Sex in GAME OF THRONES: It’s More than Just Awkward
So, as a lover of speculative fiction myself, why haven’t I jumped
on this bandwagon/love boat? The reason starts with one word:
“Awkward”—actors often use this
word when they refer to the filming of nude and sex scenes, and we can’t deny Game of Thrones has plenty of these.
Yet many Christians find enough
redemptive material in the show to watch it anyway.
I’m among those who have
reservations about the show’s graphic sexuality. But my problem isn’t
ultimately that the sex and nudity are a potential stumbling block for those
serious about moral purity. That issue is secondary.
After all, we can shut our eyes or fast forward or use products like VidAngel to skip scenes
that we find awkward.
However, most actors have no such
escape from the actual filming of those scenes. Some participate in these
scenes without any qualms, but others experience serious
reservations. For them, the awkwardness is unavoidable.
I submit that “awkward” is a
masking word, a euphemism to describe the uncomfortable realities behind
actors’ experiences. I’m sure many factors play into the awkwardness of their
situation. But for this article, let’s examine three specific elements that
might inspire their use of the word.
You can find out what those three elements are by reading my
newest
piece at Speculative Faith.
photo credit: Tatiana T via flickr, CC (This photo has been cropped.)
photo credit: Tatiana T via flickr, CC (This photo has been cropped.)