tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post63482080918601929..comments2024-03-28T13:32:48.639-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Discussion Post- Nudity Yea Or NayGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-64694684739403224832023-12-02T04:55:41.673-08:002023-12-02T04:55:41.673-08:00I haven't watched TV since 2019, but the gratu...I haven't watched TV since 2019, but the gratuitous nudity always bothered me. I felt like it was more for shock value and not really needed to progress the story. When my daughter was an undergrad, they put on Spring Awakening. A few students had to do partial nudity (butt for the guy, frontal breasts for the female lead). I remembering feeling like it was unnecessary to tell the story. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-89955366979957495472018-03-20T12:36:40.501-07:002018-03-20T12:36:40.501-07:00I don't mind nudity in tv shows and films, but...I don't mind nudity in tv shows and films, but it's definitely a question of whether or not it's necessary. Like, I find some of the sex scenes in Game of Thrones unnecessary, it just seems to be for attention, you know? I think if the actors are comfortable and it's all part of the story then go for it but if it's uncomfortable for those involved and feels uncomfortable to watch then it was totally unnecessary.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-70972926813325328062018-03-19T01:22:37.084-07:002018-03-19T01:22:37.084-07:00I am okay with nudity when there is a valid reason...I am okay with nudity when there is a valid reason for that. Like in Altered Carbon when the clones were fighting - it made sense. But I am not okay with nudity that is there for the male gaze (or female gaze either, although that is rarely the case). But if the actor is uncomfortable and there is an alternative, then I think they shouldn't do the scene - but if the nudity makes sense for the story (like the clone fight mentioned earlier), then the actor should either do it or be replaced - or maybe use doubles, that's also a thing if the budget allows it. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781959248553850723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-40935992235266844542018-03-18T18:03:02.371-07:002018-03-18T18:03:02.371-07:00I don't mind nudity at all in films, unless it...I don't mind nudity at all in films, unless it's grossly skewed toward female nudity with no male nudity at all. If an actor or actress is uncomfortable with it, though, they shouldn't have to do it. Still, then, sometimes you'd have to hire someone else altogether to take their place if it was essential to the plot or something.<br />~Litha NelleLitha Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350209887646891024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-77904018502991649032018-03-18T08:54:51.290-07:002018-03-18T08:54:51.290-07:00I am completely okay with nudity if it falls into ...I am completely okay with nudity if it falls into the plot and setting appropriately. I do think that it begins to wear on my if I see that this aspect is thrust upon only one sex during the whole course of the show. Because then we realize it is more of a "ratings boost" kind of like fanservice in anime. But if the actors are okay with it and it works for the scene, it really doesn't bother me at all. And of course it will always matter that those asked to reveal themselves are completely comfortable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647059655937671707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-66216559588147519252018-03-18T08:27:56.959-07:002018-03-18T08:27:56.959-07:00Like books, nudity is fine if it makes sense and i...Like books, nudity is fine if it makes sense and isn't there just for shock value. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-51616474057590993442018-03-18T08:05:59.845-07:002018-03-18T08:05:59.845-07:00I couldn't care less about nudity if it has a ...I couldn't care less about nudity if it has a purpose and makes sense in the situation.Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-78373076652491120372018-03-18T04:50:54.988-07:002018-03-18T04:50:54.988-07:00I do find myself rolling my eyes and thinking '...I do find myself rolling my eyes and thinking 'here we go again' mostly because it's BORING. Immediately we see nakedness (mostly women) then the action slows right down as the camera lingers on the body. I loved GoT, but mostly despite the naked scenes and sex rather than because of it. There were only a handful of the ones they portrayed that I thought were actually necessary.sjhigbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170715559210927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-74250123211084570122018-03-17T11:15:24.403-07:002018-03-17T11:15:24.403-07:00I