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“Pose” Co-Creator Steven Canals | Directing Intimacy and Queer Love

Steven Canals, co-creator of Pose, breaks down the historic Pray Tell and Ricky love scene from Season 2, Episode 8, "Revelations." Two intimacy coordinators discuss. This Pride Month, we're joined by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning creator and showrunner Steven Canals to break down one of the most intimate scenes from POSE. Together, we discuss how the scene evolved from script to screen, the challenges of directing intimacy before the role of intimacy coordinator was fully established, and why portraying queer love with tenderness, not spectacle, mattered so deeply. In this episode: * The collaborative process between director, actors, and intimacy coordinator * Balancing choreography with actor freedom and authenticity * How intimacy coordination has evolved over the past decade * Why queer intimacy deserves the same emotional depth as any love story * The importance of consent, vulnerability, and trust in intimate storytelling A filmmaker's lens on queer intimacy Plus, Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from making POSE, reflects on the show's lasting cultural impact, and tells us exactly how he'd ruin his own scene if he had to. Scene discussed: POSE Season 2, Episode 8 ("Revelations"), approximately 3:38–5:47. Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits POSE (Season 2, Episode 8: "Revelations") | Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy | FX (2019) Hashtags #PoseFX #StevenCanals #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

BONUS EPISODE: "Sens8" Finale Breakdown | Going Out with a (Cluster) Bang

Sense8's cluster orgy from the finale special is one of the most ambitious intimacy sequences ever filmed. Two intimacy coordinators break down the choreography, consent, and craft. This week, we have a BONUS EPISODE! Ariel and Morgan dive into the legendary cluster orgy from the Sense8 finale special and unpack why it remains one of the most ambitious intimacy sequences ever filmed. From choreography and consent practices to lighting, camera movement, and the challenge of coordinating a massive ensemble scene, we break down how the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski created a sequence that feels emotional, sensual, and deeply connected rather than purely explicit. In this episode: * Why foreplay matters for the audience, not just the characters * The logistics of coordinating large-scale intimacy scenes * Boundary-setting techniques, including touch mapping and traffic-light systems * Why productions of this scale require multiple intimacy coordinators * The importance of diversity, representation, and body variety in intimate storytelling A filmmaker's lens on ensemble intimacy Then, as always, we hand out our Spice Scale scores before completely ruining the scene with some truly terrible creative notes. Scene discussed: Sense8 finale special, approximately 2:21:00 – 2:26:00. Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Sense8 (Season 2, Episode 12: "Amor Vincit Omnia") | Creators: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski | Netflix (2018) Hashtags #Sense8 #Wachowski #ClusterScene #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

The "Sens8" Psychic Orgy | How The Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made

This episode we're breaking down one of the most ambitious sex scenes ever put on television. We're diving into Sens8, the Wachowskis' globe-spanning Sci-Fi drama that somehow turns a psychic orgy into one of the most sensual scenes we've ever covered. From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, we're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV. We get into it all: * The surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiences * The challenge of choreographing a massive multi-location orgy without rehearsal * The actor's experiences behind the scenes and how an intimacy coordinator could have helped Plus: German bathhouses, intimacy coordinator wedding hacks, Britney Spears throwbacks, and an extended discussion about what happens if someone in your cluster decides to have sex during your grandmother's funeral. Want to watch along?  Our reaction covers the orgy scene in Season 1 Episode 6 (Demons): 32:08-39:32.  ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — SENS8 (S1E6 "Demons") Creators: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiDirectors: Lana Wachowski; Lilly WachowskiWriters: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiProducers: Grant Hill; J. Michael Straczynski; Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Jamie Clayton; Freema Agyeman; Miguel Ángel Silvestre; Alfonso Herrera; Brian J. Smith; Max Riemelt; Tina Desai; Doona Bae; Tuppence Middleton © 2015 Netflix / Studio JMS / Anarchos Productions / Georgeville Television. All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------- It's Pride Month! Give back to your community this month by donating to some of our favorite organizations: The Trevor Project [https://give.thetrevorproject.org/campaign/797408/donate] LA LGBT Center [https://donate.lalgbtcenter.org/] Advocates for Trans Equality [https://donate.ncteactionfund.org/a/a4te] Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

The Incest Factor | A Deep Exploration of “Dicks: the Musical”

Dicks: The Musical has a twin incest sex scene scored like an opera. Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged A24 musical. Full description: Megan Thee Stallion. Nathan Lane. Puppet penises. A gay sex scene between twins that somehow becomes a camp masterpiece. Dicks: The Musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. We go behind the scenes that are not safe for work, unless your work is really cool. In this episode: * Why unrealistic sex can be funnier than realistic sex * Walking 69s and spit takes * LGBTQ+ representation on screen * Puppet intimacy in theater This episode is for you if: * You love A24's weirdest movies * You want to hear intimacy coordinators lose their minds * You need queer comedy that isn't serious for once Watch along timestamps: * Opening scene: 0:50 * Sleepover scene: 1:10:00 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of film and TV's wildest intimate scenes. Credits Dicks: The Musical (2023) | Director: Larry Charles | A24 Hashtags #DicksTheMusical #A24 #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerComedy #FilmBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM

Secretary (2002) has the sexiest no-contact scene in film history. Two intimacy coordinators break down the BDSM cult classic that still sparks debate. Full description: Maggie Gyllenhaal. James Spader. A desk. And a worm that somehow becomes the hottest moment in the movie. Secretary changed how Hollywood talked about kink on screen. But does it hold up? Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic, controversial, and deeply weird BDSM film that people are still arguing about 20 years later. In this episode: • The worm scene — why anticipation and eye contact are sexier than touch • The Peter problem: she's asking for domination. He's giving nothing. • Why "no safeword, no conversation" is doing a LOT of heavy lifting • Kink as emotional connection vs. kink as self-harm replacement • Breath work that deserves awards and hand spasms that steal the show The verdict: No notes. (Okay... some notes.) Watch along timestamps: • Peter scene: 1:08:00 • Worm scene: 1:10:00 • Aftercare/gardening scene: 1:41:00 This video is for you if: • You love cult classics from the early 2000s • You want to understand why Secretary is still discussed • You're curious about BDSM representation on film • You're a fan of Maggie Gyllenhaal or James Spader Subscribe for bi-weekly breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic intimate scenes. Credits Secretary (2002) | Director: Steven Shainberg | Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader | Lionsgate Hashtags #SecretaryMovie #BDSMfilm #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #FilmBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.