Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s.
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Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton, and Abby Cerquitella
Today we encounter more doppelgängers, salacious gossip and a ton of mirrors as we discuss Sliver. Fly into a volcano, strip in the Truffle House and hack computers to discover why everyone owns a telescope and what the real point of sex is.
Links:
Sliver 1993 Trailer | Sharon Stone | William Baldwin - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Njunp4N-4)
15 Jun 2020
S1E5: Body Heat
Today we brave sweat, wind chimes and stupid men as we discuss Body Heat. We aren't prepared to see Mickey Rooney, clowns or black tubs, but are at least wearing our own bodies. We find out why murders are like babies and what to do about overly moral detectives.
Links:
Body Heat (1981) - Theatrical Trailer - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPOjV9Gdk7U)
8 Jun 2020
S1E4: Indecent Proposal
This episode sums up everything about podcasting that matters to us so get ready. As we discuss Indecent Proposal, we learn that bricks have aspirations and wigs are great at de-aging. Be sure to BYOG (Bring Your Own Globe) when you pickup your new hippo, and beware the cuckoo!
Links:
Indecent Proposal - Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kA0MydxWUo)
1 Jun 2020
S1E3: 9 1/2 Weeks
Today we find out that love isn't all ferris wheels and balloons as we discuss 9.5 Weeks, the gum of erotic thrillers. We learn about giant fantasies, mattress sales and get more etymology than we bargained for. Tip: don't watch this movie.
Links:
9 1/2 Weeks Trailer (1986) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opSJOYgm_P0)
25 May 2020
S1E2: Disclosure
Today we meet Sex Symbol Donald Sutherland and Father of the Year Michael Douglas as we discuss the "erotic thriller" Disclosure. We learn about databases and Disneyland, syringes and VR, but never what Arcamax is. Enjoy this "slight mystery in an office setting" - sincerely A. Friend
Note: This episode has a few audio hiccups due to remote recording logistics. Forgive us!
Links:
Disclosure (1994) Trailer - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih2-TLzLjgk)
175: I Don’t Get How Sex Works – Mortified: Share the Shame (https://getmortified.com/episode/175-i-dont-get-how-sex-works/)
18 May 2020
S1E1: Body of Evidence
Join us on a journey to that most erotic of cities, Portland Oregon, as we discuss Body of Evidence. Today we learn about VCR settings, how to use nipple clamps, the recipe for funky sex, and much more.
Links:
Body of Evidence trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJfPgjR_czA)
6 May 2020
Introducing Dire Desires
Dire Desires: Life Lessons from Classic Erotic Thrillers. Coming soon from the creators of Spilled Milk.
Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s.
Season 1 covers six erotic classics, including Indecent Proposal, Body Heat, and Disclosure.
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