Episode 229: Body Heat + Wild Things - a podcast by Film Buds

Hey film buds,

What is it about the heat that makes some folks’ morals melt? With the fun, poppy ideas of Summer Magic also comes something of a dark Summer Curse, leaving some people bound by their worst impulses. 

Today’s episode is diving headlong into moral ambiguity, existential dread, and murder with an episode all about Neo Noir. 

Introduction - 00:00

• Opening Chat
• What Makes Summer Sexy

A Brief Noir History - 22:24

First is the 1981 Lawrence Kasdan classic, Body Heat. The film dedicatedly sticks to a classic Noir structure and is largely considered the true first film of the genre’s resurgence in media. Plus it is a movie that makes Summer look hot. We’ll discuss the noir genre, how films achieve a hot look, and more, as well as review the film at large.

Body Heat (1981) - 31:12

• Review and Discussion

Second is the John McNaughton directed Wild Things. The film is most notably known as “that film with that Denise Richards/Neve Campbell make-out”. We’ll review the film as well as discuss the fairness of its reputation, what can ruin a sex scene, and where the film fits in the Neo Noir cannon. 

Wild Things (1998) - 49:46

• Review and Discussion

For our final discussion we’re keeping it brief. First, we’ll talk about What We’re Watching and the Collection. Then we’ll move on to Rob Zombie’s Munsters movie. And last we’ll discuss our new written review of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. 

End of Show - 01:11:50

• The Collection
• The Munsters Trailer

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out last week’s episode. Also make sure to come back next week when we go on a crime wave. 

Thanks as always y’all,

The Buds

Total Runtime - 01:21:07

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