More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman's erotic drama BabygirlBabygirl explores the complexity of female desire in contrast to societal norms, emphasizing the difference between sex and true fulfillment.
'Babygirl' Wants To Know Your Fantasy | DefectorThe film examines how societal norms shape individual sexuality and desires, particularly focusing on women in powerful roles.
'The Look of Shame' | Beatrice LoayzaCatherine Breillat's films explore the theme of shame in women's lives, challenging societal expectations and revealing the complexity of female desire.
Sex and taboos: how Sigmund Freud's ideas freed secrets of the female psycheSigmund Freud's psychoanalytic practices unintentionally opened the door to evolving perceptions of female desire and sexuality, significantly influencing feminism and society.
Edna O'Brien obituary: Nothing was off limits to her unerring eye, and her candid prose rendered it beautifulEdna O'Brien brought discussions of female desire to Irish literature.