Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Eszterhas

Paul Verhoeven is officially a Born to Watch legend, but this week the boys go deep into his most infamous film to find out if Showgirls (1995) deserves a spot at the top of the Rank Bank or belongs buried under a mountain of glitter and regret. The Showgirls (1995) Review will be a lot of fun.From the moment Nomi Malone hitchhikes into Las Vegas with dreams of stardom and a suitcase full of questionable choices, Verhoeven's neon-soaked disaster invites every kind of reaction. Whitey, G-Man and Damo rip through the plot with their trademark mix of outrage and disbelief, tackling everything from Elizabeth Berkeley's career-ending performance to Kyle MacLachlan's slippery pool scene that's become cinematic legend for all the wrong reasons.Was Showgirls ever meant to be serious? Could it have worked as a satire? The crew debates whether Verhoeven's direction and Joe Eszterhas's ludicrous script are misunderstood genius or just cinematic malpractice. Damo argues that it's a "full mind-body spiritual experience," while Whitey insists it's “a masterpiece of shit." G-Man tries to stay objective, but even he can't defend dialogue this wooden or acting this drenched in baby oil.The team delves into the film's troubled production history, including Berkeley's disastrous fallout from Saved by the Bell, Verhoeven's later confession that he pushed her into cartoonish exaggeration, and Kyle MacLachlan's stunned reaction at the premiere: "I was absolutely gobsmacked." They explore how Showgirls was panned on release, only to rise again as a cult classic, the sort of “so-bad-it's-good” masterpiece that packs midnight screenings and inspires drag-queen tributes around the world.No Born to Watch review would be complete without the Snorbs Report, and this week it's a full-length epic. From the film's Razzie nominations to its $100 million home-video redemption, the boys chronicle how Showgirls became both an artistic failure and a commercial success. There's trivia about its banned trailer, its notorious NC-17 rating, and Verhoeven's history of pushing boundaries, from Basic Instinct to Starship Troopers.In true Born to Watch fashion, the lads discover a few accidental highlights: Gina Gershon's camp brilliance, the hilariously terrible fight choreography, and Robert Davi's unforgettable line delivery that cements his place in movie-villain history. They even crown Showgirls the global champion of "wank-per-capita cinema", a category no one asked for but everyone understands.By the end, they decide Showgirls is a film that must be seen to be believed. It's equal parts erotic thriller, unintentional comedy, and cautionary tale about a tragic career. Whether you love it, hate it, or just can't look away, Showgirls remains a cinematic experience unlike anything else.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWas Showgirls a misunderstood genius or glorious trash?Is Nomi Malone the most unlikeable lead in movie history? Did Verhoeven create art, or just soft-core chaos in heels?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods.Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and tell us where this one ranks in your guilty pleasures.#Showgirls1995Review #BornToWatch #MoviePodcast #PaulVerhoeven #ElizabethBerkeley #CultClassic #SnobsReport #90sMovies #FilmReview #VegasNights

John and Craig ask, how do you keep your period films from being a boring history lesson? They offer ten tips to keep your setting from taking over your story, defining the scope of your research, and how to balance the reality of the era with what's relevant to audiences today. We also follow up on navigating industry connections and answer three period-appropriate listener questions on transitions across time, accurate dialogue, and how to handle historical sensitivities on the page. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig get into some toil and trouble as they give their rankings of the most iconic witches. Links: Apply for a student license for Highland Pro! Interested in being our new UI/UX designer? More info here! Mel Gibson rant at Joe Eszterhas caught on tape by Ben Child for The Guardian Episode 129: The One with the Guys from Final Draft Episode 314: Unforgiven Episode 674: The One vvith Robert Eggers Marielle Heller's Episode 212 and Episode 394 Standard Thermal (And a summary by CEO Austin Vernon) Panthalassa The Concept C Is the All-Electric Sports Car Kick-Starting Audi's Design Future by Jason Barlow for Wired Countdown on Amazon Prime Video Rank these iconic witches! Preorder the Scriptnotes Book! Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Become a Scriptnotes Premium member, or gift a subscription Subscribe to Scriptnotes on YouTube Scriptnotes on Instagram John August on Bluesky and Instagram Outro by Whit Morliss (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.  

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 108 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Showgirls (1995). Following the massive cultural, commercial success of Basic Instinct, Verhoeven and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas turned their eye to the world of professional dancing as a young, ambitious girl, with a mysterious past, sets her sights on becoming a star as the main showgirl in over-the-top production set on the Las Vegas strip. The film was set up with massive expectations and the largest budget ever for an NC-17 film ($45m), Showgirls was hailed as one of the worst films of the 1990s, a box office bomb, and ruined star Elizabeth Berkley chances at becoming a star on the big screen like she was on television. But the film became a cult classic, and has now been fully reevaluated as a “masterpiece” of excess and the dangers women face within the entertainment industry; Verhoeven's The Red Shoes. Ryan, Jay, and Erik breakdown their relationship with the film, their favorite lines within the movie, the definition of “camp,” Berkley's rocky relationship with the film, how horrifying the sex is within the film, the legendary performance given by Gina Gershon, which characters they relate to, and which modern day pop-star Jay says has had a better 21st century success on the Billboard Charts than Madonna; a move that might see the end of the co-host as we know. Listen now to find out who mentions. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h45m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Starship Troopers. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 107 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Brandon Streussnig discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Basic Instinct (1992). We enter a new chapter in the Verhoeven series, as the guys talk about one of the most iconic erotic-thrillers of all time with the most iconic image of the genre. But beyond that one scene lies an ode to Hitchcock, as we follow a sleazy detective down a rabbit hole of deception, sex, and murder as he investigates the death of a wealthy rock star, and the prime suspect is his old girlfriend, a writer whom wrote about his death in her latest book. Purposive, wild, and slightly progressive and regressive at the same time, Basic Instinct is the crown jewel of a type of film that audiences used to obsess over, perfectly made by a director at the height of his powers, featuring an all-time performance from Sharon Stone. Ryan, Jay, and Brandon breakdown their thoughts on the film, the history of the erotic thriller, the controversy over the iconic scene, how sex is weaponized throughout, the introduction to Joe Eszterhas as a writer to the world, the laughable sequel made several years later, ice picks, and just how good of a cop is Michael Douglas' Nick Curran. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h56m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Showgirls. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental or stream on HBO Max in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Join us today as we dive into our favorite erotic thrillers by Hungarian-American writer, journalist, screenwriter, and penile implant—Joe Eszterhas.

