Episode 161: Femalien (with Asta Paredes)
From Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks by puppetmasterscastlefreaks
March 27, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 166
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the 1996 film FEMALIEN with actress Asta Paredes, exploring its themes and production.
Meisner technique. Hal Ashby movies. These are obviously the topics you expect to come up in relation to the 1996 softcore FEMALIEN, so of course we talk about those topics and more! We're joined this week by the lovely actress, writer, and producer Asta Paredes, who helps us dissect this good-hearted piece of seminal Skinemax sleaze with way more thought and attention than it probably needs. Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck Logo by Doug McCambridge Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks Next week's episode: Prompt
People in this episode
Hosts: Jarrod Hornbeck, Steve Guntli
Guest: Asta Paredes
Topics covered
- Meisner technique
- Hal Ashby movies
- 1996 softcore film
- FEMALIEN
- acting techniques
- film analysis
Keywords
- FEMALIEN
- Asta Paredes
- Meisner technique
- Hal Ashby
- film analysis
- softcore film
- Skinemax
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Skinemax
Books & works: FEMALIEN, Hal Ashby movies
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