
In 2021, two journalists started an investigation to answer what seemed like a simple question: Why does the actor Amy Adams do so many bathing scenes? From the beginning, we suspected a conspiracy — Is Amy, who has never won an Oscar, doing all these bathtub scenes because they offer the opportunity for the kind of dramatic acting that earns the biggest, goldest prizes? This is the story of how B... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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In which we consider the late-20th-Century romcoms of such as Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers, a world of dead husbands, new loves, appealing French gynecologists, and of course eating sundaes by the side of the bathtub. From there we’ll get into how Ju... more
Hey Tub Gang! If you tuned in to Episode 2, you got a taste of our interview with David Magee, the screenwriter for the 2008 film Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, aka Amy's first bathtub performance. Here's our longer chat with David. He explains, amo... more
Our investigation culminates with us settling once more into the bathtub, which has the best view of the end of the world.
We finally talk to an actress who’s done a tub scene: Autumn Reeser, whose experience in a time-loop movie woke her up to t... more
The whole reason we put out Why Is Amy in the Bath? now is that we thought Amy Adams might get her Oscar at long last — for Nightbitch. We suspected this year would be important. (We were right.) And, at long last, we now know how the 2025 Academy Aw... more
Such a fun listen, can’t wait to continue listening to what Brandon and Gabby have uncovered. Also, Gabby has the best voice for podcasting, I could listen to her all day.
Now I need to go watch myself an Amy Adam’s movie!! 😍
& Crotch novels????! Okay now I’m intrigued brb while I spend my day looking into this… 👀🫧🛁
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The content explores the unique phenomenon of bathing scenes in films, primarily through the lens of actress Amy Adams, who is known for her numerous roles involving such scenes. The dialogue often reflects on the deeper cultural and narrative significances behind these bathing moments, examining themes such as femininity, vulnerability, and societal expectations. The hosts, both journalists, investigate why these scenes hold a prominent place in cinema, questioning whether they serve as a 'golden ticket' for actors seeking critical acclaim, particularly in the context of award nominations. The exploration includes a mix of interviews with industry professionals, cultural critiques, and personal anecdotes, providing a comprehensive view tha... more
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