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Basic Instinct

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Sex, Power, and Cinema: The 80s and 90s Shift

This chapter explores the cultural impact of 1980s and early 1990s films that tackled adult themes, especially sexuality and power dynamics. The discussion examines the evolution of character portrayals, shifting narratives, and the influence of societal changes, including the AIDS crisis, on the depiction of complex characters in sexual thrillers.

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