Love Lies Bleeding: For the Love of Muscle

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and intimacy scenes in Love Lies Bleeding and its celebration of athletic queer bodies.This one's flexing in all the right ways.Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding. In this film, bodies don't just collide—they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that's as physical as it is emotional.In this episode:How the film's intimacy coordinators, Christine McHugh and Rebekah Wiggins, choreographs intimacy that's sexy, sweaty, and deeply character-drivenThe power and vulnerability of hyper-built bodies in erotic storytellingWhat makes Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian's chemistry feel so raw, charged, and groundedHow muscle, menace, and mythology collide in this neon-soaked queer thrillerWhat it means to stage a scene where love might actually burst a veinA filmmaker's lens on queer desire and the bodyThis episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia—celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory.(A big thank you to listener Brielle for suggesting this one!)Watch along timestamps:Multiple intimacy scenes covered in episodeSubscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsLove Lies Bleeding (2024) | Director: Rose Glass | A24 / Film4Hashtags#LoveLiesBleeding #KristenStewart #KatyOBrian #QueerCinema #IntimacyCoordinatorSupport the showConnect & Support the Show Watch video versions on Spotify and YouTube. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon to request scenes and unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Instagram & TikTok @FakingItThePod Website: FakingItThePod.com Theme Song: Faking It by Mike GoetzSubscribe & Review Never miss an episode — subscribe wherever you listen. Love the show? A 5-star rating helps other listeners find us.Stay real, Fakers.For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners.