Stage Beauty (2004)
Stage Beauty (2004) is a romantic drama set in the 17th century England. It tells the story of Ned Kynaston, a famous actor who is renowned for his female roles, and Maria, a young woman who dreams of becoming an actress. The film explores the changing attitudes towards gender roles in the theatre, and the sexual tension between Ned and Maria.
The film is full of sexual moments, from the subtle to the overt. One of the most memorable is when Ned and Maria first meet. Maria is dressed as a man and Ned is in full costume for his female role. The two share a passionate kiss, which is both tender and sensual. This moment is a powerful statement about the fluidity of gender roles and the power of love.
The film also contains several scenes of Ned and Maria in bed together. These scenes are both intimate and erotic, and they show the couple's growing love for each other. The film also features a scene in which Ned and Maria perform a passionate love scene on stage. This scene is both beautiful and sensual, and it highlights the power of theatre to bring people together.
Overall, Stage Beauty (2004) is a romantic drama that explores the changing attitudes towards gender roles in the theatre. The film is full of sexual moments, from the subtle to the overt, and these moments help to bring the story to life.
Male actor dressed as a woman strips down to bloomers; several other men are also shirtless in the group dressing room backstage.
Man hides on a stage bed to surprise an actor. Evidently, they are lovers as they kiss. Man applies a long woman's wig to the actor and they begin kissing again.
Actress naked behind a war shield on stage. Full rear nudity is seen.
Woman comes in to beg a favor of her lover. At first reluctant, he relents when she dives into his crotch. He then helpfully pushes her head down into his lap. The surrounding dogs join in the game. No nudity.
Actress exposes one breast for a portrait painter and a group of men. They are then interrupted and she covers up.
After walking past a prone naked man getting a massage, out-of-work female impersonator limps up to his nobleman lover in a sauna, lover shirtless dressed only in a towel. He asks if the lover wants him to strip. As he strokes him with his cane, he asks why he's been ignored since his attack. Lover then admits he is getting married in days and also admits his sexual attraction was for the female actress in him and he is not that now.