The Unexpected Reality Behind Hollywood's Steamiest Scenes

Midsommar

"Midsommar" features a ritualistic sex scene that took two weeks to film. It's filled with nudity, and the hyper-real yet dystopic aesthetic makes it both terrifying and funny in a can't-look-away kind of way. 

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The More You Know

  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Stanley Kubrick had all the sets and models from the filming of 2001: A Space Odyssey destroyed to prevent a sequel from being made.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • Hugh Jackman went without water for 36 hours before filming the opening scene of 'Les Miserables.'
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