Renee Olstead (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Unfriended) and the lads grab some ice cubes and enter the cutthroat world of Vegas dancing as they cover Paul Verhoeven's 1995 striptacular: Showgirls. Topics include the madness of Joe Eszterhas, the infamous VH1 cut, and the solidarity that can be learned from a movie that involves shoving your competition down a flight of stairs. Renee Olstead: Website // Instagram // OF // Twitter Coalition of American Sex Workers Media Referenced in this Episode: Showgirls. Dir. Paul Verhoeven. 1995. 'Showgirls' at 25: Gina Ravera discusses the cult movie's most controversial scene by Ethan Alter. Yahoo! Entertainment. September 22nd, 2020. Showgirls, Jade, and the Fall of Joe Eszterhas (Erotic 90's, Part 14) — You Must Remember This TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “The Worst of All Possible Sex Tips” // Written by A.J. Ditty with additional lyrics by Brian Alford // Featuring Josh Boerman as “Sexy Josh” and Brian Alford as “Sexy Brian” // Music: “Careful Shouting” by Highway Superstar

If there's a thin line between clever and stupid, the line has never been thinner than today's movie. So grab your ice pick and leave your underwear at home - Kill By Kill After Dark is back, and we're going deep into what some might call the pinnacle of the 90s erotic thriller, BASIC INSTINCT!! Here to help us reveal all the killer details are Elizabeth Malamed and Megan Caper from the How to Be a Terrible Daughter podcast!! Along the way, we expose the film's links to Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law, worship at the alter of Sharon Stone, consider the practicalities of wearing sweaters in da clerb, badmouth screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, and faint at the concept of bisexuality in the early 90s. Plus, we examine just how bad of a cop Shooter really is, decide to dress like a cowboy for no reason, debate Johnny Boy's rock star status, and play a dangerous game of Choose Your Own Deathventure. A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. And a cop too stupid to do anything about it! Join us, won't you? Listen to How To Be A Terrible Daughter here or where you get your podcasts! Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's Substack called Gena Watches Things!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd!

Send us a textHang out with us as we explore the major spec sale that shook Hollywood just before the holidays: the AI thriller spec script "Alignment" by Natan Dotan, a writer who, until a week ago, had no representation.The Hollywood Reporter Article by Borys Kithttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fifth-season-makeready-1236069133/The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan StollerContact us at the writershangoutpodcast@gmail.com

80 éves lett minden idők egyik legsikeresebb forgatókönyvírója, másodállásban botrányhős, későbbi megtérése után a clevelandi katolikus közösség kereszthordozója: Joe Eszterhas. Életét meglehetősen szívesen és színesen írta meg könyveiben és forgatókönyveiben, magyar származására mindig is büszkén hivatkozott. A legtöbb forgatókönyvíró az ismeretlenség homályában marad még akkor is, ha sikerfilmeket ír. Eszterhas túlságosan is rámenős személyisége, frivol témái, és rekordgázsijai óriási hírnevet szereztek neki. Ahogy önfényező emlékirataiban, például a „Hollywoodi fenevad”-ban írja: „Hollywood történetében eddig én voltam az egyetlen forgatókönyvíró, akit üldöztek hölgyrajongói” – eredetiben a groupie szót használta. Hát, szép munka. Terjedelmes és szaftos életrajzaiban általában fölbe döngöli azokat, akikkel sikertelen filmet készített és elismeri azokat, akikkel sikereseket. A ma már megtért keresztényként élő egykori fenegyerek tényleg elérte, hogy a kolumbiai dzsungelre és Hobbes protokapitalista Londonára egyszerre hajazó Hollywoodban forgatókönyvíróként plakátnév legyen. Legutóbbi adásunkban a "Flashdance" (1983), a "Kicsorbult tőr" (1985), "Zenedoboz" (1989), az "Elemi ösztön" (1992) és a "Sliver" (1993) forgatókönyvírójáról beszélgettünk, aki nemcsak Magyarországon világhíres. A beszélgetés résztvevői: Balázsy István Csunderlik Péter Laska Pál A Régen minden jobb volt a Tilos Rádió hátrafelé nyilazó történelmi műsora: https://www.facebook.com/regen.minden.jobb.volt

6 könyv, ami annyira izgalmas, hogy nem tudsz majd aludni miatta Joy     2024-09-13 18:30:00     Könyv Párkapcsolat Humor Igen, imádjuk a habkönnyű romantikus regényeket, a vicces sztorikat vagy az életrajzi köteteket is, de néha éppen egy olyan sztorira vágyunk, ami egész este ébren tart minket. 3 budapesti kiállítás, amit semmiképp se hagyj ki idén ősszel! Hamu és Gyémánt     2024-09-14 07:34:05     Zene Koncert Kiállítás Mozi Az ősz beköszöntével is számos remek kulturális programot kínál számunkra Budapest; a különféle koncert-, mozis és gasztroesemény mellett ráadásul rengeteg érdekes kiállításra is ellátogathatunk – ezek közül mutatunk most hármat. Kolonits Klára: Nem megy az a fajta kultúrszociális helyezkedés, ami elengedhetetlen Telex     2024-09-14 06:00:03     Színpad Hoax Veiszer Alinda Kolonits Klára operaénekes Veiszer Alinda beszélgetős műsorának vendége volt. Mesélt a színpadon történő kamuzásról, arról, hogy milyen transzgenerációs élmények segítik a halál eljátszásában, és szóba került a színpad mint terápia is. Van stáblista utáni jelenet a Szádra ne vedd végén? Elmondjuk, érdemes-e a teremben maradnod a film után Mafab     2024-09-14 06:33:02     Film Mozi James McAvoy főszereplésével került a mozikba az új horror-thriller, a Szádra ne vedd, amely kimagasló kritikai fogadtatásban részesült. Hugh Grant sírt az Bridget Jones- forgatókönyv olvasása közben in.hu     2024-09-13 20:47:03     Film Mozi Valentin-nap Hugh Grant De örömében vagy bánatában?Hugh Grant elolvasta a készülő Bridget Jones naplója 4. folytatásának forgatókönyvét – és jóváhagyta azt.Korábban mi is megírtuk, hogy a színész visszatér Daniel Cleaver szerepében a Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy című filmben. Bár a produkció csak 2025-ben, Valentin-napon kerül a mozikba, Grant nemrég a Vanity Fairnek Csillagot kapott Ewan McGregor a hollywoodi Walk of Fame-en Noizz     2024-09-13 18:55:21     Film Hollywood Ewan McGregor Csillagot avattak Ewan McGregor tiszteletére csütörtökön a Hollywoodi Hírességek Sétányán, a Walk of Fame-en. A Nobel-díjas Jon Fosse Trilógiája kíváncsivá tett Librarius     2024-09-14 07:59:25     Könyv Nobel-díj Túl kimódolt. Miért gondolom ezt? Nem tudom, s ez a nemtudásom viszont Jon Fosse javára billenti a dolgot.   Mi a pokol történt vele? Felismerhetetlenre torzult Dave Bautista! Több mint 30 kilót fogyott, mindenki érte aggódik Blikk     2024-09-13 17:56:31     Film Fogyókúra Dave Bautista Dave Bautista hatalmas átalakuláson esett át az elmúlt időszakban. A pankrátorból lett színész első szerepét a Galaxis őrzőiben kapta meg, amiben akkora sikert aratott, hogy azóta már több kasszasikerben is feltűnt. Szerepeit eddig nagyban meghatározta termetes testalkata, idén azonban úgy döntött, hogy fogyókúrázni kezd, aminek drasztikus változás Bányában és börtönmúzeumban is szól a komolyzene Erdélyben kultura.hu     2024-09-14 08:33:05     Zene Románia Koncert Nemzeti park Zsinagóga Többek között bányában, börtönmúzeumban, zsinagógában és nemzeti parkban is szerveznek komolyzenei koncerteket a Classic Unlimited zenei rendezvény keretében Erdélyben. Az idei Budapesti Klasszikus Film Maraton díszvendégeként érkezik hozzánk Costa-Gavras Márkamonitor     2024-09-14 09:06:05     Film A veterán Oscar-díjas alkotó a nyitógálára magával hozza pályafutása egyik legkiemelkedőbb alkotását, a magyar zsidóság tragédiájára visszatekintő Music Boxot. A magyar származású Joe Eszterhas forgatókönyvéből született, részben hazánkban forgatott film megrázó erővel mutatja be azt, hogy a múlt tagadása miként határozza meg egy család sorsát.   A Orosz Barbarának még eddig kell nélkülöznie diplomata férjét Story     2024-09-14 10:00:11     Bulvár Párkapcsolat Diplomata Orosz Barbara Viszont ez épp elegendő idő lesz arra, hogy a műsorvezető elsajátítsa szerelme kedvenc sportját, hogy aztán majd együtt játszhassanak. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

