Jacob and Sam cover the show's second erotic thriller with Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct. They discuss Sharon Stone's issues with the film - as well as her excellent performance - the convoluted plot, and Verhoeven's excellent cinematography. Surely the episode of the century!

Sources:

Cal Poly - THEY KILL FOR LOVE: Defining the Erotic Thriller as a Film Genre

Vanity Fair - “You Can’t Shame Me”: Sharon Stone on How Basic Instinct Nearly Broke Her, Before Making Her a Star

The Naked Truth: Why Hollywood Doesn't Make X-Rated Movies by Kevin S. Sandler

The Film Magazine:

Where to Start with Paul Verhoeven by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Scream (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

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Music:

Awakening (Instrumental) by Wataboi https://soundcloud.com/wataboi

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