Jen Albert, the intimacy coordinator and stunt coordinator behind Obsession, joins us to break down one of the year's most disturbing horror films. Two intimacy coordinators discuss.

This week, we're joined by SAG-AFTRA Certified Intimacy Coordinator and award-winning fight choreographer Jen Albert to discuss the film's unforgettable scenes of intimacy, violence, and non-consent.

Together, we explore how Obsession evolved from script to screen, where the line between stunt coordination and intimacy coordination begins and ends, and why one of the film's most unsettling moments is terrifying without relying on gore.

In this episode:

• Why the infamous bedroom scene is so disturbing
• How intimacy coordination differs from stunt coordination
• The theatrical cut vs. the streaming cut
• Behind-the-scenes stories from filming Obsession
• Bloody dolls, Sugar glass, and Foam Bricks
• How actor collaboration and rehearsal shaped the final scenes

When horror and intimacy collide

Plus, Jen shares what changed from the original script, how the cast approached portraying non-consent, and what really went into filming the movie's iconic brick scene.

Scenes discussed:
Obsession (2025), approximately 44:46–45:32 and 1:36:56–1:37:24.

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Credits

Obsession (2025) | Written & Directed by Curry Barker | Starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Megan Best | Intimacy Coordinated and Stunt Coordinated by Jen Albert

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#Obsession #HorrorMovies #IntimacyCoordinator #StuntCoordinator #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #FilmPodcast #ConsentInFilm #MovieBreakdown

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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.

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Credits

POSE (Season 2, Episode 8: "Revelations") | Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy | FX (2019)

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#PoseFX #StevenCanals #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown

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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.

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Credits

Sense8 (Season 2, Episode 12: "Amor Vincit Omnia") | Creators: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski | Netflix (2018)

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#Sense8 #Wachowski #ClusterScene #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown

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