6 könyv, ami annyira izgalmas, hogy nem tudsz majd aludni miatta Joy     2024-09-13 18:30:00     Könyv Párkapcsolat Humor Igen, imádjuk a habkönnyű romantikus regényeket, a vicces sztorikat vagy az életrajzi köteteket is, de néha éppen egy olyan sztorira vágyunk, ami egész este ébren tart minket. 3 budapesti kiállítás, amit semmiképp se hagyj ki idén ősszel! Hamu és Gyémánt     2024-09-14 07:34:05     Zene Koncert Kiállítás Mozi Az ősz beköszöntével is számos remek kulturális programot kínál számunkra Budapest; a különféle koncert-, mozis és gasztroesemény mellett ráadásul rengeteg érdekes kiállításra is ellátogathatunk – ezek közül mutatunk most hármat. Kolonits Klára: Nem megy az a fajta kultúrszociális helyezkedés, ami elengedhetetlen Telex     2024-09-14 06:00:03     Színpad Hoax Veiszer Alinda Kolonits Klára operaénekes Veiszer Alinda beszélgetős műsorának vendége volt. Mesélt a színpadon történő kamuzásról, arról, hogy milyen transzgenerációs élmények segítik a halál eljátszásában, és szóba került a színpad mint terápia is. Van stáblista utáni jelenet a Szádra ne vedd végén? Elmondjuk, érdemes-e a teremben maradnod a film után Mafab     2024-09-14 06:33:02     Film Mozi James McAvoy főszereplésével került a mozikba az új horror-thriller, a Szádra ne vedd, amely kimagasló kritikai fogadtatásban részesült. Hugh Grant sírt az Bridget Jones- forgatókönyv olvasása közben in.hu     2024-09-13 20:47:03     Film Mozi Valentin-nap Hugh Grant De örömében vagy bánatában?Hugh Grant elolvasta a készülő Bridget Jones naplója 4. folytatásának forgatókönyvét – és jóváhagyta azt.Korábban mi is megírtuk, hogy a színész visszatér Daniel Cleaver szerepében a Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy című filmben. Bár a produkció csak 2025-ben, Valentin-napon kerül a mozikba, Grant nemrég a Vanity Fairnek Csillagot kapott Ewan McGregor a hollywoodi Walk of Fame-en Noizz     2024-09-13 18:55:21     Film Hollywood Ewan McGregor Csillagot avattak Ewan McGregor tiszteletére csütörtökön a Hollywoodi Hírességek Sétányán, a Walk of Fame-en. A Nobel-díjas Jon Fosse Trilógiája kíváncsivá tett Librarius     2024-09-14 07:59:25     Könyv Nobel-díj Túl kimódolt. Miért gondolom ezt? Nem tudom, s ez a nemtudásom viszont Jon Fosse javára billenti a dolgot.   Mi a pokol történt vele? Felismerhetetlenre torzult Dave Bautista! Több mint 30 kilót fogyott, mindenki érte aggódik Blikk     2024-09-13 17:56:31     Film Fogyókúra Dave Bautista Dave Bautista hatalmas átalakuláson esett át az elmúlt időszakban. A pankrátorból lett színész első szerepét a Galaxis őrzőiben kapta meg, amiben akkora sikert aratott, hogy azóta már több kasszasikerben is feltűnt. Szerepeit eddig nagyban meghatározta termetes testalkata, idén azonban úgy döntött, hogy fogyókúrázni kezd, aminek drasztikus változás Bányában és börtönmúzeumban is szól a komolyzene Erdélyben kultura.hu     2024-09-14 08:33:05     Zene Románia Koncert Nemzeti park Zsinagóga Többek között bányában, börtönmúzeumban, zsinagógában és nemzeti parkban is szerveznek komolyzenei koncerteket a Classic Unlimited zenei rendezvény keretében Erdélyben. Az idei Budapesti Klasszikus Film Maraton díszvendégeként érkezik hozzánk Costa-Gavras Márkamonitor     2024-09-14 09:06:05     Film A veterán Oscar-díjas alkotó a nyitógálára magával hozza pályafutása egyik legkiemelkedőbb alkotását, a magyar zsidóság tragédiájára visszatekintő Music Boxot. A magyar származású Joe Eszterhas forgatókönyvéből született, részben hazánkban forgatott film megrázó erővel mutatja be azt, hogy a múlt tagadása miként határozza meg egy család sorsát.   A Orosz Barbarának még eddig kell nélkülöznie diplomata férjét Story     2024-09-14 10:00:11     Bulvár Párkapcsolat Diplomata Orosz Barbara Viszont ez épp elegendő idő lesz arra, hogy a műsorvezető elsajátítsa szerelme kedvenc sportját, hogy aztán majd együtt játszhassanak. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

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It's Trent's pick this week and he's unleased an iconic one! It's the 1992 erotic thriller that saw Sharon Stone propelled into the Hollywood A-list, Basic Instinct! Basic Instinct, directed by Paul Verhoeven, was marked by controversy, meticulous attention to detail, and the collaboration of a talented cast and crew. Verhoeven worked closely with screenwriter Joe Eszterhas to craft a screenplay that blended elements of eroticism, suspense, and psychological thriller, creating a film that pushed boundaries and sparked debate. Casting played a crucial role in the production, with Sharon Stone delivering a memorable and provocative performance as Catherine Tramell, the enigmatic and seductive femme fatale at the center of the story. Michael Douglas's portrayal of Detective Nick Curran added depth and intensity to the film's protagonist. The production team faced challenges in filming the movie's steamy and controversial scenes, navigating issues of censorship and public outcry. Despite these challenges, "Basic Instinct" became a cultural phenomenon, earning both critical acclaim and box office success, solidifying its place as a defining entry in the erotic thriller genre. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Detective Nick Curran investigates a murder case involving a wealthy and seductive novelist, Catherine Tramell. As Curran delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Tramell, whose manipulative and enigmatic nature keeps him guessing at every turn. As the investigation progresses, Curran finds himself drawn to Tramell's allure even as he suspects her involvement in the crime. As the line between suspect and detective blurs, Curran must navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and eroticism to uncover the truth before it's too late. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

