Buzzfeed has this article entitled “50 Movies That Are Sexier Than ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.'” First of all, what’s all the hype over “Fifty Shades of Grey?” I read the book, but haven’t bothered to see the movie yet. Why are people always so fascinated by b&d or s&m type of things? Let’s just say I’ve done a little experimentation of my own, but like to joke that the book reminds me of a typical weekend in L.A. with a guy from the Westside! (No! I won’t be answering any questions to clarify a damned thing!) Of the movies that Buzzfeed mentioned, I listed the ones below that I’ve seen, along with my impression. Some of them I saw so many years ago that I can’t be specific at all, but give my general impression upon hearing the title again.
“Belle du Jour” (1967) – Mildly sexy. I think Catherine Deneuve is beautiful, even now, but sexy… ?
“American Gigolo” (1980) – Don’t remember much, but I DID like Richard Gere back in the day.
“Body Heat” (1981) – Sexy AND had a great plot!
“An Officer and A Gentleman” (1982) – Not sexy, but liked the movie.
“The Hunger” (1983) – Strange, but mostly went ’cause I’m a David Bowie fan.
“Nine 1/2 Weeks” (1980) – Sexy, especially the part where he blindfolds her & has her eat different things. The book, on the other hand, was rather disturbing.
“No Way Out” (1987) – Not sexy.
“Angel Heart” (1987) – Rather sexy. Mickey Rourke was sexy back then, but Lisa Bonet probably out-sexyed him in this movie.
“Wild Orchid” (1989) – Sexy, especially the Brazilian couple he watches having sex (?)
“Henry and June” (1990) – Not sexy to me; didn’t particularly like this movie.
“Basic Instinct” (1992) – Sexy; liked the bathroom scene, as well as the famous one where she spreads her legs.
“How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998) – I’m all about dating hot, younger men, but not a really sexy movie to me.
“Cruel Intentions” (1999) – Too contrived, but a little sexy.
“Y Tu Mama Tambien” (2001) – HATED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!!
“Original Sin” (2001) – Sexy! I don’t always believe that Angelina Jolie exudes sex, but she was so nonchalant about it in this movie that it worked for me.
“Unfaithful” (2002) – Very sexy! Loved the way he seduced her in his apartment. Plus, the way she felt after the first time when riding home on the train, I could actually RELIVE the times I’d felt that way, just by watching her amazing acting job. Also liked the sex in the bathroom AND the angry sex in the hallway.
“Love and Other Drugs” (2010) – I don’t know about sexy, but it was sad. I’d also gone through a break-up at that time, so was feeling emotional about the movie.
“Magic Mike” (2012) – In-your-face kind of sexy with hot men dropping their GrrrAnimals all over the place! Channing Tatum, say no more!
“Blue is the Warmest Color” (2013) – A very long movie that was sexy in the intense lovemaking scenes, the quiet flirting in the park and the strange scene in the restaurant after they’d broken up and were having a “talk.” Let me clarify for those of you who have no idea, this is a lesbian love story.
For honorable mention, I’d also seen a movie long ago called “Two Moon Junction,” that I’d found very sexy. Don’t even remember why now, but it always stuck in my head.
Let me know what you think of the list above, whether you agree or disagree. If you’ve got some more suggestions, please feel free to comment!