And its a sex scene that doesn’t really distract the movie, but serves as one of its most effective emotional moments. So, to be honest, while they’re naked and having sex, I think director Marc Foster crafted a scene that was about so much more. It’s an explosion of emotion, unvarnished and rather un-Hollywood. She’s in pain, suffering from a loss, and she needs a release. But what’s impactful to me about that scene is the rawness of the moment. In Monster’s Ball, Berry is more naked, and involved in a serious sex scene with Billy Bob Thornton. Picking that film would mean picking the one that’s the most erotic. But I felt that really wasn’t in line with what I was trying to do here. Again it was one of those shock moments, and Berry is stunning. The first was Swordfish, and to be honest, that’s the one I initially picked. Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton go at it in ‘Monsters Ball’īerry has appeared nude in two films (well, three technically, but Introducing Dorothy Dandridge doesn’t really count). Phoebe Cates - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) But mostly because it’s funny, and does a great flip to close out a good, tense scene. A great moment for the character, making him human in a most effective way. Personally, I think it’s brilliantly funny. He takes a few steps, scratches his ass, then passes out. There’s a capper at the end of the scene where we see only his hind quarters. There is a scene in Dances with Wolves where Costner, who also directed the flick, has a confrontation with a Sioux. And I still think it’s a great moment and worth the notice. I’ve gotten some jeers for including this on the list, but at the end of the day, I couldn’t really find something better to swap it with. Kevin Costner - Dances with Wolves (1990) Still, historically I felt it had merit to be a part of this list. Sadly, the film isn’t terribly good, and it’s probably fair to say that her tub scene is gratuitous. And honestly, I felt because of that as well as the quality of her sudsy moment she deserved as least a spot on this list. Many film stars - of both sexes - have since followed in her footsteps. Although edited out in many areas when released, her soapy bath scene set a precedent that has carried on long after she shed the mortal coil. Promises, Promises featured Jayne Mansfield in what is recognized as the first nude scene in a film by a major movie star. This was probably the newest revelation to me, but ironically is the oldest film on this list. Jayne Mansfield does infamous nude scene in 1963’s ‘Promises Promises’ Jayne Mansfield - Promises, Promises (1963) Now, without more rambling, my Top Ten Nude Scenes: 10. Yet I tried to factor in moments that were not in and of themselves used within the context of the sexual act. Again, sure, you could argue that all nakedness is sexual to some degree in films. But I wanted to stay away from sex scene nudity and focus primarily on just plain nudity. Again, as you’ll find, I stretched this one a little too. I’d love to read what you think, so please comment away.Īnyway, the second was that the scenes could not be sexual in nature. What I came up with could arguably stretch the boundaries of the rule a bit, but I’ll let you be the judge. It’s a natural part of the film and not some moment or scene that just sticks out as a “Hey, she’s showing her breasts!” kind of moment. But if it is done well and incorporated into the story properly it works. There’s no real reason to have nudity ever, really, in a movie. The first rule was that none of the scenes could be out-right gratuitous. And as a result, it took me almost a month to write. I had to make this one a little different, so I set some ground rules. It’s not that I’m some high-and-mighty guy, just that there are plenty of lists like that. It popped into my head one night on the drive home and seemed like a good idea, but what concerned me is that I didn’t want it to become a detailed exploration of actresses and their boobs. To be completely honest, I was a little uncomfortable about writing this list.
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