This week we cover the much-derided Paul Verhoeven classic, "Showgirls." Masterpiece? Shit? Masterpiece of shit? We cover this film from its early conception as an idea on Joe Eszterhas' dirty cocktail napkin to its resurgence as a camp classic. After we cover the plot, its characters, and their strange motivations, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

Welcome to the 1990s, the era of the NC-17 movie rating, and the mysterious world of Las Vegas “Showgirls.” In this episode, the panel examines mystique of the Vegas showgirl, the titillation of the NC-17 rating, the rise, fall and fall of Joe Eszterhas, the relative merits of receiving a movie with your pizza, and the strange happenings at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. #thesmooththrillsradiohour is on iTunes, Spotify & Google Podcasts www.smooththrillsradiohour.com #podcast #JoeEszterhas #PaulVerhoeven #ElizabethBerkley #GinaGershon #AlanRachins #GlennPlummer #MichelleJohnson #KyleMaclachlan #RenaRiffel #RobertDavi #NC17 #Vegas #Showgirls #cultfilm #1990s #monkeyseatinggarlic

When "Basic Instinct" first graced cinema screens in 1992, it didn't just arrive; it detonated with the force of a cultural and cinematic bombshell. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and penned by Joe Eszterhas, this neo-noir thriller became a topic of fervent discussion, controversy, and analysis. Damo's pick for the podcast, undoubtedly, underscores not just the film's enduring impact but also its provocative standing in the annals of movie history. So, let's dive into the icy waters of "Basic Instinct" and explore what makes it such a compelling, if contentious, masterpiece.The Plot: A Labyrinth of Desire and DeceptionAt its core, "Basic Instinct" is a detective story, but labelling it as such feels reductive. The narrative follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (played by Michael Douglas), who investigates the brutal murder of a rock star. The prime suspect? Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a brilliant, enigmatic novelist whose fictional murders eerily resemble real-life killings. What unfolds is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but who's the cat and who's the mouse shifts with the narrative's serpentine twists and turns.Cinematography: Crafting the Neo-Noir AestheticVerhoeven's direction and Jan de Bont's cinematography paint "Basic Instinct" in the stark contrasts and shadows of classic film noir, yet with a distinctly modern flair that's both sleek and raw. The film's visual style is not just a backdrop but a character in its own right. It amplifies the story's erotic tension and the psychological depth of its characters, using the moody landscapes of San Francisco and a chilling score by Jerry Goldsmith to deepen the atmosphere of suspense.The Controversy: Pushing Boundaries or Crossing Lines?No discussion of "Basic Instinct" can skirt around the controversy it ignited upon release. Its graphic violence and explicit sexuality, particularly the infamous interrogation scene, sparked debates on misogyny, homophobia, and the exploitation of women in cinema. The film was both condemned and celebrated for its unapologetic content, becoming a lightning rod for discussions about censorship, artistic freedom, and the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in media. Despite the polarized reactions, it's this very controversy that cemented the film's place in pop culture and academic discourse.Character Development: An Intricate DanceThe chess match between Nick and Catherine is underpinned by their complex psychological profiles. Douglas' portrayal of Curran—a cop with a troubled past and a penchant for self-destruction—offers a fascinating glimpse into a man ensnared by his own desires and demons. Sharon Stone's Catherine Tramell, meanwhile, is an iconic figure of the femme fatale archetype, redefined. Stone delivers a career-defining performance, imbuing Catherine with an icy intelligence, seductive charm, and an enigmatic aura that challenges both Nick and the audience's perceptions at every turn.The Screenplay: A Double-Edged SwordEszterhas' screenplay is a masterclass in building suspense and developing intriguing characters, though it's not without its flaws. The dialogue sometimes veers into the melodramatic, and certain plot elements haven't aged well, reflecting the era's less enlightened attitudes. Yet, it's these imperfections that make "Basic Instinct" such a rich subject for analysis. The film's narrative bravado, combined with its thematic ambitions, provides fertile ground for discussions about power dynamics, obsession, and identity.Cultural Significance: A Mirror and a Maeldrome"Basic Instinct" arrived at a crossroads in American cinema and society, reflecting the burgeoning discourse on sexuality, violence, and censorship. It challenged audiences and filmmakers alike to confront their boundaries and biases. The movie's impact extended beyond the silver screen, influencing fashion, music, and literature, and sparking a wave of erotic thrillers that sought to emulate its success. Over three decades later, it remains a reference point for discussions about gender roles, media representation, and the intersection of sex and violence in storytelling.Damo's selection of "Basic Instinct" for the podcast is a testament to its multifaceted legacy. It's a film that can be celebrated for its craft, debated for its content, and analyzed for its cultural impact. Beyond the controversy and the steamy scenes lies a meticulously crafted narrative, compelling character studies, and a commentary on the human psyche's darker recesses.In revisiting "Basic Instinct," we're not just watching a movie; we're engaging with a piece of history that continues to provoke, unsettle, and fascinate. It's a testament to the power of cinema to challenge societal norms, to reflect our deepest fears and desires, and to leave us pondering long after the credits roll. For its boldness, its artistry, and its undiminished capacity to generate discussion, "Basic Instinct" remains a pivotal piece of cinematic art. And, perhaps, that was its intention all along – not just to entertain, but to incite, to provoke thought, and to remain indelibly etched in our collective consciousness.

129. Showgirls (1995) Hello Excellent Goddesses! On this episode of HWGW, we're having a very NC-17 conversation about a very NC-17 movie from director Paul Verhoeven and writer Joe Eszterhas! We're joined once again by Aliya Amilani to examine this legendarily misguided film, its legacy, and many more topics, like: hiccup cures, vaginal steaming, and how Yanni is a grindset pioneer. Plus: Remember when people were into sunning their taints? Put on your finest “Versayce”, cuz we're talking about Showgirls (1995)!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

"Thrust it! Thrust it!”Before the sequins and controversy hit the screen, Showgirls was a script that sparked excitement for its bold take on the glitz and grunge of Las Vegas life. Helmed by Paul Verhoeven and penned by Joe Eszterhas, the duo behind the provocative hit Basic Instinct, expectations were high for this journey into the world of Vegas showgirls. Yet, the resulting film would divide audiences and critics, becoming a cult classic for some and a cautionary tale of excess for others. The backdrop was set for a film that would be discussed and dissected for years to come. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1995 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Director Nominees series with a conversation about Showgirls.Here's a hint at what we talk about.In this deep dive, Pete and Andy explore the contentious legacy of Showgirls, a film that's danced its way into infamy. They discuss the film's place in the 1995 Golden Raspberry Awards as a Worst Director Nominee, debating whether the film's over-the-top style was a misguided misstep or a misunderstood stroke of satirical genius. The hosts don't always see eye-to-eye, revealing a schism in their takes on the film's execution and its thematic intentions. They ponder whether Elizabeth Berkley's performance as Nomi was intentionally exaggerated to serve the film's satirical edge or if it was a misdirection that led to its critical panning. As part of their series on the Razzies, they delve into the broader conversation about what the nomination means for Showgirls and its place in cinematic history.Here are a few other points in our discussion.The Dickensian description of the film by some and the evolving public opinion over timeThe comparison of Verhoeven's direction in Showgirls to his work in RoboCop and other filmsThe potential allegory of Hollywood and selling out as interpreted by Jonathan RosenbaumThe contrasting performances, particularly Berkley's and Gina Gershon's, and their impact on the film's toneThe undercurrents of power and gender dynamics within the narrativeOur personal reactions to the comedic elements and whether they hit the mark or fell flatAs we peel back the layers of this high-kicking, high-stakes drama, we find a film that's as polarizing as it is fascinating. Despite its Razzie nods and the debates it sparks, Showgirls remains an electrifying topic of discussion for cinephiles and critics alike. Whether you view it as a glittering satire or a cautionary tale of excess, there's no denying the film's unique place in the landscape of '90s cinema. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerYou Don't NomiLetterboxd Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to find source material that movies we've talked about on the shows that are part of The Next Reel's family of podcasts were based on. Books, plays, video games, even other movies and TV series! By doing so, you can find a great read or something to watch, and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!Want to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's DISCORD channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramXYouTubeFlickchartCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

