<p>Mainstream Hollywood films have 40% less sex than just two decades ago, a new study by the Economist finds. Jared and Wren discuss the potential factors contributing to the overall decline. </p>
<p>Plus, the summer blockbuster season is off to a slow start. What films will pop at the box office?</p>
<p>Sources: </p>
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<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/25/gen-z-less-sex-tv-movie-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/25/gen-z-less-sex-tv-movie-trend</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stephenfollows.com/why-is-sex-in-movies-declining/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://stephenfollows.com/why-is-sex-in-movies-declining/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/may/02/hollywood-sex-scenes-decline-by-40-percent" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/may/02/hollywood-sex-scenes-decline-by-40-percent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/1577695/hollywood-staring-down-barrel-of-brutal-box-office-summer/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.slashfilm.com/1577695/hollywood-staring-down-barrel-of-brutal-box-office-summer/ </a></li>
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