Booksmart: Diving Into Intimacy with Brooke M. Haney

Two intimacy coordinators are joined by Brooke M. Haney to break down the intimacy and sex scenes in Booksmart.Olivia Wilde's directorial debut proves awkward queer intimacy doesn't need to be polished to be powerful.This one's about awkward first times. Skinny jeans. Bad geometry. Zero game.In this episode:Why awkward intimacy can still be choreographed and is not an excuse to skip processThe storytelling power of wardrobe choices, body language, and the messy logistics of skinny jeans and ConversesWhy representation of imperfect queer intimacy matters when so many people learn about sex from moviesThe real production challenges of filming intimacy on beaches, in pools, and under rapidly disappearing sunlightA storyteller's lens on queer intimacyAriel and Morgan get into shop talk: kit items, choreography language, and what it actually takes to make awkward intimacy read as tender rather than cringe.Guest: Brooke M. HaneyBuy her book: A History of Intimacy Professionals in EntertainmentBuy her book: The Intimacy Coordinator's GuidebookListen to Ariel and Morgan guest on the podcast Happier in HollywoodWatch along timestamps:Pool sequence: 1:04:00Bathroom hookup scene: 1:14:42 – 1:18:00Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsBooksmart (2019) | Director: Olivia Wilde | Annapurna Pictures / Gloria Sanchez ProductionsHashtags#Booksmart #IntimacyCoordinator #queerrepresentation #queerintimacy #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.