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I Want Your Sex (2026): A Wilde, Sexy Ride

Posted on by Jack Drees

“I Want Your Sex” is directed by Gregg Araki (13 Reasons Why, Now Apocalypse) and stars Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling, Tron: Legacy), Cooper Hoffman (The Long Walk, Licorice Pizza), Mason Gooding (Ballers, Love, Victor), Chase Sui Wonders (The Studio, Generation), Johnny Knoxville (Jackass, Action Point), Margaret Cho (30 Rock, All American Girl), Roxane Mesquida (Now Apocalypse, Gossip Girl), Charli XCX (The Moment, UglyDolls), and Daveed Diggs (Black-ish, The Boys). This film is about a man named Elliot who takes a job at a company specializing in erotic art. Soon after taking said job, he finds himself in a sexual relationship with his boss.

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Sex sells. End of story. Well, unless your sex-centric movie comes out against “Spider-Man,” then that’s a different conversation entirely. As Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal continue their box office domination with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” released just two weeks after their smash hit “The Odyssey,” a significantly smaller title is getting, unsurprisingly, nowhere near as much spotlight. That movie being “I Want Your Sex.”

The concept of this film is intriguing, as it places a 23 year old man with a much more experienced woman in a series of sexual situations. The kicker to this, the 23 year old man just so happens to be working for said woman at, amazingly enough, a company dedicated to erotic art.

Couple things to note… First off, my family does read this blog, and I have no problem with them knowing that I very much enjoyed this raunchy, sexy movie. I would like to shoutout one cool aunt who was confused as to why I recommended “Anora,” which she deemed “pornagraphic.” Auntie… That’s tame compared to what “I Want Your Sex” has to offer. You’ve been warned. Now for all the sick human beings who have not clicked away from this review, you are in for a good time.

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The best thing about this movie is the cast, not necessarily because of anyone’s star status, although it does contain a few recognizable names including Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde, whose chemistry together is electric. For those who have followed me for a while, you may be aware that I was not the biggest fan of another film in which Hoffaman stars, “Licorice Pizza.” It is not entirely his fault the movie did not work for me, Hoffman played his part as he was instructed to do so. But the dynamic between Hoffman and Wilde in this latest film reminded me a bit of the dynamic the former had with Alana Haim in “Licorice Pizza.” This is yet another case of a much younger man having feelings of some sort for a woman much older than him. While the relationship in “Licorice Pizza” felt uncomfortable, I actually found quite a bit of enjoyment in what “I Want Your Sex” had to offer. Partially because one, the relationship is… Well, legal… Also, whereas I found Hoffman’s character in “Licorice Pizza” to be a pervy creep, I found myself occasionally sympathizing with the one he plays in “I Want Your Sex…”

As for the opposite end of the dynamic, Olivia Wilde, she is a knockout. Erika is packed with all kinds of range. Every once in a while you can see Wilde portraying her as a stern conversationalist. Sometimes she enters boss mode. Other times she gloriously loses her temper. And then there are those moments where her actions speak louder than her words. Every scene between Erika and Elliot had my eyes glued to the screen because I genuinely had no idea where things were going to go with them at certain points. This movie is a rather unpredictable ride.

The surprise star of the film… Charlie XCX. I never cared for her music, but even I must admit that she is brilliant here. On top of everything that is going on between Hoffman and Wilde, the former also just so happens to be in a relationship with XCX’s character of Minerva. One would think that my favorite sex-centric moment of the movie is between Hoffman and Wilde, but it is actually between the former and Charlie XCX, because it says a lot about where both characters were in the relationship and further tapped into Hoffman’s sexual tendencies. The scene perfectly establishes Hoffman’s need for sex in order to stay sane, as opposed to Charlie XCX, who clearly could not give two craps about it in addition to the relationship itself. Of all the characters in the film, Charlie XCX’s seems to be the least expressive, perhaps on purpose. I have no problem with it. The character works.

On top of the awkward intimate moments shared between Minerva and Elliot, the film occasionally has a hint or two that highlights how, let’s just say, important sex is to the latter. Elliot’s roommate, Apple (Wonders), asks him if he has ever faked an orgasm, to which he responds, “Well, I’m a guy, so…” It also puts a spotlight on unrealistic standards people seem to have for sex, especially when one is so often exposed to it in parts of their daily life outside of the actual activity.

If anything, the film is a love letter to, and at the same time, a parody of Gen Z, which I happen to be a part of. There is a lot of media coverage suggesting that some members of this generation do not exactly have a complete interest in sex, or have fears about engaging in said activity. Granted some of these people are younger, so sex is probably not something they want to think about. But others, like myself, are in their twenties, which some would stereotype as a time where sex winds up playing some kind of role in one’s life.

At the same time, I wonder how accessible this film will wind up being to my generation, considering how part of said media coverage on Gen Z suggests they want to see less sex in film and television. That said, this film has a lot of sex, and just about every scene ends up contributing to the story in some way.

But this film is a lot more than just sex. It is often quite funny and dramatic. The film, in addition to being about a May-December sexual relationship, also interweaves an intriguing part of the story having to do with the Los Angeles art gallery scene. There is never a boring moment in “I Want Your Sex,” which if there were, would be shocking, as the film is only 90 minutes. Is this the best film I have seen this year? No. But in terms of pacing and messaging, it is top-notch. This is my first Gregg Araki film, and I can say I am a new fan. He has a knack for brisk storytelling. I would love to see him helm another feature down the line.

