The Waves: Make Movies Horny Again

On this week’s episode of The Waves, author, journalist, and former
host of Slate podcast Thirst Aid Kit Nichole Perkins is joined by
journalist Eliana Dockterman to discuss the disappearance of
sexuality in recent movies. They unpack Eliana’s recent piece in
TIME, “Why Aren’t Movies Sexy Anymore?” and try to work through the
reasons films that hit the theaters are lacking heat. Hint: One
reason has to do with some superheroes. In Slate Plus: Movies that
DO have sex scenes.  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and
Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia
Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover
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