The article explores the significance of spit in the context of the film 'Sinners,' where a pivotal scene features a character drooling into another's mouth. This act symbolizes both intimacy and horror, reflecting broader themes of post-pandemic indulgence and taboo. The scene has sparked conversation about the use of practical effects versus CGI in filmmaking, highlighting a return to tangible, visceral moments that evoke strong reactions. The blending of passion and rebellion encapsulated by saliva becomes an emblem of a rawer human experience.
For even the least squeamish, spit is still a little gross, though it’s likely the least gross liquid to come out of the body.
In a movie landscape dense with green screens and computer-generated blood, a big-budget film having a moment so tangible and realistically gross felt as though it was breaking the fourth wall.
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