While the meeting between these two great players will provide the film's central plot, the trailer suggests that Battle of the Sexes might also tell a more nuanced tale of an athlete coming to terms
with her sexuality while in the limelight.
Moonlight (R for sexuality, drug use, pervasive profanity and brief violence) Coming - of - age tale, set in Miami, chronicling a young, gay black man's (Ashton Sanders) struggle
with his sexuality while growing up in a tough, inner - city «hood.
Not exact matches
While some programs also encourage abstinence or noncoital sex, most are concerned
with teaching techniques for «safe sex»; offspring (and disease) are thus treated as (equally) avoidable side effects of
sexuality, whose true purpose is only individual pleasure.
While Farron didn't particularly help by seeming to offer different answers, all quarters of the Church were having their own battles
with the issue of
sexuality.
She challenges evangelical communities to consider how to honor their theological principles associated
with gender,
sexuality, and marriage
while minimizing the negative impact of purity culture.
While Justin's friend had made peace
with his
sexuality, Justin wept because «unlike him, I had to be rid of these feelings.
While classification freed directors to use explicit language in marvelous films like Platoon and Something Wild and has allowed films like Out of Africa and Children of a Lesser God to explore the complex nature of human
sexuality, it has also given us a series of slasher films — Friday the 13th,
with its many parts; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, parts one and two — and films like Brian DePalma's artistically significant but deplorably explicit Body Double.
The least negative comment I would make here about «open»
sexuality is that
while it may be compatible
with a large range of other social goods like justice and friendship, it is not clearly conducive to those broader social values.
Then, just when you think it can't get any better, Vicky Beeching hits it out of the park
with her presentation about what it was like growing up, living, and leading in the evangelical culture,
while (until recently) keeping her
sexuality a secret.
Until recently, the Century has paid a lot more attention to justice and
sexuality than to marriage and family,
while Christianity Today has spilled much more ink on family, marriage and
sexuality than on issues dealing
with social justice.
We will be moving away from our conversations on homosexuality for a
while to discuss
sexuality more generally, but will perhaps revisit the topic again later in the year
with some additional book discussions.
The LGBTQ community can still fight for the rights it desires
while conceding that not every person
with same - sex attraction is at peace
with their
sexuality.
While this certainly happens (and the impact of childhood abuse on an adult's relationship
with his or
sexuality is complex), it is not the norm.
While most people indeed have a heterosexual orientation and identify
with a single gender that was assigned to them at birth, it has become increasingly clear that this is not the case for everyone, that gender and
sexuality might better be understood as manifesting themselves along continuums,
with male / female, masculine / feminine, heterosexual / homosexual existing at the poles but
with a variety of identities, orientations, and expressions in between.
Unlike my preference for black coffee vs. lattes, my sexual identity (and sexual relationship
with my wife) is a very significant aspect of who I am as a person... Do you disagree
with the assertion that
sexuality is integral to the identity, and what are your thoughts on why God created you as a gay woman
while forbidding you to ever live that out in a relationship
with another woman?
I thought he did an excellent job of translating the theme of
sexuality while not overpowering you
with it.
«If [a patient] can accept his bodily homoerotic experience
while staying connected to the therapist,» he wrote in «The Paradox of Self - Acceptance,» «the sexual feeling soon transforms into something else: the recognition of deeper, pain - generated emotional needs which have nothing to do
with sexuality.»
Question: I have been a victim of traumatic sexual experiences and,
while I am trying my best to move past my pain into a more pleasing and enriching life, I still struggle, especially
with sexuality.
Emily combines ancient techniques, cutting - edge science, and a little bit of psychology mixed in, to help you achieve greater physical satisfaction
with your partner
while at the same time allowing you to shed some of the embarrassment and shame surrounding
sexuality that can prevent people from fully enjoying sex.
Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially
with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a Matt said hiding his
sexuality while abroad made him feel «uncomfortable» as it's not something he's used doing in the UK.