"Thrust it! Thrust it!”Before the sequins and controversy hit the screen, Showgirls was a script that sparked excitement for its bold take on the glitz and grunge of Las Vegas life. Helmed by Paul Verhoeven and penned by Joe Eszterhas, the duo behind the provocative hit Basic Instinct, expectations were high for this journey into the world of Vegas showgirls. Yet, the resulting film would divide audiences and critics, becoming a cult classic for some and a cautionary tale of excess for others. The backdrop was set for a film that would be discussed and dissected for years to come. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1995 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Director Nominees series with a conversation about Showgirls.Here's a hint at what we talk about.In this deep dive, Pete and Andy explore the contentious legacy of Showgirls, a film that's danced its way into infamy. They discuss the film's place in the 1995 Golden Raspberry Awards as a Worst Director Nominee, debating whether the film's over-the-top style was a misguided misstep or a misunderstood stroke of satirical genius. The hosts don't always see eye-to-eye, revealing a schism in their takes on the film's execution and its thematic intentions. They ponder whether Elizabeth Berkley's performance as Nomi was intentionally exaggerated to serve the film's satirical edge or if it was a misdirection that led to its critical panning. As part of their series on the Razzies, they delve into the broader conversation about what the nomination means for Showgirls and its place in cinematic history.Here are a few other points in our discussion.The Dickensian description of the film by some and the evolving public opinion over timeThe comparison of Verhoeven's direction in Showgirls to his work in RoboCop and other filmsThe potential allegory of Hollywood and selling out as interpreted by Jonathan RosenbaumThe contrasting performances, particularly Berkley's and Gina Gershon's, and their impact on the film's toneThe undercurrents of power and gender dynamics within the narrativeOur personal reactions to the comedic elements and whether they hit the mark or fell flatAs we peel back the layers of this high-kicking, high-stakes drama, we find a film that's as polarizing as it is fascinating. Despite its Razzie nods and the debates it sparks, Showgirls remains an electrifying topic of discussion for cinephiles and critics alike. Whether you view it as a glittering satire or a cautionary tale of excess, there's no denying the film's unique place in the landscape of '90s cinema. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerYou Don't NomiLetterboxd Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to find source material that movies we've talked about on the shows that are part of The Next Reel's family of podcasts were based on. Books, plays, video games, even other movies and TV series! By doing so, you can find a great read or something to watch, and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!Want to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's DISCORD channel!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramXYouTubeFlickchartCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. get out their ice picks and dork out about 1992's BASIC INSTINCT, directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Joe Eszterhas, and starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Plus, the season finale of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP, IRON CLAW, DAUGHTERS OF THE CULT, and the new season of FARGO on FX.Dork out everywhere …Email at dorkingoutshow@gmail.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotifyTune InStitcherhttp://dorkingoutshow.com/https://bsky.app/profile/dorkingout.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@dorkingoutshowhttps://www.instagram.com/dorkingoutshow/https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshowhttps://twitter.com/dorkingoutshowThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406530/advertisement

In this episode Mike ducks an angry lap dance flying heel, while Troy marvels at flat butts in g-strings as they both slip in monkey shit reviewing Showgirls.►Connect with 'Bald Guys & Bad Movies':-Facebook: / baldguysbadmovies -Instagram - / baldguysbadmovies -Twitter/X - / baldmovies ►Experience their unique takes on films of all stripes:- Apple Podcasts - ...

On today's episode, we're heading to the Cheetah Lounge for our stripper shift, stopping off to get some chips and Cristal, and also beat the everloving fuck out of Andrew Carver, while we revisit the absolute hot mess, but wonderfully campy film, Showgirls (1995). This movie was directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas.This movie stars Elizabeth Berkley (The First Wives Club, Saved By the Bell), Kyle Maclachlan (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet), Gina Gershon (Bound, Riverdale) and Gina Ravera (Soul Food, The Closer).Joining me for this episode is the wonderful Donovan Marcotte, with his fiance Bryan!! Bryan is such a Showgirls stan, so he of course had to come on the pod, and we had a gay old time chatting about this flawed, but wonderful film.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Donovan on InstagramFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our break before season 3, we have more deleted material from season 2 to share with you! We talk action figures that look like they're covered in lube, Dario Argento's Dracula being watched at work, horse noises run amok, bots attempting to scam our stream, Adobe Premiere shortcuts, a grossly unethical use of AI, white actors with good and bad Mandarin pronunciation, how great it can be to walk through cemeteries, and a potential pitch for Erotic Clue (just in case Rian Johnson is listening). Joe also offers an update on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes at the top. Deleted scenes come from the following episodes (Joe made a mistake in the recording): -The Mummy (2017), Part 2 - But Which Museum, Henry?! -Starship Troopers & Satire -Showgirls -Guilty Pleasures 2 -Best of 2022 -Fantastic Four (2015) -2022 Razzie Nominations -Mac & Me For more information on the Unofficial Willem Dafoe Bad Art Short Film Festival, visit our website at derazzled.com/festival. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Anton Lavey, Kenneth Anger, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Ultraman, Dennis Hopper, Neil Patrick Harris, Jake Busey, Four Rooms, Tim Roth, Madonna, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Elon Musk, Perfect Blue, Black Swan, Joe Eszterhas, Paul Verhoeven, the Venture Bros, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Tilda Swinton, Ludacris, Janet Jackson, Todd Howard, Timothee Chalomet, Ethan Hawke, Moon Knight, Among Us, The Menu, Pinocchio, Clue, Janelle Monae, Lupita Nyong'o, Edgar Allen Poe, John Cusack, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Heidegger, Arrested Development, Will Arnett, Burning Man, Watership Down --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derazzled/support

