‘A masterclass in lesbian eroticism’: why Bound is my feelgood movie
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- Bound debuted in 1996 as the Wachowski sisters' first feature film.
- Gina Gershon plays Corky, a plumber, in Bound.
- Jennifer Tilly portrays Violet, a mafia moll, in Bound.
- The film uses close‑ups of Corky’s hands and other details to create a sapphic gaze.
- The author describes Bound as a feelgood movie that triggers school‑crush butterflies.
Why it matters: LGBTQ+ viewers gain a rare, nuanced portrayal of lesbian desire, while filmmakers gain a benchmark for authentic queer chemistry, influencing future erotic storytelling in the industry.
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