erotic watch club: Wednesday, october 28th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET
The Bride by Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Bride! is the directorial debut of Maggie Gyllenhaal and contains the most memorable dance scenes on the silver screen in a long while.
Since reading a book can be a big time investment that many of us don't have, book club is shape shifting into a watch club. We'll watch a movie and discuss the topics that it brings up.
Against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein’s monster implores a famous scientist to find him a companion. She brings a murdered woman back to life and this sparks a legendary romance — and radical social change.
Trigger warning:
There are portrayals of SA in this film. Please watch with care.
the watch club is the event where we get to come off mute and discuss. yes, you could watch the replay. but this is your chance to claim your voice and be an invaluable part of the community.
(and yes… A replay will be provided)
what To Expect:
The longing for companionship and what it means to be truly seen, desired, and chosen
Your own reactions, which are welcome to be big, small, tender, or mixed
erotic watch club: Wednesday, october 28th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET
The Bride by Maggie Gyllenhaal
just $20
this workshop is included in
the portal membership and sex and style substack paid subscribers
meet your head
Mistress sarah
I grew up in a religion steeped in purity culture, where my body felt like a gated community I didn't have the code for.
So I hopped the fence.
What followed was two decades of filling in the gaps — studying human sexuality, somatics, and the erotic arts with some of the most respected names in the field.
I'm a Certified Sexologist with the American Board of Sexology, trained in the VITA™ Method and the Erotic Blueprints™. My methodology blends science, somatics, and soul — with the embodied presence of a professional flamenco dancer and lifelong educator.
None of us got the sex education we deserved. I'm here to fix that.
Let’s talk details
Do i need to have read the book or watched the movie?
Nope.
This is welcome to anyone who read the book, watched the film, did both – or didn't do either and just wants to part of the conversation.
Don't think of this as a homework assignment.
It's a place to gather with other erotic seekers to explore the themes that the book and film bring up.
Can I bring my lover / partner?
Yes! Your ticket includes you and a +1.
do i have to watch the parts that trigger me?
No. Please take care of yourself first. You can skip scenes, look away, or watch with a trusted person. You can also join the discussion without watching the film at all, and we'll keep the conversation trauma-aware. [Add your approach, e.g., "I'll offer a content heads-up before we discuss those scenes and make space for opting out."]
Let's explore how the darkest parts of us are still loveable.
erotic watch club: Wednesday, october 28th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET
or get the replay