Belloni, Matthew (February 20, 2013). "Universal Chairman Wants 'Fifty Shades' for Summer 2014, More 'Bourne' and 'Van Helsing' Reboot (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 23, 2013 . Retrieved June 18, 2013. Deahl, Rachel (January 9, 2012). "British Erotica Series Catches Hollywood's Eye". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012 . Retrieved May 7, 2012. Maltin, Leonard (February 13, 2015). "Fifty Shades Of Grey—movie review". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015 . Retrieved April 11, 2015. Showtimes (Fifty Shades of Grey)". Cinexplex.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015 . Retrieved February 3, 2015. He wouldn't care, Izuku. He might even enjoy going to work." The blonde shook slightly against his side with laughter, "He gets grumpy when he doesn't get to see you every day."

Claudia Puig of USA Today wrote that "the dialogue is laughable, the pacing is sluggish and the performances are one-note." [185] Moira Macdonald of The Seattle Times wrote: " Fifty Shades of Grey the movie, for the record, is not quite as bad as Fifty Shades of Grey the book. But that's not saying much". [186] We Got This Covered critic Isaac Feldberg gave the film one and a half stars out of five and wrote that it "feels like two, distinct films grappling for dominance over the screen: one a sensual and stylish romance, and the other a numbingly explicit Harlequin bodice-ripper brought to life. Regrettably, the latter and lesser of the two ends up on top". [187] The Guardian lead film critic Peter Bradshaw gave the film one star out of five, calling it "the most purely tasteful and softcore depiction of sadomasochism in cinema history" with "strictly daytime soap" performances. [188] A. O. Scott of The New York Times called the film "terrible", but wrote that "it might nonetheless be a movie that feels good to see, whether you squirm or giggle or roll your eyes or just sit still and take your punishment." [189]Fifty Shades of Grey: In the censored Vietnam version there is no sex at all". The Independent. UK. March 9, 2015. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019 . Retrieved March 9, 2015. Kroll, Justin (February 18, 2016). " 'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds Robinne Lee and Fay Masterson". Variety . Retrieved February 19, 2016. Shades of Grey: Rita Ora cast as Jamie Dornan's sister". Daily Telegraph. December 3, 2013 . Retrieved December 3, 2013. On January 30, in Australia, the film was rated MA15+ by the ACB for "strong sex scenes, sexual themes and nudity". [101] On February 2, 2015, the British BBFC classified the film an 18 certificate, mentioning "strong sex". [2] In Canada, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia, the film was rated at 18A by the OFRB, MFCB, AFR, and BCFCO, respectively, due to its "occasional upsetting or disturbing scenes, and partial or full nudity in a brief sexual situation." [102] [103] In Quebec, the Régie du cinéma rated the movie under the 16+ category for its eroticism. [104] In France, the film earned a 12 rating. [105] In Lebanon, the film earned an NC-21 rating. [106] In Argentina, the Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition (the rating arm of the INCAA) rated the film SAM16/R. [107] In Mexico, the film earned a C rating, which is equivalent to that no person under the age of 18 could enter to see the feature film for any reason. Based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman and with an Oscar-winning screenplay written by James Ivory (yes, of Merchant Ivory heritage), Call Me by Your Name is more than just a bittersweet meditation on the enduring impact of a summer romance.

Kieron Richardson (Hollyoaks) will be exploring parenting in the LGBTQIA community and speaking to those who have been on this journey. The one-off (30 mins) documentary will release exclusively on All 4, Channel 4’s on-demand channel, and will see Kieron meet parents and children with first-hand experience of parenting within the LGBTQIA community, discovering more about the world of surrogacy and modern parenting, the challenges faced, and finding out how rewarding the experience can be. A decade before he sparked outrage with Cruising , the thriller in which Al Pacino goes undercover in a gay leather bar to hunt down a serial killer, director William Friedkin presented this portrait of a group of New York friends on the cusp of liberation. Set around a birthday party, it’s one of the first features to deal with gay life on its own terms, including copious boozing, relationship strains and lacerating recriminations. It's noteworthy for some electrifying performances, transplanted from the stage – playwright Mart Crowley adapted his own hit play – and location footage shot at Julius, now the oldest surviving gay bar in Manhattan. Brandon Gray (February 16, 2015). "Weekend Report: 'Valentine's Day' Massacres Presidents' Day Record". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015 . Retrieved March 3, 2015. Kroll, Justin (October 12, 2013). "Charlie Hunnam Falls Out of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' ". Variety. PMC . Retrieved October 12, 2013. Jeff, Sneider (October 14, 2013). " 'Fifty Shades of Grey': Dakota Johnson Is Strapped In, Hunnam or No Hunnam". The Wrap. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013 . Retrieved October 21, 2013.Joe Wright Joins 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Director Derby". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2013. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013 . Retrieved May 27, 2013.