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Joe Eszterhas

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Episode Appearances

You Are Good

You Are Good · Apr 22, 2026

Showgirls feat. Crystal and Ariel Demure

Wrote Showgirls screenplay; acknowledged the rape scene inclusion as a huge mistake in retrospective interviews

Film criticism and camp aestheticsSexual exploitation in entertainment industryFemale competition and solidarity in workplace hierarchies
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The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables · Apr 14, 2026

‘Basic Instinct’ Live From SF With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan

Wrote Basic Instinct screenplay in 10 days while listening to Rolling Stones; received $3M for script; now 80 years old

Erotic thriller genre conventions and evolutionFemale sexuality and agency in 1990s cinemaIntentional vs. unintentional comedy in dramatic performances
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How Did This Get Made?

How Did This Get Made? · Mar 31, 2026

Jade (Classic)

Wrote Basic Instinct, Sliver, Showgirls, and Jade; defined 1990s erotic thriller formula

1990s Erotic Thriller GenreJoe Eszterhas Screenwriting FormulaWilliam Friedkin Directorial Choices
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Cinephobe

Cinephobe · Mar 2, 2026

Top 5 Worst Writers

Ranked #3 worst writer by Amin for writing Basic Instinct, Jade, and Showgirls with poor logic

Screenplay evaluation methodology and criteriaWriter vs. director responsibility in film failureCharacter writing and dialogue quality assessment
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