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Strong Sexual Overtones


Aside from the nudity and subject matter, there were many sexual overtones in this film. The most overt usage was during the scene when Marian (Moore) is painting Sherri (Stowe). They repeatedly use the words "come" and "coming" when conversing with Marian's husband. I'll let you discuss the obvious meaning....

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overtones?

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Uh yes... "overtones" as defined by dictionary.com is, "an ulterior, usually implicit meaning or quality; an implication or a hint. Often used in the plural."

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Yes, exactly.

So how can you use it for a film where sex is actually one of the subjects? It is not about hints or implications, it is the theme in many of the story-lines.

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How about when Stormy Weathers lit the candle for his son's birthday. There was a shot from below, then he asked her to blow it out for him. That one was pretty obvious.

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