Nice slice of cheesecake

Why this innocent film about America's favourite Fifties cheesecake pin-up has been given an 18 certificate passes all understanding. True, Bettie was in a series of mildly fetishistic bondage poses, and also appeared fully nude. But Mary Harron's traversal of the life of the girl who grew up in a conservative religious family in Nashville, and remained devout all her life, is the opposite of salacious.

In fact, it rather skates over her misfortunes - her father's possible abuse and a gang rape - in favour of a general look at what was considered pornographic then. Which seems tame enough now. There's some excellent period detail and a charming performance from Gretchen Mol. Well worth a look.

The Notorious Bettie Page
Cert: 18