I enjoy picking through films the way other people collect posters, and a lot of mainstream movies contain tiny, furtive moments that suggest a character likes feet without making a big show of it. Take 'The Big Lebowski' — Jesus Quintana is campy and theatrical, and his mannerisms, painted nails, and the way shots linger on his posture and footwear have invited viewers to read him as having quirky fetishes. The movie never says it outright, but the character design speaks volumes.
Similarly, 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' is all about obsession and mimicry. Tom Ripley’s fixation on Dickie Greenleaf plays out in very tactile ways: watching him sleep, copying his clothes, noticing little details about his body. Fans have pointed out that Ripley’s gaze often slides to physical features and footwear in moments of intimacy, which
reads to me as an intimate, slightly creepy attraction rather than a literal fetish scene. Another on-the-nose but artful example is 'The Piano', where feet and touch are central to the film’s erotic language — it’s not presented as comedic or sensational, but as critical to the characters’ relationships.
I like films that use these small tactile choices because they make scenes feel lived-in; a shoe taken off, a toe touch, or a barefoot stroll can reveal mood, control, or surrender. Those tiny cinematic
crumbs keep me rewatching and debating with friends, which is honestly half the fun.