The Emma Stone-led film Poor Things is about a Victorian woman who gets resurrected by a scientist after her suicide. By giving her the brain of an infant, she’s on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation as she learns about her body. Stone has reflected on people constantly bringing up the nude scenes she has in the Yorgos Lanthimos movie with an explanation of why they’re necessary.
If you take a look at the history of nudity in R-rated films, there tends to be controversy centered on them. Critics and audiences could watch those scenes and be offended, the MPAA ratings could be challenged, and the threat of cutting those scenes altogether. When Poor Things’ lead Emma Stone spoke on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, she explained that her sex scenes are a frequently brought-up topic among fans.
