Sex, Bodies, and Cinema
Sex, Bodies, and Cinema
Podcast Description
Welcome to Sex, Bodies and Cinema—the podcast that boldly navigates the intersection of film, sexuality, and the human experience. Jason Goode and Ashley Rose do a dive deep into films that challenge the taboo surrounding bodies and desire. With backgrounds in film directing and acting, they channel their knowledge as practicing somatic sex educators to illuminate the narratives and themes behind each film they explore. Join them as they dissect a different movie each episode, unpacking its context, creators, and (eventually) its plot twists—all while sparking conversation about what it means to truly embody ourselves.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes including sexuality, embodiment, intimacy, and societal norms, with episodes analyzing films like An Education focusing on power dynamics and grooming, Eyes Wide Shut addressing infidelity and emotional distress, and The Starling Girl examining the impact of purity culture and self-agency.
Welcome to Sex, Bodies and Cinema—the podcast that boldly navigates the intersection of film, sexuality, and the human experience. Jason Goode and Ashley Rose do a dive deep into films that challenge the taboo surrounding bodies and desire. With backgrounds in film directing and acting, they channel their knowledge as somatic sex educators to illuminate the narratives and themes behind each film they explore. Join them as they dissect a different movie each episode, unpacking its context, creators, and (eventually) its plot twists—all while sparking conversation about what it means to truly embody ourselves.
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In this episode of Sex, Bodies, and Cinema, Jason and Ashley explore Halina Reijn’s daring 2024 film Baby Girl, starring Nicole Kidman as Romy, a high-powered CEO whose carefully managed life spirals when she begins a dangerous affair with a much younger intern, played by Harris Dickinson. Co-starring Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas, the film pushes into charged territory—blurring lines between consent, power, repression, and self-discovery. We unpack how Baby Girl toys with erotic thriller tropes while delivering something messier and more human: a meditation on risk, authenticity, and the shadows we keep hidden—even from ourselves.
Trigger Warning: Discussions of BDSM, power imbalances, infidelity, sexual repression, and coercion.
Hosts
Jason Goode is a Somatic Sex Educator and Somatic Performance Coach. Learn more about his work and offerings at somarelating.ca.
Ashley Rose is a Sexological Bodyworker & intimacy coach who specializes in internal pelvic care. Visit her website at ashleyelisabethrose.ca for resources, workshops, and private coaching.
Our guest for this episode is DaddyLobo. Lobo is a bisexual sex worker who strives to bring bisexual representation to as much as he can. He works for a Health Initiative for Men in Sex Work, providing a variety of services to gay, bi, queer men and gender diverse people in Vancouver. He hopes his insights will help people gain a new appreciation for sex work and he hopes to educate and de-stigmatize the industry.
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Topics Discussed
[01:00] Introduction to Baby Girl and its premise
[03:00] How the trailer frames the film versus what it actually delivers
[07:00] Romy’s opening sex scene with Jacob and what it reveals about desire and repression
[14:00] First encounters between Romy and Samuel—the thrill of crossing professional boundaries
[23:00] Power dynamics in BDSM versus cinematic portrayals
[33:00] The “hotel scene” as a turning point in risk, vulnerability, and arousal
[44:00] Samuel’s role as a catalyst for self-exploration—and the question of coercion
[56:00] How repression, authenticity, and self-acceptance collide in Romy’s choices
[01:08:00] The ripple effects of secrecy on marriage, family, and work
[01:15:00] The unexpected compassion from Romy’s daughter and what it says about family bonds
[01:22:00] The final moments—risk, remembrance, and the possibility of integration
About the Podcast
Sex, Bodies, and Cinema explores films that tackle themes of sex, embodiment, and intimacy. Co-hosts Jason Goode and Ashley Rose bring their expertise in somatic sex education and filmmaking to spark thought-provoking conversations.
Produced by Jason Goode
Editing and Mixing by Taqi
Music from #Uppbeat
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