The off-kilter, libidinous, captivating actor James Spader doesn't get the attention he deserves and this episode is here to rectify that. I spoke with (new) Spader fan and horror journalist Amber T about the talented and unforgettable actor. Welcome to the fold, Amber. We spoke about Spader’s appeal, the sexuality he brings to his roles, why we think he hasn’t received a lot of critical attention, our favorite James Spader films, and more!

Show Notes:

Amber’s instagram

Amber’s bluesky

Amber T’s James Spader Letterboxd List

My James Spader Letterboxd List

Crash (1996)

Secretary (2002)

Pretty in Pink (1986)

Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)

Team-Mates (1978)

Spader in Team Mates

Endless Love (1981)

Tuff Turf (1985)

The New Kids (1985)

Supernova (2000)

A Killer in the Family (1983)

Starcrossed (1985)

Brat Pack

Bad Influence (1990)

John Hughes

Patrick Bateman

Less Than Zero (1987)

Wolf (1994)

The Whale (2022)

Dream Lover (1994)

Brendan Fraser

David Duchovny

Crash novel

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Babygirl (2024)

Bret Easton Ellis Midnight Cowboy (1969)

Jack’s Back (1988)

Curtain Call (1998)

The Music of Chance (1993)

Sex, Lies, and Videotape criterion article

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