Jennifer Lopez's 'Office Romance' Director Explains Why R-Rated Netflix Rom-Com Fades to Black Instead of Showing Sex Scenes
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Summary
Netflix's new R-rated romantic comedy "Office Romance" starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein markets itself as raunchy but deliberately avoids showing explicit sex scenes, cutting to black instead. Director Ol Parker explains this creative choice, stating that the build-up and romantic tension are more important than explicit content. The film balances its R-rating with suggestive themes while keeping sexual content off-screen.
Key quotes
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Despite a marketing campaign that promised 'raunchy' and 'not safe for work' content, every would-be Office Romance sex scene fades to black before things get steamy.
It's understood that Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez's characters have a lot of sex in Office Romance, but you never actually see it.
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