Podcast appearances and mentions of abbey bender

Director James Burrows joins us to talk about making America laugh with sitcoms like "Cheers" and “Will & Grace.” Also, "Election" author Tom Perrotta on revisiting his overly ambitious protagonist, Tracy Flick. And writer Abbey Bender on the rise and fall and allure of the erotic thriller.

Raise your hand if you remember a lil ol' movie from 1993 called Sliver. It starred Sharon Stone, fresh off the success of Basic Instinct, and Billy "William" Baldwin as a successful book editor and a trust fund f**kboi lurker who begin a torrid love affair when they meet as neighbors in a NYC high rise. There's murder, voyeurism, a Pearl Jam mention, and FASHION! We enlisted the brilliant film and fashion writer (and erotic thriller expert!), Abbey Bender, to join us for the episode to talk about Stone's KILLER looks, which were costumed by Deborah Lynn Scott (who won an Oscar for Titanic and did Avatar, Back to the Future, Who's That Girl and so much more). So put on some UB40 and join us for this wild, voyeuristic ride.  Follow Abbey on Instagram, Twitter, and read her work at abbeybender.com. For visuals of the costumes, follow us on Instagram at @fishnetflixpod  DM or email your movie requests at info@fishnetflix.com! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes!

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a combination of factors – including low rents in abandoned neighborhoods, new and more affordable technology, a cross-pollination of media, and a punk-influenced DIY spirit – collided on Manhattan’s Lower East Side to create a scene, commonly known as “No-Wave,” that dominated music, visual art, and film. And, unique among American independent cinema movements, there were just as many women in downtown NYC making movies as men.  What was it about this scene that made it possible for women filmmakers to not only thrive, but dominate? To find out, we talked to three of them: Susan Seidelman (“Smithereens”), Bette Gordon (“Variety”), and Lizzie Borden (“Born in Flames”), as well as contemporary film and fashion writer Abbey Bender.  Go to funcitycinema.com for more information. Support this podcast

The rich are monsters, and Noah and Chance are watching three movies based on the scandalous French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." Don't know it? That's fine. You might know "Cruel Intentions," the now-20-year-old teen movie it inspired, as well as the 1988 Oscar contender "Dangerous Liaisons," starring Glenn Close and John Malkovich. We watched a less-known third adaptation called "Valmont" too, and we're psyched to have film critic Abbey Bender back on the program to once again discuss "teens" behaving badly in erotic thrillers. "Be Reel" is brought to you by the California College of the Arts' Writing MFA program.

Since early fairy tales, the wolf and red riding hood have done battle towards grandmother’s house. Of course in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, this predator/prey relationship continues in our cinema—usually ending in murder. On this week’s episode, we look at cult classic "Wild Things," and two recent additions to this genre of teen girls plotting against skeezy older men, "Thoroughbreds" and "Flower." As we unpack these femme Lolitas, there’s sex, horse murder and Adam Scott’s weirdly charged bowling lessons. Plus, film critic Abbey Bender celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Wild Things" with Chance at the 22-minute mark. Buckle up!

And introducing….on guitar, Viv Albertine! A member of English punk band The Slits, Viv is a defining figure of the British punk and post-punk scene and a fashion icon. We learn all about her life, her music, her lovers and her very good clothes from her book “Clothes Clothes Clothes, Music Music Music, Boys Boys Boys”. We’re joined by Abbey Bender, the Village Voice’s authority on fashion in films and erotic thrillers to discuss Viv’s life.

Bill speaks with film critic Abbey Bender. They discuss her experiences in film culture, from childhood repertory screenings to writing for publications like Film Comment, The Village Voice, Playboy and Rolling Stone. Other topics include: “women’s interest” writing assignments, fashion as it relates both to Rainer Werner Fassbinder and "The Brady Bunch”, New York film culture, politics and contrarian auteur favorites on Twitter, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS and forging short-lived friendships in order to have someone to see Jean-Luc Godard movies with. Links:  Visit Abbey Bender's official site: https://abbeybender.wordpress.com/   Read Abbey Bender on Jayne Mansfield in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT http://lwlies.com/articles/jayne-mansfield-performance-in-the-girl-cant-help-it/   Read "Where Have All The Erotic Thrillers Gone?" https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/where-have-all-the-erotic-thrillers-gone/2017/05/11/0c65f2e2-34eb-11e7-b412-62beef8121f7_story.html?utm_term=.2f7925db9c3d#comments   Read Abbey Bender's "Costume Party" series for Brooklyn: http://www.bkmag.com/tag/costume-party/ Hear Abbey Bender discuss fashion in film on the Smug Film Podcast: http://smugfilm.com/ep21/

Tina and Mallory talk about the various challenges of being female film critics. Feat. Abbey Bender, Monica Castillo, Willow Maclay, Justine Smith, and Emma Stefansky

Cody Clarke and Jenna Ipcar are joined by Abbey Bender for a discussion about our favorite fashion in film. Plus, a review of Uzumasa Limelight by Chloe Pelletier, and of course, the mailbag.