Episode Summary: Welcome to the 55th episode of Slept-On Cinema, where we review the 2021 thriller The Voyeurs starring Sydney Sweeney. Join us as we break down this steamy erotic thriller that brings back a long-forgotten genre. The first half is spoiler-free, offering insights into what to look for while watching. Then, after a quick break, we dive into a detailed discussion of the film’s twists and turns, characters, and cinematography. As always, we pair the film with the perfect drink and dive into all our classic segments like Rotten Reviews, BOLO (Be On the Look Out), and our drink pairing.
Segments:
0:00 - 3:08 – Intro & Setup
We kick off the episode discussing The Voyeurs and its forgotten genre of erotic thrillers. We give a brief rundown of the movie and highlight why it's worth watching.
3:15 - 4:15 – Rotten Reviews
In this segment, we read some amusing reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, diving into the critics' reactions, which ultimately landed the film with a critic score of 44%.
11:19 - 18:14 – BOLO (Be On the Look Out)
We highlight interesting things to look for while watching the movie, including recurring motifs such as eyes, obsession, mirrors, and fun moments like an ice-cream scooper being used for eating (timestamp 17:54). We also call out some memorable minor details like binoculars and drinking birds (timestamp 15:00).
18:43 - 22:40 – Drink to Pair with the Movie
We discuss what drink pairs best with this movie. The leading choices are a high-end bottle of wine for an elegant vibe, or a Penicillin cocktail, which is featured in the movie (timestamp 20:11). For something more playful, we also suggest a \"Skinny Martini.\"
27:11 - 50:00 – The Draft
We draft our favorite moments from the film. One of the picks includes the innovative camera work that puts the viewer in the shoes of a voyeur. We also rave about the art gallery reveal, one of the film’s pivotal moments.
52:39 - 54:16 – Bumper Sticker Quotes
We pick out quotes from the movie that would make for a great bumper sticker. Some favorites include, \"This can’t actually work\" (52:51) and \"I don’t know what I’m doing\" (54:16), both encapsulating key moments of the film's dialogue.
58:57 - 1:00:28 – One Change to Make the Movie a Blockbuster
We discuss what changes could have been made to improve the movie. Ideas include tweaking the poster and possibly ending the movie earlier, right after the art gallery reveal, to shorten the runtime and leave viewers with a bigger impact.
1:00:28 - End – Spinoff Ideas
We brainstorm potential spinoff ideas for The Voyeurs, including a prequel focused on the twisted backstory of the antagonists.
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