Also, that scene where the Beast drinks out of Belle's cupped hands, his muzzle against her palm and his tongue, lapping, sounds as strong and rough as a cat's: that is ridiculously hot.

I consider that the hottest scene in all film. The only thing I can bring to mind that come close is, weirdly, the moment in It's a Wonderful Life when George and Mary have been dragged to a long-distance phone call from an old friend who's nattering on about some investment opportunity; and with their faces close together over the receiver, they try for a while to keep up "oh that's interesting" noises to the guy on the other end, until they give in and kiss.