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In the end, “I Want Your Sex” is wildly entertaining. The film combines comedy, drama, romance, and blends everything together in a neat package. This is not a film for everyone. It is also one that should be watched only with certain individuals. But it was certainly a film for me. Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman have incredible chemistry as the leads, and the film’s supporting cast members are also by every means an asset to the production. I am not the biggest Charli XCX guy, but even I was surprised with her performance as Minerva. She was perfect. I am going to give “I Want Your Sex” a 7/10.

“I Want Your Sex” is now playing in theaters everywhere. Tickets are available now.

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band (2019): “Boo” Dylan

Posted on by Jack Drees

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“Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band” is directed by Daniel Roher (Ghosts of Our Forest, Brand Canada) and executive produced by renowned director Martin Scorsese. This is not the first time in which Scorsese is handling a project relating to The Band, as he previously directed the 1978 documentary “The Last Waltz.” This film is a documentary centering around Robbie Robertson and his musical group simply titled “The Band.” It goes into their story over the years, their ups, their downs, and mainly dives into the current perspective of Robertson himself as he is interviewed.

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Am I a music junkie? Well, not really. I will admit when I need to listen to some tunes, a lot of it is not from today. Classic rock, classical, heavy metal, and soundtracks are just some of the jams I prefer. I am not that trendy. Even so, I myself have waited until just fairly recently to find out about a quaint little music group titled “The Band,” as seen in this film. I had no idea who they were, or just about anything to which they could possibly associate. But here’s the truth. Movie theaters just reopened in Massachusetts. However, the number of the theaters that officially reopened their doors happened to be pretty minimal. And the one that I ended up going to had two other movies playing and I happened to already see both of them (Emma, Irresistible). So I shelled out some money to go see “Once Were Brothers,” I had a good time. Enough said.

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Once again, it’s 2020, this is yet another example of a movie that I saw that happened to be quite enjoyable, but even in July, I have yet to find that one movie that really cracked the code, I haven’t found that one movie that really felt worthwhile when it comes to seeing it this year. If “Tenet” came out last weekend as it was previously expected to, maybe that would have been the case, but we don’t live in a happy little wonderland. Global warming is killing us. Bees may go extinct. Coronavirus is the talk of the town. To put it lightly, anything that could go wrong in 2020, would go wrong. “Once Were Brothers” is definitely one of the more entertaining and well put together films I have seen all year. Or… Is it last year? IMDb identifies it as a 2019 film given how it already premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, anyway…

One of the most relatable aspects of life represented in film is failure. Granted, sometimes when people fail on screen, I question every single person in the film (I’m looking at you “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”). And one of my favorite parts of this film is seeing The Band collaborate with Bob Dylan because Dylan himself would perform at his own concert, be noted for his incredible charisma and success, but every time that The Band would come out, they would get booed. Now I was not living during the times of the group’s inception, and I have never attended a Bob Dylan concert, I can’t really say much about these folks’ live performances, but as someone who has personally dealt with failure of some kind in life, seeing this made me connect with them on a certain level. I do not go to many concerts, and the only times I’ve ever recalled booing somebody in a live environment to a serious level are during Major League Baseball games. Now I am a critic, but I often understand why performers try really hard to move on from booing audiences, just take them as they go, even though the impact of boos can be significant in a negative way.

This film also deals with a blend of dreams and reality, most notably when it comes to one of The Band’s members. So weird saying that… You figure that could be a sentence for anybody. One of my favorite elements of the film is the story of Levon, who supposedly carried much of the fun within the group itself. He clearly enjoyed his time as a member, but at the same time, there was a moment where he ended up needing to expand his identity, know more about himself. Much of the movie is told from the perspective of member Robbie Robertson, who based on the interview material, comes off as a pretty charming fellow. Hearing Robertson talk about someone who felt like one of the best friends he knew in his life and relating that thought to multiple scenarios felt rather passionate, it felt like a trip down his own personal “memory lane” if you will. And that’s what this documentary could end up feeling like for some people who enjoy music from say the late 20th century. It’s a sign that the documentary ended up doing its job.

The documentary ends with one of The Band’s key performances, and I will admit, if I were there, it could have been pretty fun to watch. I will say, even though it was not personally my biggest highlight of the entire film, it did look good on the screen while also managing to pack in a slight sense of finality to what has been built up previously.

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I will say though, one slight disappointment, and I may be a little biased as I love films, and even though this is a movie about music, I will always put movies before music in most cases. As mentioned, “Once Were Brothers” is executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese. A director who I will admit I am mostly unfamiliar with in terms of actually seeing his films, but I respect him nonetheless and what I have seen from him, such as “Goodfellas,” has impressed me. He’s barely in the movie. Now, this may seem like a weird complaint as the movie has almost nothing to do with Scorsese himself. But given how he was credited as an executive producer, I was somewhat disappointed that he only appears maybe twice. Just a small, odd complaint that doesn’t really affect my verdict of the film a ton, but it is something that I did want to get off my chest.

As for the film, it has a solid blend of interview footage, archive footage, and so on. I don’t know if I’d tune into it again right away, but if you are bored, “Once Were Brothers” is now available to rent. Or, if your theater reopened and happens to be playing the documentary (like one of mine did), check it out now!

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In the end, “Once Were Brothers” is lively, charming, and occasionally on a certain scale of compelling. If I had to use one word to describe “Once Were Brothers,” it would be “classy.” It’s a classy time. It’s a classy flick. It’s a classy series of happenings all put together. The movie just feels like it is full of… class. I don’t know how many other documentaries I will get around to watching this year, because evidence shows that is one of my weaker areas as a film fan, but if this is the only one, I will say that I have picked a good one. I am going to give “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band” a 7/10.

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