How romcoms made kink mainstream

Breakdown

• BDSM themes in cinema date back to silent films but were largely hidden due to Hollywood censorship until the late 1960s.
• The 2002 film 'Secretary' marked a turning point by introducing S&M relationships to mainstream audiences in a romantic and comedic context. 1m 36s
• 'Fifty Shades of Grey' (2015) further popularized kink in mainstream cinema, though it faced criticism for linking kink to trauma. 3m 2s
• Recent films like 'Baby Girl' and 'Harry, Lights and Spillin'' have shifted the narrative, focusing on sexual awakening and more authentic representation, often developed with input from the kink community. 4m 29s
• Mainstream BDSM films are increasingly offering nuanced and truthful portrayals, reflecting broader acceptance and understanding. 5m 27s