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For the Love of Muscle | Celebrating Athletic Bodies (and Intimacy) in "Love Lies Bleeding"
This one’s flexing in all the right ways.
Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding, a film where bodies don’t just collide, they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that’s as physical as it is emotional.
They get into it all:
- Why Love Lies Bleeding treats strength as a love language
- How the film choreographs intimacy that’s sexy, sweaty, and deeply character-driven
- The power (and vulnerability) of hyper-built bodies in erotic storytelling
- What makes Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian’s chemistry feel so raw, charged, and grounded
- How muscle, menace, and mythology collide in this neon-soaked queer thriller
- And yes… what it means to stage a scene where love might actually burst a vein
This episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia, celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory.
(A big thank you to our listener Brielle for suggesting this one!)
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Director: Rose Glass
Writers: Rose Glass; Weronika Tofilska
Producers: Andrea Cornwell; Oliver Kassman
Actors (selected): Kristen Stewart; Katy O’Brian
© 2024 A24 / Film4 / Lobo Films / Escape Plan
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By Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan SmithThis one’s flexing in all the right ways.
Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding, a film where bodies don’t just collide, they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that’s as physical as it is emotional.
They get into it all:
- Why Love Lies Bleeding treats strength as a love language
- How the film choreographs intimacy that’s sexy, sweaty, and deeply character-driven
- The power (and vulnerability) of hyper-built bodies in erotic storytelling
- What makes Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian’s chemistry feel so raw, charged, and grounded
- How muscle, menace, and mythology collide in this neon-soaked queer thriller
- And yes… what it means to stage a scene where love might actually burst a vein
This episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia, celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory.
(A big thank you to our listener Brielle for suggesting this one!)
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Director: Rose Glass
Writers: Rose Glass; Weronika Tofilska
Producers: Andrea Cornwell; Oliver Kassman
Actors (selected): Kristen Stewart; Katy O’Brian
© 2024 A24 / Film4 / Lobo Films / Escape Plan
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🔗 Connect & Support the Show
👀 Watch the Video Version: See our reactions! The video podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube.
💌 Suggest a Scene & Get Bonuses: Join our Patreon to request movies for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. patreon.com/FakingItThePod
📱 Follow Us for Chaos: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram @FakingItThePod
🌐 Visit Our Website: Find all our links and more at FakingItThePod.com
🎧 Subscribe for Free: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Faking It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
💬 Review Us: Love the show? Give us 5 stars! It helps other listeners discover us.
Stay real, Fakers 🫡
Legal Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing here is intended to defame, slander, or infringe upon any individual or entity. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.