#009 - Secretary (2002) and Crash (1996) with sex educator Cate Osborn, a.k.a. Catieosaurus

WOW this episode is WILD. CONTENT WARNING on this--nothing visual, but the episode has all kinds of talk of sex, kink, neurodivergence, etc etc etc. But, if you are interested in that stuff, this is a FASCINATING EPISODE! so so SO much fun. Find her and her upcoming book at:

https://catieosaurus.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-ADHD-Field-Guide-for-Adults/Cate-Osborn/9781668053164

Topics: ADHD, relationships, kink, film analysis, Secretary, Crash, consent, sexuality, character development, cultural commentary, kink, BDSM, representation, relationships, consent, sexuality, film analysis, character dynamics, positive portrayal, disability, consent, self-acceptance, kink, trauma, neurodivergence, personal growth, cinematic representation, sexual normativity, cultural commentary, identity, sex, intimacy, family dynamics, trauma, representation, food, Shakespeare, sound design, AI, therapy, neurodivergence, kink

Chapters: 00:00:00 Cold Open and Theme 00:02:50 Intro to Cate and her work 00:08:47 Exploring Classic Horror and Disney Movies 00:14:39 Comparing 'Secretary' and 'Crash' 00:20:51 Cultural Reflections in Disney and Beyond 00:28:05 Fantasy and Reality in Kink Representation 00:34:59 The Intersection of Kink and Self-Discovery 00:44:43 The Complexity of Kink and Consent 00:49:48 Exploring Trauma and Disability in Film 00:57:27 The Intersection of Kink and Neurodivergence 01:04:00 Cultural Commentary on Kink and Acceptance 01:09:57 The Nuances of Coming Out in Kink 01:15:12 Contrasting Endings: Crash vs. Secretary 01:22:21 The Intersection of Kink and Consent 01:29:44 The Rise of AI in Film and Content Creation 01:38:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance 01:45:40 Navigating Personal Trauma in Storytelling 01:50:55 Culinary Adventures and Personal Connections 01:58:53 Sound Design and Its Impact on Film 02:06:54 Reimagining Relationships in a Digital Age 02:14:51 Neurodivergence, Therapy, and AI 02:24:50 Kink, Neurodivergence, and Creative Expression 02:37:04 Introduction and Setting the Stage 02:39:01 Costume Design and Symbolism 02:43:02 Character Dynamics and Relationships 02:46:03 Production Design and Cinematic Techniques 02:48:57 Themes of Kink and Consent 02:52:03 Symbolism in Visual Elements 02:54:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 02:54:32 Introduction to the Characters and Their Dynamics 02:57:17 Exploring the Relationship Tensions 03:00:52 Navigating Kink and Real-Life Relationships 03:03:56 Symbolism and Visual Storytelling 03:07:02 Family Dynamics and Support 03:09:26 Body Image and Representation in Film 03:12:32 Recommendations for Kinky Cinema 03:13:37 Fashion and Representation in Film 03:18:40 Portrayal of Disability and Sexuality 03:23:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects