James Gunn Calls Out Steven Soderbergh Over Superhero Sex Criticism
Superhero movies are easily some of the most-watched films in today’s day and age. Even with so many options for viewing in the genre, it’s no surprise that’s the case. The stories include different types of role models, intense action sequences and visual spectacles, a stunning variety of characters, and endless creativity. There is something, however, that most of them don’t have: sex scenes. This isn’t shocking, seeing as the films are generally meant to be catered to both adults and children at the same time. Recently, however, things have been changing. ADVERTISEMENT Most recently, Chloé Zhao’s Eternals included the very first MCU sex scene proper—something that surprised many people. In other parts of the superhero genre, 2016's Deadpool had Wade Wilson doing the deed, this year's Peacemaker got naughty, and 2017's Wonder Woman got down and dirty. It’s been a slow change, one that legendary filmmaker Steven Soderbergh doesn'...