Episode Appearances
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 · 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? · 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 · 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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