Joe Eszterhas's tenure as the hottest screenwriter in town ended with two notorious 1995 flops: the NC-17 rated Showgirls (directed, like Basic Instinct, by Paul Verhoeven) and Jade (produced, like Sliver, by Robert Evans), We'll analyze why these films failed to connect with audiences in 1995, and, more importantly, why the media at the time seized on them as major embarrassments for the industry.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for HYSTO? Episode #178 - 1992's Basic Instinct - Written by Joe Eszterhas, Directed by Paul Verhoeven - starring Michael Douglas & Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone and Joe Eszterhas's post-Basic Instinct reunion film was one of the most troubled productions of the 90s. A post-Hitchcock tale of sexual surveillance given a technological update for the 90s, after a long battle with the MPAA the sanitized, R-rated version of Sliver was rejected by critics and audiences, but the movie and the juicy gossip leaked from its production (which included a love pentagon involving both actress and screenwriter) only enhanced Sharon Stone's aura as an old-school Hollywood star for a decade that didn't know what to do with her. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest hits of 1992, Basic Instinct was sold as Michael Douglas's return to Fatal Attraction territory, but its success owed to an alchemy of three other creatives: a writer (Joe Eszterhas) who was driven to become the highest-paid scribe in movies; a director (Paul Verhoeven) who was determined to redefine the amount of sex considered acceptable in a Hollywood movie; and a female lead (Sharon Stone) who had waited a long time for her breakout role, and finally found it in a bisexual murderess with the sheen of a Hitchcock blonde. We'll talk about all of that, detailing the extremely messy production that was protested by LGBT activists – and its screenwriter – virtually from beginning to end, and examine Basic Instinct as a collision of toxicity and commerce that was emblematic of just-pre-Clinton era.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. Today is a very special episode with a very special guest. Karina Longworth of the incredible You Must Remember This podcast joins us - ahead of the release of her new season “Erotic 90s” - to discuss Erotic 90s B-Sides like Sliver, Boxing Helena, and Jade.  We discuss the era of Joe Eszterhas, the appeal of Sliver, the failure of Jade, and the fractured ambition of Boxing Helena. We also discuss the famous Kim Basinger lawsuit that goes along with the film. Basic Instinct and its ignored sequel (Basic Instinct 2: RISK ADDICTION) are also discussed, and this line read gets a lot of time. Oh and, just for fun, enjoy this clip of Jim Carrey impersonating David Caruso on CSI: Miami. It'll brighten your day. Be sure to give us a follow on Twitter at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. We are also now on Spotify and Stitcher. Enjoy!

Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf  Join our Discord  https://discord.gg/jDrUtNcRq2 They say that “anything can happen” in the NWW Universe. Well, it's a three man booth this week as Sicco Hersnick, host of Hugging The Cactus, joins Moody and Groo of Van Dammit to break down Jean Claude in 1993's Nowhere To Run. Included in todays podcast: Joe Eszterhas and his relationship with Mel Gibson, The very strong supporting cast of Nowhere, Could this have been a better movie in different hands, Jean Claude is pro Ukraine and the boys debate politics in entertainment, Stallone may stay behind the camera (we don't think so), Arnold is a routine guy, Bruce Willis is about to be a grandfather, Steven Seagal's SNL run in 60 seconds, Mel is out as parade grand marshal, Groo likes season 2 of Hunters, time looping movies and after all that, we wrap it up with our thoughts on the current state of the MCU (hint, Moody hated She Hulk). In two weeks we are back for the 100th episode of Nothing Worthwhile as Moody and Groo are in a Orlando, Florida for our reaction to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live in concert!

They say that “anything can happen” in the NWW Universe. Well, it's a three man booth this week as Sicco Hersnick, host of Hugging The Cactus, joins Moody and Groo of Van Dammit to break down Jean Claude in 1993's Nowhere To Run. Included in todays podcast: Joe Eszterhas and his relationship with Mel Gibson, The very strong supporting cast of Nowhere, Could this have been a better movie in different hands, Jean Claude is pro Ukraine and the boys debate politics in entertainment, Stallone may stay behind the camera (we don't think so), Arnold is a routine guy, Bruce Willis is about to be a grandfather, Steven Seagal's SNL run in 60 seconds, Mel is out as parade grand marshal, Groo likes season 2 of Hunters, time looping movies and after all that, we wrap it up with our thoughts on the current state of the MCU (hint, Moody hated She Hulk). In two weeks we are back for the 100th episode of Nothing Worthwhile as Moody and Groo are in a Orlando, Florida for our reaction to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live in concert!

We wrap up Verhoeven Month and our coverage of Showgirls! We take a new approach to how we fix this movie to bring it more in line with how one would pitch an actual film. Joe describes his one and only experience in a strip club, Jack gives us a closer look at screenwriter Joe Eszterhas and his Fleetwood-Mac-esque 90's love life (note: don't take relationship advice from psychics), we briefly touch on some more of Paul Verhoeven's weirdness as we further discuss the documentary You Don't Nomi, Jack delves into Hollywood sleaze and scandal as he describes Girl 27, and we finally present our idea for how to fix this movie and prevent it from winning Worst Picture at the 1995 Razzie Awards. Put on your best Versace, heat up some brown rice and vegetables, and join us for this surprisingly unsexy finale. CW: Sexual assault, misogyny, description of a male strip club, Jack jokes about being hit by a bus Podcast plugged in this episode: Doom Generation (@DoomGenPod on Twitter) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derazzled/support

Verhoeven Month continues as we begin our exploration of 1996's Showgirls, a movie that actively destroyed Jack's appreciation for breasts. Possibly the only NC-17 film we'll be covering on this show, we delve into what does and doesn't work about it, cover some of director Paul Verhoeven's background beyond what we did in our Starship Troopers episodes, marvel at the impact video rentals can have, make entirely too many references to Marvel Comics and Grant Morrison (but who is surprised?), talk about how poorly this film treats its black characters, and set the stage for part 2's coverage of screenwriter Joe Eszterhas. Kick back by the burning remains of your Andrew Carver record collection, lock up the chimpanzees somewhere safe, and have a medical professional on standby in case Elizabeth Berkley's writhing somehow throws out your back and hips just by watching. CW: Sexual assault, racism, homophobia, reference to a sex club Podcast plugged in this episode: Making A Martini (@MartiniMaking on Twitter) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derazzled/support

Double Indemnity (1944) ​ ​ Double Indemnity is a 1944 American crime film noir directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. The screenplay was based on James M. Cain's 1943 novel of the same title, which appeared as an eight-part serial for the Liberty magazine in February 1936.  The film stars Fred MacMurray as an insurance salesman, Barbara Stanwyck as a provocative housewife who is accused of killing her husband, and Edward G. Robinson as a claims adjuster whose job is to find phony claims. The term "double indemnity" refers to a clause in certain life insurance policies that doubles the payout in cases when the death is accidental.  Praised by many critics when first released, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards but did not win any. Widely regarded as a classic, it often is cited as having set the standard for film noir. ​ Basic Instinct (1992)   Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the investigation, Curran becomes involved in a torrid and intense relationship with the prime suspect, Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), an enigmatic writer.  Eszterhas developed the script in the 1980s. It became a subject of a bidding war until Carolco Pictures acquired the rights to the film. From there, Verhoeven signed on to direct and Douglas and Stone joined the project, after many actresses were considered for the role of Tramell. Before its release, Basic Instinct generated controversy due to its overt sexuality and violence, including a rape scene. Gay rights activists criticized the film's depiction of homosexual relationships and the portrayal of a bisexual woman as a murderous psychopath. In one scene, Stone's vulva was filmed as she crossed her legs, which she claimed was done without her knowledge, a claim denied by the director.  There are several cuts available.    Opening Credits; Introduction (1.05); Amazing Design Advertisement (20.54); Background History (22.06); Double Indemnity (1944) Film Trailer (23.41); The Original (25.54); Let's Rate (1:19.08); Introducing the Double Feature (1:36.27); Basic Instinct (1992) Film Trailer (1:39.07); The Attraction (1:41.16); How Many Stars (2:37.14); End Credits (2:41.56); Closing Credits (2:43.10)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Man Smart, Women Smarter – by Harry Belafonte. Taken from the album Calypso.  Copyright 1955 RCA Victor ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.

