Parents Guide: Sex & Violence in Movies

On this bonus episode I ask Oscar expert and regular guest Gordon McNulty to discuss this year’s nominated Oscar movies with a focus on sex & violence. We rank our top 5 favorite moments and talk about dog fights, dicks at the ceremony, stealing dead bodies from oneself, joke predictions and German, twice. We don’t talk about To Leslie, Women Talking, Living, Aftersun, Causeway, Glass Onion and not even Tell It Like a Woman, the movie everyone is talking about. Follow Gordon on Instagram @fuck_it_dude_lets_go_bowling and listen to his podcast ‘The Lone Acting Nominees’. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

On episode 13 another guest returns, as Karim Ballach introduces the concept of blockbuster violence to the podcast by focusing on Martin Campbell’s ‘GoldenEye’ (1995). We discuss everything about Xenia (which is a lot), whether this is a new era for James Bond concerning sexism and that damn internet. You can follow Karim on Instagram @@karim_at_the_movies. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot. Share, rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen.

On episode 12 returning guest favorite Joslyn finally introduces horror to this podcast by choosing Wes Craven’s ‘Scream’ (1996). We discuss each victim, Terrifier 2, intestine movement, Wednesday’s violence and Jo’s face of confusion. You can follow Jo on Instagram @flickchickbitch. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot. Share, rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen.

On episode 11 my guest Alma Schmitt chose the astounding ‘Princess Mononoke’ (1997), so we can talk Miyazaki, sexuality in the machine room and - balance -. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

On episode 10 (!) my guest Will Steele picks Mike Leigh’s bleak ‘Naked’ (1993), and we discuss its disturbing sex scenes, Thatcherism, The Incredibles and introduce .5 to our rating system. You can follow Will on Instagram @w.j.steele. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

On episode 9 my guest Aaditya Bhattacharya helps me to discuss Michael Haneke’s controversial ‘Funny Games’ (1997), including our frustration with the film, the baffling remake and making the obvious comparison with ‘Saw’. You can follow Aaditya on Instagram @aaditya.bhattacharya9. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

On episode 8 my guest George Ehret helps me to discuss Atom Egoyan’s labyrinthine ‘Exotica’ (1994), including the MPAA, almost not discussing Sarah Polley and, obviously, Barney the Dinosaur. You can follow George on Instagram @georgeaxelehret. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

Follow Daniel on Instagram @dgillespie42 and listen to his podcast ‘Better Off Read’. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

Follow Gordon on Instagram @fuck_it_dude_lets_go_bowling and listen to his podcast ‘The Lone Acting Nominees’. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

On episode 5, my guest Sam Meltzer and me discuss Woody Allen’s Oscar-winning ‘Mighty Aphrodite’ (1995), including Allen’s personal issues surrounding the film, remembering Helena Bonham Carter is in the film and where to actual find any sex and violence in this film.

Follow Karim on Instagram @karim_at_the_movies. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot.

You can find the comparison of the two versions we discuss here. Follow Jo on Instagram @flickchickbitch. You can follow me on Instagram @firstlastshot. You can and should also read more by Jo on Scribemag.

On episode 2, my guest and former student Milan Henke discuss Tim Burton’s brave and challenging sequel ‘Batman Returns’, including superhero violence, a horny penguin and scary mirrors. Be aware of spoilers! Disclaimer: this was actually the first episode I recorded, so don’t be surprised to hear more nervousness and insecurity in my voice than last week. You can follow me @firstlastshot

On the very first episode, we discuss David Cronenberg’s underrated ‘eXistenZ’, including Jude Law’s hairline, Willem Dafoe’s inherent sexuality and why this film is a unique case of pegging propaganda. Listen to Gordon’s podcast ‘The Lone Acting Nominees Podcast’ and follow him on Instagram @fuck_it_dude_lets_go_bowling. You can follow me @firstlastshot

In this introduction, I try to detail the goals of this podcast and try not to ramble on too much.