“Sexuality has been moved out of movies,” the “Showgirls” and “Basic Instinct” director said, singling out Marvel and today’s 007 movies for being especially sexless.
Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 erotic drama turned Sharon Stone into an icon, but the psychological thriller had an even darker real-life story behind it.
A group of protesters descended on Alice Tully Hall Sunday afternoon ahead of Verhoeven’s scabrous lesbian nun drama.
Verhoeven’s latest competed for the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
In a frank interview, the “Showgirls,” “Basic Instinct,” and “Elle” director explains why that Virgin Mary dildo was a dramatic necessity.
Verhoeven’s 17th-century lesbian nun drama had some viewers fired up on the Croisette earlier this week.
The flesh is weak but the third act is even weaker in Paul Verhoeven’s transgressive but frustratingly self-conflicted period piece.
“She knew exactly what we were doing,” Verhoeven said.
The Cannes lineup is impressive, but with restrictions and uncertainty keeping some at home that could have a trickle-down effect.
Listen to a trailer for the international cinema streaming service’s new series, which debuts on June 3.
A 4K restoration of “Basic Instinct,” overseen by Paul Verhoeven himself, is releasing around the world this summer.
“I went to the projection booth, slapped Paul [Verhoeven] across the face, left, went to my car, and called my lawyer.”
