FLESH + BLOOD: The Bloody American Debut of Paul Verhoeven | Sex + Violence
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Show Notes
In our new series Sex + Violence: The Films of Paul Verhoeven, we’re diving into the provocative, satirical, and often controversial career of one of cinema’s boldest auteurs.
We kick things off with a look at Verhoeven’s first English-language film: the brutal 1985 medieval epic FLESH + BLOOD, starring Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Before we get there, we also spend time exploring Verhoeven’s early life, his rise through Dutch cinema, and how his distinct blend of sex, violence, and social critique began to take shape in films like TURKISH DELIGHT and SPETTERS.
Then, we get into the chaotic production of FLESH + BLOOD—from its battles behind the scenes to the uneasy balance of exploitation and artistry on screen—and how it set the tone for the American phase of Verhoeven’s career.
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This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.
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