Carnal Knowledge (1971)

If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, imagine the damage a little Carnal Knowledge (1971) can do. This critically-acclaimed film by Mike Nichols begins as Amherst College roommates Jonathan (Jack Nicholson) and Sandy (Art Garfunkel) describe their ideal woman — without having the self-awareness to realize they are far from ideal men. While Sandy idolizes ladies, Jonathan objectifies them, and neither of these guys can maintain a relationship with the fairer sex for the rest of their lives. Years after college, Sandy ends his marriage to pretty Susan (Candice Bergen) even though she’s pretty perfect. He and his new gal Cindy (Cynthia O’Neal) go on a double-date with Jonathan and Bobbie (Ann-Margret) wherein Jon suggests he and Sandy switch partners. This is totally insane since busty Bobbie is a total knockout. When she wears clothes, she exposes her amazing cleavage. When she sheds her threads, she reveals her mamtastic rack and ravishing rump! No wonder the Hollywood Foreign Press gave the redheaded sexpot a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Indeed, Mr. Skin gives Ann-Margret’s globes a standing ovation! Despite this fact, Jonathan tires of her. He also secretly hooks up with Susan behind Sandy’s back. With a personality like that, it’s no surprise Jonathan finds himself alone. The middle-aged man, who couldn’t find satisfaction with the most wonderful women, must now pay a prostitute (Rita Moreno) to get him off. Yet, in order for him to obtain an erection, she has to pretend he is pure perfection. Now that’s kinky!