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The scene where Brandon hears his sister sing in the restaurant was shot in real time. James Badge Dale and Michael Fassbender had never heard Carey Mulligan sing before so their reactions were real. The scene was shot at 3 a.m in the morning with cameras focused on all 3 performers at the same time. X.
It’s an NC-17 movie that features a lot of sex and has full frontal nudity. Why hasn’t every single person gone out of their way to watch Steve McQueen’s movie? Probably because NC-17 films rarely get a chance to see the light of day, even though they tend to be the bravest depictions of harsh topics.
In this case, we have a relentless look at the life of Brandon, a sex addict whose life is disrupted by the arrival of his sister, Sissy. “Shame” might sound like borderline pornography, but I can assure you it’s anything but erotic and will likely leave people feeling uncomfortable rather than aroused.
They Shoulda Been Contenders: Three Unforgivable Best Picture Snubs