don't mind nudity unless I watch the show wi...I don't mind nudity unless I watch the show with my mom. There is something wrong with watching sex on the screen when your mom is sitting next to you. <br />Of course the nudity/sex has to fit the theme. In GOT I was much more bothered by the violence.Vanilla & Spice Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892616328669953180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72714646073856357672018-03-16T14:22:15.298-07:002018-03-16T14:22:15.298-07:00I feel like a lot of TV/movies do not need to be s...I feel like a lot of TV/movies do not need to be so graphic or explicit. We know what is going on without actually seeing it. I read a ton of romances, where they are graphic, and it doesn't bother me, but for some reason, I feel like a lot of the nudity/sex I see on TV and in movies is gratuitous, and isn't really necessary. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-7335618304795926542018-03-16T11:54:24.295-07:002018-03-16T11:54:24.295-07:00I don't mind nudity as long as it is pretty mu...I don't mind nudity as long as it is pretty much equal between the sexes, and I don't mind sex scenes as long as it isn't something I want to watch with my son like GoT... boo hiss. Ha ha. My son was brought up around art photography with nudes, so no big deal watching that with him, but watching sex scenes with him, nopey nope nope. I was surprised at the number of bloggers who watch GoT with their kids. O_______OLa La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-2996093164006700602018-03-16T06:10:12.604-07:002018-03-16T06:10:12.604-07:00I agree with many others here, if there is a true ...I agree with many others here, if there is a true reason for nudity, I'm fine with it. However, if an actor or actress is feeling uncomfortable, I think that should be taken into account!<br />I didn't really watch True Blood, even if I loved Sookie Stackhouse. It was SO different, and sex and nakedness was mostly used for shock value. Which is kind of sad! That story was good, and the TV series became something else.<br />I don't watch GoT, so I have no idea if I'd enjoy that or not.<br />Having said that, I don't think nudity is shocking! It is natural. And in a show, if nudity shares more about the characters / their history / their growth / any other positive thing, I'm fine with it.<br />Great post, Greg!<br />Lexxie @ <a href="http://unconventionalbookviews.com/" rel="nofollow"> (un)Conventional Bookviews</a><br />Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookwormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627780985218960080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-60116429726621263072018-03-16T05:30:00.614-07:002018-03-16T05:30:00.614-07:00I haven't watch S2 of of WW and I can't re...I haven't watch S2 of of WW and I can't remember if there was a lot of nudity in S1. That probably tells you how much it bothers me LOL I like it if it is something that adds to a well developed story instead of being used just for entertaining value. Like the famous scene of Danerys getting out of the bath. It felt like it wet with the theme that she was being "sold" by her brother. Great post! Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-36821725674095680012018-03-15T17:27:44.125-07:002018-03-15T17:27:44.125-07:00I 100% agree! If the nudity makes sense, I'm f...I 100% agree! If the nudity makes sense, I'm fine with it. But most of the time I don't like it simply because it seems so forced and pointless...Erica Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668175232146054472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-48100495800679185822018-03-15T17:01:30.514-07:002018-03-15T17:01:30.514-07:00Exactly. Exactly. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43920404774529832242018-03-15T17:01:17.927-07:002018-03-15T17:01:17.927-07:00As a Christian I totally get that. In fact even th...As a Christian I totally get that. In fact even though sometimes I wonder should we be so worked up about nudity (it's just the body after all) but at the same time, it seems like it's so often used just to titillate or even make up for a bad storyline? It seems like the more the have to use it to "sell", maybe that's telling us something? <br /><br />Same here. If it serves the story that's one thing. I haven't seen Red Sparrow but glad it was done well? Violent nudity and any glamorising of abuse though should definitely NOT be tolerated! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-732407343038130942018-03-15T16:54:00.280-07:002018-03-15T16:54:00.280-07:00I have heard that too, and I think there's def...I have heard that too, and I think there's definitely something there. They seem so much more laid back in Europe about nudity in general, and it makes sense actually? I don't know why we're so uptight here lol. In fact I wondered if reactions/ comments here would be different based on location??Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-87636020508475990542018-03-15T16:51:10.092-07:002018-03-15T16:51:10.092-07:00I tend not to be too bothered by it although it he...I tend not to be too bothered by it although it helps if it serves the story, definitely. And yes like Karen said- that is bad (and not surprisig given HBO's usual MO). I think the trend towards more equality in nudity (I kinda like that phrasing) is a good thing. If you're gonna do it, do it equally right??Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91335809562226390782018-03-15T16:46:44.636-07:002018-03-15T16:46:44.636-07:00Agree. Why force women to always do it and the guy...Agree. Why force women to always do it and the guys get a pass? I think if it's more equal that would go a long way. But also, like you said- sometimes they're doing it just to do it. Game of thrones definitely qualifies lol. I haven't seen secret Diary though... glad to hear it works more there. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-3904076194697068652018-03-15T16:45:11.429-07:002018-03-15T16:45:11.429-07:00Yeah it doesn't really bother me either, altho...Yeah it doesn't really bother me either, although I remember when Game of Thrones came on I was like dang! Don;t leave anything to the imagination lolol. And if it serves the story that's cool too. I think it's better if it's getting more equal too (not that I'm looking for male nudity but just saying)... also yeah, it's just the body right??? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-65937760848374174282018-03-15T16:42:10.491-07:002018-03-15T16:42:10.491-07:00I think so, and like I replied to Shannon above- I...I think so, and like I replied to Shannon above- I think a lot of th actors do it cause they feel the have to? If they're okay with it and clearly have the ability to say no (and not lose the job) then that's one thing. And I agree- let's be equal about it. But at the same time don't overuse either one! If you have to use nudity or graphic sex to sell your story maybe the story is not that good? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-77323337318999087232018-03-15T16:39:07.852-07:002018-03-15T16:39:07.852-07:00I will say I agree, Altered Carbon was much more e...I will say I agree, Altered Carbon was much more equal. And they made it seem just casual or regular- yes it wasn't sexualized, like a lot of shows can be (looking at you GoT). And it's funny cause this sort of dovetails with something else I was thinking about- I just finished JEssica Jones S2 and only after I was done did I realize that all episodes were directed by women. And you could tell the difference- an article I read said the sex scenes were more intimate, there was no "male gaze" lingering on the women only, etc. Plus I noticed a lot less skin and even over the top violence too. Maybe we need more women directors?? Oh and trust me GoT I don't think ever got past their overuse of sexualized nudity. :) <br /><br />I think you're right, if nudity is (finally) more equal then that's a welcome development. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-92146932141039915432018-03-15T16:33:18.614-07:002018-03-15T16:33:18.614-07:00Ha ha and I'm sure you're not disappointed...Ha ha and I'm sure you're not disappointed? :) Tammy made me laugh too. And yeah same here. HBO though- what do you expect *rolls eyes* and I agree, I'm sure many don't have the agency to say no if they want to keep the parts they're trying to get... <br /><br />Kinda like with the interview above. She's probably not going to SAY she hated doing it, but it clearly wasn't FUN. And she wants to work... that's why I think women taking over in Hollywood, more of them directing or whatever, could be really good for actressses. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43639019455616661812018-03-15T16:30:37.940-07:002018-03-15T16:30:37.940-07:00Ooh I'd like to see your post! And I think you...Ooh I'd like to see your post! And I think you have a point- I hadn't considered that, but yes- if they're constantly sleeving/ resleeving, after a while simple nudity/ modesty probably wouldn't be a thing, would it?? <br /><br />And yes the actors definitely have to be okay with it. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-1960711280754212862018-03-15T16:28:58.925-07:002018-03-15T16:28:58.925-07:00I think GoT went overboard in lots of ways, not ju...I think GoT went overboard in lots of ways, not just nudity/ sex but definitely that also. I agree if it makes sense then I don't really have a problem. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com