While Andres recovers, Jorge covers his shifts as a janitor, and spends his spare time hanging out
with his friend Israel (Raul Arevalo), who is coming to terms
with his
sexuality, and corresponding
with his one - time girlfriend Natalia (Eva Pallaares), who is now attending college in Germany.
It was
while completing her primary studies stateside that Saldana became involved
with the Faces theater troupe, whose aim was to make a positive impact on teenage audiences by performing improvisational skits on such issues as substance abuse and
sexuality.
His declaration comes a little
while after I wonder whether he considers Chiron — the young hero of Jenkins» Moonlight, who suffers through many injustices of life on the streets of urban Miami as he grapples
with his
sexuality — to be, at heart, a romantic.
An amiable, minor crowd - pleaser, Battle Of The Sexes plays out as a pair of character studies: King, the reserved but powerfully motivated champion butting up against the insidious sexism of sports and media
while coming to terms
with her own
sexuality; Riggs, the middle - aged compulsive gambler and clown playing the part of an exaggerated chauvinist pig for attention and publicity.
What It's About: «The story of a young man struggling to find himself, told across three chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain and beauty of falling in love
while grappling
with his
sexuality.»
Attenberg (Unrated) Bittersweet Greek drama about an inexperienced, 23 year - old (Ariane Labed) who belatedly begins to explore her
sexuality with the help of a girlfriend (Evangelia Randou)
while caring for her terminally - ill father (Vangelis Mourikis).
Keyhole (R for
sexuality, violence, profanity and graphic nudity) Surrealistic crime saga about a Prodigal mob boss» (Jason Patric) nostalgic return home where he proceeds to reminisce
while slowly searching the premises for his wife (Isabella Rossellini), much to the chagrin of his impatient henchmen waiting downstairs
with a drowning victim (Brooke Palsson) and a bound - and - gagged hostage (David Wontner).
(In French
with subtitles) Nina's Heavenly Delights (PG - 13 for
sexuality) Cross-cultural comedy about an Indo - Scottish woman (Shelley Conn) who returns to Glasgow to run her recently - deceased father's curry house
with the help of his partner's daughter (Laura Fraser)
while reuniting
with a childhood friend who's now a flamboyant drag queen (Ronny Jhutti).
So much more than the protective momma bear that you often see in this kind of film, Davis makes» Amelia's struggle to connect
with a child that she loves but may not like very much a palpable thing,
while also showing the basic human needs —
sexuality, some fucking sleep — that lesser films brush over.
First is the highly sexual nature of the maturity both films chronicle,
with prepubescent Lila (Gina Piersanti) in It Felt Like Love trying to basically force her way into her
sexuality,
while Frankie (Harris Dickinson) in Beach Rats struggles
with his sexual identity, cruising for older men online
while trying to maintain a heterosexual relationship
with Simone (Madeline Weinstein).
It's worth mentioning that
while there was no confusion over the
sexuality of Benedict Cumberbatch's Alan Turing, The Imitation Game was widely criticised for playing down his homosexuality, instead romanticising his friendship
with Kiera Knightley's Joan Clarke to the point that it took the form of a chaste relationship.
I Give It a Year (R for profanity,
sexuality and graphic nudity) Romantic comedy examining the toll exacted on a newlywed couple's (Rose Byrne and Rafe Spall) marriage when the groom starts spending time
with his ex-girlfriend (Anna Faris)
while the bride finds herself attracted to a business client (Simon Baker).
Entertainment (R for profanity,
sexuality, crude humor, brief drug use and a disturbing image) Road drama about a washed - up comedian (Greg Turkington) who does some stand - up shows in dives
while driving cross-country en route to a rendezvous
with his long - estranged daughter.
Moonlight is the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man's struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love,
while grappling
with his own
sexuality.
