teenager. ^^ And the answer is because I was wondering if it was going to get any better. But it never did...
Josh, Vinessa, Shannyn... I hope the money was good otherwise I would have kicked my agent in the nuts if I had to play in such a ridiculous excuse for a movie.
In the Cold of the Night (1990)
As bad as it gets...
I'm trying to think about one good thing to say about this movie... oh, yes... Adrianne Sachs gets naked. That's about it really.
I can't believe David Soul, Marc Singer and John Beck played in such a crappy movie! O_o
The Pillars of the Earth (2010)
What a let down!
As a huge fan of the book, I had great expectations for the on-screen adaptation of a novel offering such a huge potential. What a disappointment it has been! The cast does not match any of the descriptions in the book. The story has been cut down to such an extent that it is no longer the same story. Facts have been changed or are simply missing. Basically, the writers of this TV adaptation re-wrote the whole thing to their liking but certainly not to mine.
For example, Jack is turned into a strong courageous and very assertive young fellow with rather good looks instead of the weak and not so good looking boy in the original story.
They have also cut all the erotic content that spiced up the book, which is also a huge let down obviously.
The story telling is left to be desired as the dialogue has also suffered from heavy cutting. The whole thing struggles to make any sense and only if you have read the book will you manage to understand what is going on.
The pace does not reflect the real time line at all. For instance, at no time do you feel any of the despair the family felt from starvation at the beginning. Their journey was long and extremely difficult. In this adaptation, it feels like a mere walk in the park.
In a nutshell, if you have loved the book, you will hate this adaptation. If I were in Ken Follett's shoes, I would be very upset with the result.