Over the last few years, I've seen a noticeable rise in costume dramas. Bridgerton was all the rage on Netflix, and Outlander took Starz by storm. We've seen Netflix release Lady Chatterley's Lover as well. So what's behind all this scintillating stuff? Everyone likes to watch something exciting, but what if that excitement isn't from action or thills? What if it's the kind of excitement that can only come from the bedroom? Romance movies and TV shows come with some steamy sex. But there's a specific name for these erotic movies that take place in another century. Today, we're going to go over these "bodice rippers" and look at examples across film and television. We'll define the genre, talk about what makes a great one, and rip a few of our own. Sound good? Let's get started. 'Game of Thrones' Credit: HBO Do You Know What a "Bodice Ripper" Movie or TV Show Is? I bet if you were to go through your mom's nightstand, then you might find one of these novels. They've become some of the most popular works to be adapted. Huge series, classic novels, and even newer works bring in a female-skewing audience and get people in the mood to watch more. But what's the actual definition of these works? Bodice Ripper Definition A bodice ripper TV show or movie is a sexually charged, romantic story with a historical setting. The plot usually features a strong, independent heroine and one, or several, swashbuckling males. There...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Sunday, 20 October