About the show

Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s.

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Episodes

  • S1E6: Sliver

    June 22nd, 2020  |  52 mins 3 secs

    Today we encounter more doppelgängers, salacious gossip and a ton of mirrors as we discuss Sliver. Fly into a volcano, strip in the Truffle House and hack computers to discover why everyone owns a telescope and what the real point of sex is.

  • S1E5: Body Heat

    June 15th, 2020  |  48 mins 33 secs

    Today we brave sweat, wind chimes and stupid men as we discuss Body Heat. We aren't prepared to see Mickey Rooney, clowns or black tubs, but are at least wearing our own bodies. We find out why murders are like babies and what to do about overly moral detectives.

  • S1E4: Indecent Proposal

    June 8th, 2020  |  50 mins 27 secs

    This episode sums up everything about podcasting that matters to us so get ready. As we discuss Indecent Proposal, we learn that bricks have aspirations and wigs are great at de-aging. Be sure to BYOG (Bring Your Own Globe) when you pickup your new hippo, and beware the cuckoo!

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    S1E3: 9 1/2 Weeks

    June 1st, 2020  |  50 mins 45 secs

    Today we find out that love isn't all ferris wheels and balloons as we discuss 9.5 Weeks, the gum of erotic thrillers. We learn about giant fantasies, mattress sales and get more etymology than we bargained for. Tip: don't watch this movie.

  • S1E2: Disclosure

    May 25th, 2020  |  52 mins 23 secs

    Today we meet Sex Symbol Donald Sutherland and Father of the Year Michael Douglas as we discuss the "erotic thriller" Disclosure. We learn about databases and Disneyland, syringes and VR, but never what Arcamax is. Enjoy this "slight mystery in an office setting" - sincerely A. Friend
    Note: This episode has a few audio hiccups due to remote recording logistics. Forgive us!

  • S1E1: Body of Evidence

    May 18th, 2020  |  44 mins 21 secs

    Join us on a journey to that most erotic of cities, Portland Oregon, as we discuss Body of Evidence. Today we learn about VCR settings, how to use nipple clamps, the recipe for funky sex, and much more.

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    Introducing Dire Desires

    May 6th, 2020  |  1 min 49 secs

    Dire Desires: Life Lessons from Classic Erotic Thrillers. Coming soon from the creators of Spilled Milk.