{
  "id": 291999,
  "title": "Movie Review: Olivia Wilde rules playful BDSM comedy ‘I Want Your Sex’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/movie-review-olivia-wilde-rules-playful-bdsm-comedy-i-want-your-sex",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T02:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/i-want-your-sex-movie-review-1a4fa9f662d9b98833a07fa50c699361"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Erika Tracy, the captivating and enigmatic character brought to life by Olivia Wilde, takes center stage in the playful BDSM comedy \"I Want Your Sex.\" The film, directed by Gregg Araki, explores themes of sex and generational divides, targeting the often overlooked intimacy crisis among Generation Z. Wilde's portrayal of Erika is nothing short of exceptional, possessing a commanding presence and an uncanny ability to deliver quotable lines that rival those of Miranda Priestly from \"The Devil Wears Prada.\" The noirish mystery surrounding Erika's fate, initially thought to be a cartoonish eccentricity, adds depth to the story and keeps the audience engaged. While the plot revolves around a consensual dom-sub relationship between Erika and her younger employee, Elliot, played by Cooper Hoffman, the film takes a humorous and outlandish approach to discussing sex in the lives of the younger generation. The film's central message, conveyed through the absurdity of the dom-sub dynamic, serves as a commentary on the lack of intimacy among Gen Z. In short, \"I Want Your Sex\" is a bold, witty, and provocative film that manages to tackle complex themes with humor and surprising depth.",
  "summary": "Erika Tracy, the artist and provocateur at the heart of “I Want Your Sex,” may be the most quotable fictional female executive since Miranda Priestly “that’s all-ed” her way into film history. Yes, sure, it is a little strange to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Olivia Wilde stars as Erika in BDSM comedy \"I Want Your Sex\"",
    "Film explores sex themes and generational intimacy crisis",
    "Wilde's Erika delivers quotable lines and commanding presence"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Olivia Wilde's standout performance as a commanding and enigmatic BDSM dominatrix underscores the film's bold approach to discussing intimacy and sex among Generation Z with humor and depth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}