FORBIDDEN LOVE
The English Patient, Carol, Loving, Poison Ivy +
Nothing is hotter than forbidden love. Whether it’s falling in love with a bad person, someone twice your age or a rival, the danger can make the relationship that much hotter. Film has shown this many times. For Steamy Streamy this week, we give you the best films about forbidden love. Sit back, relax and turn on, PROVOKRs.
THE ENGLISH PATIENT
Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas find themselves in a hot — both geographically and sexual — relationship. Set during World War II, the Best Picture winner should be at the top of your list.
The English Patient is available on HBO Max.
BOYS DON’T CRY
Boys Don’t Cry is based on the life of Brandon Teena, who was transgender and fell in love in a rural Nebraska town. It’s inhabitants didn’t look too fondly on that, and it end in tragedy. Hilary Swank and Chloë Sevigny star.
Boys Don’t Cry is available to rent on Amazon.
LOVING
Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga deliver stunning performances as the Loving couple. Based on the true story of a couple who was arrested for interractial marriage in the 1960s, it documents their appeals that made it all the way to the Supreme Court.
Loving is available on Netflix.
WEST SIDE STORY
West Side Story is Romeo and Juliet but with music. This Oscar-winning film brings a modern twist to the story.
West Side Story is available on Hulu.
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME
Not even Armie Hammer’s current public persona can ruin this hot Italian romance. He strikes up a controversial relationship with Elio, played by Timothée Chalamet.
Call Me By Your Name is available on Starz.
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Having scissors for hands would create some, um, difficulties in the relationship department. But more than that, society works against Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder’s infatuation for each other. I mean, would you let a man with weapons for fingers near someone you care about?
Edward Scissorhands is available on Starz.
SEBERG
Jean Seberg was targeted by the FBI for her romantic involvement with Civil Rights leader Hakim Jamal. In the film based on true events, they’re played by Kristen Stewart and Anthony Mackie, so double reason to watch it.
Seberg is available on Amazon Prime.
AFTER
Falling in love with the bad boy isn’t always recommended, but sometimes you just can’t help it.
After is available on Netflix.
CAROL
Yea, an open lesbian relationship wasn’t exactly the norm in the 1950s, butRooney Mara and Cate Blanchett make one hot couple.
Carol is available on Netflix.
POISON IVY
Drew Barrymore seduces her best friend’s dad and has sex in the pouring rain on the hood of a sports car. It can’t get more forbidden than that.
Poison Ivy is available here.
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE
This French love story about a painter falling in love with her subject who is betrothed was one of the best movies of 2019.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is available on Hulu.
ROMEO + JULIET
Finally, we’ve come to the most iconic forbidden love story that ended in tragedy. Baz Lurhman’s colorful, modern adaptation of Romeo + Juliet is our favorite — and it’s not just because it’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
Romeo + Juliet is available to rent on Amazon.
