American independent film is launched into the mainstream by Steven Soderbergh’s sex, lies and videotape, starring James Spader as an impotent man who gets off on filming women talking about sex. Videotape also plays a role in a Spader film released almost simultaneously, Bad Influence, in which he plays a meek yuppie at the mercy of alpha male Rob Lowe – wh ... Show More
Mar 2023
Prologue: Porn, Feminism & the folly of NC-17 (Erotic 90’s, Part 1)
Erotic 80s began with a prologue about the short lived heyday of the X rating, pornography, and feminism. Erotic 90s begins with a prologue about the disastrous rollout of NC-17 –the X rating’s replacement – and the evolving state of both porn and feminism at the dawn of the 90s. ... Show More
1h 29m
Apr 2023
Pretty Woman, Sleeping with the Enemy and Julia Roberts in the early 90s (Erotic 90’s, Part 2)
The first blockbuster about sex of the 90s, Pretty Woman both reinvigorated Richard Gere’s career, and turned Julia Roberts into the biggest female movie star of the era. We’ll dissect the gender politics of this fantasy about love between a streetwalker and a corporate villain, ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2023
“The actress everybody wants to fuck”: Theresa Russell and Sondra Locke (Erotic 90’s, Part 3)
An enigmatic sex symbol dating back to the 70s, Theresa Russell made a play for Hollywood stardom in the late 80s and early 90s, making a number of films about the sexual commodification and role playing. Ken Russell’s Whore was marketed as a gritty answer to Pretty Woman, showin ... Show More
1h 28m
Aug 2020
Ep. - 281 - BEHIND THE SCENES OF 30 FOR 30 ON ESPN
<p>Adam Neuhaus is the Director of Development for ESPN Films leading development for 30 for 30, an award winning documentary series encompassing feature docs, shorts, and podcasts highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. It is an unprecedented documentary se ... Show More
41m 35s
Aug 2022
I Saw What You Did - The Pope Was A Bouncer
<p>Danielle and Millie discuss ROAD HOUSE (1989) and URBAN COWBOY (1980), movie killer movement categories, Danielle getting strangers to make out, and Sam Elliott’s disgusting sexiness.</p><p>To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here:</p><p><a href="https://l ... Show More
1h 35m
May 2023
Ep. - 679 - HOW TO CREATE A SEX SCANDAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
<p>Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami, director and executive producer of How to Create a Sex Scandal, an original documentary series on Max.</p><p> </p><p>In 2005, the sleepy community of Mineola, Texas, is thrown into turmoil when local children reveal shocking stories about ... Show More
31m 33s
Aug 2020
Brad Pitt Accuses Ex Angelina Jolie of Stalling Divorce, Miley Cyrus Compares Breakups to Death - Daily Pop 08/17/20
The famous ex-couple's divorce turns ugly 4 years later, One and Only Ivan star Angie talks family movie night, Midnight Sky singer Miley shares relationship advice on when to walk away, Demi Moore reveals how she nearly lost her role on A Few Good Men due to sexism, we celebrate ... Show More
20m 32s
Oct 2022
I Saw What You Did - Chucky Is An Edgelord
<p>Danielle and Millie discuss BROADCAST NEWS (1987) and LÉON MORIN, PRIEST (1961), the sexual nature of confessionals, himbos in the workplace, and the wrestler who does the X over his crotch. Plus, they are joined by the wonderful Scott Youngbauer and Peter Lozano from the podc ... Show More
1h 49m
Dec 2023
Ep. - 858 - GREAT PHOTO, LOVELY LIFE
<p>Amanda Mustard, Director of Great Photo, Lovely Life, an HBO documentary that investigates the decades of serial sexual abuse committed by Amanda’s grandfather, Bill Flickinger, a chiropractor in his town. Revealing interviews, archival photographs, and intimate home movies un ... Show More
25m 51s
Jun 2024
40 Years Of Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall has starred in some seriously iconic movies starting with a very memorable turn as Rusty Griswold in the comedy classic, Vacation! He talks about working with and learning from Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Beverly D’Angelo. He explains how that Vacation exper ... Show More
52m 44s