The World According to Garp (1982)
The World According to Garp (1982) is a classic film that has been praised for its exploration of complex themes, including sexuality. The movie follows the life of T.S. Garp, a writer who is struggling to make sense of his own life and the world around him.
The movie contains several scenes that explore sexuality in a variety of ways. One of the most memorable scenes is when Garp's wife, Jenny, is raped by a group of soldiers. This scene is particularly powerful as it shows the devastating effects of sexual violence and the lasting trauma it can cause.
Another memorable scene is when Garp's son, Walt, discovers his father's affair with a transgender woman. This scene is significant as it shows how Garp is struggling to come to terms with his own sexuality and how he is trying to understand his son's sexuality.
The movie also contains several scenes that explore the idea of sexual freedom. Garp's daughter, Helen, is shown to be sexually liberated and unafraid to explore her own sexuality. This is a powerful message as it shows that it is possible to be sexually liberated without being judged or shamed.
Overall, The World According to Garp (1982) is a classic film that contains several powerful scenes that explore sexuality in a variety of ways. The movie is a great example of how films can be used to explore complex themes and to challenge societal norms.
There is a lot of sexual conversation and "Men's Lust" is one of the main topics of the film.
Young Garp and Cushie play at being married and sexual imitation is implied.
Jenny describes how an injured soldier, who is brain damaged and near death, has a virtually-permanent erection, and she used his condition to conceive Garp by climbing on top of him. This is discussed openly and a man accuses her of rape when told.
A sex scene between Garp and Cushie; breasts are displayed and implied fellatio, there is also talk of a condom being referred to as a "glove".
A girl in a magazine center picture (breasts displaying, genitals obscurred) is seen by boys with a flashlight.
Jenny threatens to put a virus in a pre-teen boy's jockstrap, so he will "have nothing left" if he does a certain thing again.
There is a locker room scene in which many naked boys are shown walking around (they all seem in their mid-to-late teens, they are shown from behind or covered in towels from the front. Two guy's genitals and pubic hairs are briefly visible).
Garp cheats on Helen in a car with the babysitter and sex is implied yet not shown.
Helen cheats on Garp with one of her "gradual" students.
Helen performs fellatio on a student in the front seat of a car.