You just have to be on good terms with the actors and talk stuff out beforehand. A perfect example is She Hate Me - I had many different discussions with many different women, and also with (the actor) Anthony Mackie, so they knew. And this was before they even agreed to do the film. But actors want to know - `Here, it says they make love. What type of acts are we talking about? What`s going to be seen?` I have no problem with that. At the same time, I still want to allow myself some flexibility. But shooting a sex scene is very mechanical - `Will you move this way? That way? Raise your leg?` And for the most part the crew isn`t allowed to be there - I close the set, make it as comfortable as possible.
- Spike Lee(But Mackie`s work paid off. His spectacular creations -- including that unforgettable, revealing Oscar dress -- are woven into Cher`s image.) She had such an unbelievable body, ... She could wear anything. She was like a big Barbie doll.
- Bob Mackie