While Julie, Kayla and Sam are contemplating not only how to explore their own
sexuality, they're also dealing
with the shadow of graduation and its inevitable effect on their friendship.
Please Give (R for nudity, profanity and
sexuality) New York City comedy about the a couple in crisis (Catherine Keener and Oliver Platt) trying to work on their relationship
while dealing
with the demands of the cranky tenant next - door (Ann Morgan Guilbert) being looked after by two grown granddaughters (Rebecca Hall and Amanda Peet).
Daisy's control of her own destiny and
sexuality while attempting to juggle the affections of two different men comes off as proof that she is a woman to be reckoned
with.
Among international stars looking to crash the field, the never - nominated Isabelle Huppert might have a chance
with adventurous voters who can accept the darkly, uncomfortably comedic «Elle,»
while Brazilian actress Sonia Braga deserves a longshot campaign for her brave and touching role as an aging woman determined to hang onto her self - worth and
sexuality in «Aquarius.»
As a «masculine companion» to her 2013 «It Felt Like Love» debut, «Beach Rats» tells the story of Frankie, a Brooklyn teen who's coming to terms
with his
sexuality by dating the beautiful Simone (Madeline Weinstein)
while simultaneously soliciting anonymous hook - ups
with men online.
The new Croft replaced
sexuality with hardship, as she found herself shipwrecked and forced to survive without food or supplies
while being hunted by a murderous cult.
The Lucky One (PG - 13 for violence and
sexuality) Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling co-star in this screen adaptation of Nicholas Sparks» best - seller about a Marine sergeant's search for the woman whose photo he credited
with saving his life
while serving in Iraq.
Break Point (R for profanity and
sexuality) Sibling rivalry comedy about a tennis pro (Jeremy Sisto)
with anger issues who asks his long - estranged brother and former doubles partner (David Walton) to pick back up the racket so the two can settle their differences
while competing in a Grand Slam tournament.
Barry Jenkins lovely observed movie portrays how a man makes peace
with his
sexuality,
while negotiating the parameter of blackness and masculinity that society imposes on him.
B + The Diary of a Teenage Girl Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity, drug use, language and drinking — all involving teens Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94 % Available on DVD and Blu - ray Taking place in the early 1970's in San Francisco, this coming of age tale follows a young girl who explores her
sexuality by sleeping
with her mother's boyfriend
while documenting her various exploits on her tape recorder.
While one key scene attempts dark comedy
with mixed results, thereâ $ ™ s more jaunty wit in the scenes
with pupil Kenny (Nicholas Hoult, dripping
sexuality as heâ $ ™ s caught in the cameraâ $ ™ s lustful gaze).
The Adderall Diaries (R for
sexuality, drug use, disturbing content and pervasive profanity) James Franco stars in this adaptation of reporter Stephen Elliott's memoir of the same name recounting his struggle
with substance abuse and writer's block
while covering a bizarre murder trial.
Drawing on her own experience and ethnic background, Ahkavan plays an Iranian - American New Yorker whos just broken up
with her girlfriend and is trying to get her life back on track
while concealing her
sexuality from her family.
While Stoker does seem determined to explore themes of grief, burgeoning
sexuality, and fate through the incestuous triangle of India, Uncle Charlie, and Evie, the nuances of these themes never quite make as much impact as the stylish direction, which overwhelms the story's mystery
with its too - heavy leaning on brooding looks, gothic atmosphere, and vague, circuitous dialogue.
Transporter 3 (PG - 13 for violence, intense action,
sexuality and drug use) High - octane adventure
with Jason Statham returning as the gruff, two - fisted chauffeur for a mission where he falls in love
with the kidnapped daughter (Natalya Rudakova) of a powerful Ukrainian politician (Jeroen Krabbe)
while driving her from Marseilles to Odessa through a gauntlet of mob goons.
The film stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell, and
while it takes on themes of gender equality and King's closeted
sexuality, it does so
with a playful sensibility, like a good pop song.