: The case contributed to a shift in how society views the participation of children in mature-themed media, eventually leading to stricter industry standards and more robust protections for child models. Cultural Legacy and Artistic Debate
Modern reputation:
Directed by Noel Black, Sugar and Spice is a radical departure from the island survivalism of The Blue Lagoon . Set against the grime and glamour of New York City’s punk and New Wave scene, the film follows two nursing home attendants, Willy (Martin Hewitt) and Phil (James Spader lookalike, though it isn't him—this was actually Martin Donovan). They become fast friends, only to have their dynamic upended when they both fall for the same woman. Brooke Shields Sugar And Spice