Critic argues excessive TV and film sex scenes harm storytelling artistry (australia) — SMH
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Critic argues excessive TV and film sex scenes harm storytelling artistry

A critic argues that excessive sex scenes in television and film have become tedious and artistically counterproductive. Shows like Gypsy, Euphoria, and The White Lotus rely on lengthy, graphic depictions that add little to storytelling. Classic films like Casablanca conveyed passion through subtle suggestion rather than explicit display, an approach the writer believes served cinema better.

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Published 01 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 19:11 UTC

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