Topic : Films
5 short films about sex work
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 27 March 2024
It's hard to find films that explore sex work without sensationalising or objectifying. Here are 5 modern-day short films intricately exploring the many nuances of sex work.
In the realm of erotic art: 5 films about female desire
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Happy International Women's Week! In the sea of films made by horny men, catering to horny men, and often focusing on horny men, here are 5 great films about horny women.
On the female sexual psyche: the films of Catherine Breillat
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Sick of the shame surrounding female sexuality? These are the essential films of Catherine Breillat that explore women's nuanced relationship with sex.
Water Lilies: The Power of Shamelessness
Posted by Iso
Thursday 2 March 2023
A homage to one of my favourite controversial film characters of all time, Floriane (Adele Hanael) from Celine Sciamma’s queer debut feature, ‘Water Lilies’ (2007).
The ‘Greatest Film Of All Time’ Is About A Sex Worker
Posted by Iso
Friday 27 January 2023
'Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles' (1976) is a film following the everyday life of a mother and part-time sex worker. Last year, BFI's Sight & Sound Poll named it the greatest film of all time.
Party Girl: The Struggles of an Ageing Sex Worker
Posted by Iso
Thursday 8 December 2022
Party Girl (2014), directed by Samuel Theis, Marie Amachoukeli & Claire Burger, involves an older woman leaving behind her life as a cabaret bar hostess to marry one of her regular clients.
Masochism on Screen: The Piano Teacher
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 16 November 2022
A breakdown of my favourite film about masochism, Michael Haneke’s arthouse masterpiece, ‘The Piano Teacher’ and why I love it so much.
3 essential films about male sex workers
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Often misrepresented on screen is sex work. Often not represented at all on screen is male sex work! Whether you’re a sex worker, a client, or neither- these three films are all worth watching; not just for insight on the trade but because they are all round remarkable films regardless. 1. Sauvage Sauvage (2018), […]
Paradise: Love & Sex Tourism For Older Women
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 21 September 2022
I watched Ulrich Seidl’s masterful film 'Paradise: Love' (2012), to begin to understand the world of Africa's sex tourism, where older women get their fill of sex and romance.
Leo Grande: There’s Nothing Shameful About Pleasure
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Both sex work and repressed female desire are explored in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a comedic two hander featuring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
3 Essential Films About Transgender Sex Workers
Posted by Iso
Sunday 24 April 2022
Out of the surprisingly few films about transgender sex workers out there today, here are three that are thoughtful, beautiful and consequently essential watches.
Pretty Woman: A love story for the ages
Posted by Jules
Thursday 14 April 2022
Unpacking the film that launched Julia Roberts' career and uncovering the real love story: sisterhood.
Why Every Sex Worker Should Watch Zola
Posted by Iso
Monday 11 April 2022
Zola is one of the newest sex work stories out there. It's based on a true Twitter thread, it's shockingly hilarious and every sex worker needs to see it.
Shiva Baby reviewed by a sugar baby
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 22 February 2022
How much does Emma Seligman’s 2020 debut feature ring true to real life sugaring?
An Homage to Holly Golightly: Sugar Baby Extraordinaire
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Five moments from Breakfast at Tiffany's that anyone who has been a sugar baby, lived that starving artist life, or been dubbed a manic pixie dream girl will totally be able to relate to.
Five Underrated Sex Work Goddesses in Film & Television
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Five sex worker baddies from film & television who don't get the recognition they deserve.
Five Romance Films that Won Big at Cannes Festival
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Valentines special: these are the must-watch romantic films that won awards at Cannes Film Festival.