Film Quote by Mary Astor
““I admire nudity and I like sex, and so did a lot of people in the Thirties. But, to me, overexposure blunts the fun…Sex as something beautiful may soon disappear. Once it was a knife so finely honed the edge was invisible until it was touched and then it cut deep. Now it is so blunt that it merely bruises and leaves ugly marks. Nudity is fine in the privacy of my own bedroom with the appropriate partner. Or for a model in life class at art school. Or as portrayed in stone and paint. But I don’t like it used as a joke or to titillate. Or be so bloody frank about.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Magazine interview, 1930s, United States
The speaker laments that sexual content has become overused and lost its sharp, powerful impact, becoming dull and merely bruising.
In simple terms: Sex lost its edge through overexposure.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, not cheap shock.
Themes
art
culture
sexuality
artistic integrity
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
commentary
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- Art class
- personal relationships
- media criticism
- social norms
Key Concepts
Aesthetic value
censorship
public vs private
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we preserve the beauty of intimacy?
- When does erotic art become exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Overexposure can desensitize audiences, reducing meaning.
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