Episode 22: James Spader with Amber T

About this episode

Elinor Lewy interviews Amber T about the captivating actor James Spader and his filmography.

The off-kilter, libidinous, captivating actor James Spader doesn't get the attention he deserves and this episode is here to rectify that. I spoke with (new) Spader fan and horror journalist Amber T about the talented and unforgettable actor. Welcome to the fold, Amber. We spoke about Spader’s appeal, the sexuality he brings to his roles, why we think he hasn’t received a lot of critical attention, our favorite James Spader films, and more! Show Notes: Amber’s instagram Amber’s bluesky Amber T’s James Spader Letterboxd List My James Spader Letterboxd List Crash (1996) Secretary (2002) Pretty in Pink (1986) Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) Team-Mates (1978) Spader in Team Mates Endless Love (1981) Tuff Turf (1985) The New Kids (1985) Supernova (2000) A Killer in the Family (1983) Starcrossed (1985) Brat Pack Bad Influence (1990) John Hughes Patrick Bateman Less Than Zero (1987) Wolf (1994) The Whale (2022) Dream Lover (1994) Brendan Fraser David Duchovny Crash novel Maggie Gyllenhaal Babygirl (2024) Bret Easton Ellis Midnight Cowboy (1969) Jack’s Back (1988) Curtain Call (1998) The Music of Chance (1993) Sex, Lies, and Videotape criterion article Follow Somebody's Watching here…

People in this episode

Host: Elinor Lewy

Guest: Amber T

Topics covered

• James Spader
• film analysis
• actor appeal
• horror journalism
• sexuality in film

Keywords

• James Spader
• Amber T
• film
• interview
• actor
• horror journalism
• sexuality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Crash, Secretary, Pretty in Pink, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Team-Mates, Endless Love, Tuff Turf, The New Kids, Supernova, A Killer in the Family

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