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Parents Guide: Sex & Violence in Movies

by David Turgay

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Latest episodes

  • Bonus Episode: Top 5 Sex & Violence Moment of the 2022 Oscars Movies with Gordon McNulty

    March 8, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min

    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…

  • Episode 13: GoldenEye (1995) with Karim Ballach

    March 1, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min

    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…

  • Episode 12: Scream (1996) with Jo

    February 25, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min

    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…

  • Episode 11: Princess Mononoke (1997) with Alma Schmitt

    February 13, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min

    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.

  • Episode 10: Naked (1993) with Will Steele

    February 6, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min

    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…

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  • Episode 9: Funny Games (1997) with Aaditya Bhattacharya

    January 30, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    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…

  • Episode 8: Exotica (1994) with George Ehret

    January 23, 2023 · 50 min

    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…

  • Episode 7: Election (1999)

    January 16, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

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

  • Episode 6: Happiness (1998) with Gordon McNulty

    January 9, 2023 · 2 hr 9 min

    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.

  • Episode 5: Mighty Aphrodite

    November 17, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min

    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…

  • Episode 4: Basic Instinct

    November 10, 2022 · 1 hr 51 min

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

  • Episode 3: Bound

    November 3, 2022 · 1 hr 29 min

    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.

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About the show

This podcast discusses sex and violence in movies, its depiction, meaning and relevance. Season 1 focuses on movies from the 1990s.