Episode 56: HOT TOPS — Afternoon Delight (2013) vs. No Hard Feelings (2023) SW Movie Analysis

Champagne Room Secrets

Kitty and Candi do their first SW movie analysis! SPOILERS WILL BE DISCUSSED. While you don't need to watch the 2 movies to enjoy the discussion, it is recommended! They break down the plots points, examine the characters, and analyze how SW is portrayed in the following films:

Afternoon Delight (2013)

The story revolves around Rachel, a stay-at-home mom played by Kathryn Hahn, who is feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from her husband Jeff, portrayed by Josh Radnor. In an attempt to rekindle her passion and sense of self, Rachel visits a strip club with her friends and becomes intrigued by McKenna, a young and enigmatic stripper played by Juno Temple. Rachel soon befriends McKenna and offers her a place to stay, hoping to mentor her and provide a sense of purpose. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, Rachel's unconventional friendship with McKenna begins to challenge her marriage and her own identity.

No Hard Feelings (2023)

Maddie, played by Jennifer Lawrence, faces bankruptcy after her car is repossessed as she owes property taxes on a home she inherited from her mother. Desperate to avoid losing the home, she accepts an unusual Craigslist posting where a pair of helicopter parents offer her a "Buick Regal" in exchange for having sex with their 19-year-old son, virgin son Percy, played by Andrew Barth Feldman. Since Percy is shy and has had no experiences with girls, drinking, parties, or sex, his parents hope to boost his confidence before he attends Princeton University in the fall. Antics ensue.

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