Episode 22: James Spader with Amber T

<p>The off-kilter, libidinous, captivating actor James Spader doesn't get the attention he deserves and this episode is here to rectify that. I spoke with (new) Spader fan and horror journalist Amber T about the talented and unforgettable actor. Welcome to the fold, Amber. We spoke about Spader’s appeal, the sexuality he brings to his roles, why we think he hasn’t received a lot of critical attention, our favorite James Spader films, and more!</p><p><br /></p><p>Show Notes:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hornbloodfire/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amber’s instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/blondekwaidan.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amber’s bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/idkanything/list/james-spader-movies-ranked-by-how-much-he/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amber T’s James Spader Letterboxd List</a></p><p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/elilewy/list/james-spader-films-ranked/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">My James Spader Letterboxd List</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115964/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_crash" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Crash (1996)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_secretary" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Secretary (2002)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_pretty%2520in%2520pink" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pretty in Pink (1986)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098724/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_sex%2520lies%2520" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174261/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_team%2520mates" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Team-Mates (1978)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE1AHwFtkKA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spader in Team Mates</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082329/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_endless%2520love" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Endless Love (1981)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090213/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_tuff%2520turf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tuff Turf (1985)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089679/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_new%2520kids" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The New Kids (1985)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134983/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_supernova" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Supernova (2000)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085791/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_a%2520killer%2520in%2520the%2520family" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A Killer in the Family (1983)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090066/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_starcrossed" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Starcrossed (1985)</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brat_Pack" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Brat Pack</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099091/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_bad%2520influence" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bad Influence (1990)</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hughes_(filmmaker)" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">John Hughes</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Bateman" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patrick Bateman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093407/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_less%2520than%2520" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Less Than Zero (1987)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111742/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wolf%25201994" target="_blank"