Check under the bed for ice picks because we're tackling Paul Verhoeven and Joe Eszterhas' notorious 1992 Erotic Thriller/neo-noir, Basic Instinct. Along for trips to the gay bar and the beach house are Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson from The Queer Quadrant podcast, who provide a very welcome bisexual perspective in a film accused of biphobia and misogyny. Plus: our obsession with the sequel Risk Addiction, ties to The Silence of the Lambs and Cruising, cocaine and cum, Catherine (and Sharon Stone) as a queer icon, a stacked cast of male character actors, and why you can't wear a sweater to the gay bar!References: > Celestino Deleyto. “The Margins of Pleasure: Female Monstrosity and Male Paranoia in Basic Instinct” Film Criticism Vol 21, No 3> Adam Morrison. "Essential LGBTQ Films: Basic Instinct." The Black List Blog> Camille Paglia. "Commentary." Basic Instinct BluQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Brooke: @brookebsolomon> Jordan: @JordanHGus> The Queer Quadrant: @QueerQuadrantBe sure to support the boys on Patreon!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Fall Verhoeven on Rogues Gallery! This is the magical time of year where we revisit the films of Paul Verhoeven. And WOW is this one a doozy. Showgirls was a critical and commercial failure when it was released in the fall of 1995, but the film found new life as a midnight movie and went on to become a cult favorite. So what's going on here? Is this so bad it's good? A misunderstood masterpiece? Or is it just as terrible as everyone seemed to think at the time? Let's find out. Topics include: how the success of Basic Instinct allowed Verhoeven and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas to run wild with this project, the controversy over the NC-17 rating, the two opposing character arcs the script seems like it's trying to give its main character, the way Elizabeth Berkley's performance was singled out by critics and why none of that is really her fault, how certain audiences have reclaimed the film, the straight-to-video sequel, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Chris's Instagram & Twitter | Kristen's Instagram Chris & Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler Chris's Substack Newsletter: Chris Fights Demons

The finale of our season on the awesome movie year of 1992 features our audience choice pick, Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct. Directed by Paul Verhoeven from a script by Joe Eszterhas and starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Jeanne Tripplehorn and George Dzundza, Basic Instinct prevailed over two other movies about femme fatales in our 1992 audience choice poll. The post Basic Instinct (1992 Audience Choice) appeared first on Awesome Movie Year.

There are some AWESOME Vegas movies out there.  Classics like "Casino", "Oceans Eleven" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".  There are also some TERRIBLE Vegas movies out there...like "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", "3000 Miles To Graceland" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2". I think it's fair to say that the film we're discussing in this episode falls somewhere in the middle. Considered to be one of the biggest box office bombs of all time, Showgirls (written by Joe Eszterhas, directed by Paul Veerhoven, and starring Elizabeth Berkley) has morphed into a huge cult classic. Thanks to a steady stream of nudity & gratuitous sex, the film was given an NC-17 rating and to this day, remains the only film with that rating to have had wide release in US movie theaters.  And although Showgirls wasn't based on a true story, Eszterhas and Veerhoven claimed they did "extensive interviews" with people in the Vegas entertainment community to make the portrayal of the showgirl world as accurate as possible. So, did they get it right?  We're about to find out. My guest for this episode, making her second appearance on the podcast, is Dani Elizabeth - a legit Showgirl and former cast member of the legendary Vegas shows, "Jubilee" and "Crazy Girls". Dani shared the story of the first time she saw Showgirls and how it almost led to a career change, we dove into the film with some character analysis & theories on why people watch the film over and over again, and we compared Dani's "showgirl life" to Nomi Malone's. If you want to dive further into the world of Showgirls - and really, who wouldn't? - check out the documentary You Don't Nomi directed by Jeffrey McHale (available for sale & rent on your favorite streaming service). __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month & enjoy all kinds of cool perks like early access to new episodes, commercial-free versions of EVERY episode, invites to exclusive live streams & videos, insider-only virtual hangouts and even real-life in-person hangouts IN Las Vegas! Sign up NOW at patreon.com/jeffdoesvegas __________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate!  Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with our special link!

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn – Dare Daniel Podcast Episode 116 “That is not good. That's bad.” Daniel and Corky get released from the Keith Moon Psychiatric Facility long enough to review the impossibly unfunny comedy An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn. Joe Eszterhas' lame, […] The post “Burn Hollywood Burn” Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.

Showgirls is a 1995 erotic dram film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas, and stars Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle McLachlan, Gina Gershon and Gina Ravera. The film centers on a “street-smart” drifter who ventures to Las Vegas and climbs the seedy hierarchy from stripper to showgirl. The film was the second collaboration between Verhoeven and Eszterhas, after their success with Basic Instinct.  If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!         Out this Month: Week 1: Shooting the Flames Week 2: Hot Takes from the Overlook Film Festival Week 3: Basic Instinct Week 4: Showgirls  Patreon: Sliver     Coming in July 2022: Robocop Starship Troopers      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons: BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennet Hunter Brandon Anderson CenobiteBetty Dan Alvarez Daveruff87 Erica Huff Gia-Ranita Pitt George Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe Kyle Kavanagh Lisa Libby Loch Hightower Matthew McHenry Melissa Albrecht Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Orion Yannotti Penelope Perfecta Erecta Poodie Castle Robert B. Sean Homrig The Unknown Patron Walstrich   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM 

Basic Instinct is a 1992 Neo-Noir Erotic Thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film stars Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, George Dzunda, Wayne Knight, and Sharon Stone, in her breakout role. The score was composed by Film Flamer's favorite, Jerry Goldsmith. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!             Watch Basic Instinct (Theatrical): https://amzn.to/3tOEL97  Watch Basic Instinct (Unrated Directors Cut): https://amzn.to/3ObLvpJ         Out this Month: Week 1: Shooting the Flames Week 2: Hot Takes from the Overlook Film Festival Week 3: Basic Instinct Week 4: Showgirls  Patreon: Sliver     Coming in July 2022: Robocop Starship Troopers      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons: BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennet Hunter Brandon Anderson CenobiteBetty Dan Alvarez Daveruff87 Erica Huff Gia-Ranita Pitt George Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe Kyle Kavanagh Lisa Libby Loch Hightower Matthew McHenry Melissa Albrecht Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Orion Yannotti Penelope Perfecta Erecta Poodie Castle Robert B. Sean Homrig The Unknown Patron Walstrich   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM 

Just as the AIDS-related death of Rock Hudson was finally forcing straight people – and Hollywood – to acknowledge that epidemic, a film was released that transposed the new climate of sexual fear into a murder mystery. The sleeper hit of 1985, Jagged Edge turned Glenn Close from a respected actress into a star, and established the brand of screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, who would later write Basic Instinct and Showgirls. Almost a decade after radical feminists began to call for a crackdown on violent sexual imagery, Jagged Edge tried to have its cake and eat it, too: infusing its sex and violence – and its depiction of a career woman – with a fundamentally conservative point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer Joe Eszterhas sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss his long career as a hit Hollywood screenwriter and the thirtieth anniversary of Basic Instinct, which he wrote. They discuss the film's famous leg-crossing scene with Sharon Stone, his experience breaking records for screenplay sales, the painful memories surrounding his father's trial for war crimes, and more. 

Two straight-ish men pop on their Asics for a stroll by the lake and, in the process, furiously masturdebate over whether or not an ejaculating penis is a barrier to entry? Topics rimmed into this episode include:Is Skype music good clubbing material?   Ben gives his 2 cents on Disney +'s Pam and Tommy.Tom's erotic film knowledge is put to the test. Shuddering Cocks and all.Tom thanks Joe Eszterhas for all the trashy junk.De Palma, Robocop, Wild Things, Kevin Bacon, it's all here. Ben thinks Blue is The Warmest Colour is long. So, now you know.How much rimming is too much rimming? Ben enjoys saying the name, Franck.  Are the guys (straight guys) getting American psycho vibes? How many times can Ben say he's not a Gay man?How well did William Freidkin and the leather sporting Al Pacino portray the Cruising scene? Have you ever had an unexpected explosion from the spout hit you in the chin? Are Tom's parent's massive prudes? Loosen up abit. Tom needs to go back to watch all the rimming he missed.Does this film have Michael Haneke's hands all over it? Ben never leaves the house without his toothbrush.  Is Inspector Damroder on a wind-up? Did we do LGBT history month proud? Fiona pops in to prove yet again we are just ordinary people. What do Wentworth Miller, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Neil Patrick Harris, Ricky Martin, Phillip Schofield, Stephen Fry, Ru Paul & Jack Nash all have in common? No idea. FilmFloggers Episodes - https://t.co/uHw3yuylDr?amp=1Come talk to Ben on Social Media...https://linktr.ee/FilmFloggershttps://www.instagram.com/filmfloggers/https://twitter.com/FilmFloggersGameFloggers Twitch - https://tinyurl.com/sabrbumtDo you want The Sopranos redefined for you? I thought so...https://twitter.com/SopranosRehttps://anchor.fm/sopranos-redefinedHelp Flog the Podcast by Rate and Reviewing! 1 Star content, 5-star effort! Apple iTunes - https://tinyurl.com/268ccs6cPodchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/users/filmfloggersGoodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/gEvDLhAJYibWebsitehttps://filmfloggers.buzzsprout.comEmail us your FilmFlog suggestions hosts@filmfloggers.comStranger by the Lake (French: L'Inconnu du lac) is a 2013 French erotic thriller drama film written and directed by Alain Guiraudie. The film won the Queer Palm award [5] and was mentioned on multiple top-ten lists of the best films of 2014.[6]Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FilmFloggers)

---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED"'I think she's the f*ck of the century, what do you think?""Basic Instinct" [1992] Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f96x3UpoaQ---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61455803Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on InstagramFollow AJ: @_aj_1985---SIDEBOOB CINEMA produced by Sheila EhksLogo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomoveTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Good In Red"

---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED"'I'm erect. Why aren't you erect?""Showgirls" [1995] Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PeyiZSO1_0---"You Don't Nomi" [2020] Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMncUW0HQ6A---Showgirls – Roger Ebert:https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/showgirls-1995 ---Showgirls Film Review – New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/22/movies/film-review.html---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61455803Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on InstagramFollow AJ: @_aj_1985---SIDEBOOB CINEMA produced by Sheila EhksLogo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomoveTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Good In Red"

---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED"Next time we make love, you introduce me to Jade""Jade" [1995] Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRT8rc2e6VU---FILM REVIEW; Car Chases in Chinatown And a Bit of 'Belle de Jour' – New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/13/movies/film-review-car-chases-in-chinatown-and-a-bit-of-belle-de-jour.html---Jade – Variety:https://variety.com/1995/film/reviews/jade-1200443417/ ---Jade – Roger Ebert:https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jade-1995---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on InstagramFollow AJ: @_aj_1985---SIDEBOOB CINEMA produced by Sheila EhksLogo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomoveTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Good In Red"

Welcome to Chris & Chris Talk Movies. In this podcast, life-long friends Chris Ferry and Chris Huddleston discuss Sci Fi movies (sometimes the best Sci Fi movies, sometimes not), horror movies (occasionally some of the all time best horror movies…often…not), a few of the very best action movies (I think you see where we're going with this), and genre films from their childhood and beyond in this laid-back, rambling, but inviting series!Rated PG for occasional mature language and alcohol consumption.Episode Number 32: BASIC INSTINCT (1992)This week marks our first foray into one of the hottest genres of the early to mid 1990s - the erotic thriller. Perhaps none was bigger than 1992's BASIC INSTINCT, which made over $650 million worldwide in today's dollars. If there's one thing people remember from this blockbuster starring Michael Douglas (WALL STREET, ROMANCING THE STONE) and Sharon Stone (TOTAL RECALL, SLIVER), it's the infamous interrogation scene, claimed to have been the most freeze framed scene ever during the days of VHS. We discuss that and other entertaining topics such as everyone with a psychology degree being able to manipulate people's minds, whether or not this film still has the ability to shock audiences, and whatever happened to erotic thrillers (and will they make a comeback).Written by Joe Eszterhas (SHOWGIRLS), and directed by Paul Verhoeven (ROBOCOP, TOTAL RECALL), the BASIC INSTINCT cast also includes Jeanne Tripplehorn and George Dzundza.Is BASIC INSTINCT one of Michael Douglas' best movies? How does it rank among Sharon Stone's filmography?Send us your thoughts to chrisandchristalkmovies@gmail.com

We enjoyed Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers so much, we decided to tackle another one of his movies. Showgirls has achieved a cult status for being "so bad it's good," but some might argue it's better than that. Some would also argue it's just plain bad. Randy and Brandon invited their partners to join in this conversation, and the opinions span the whole range. 

Joe Eszterhas details his run as the most famous and lavishly paid screenwriter in the world. He hit with Flashdance, broke records with Basic Instinct and ran aground with Showgirls. From his coke-fueled Rolling Stone days to bedding Sharon Stone to finding God in the Cleveland heat, Eszterhas has amazing dish about the filthy perversions of Bob Evans, the unquenchable ambition of Elizabeth Berkley and the cow fornication film that could have ended Spielberg's career.     

Matt, Kevin and Travis wade deep into the muck of legendary sleazeball writer Joe Eszterhas' work...again...and find some predictably icky stuff. Jagged Edge (Richard Marquand, 1985) Betrayed (Costa-Gavras, 1988) Jade (William Friedkin, 1995)