Art is a place to explore. To dive in and see what makes us tick. It is how we share our experiences, using a universal language of emotions as conveyed by light and sound.
Horror is then a place to face one’s fears, or show how fearful the circumstances of one’s life can be. That is why Horror has been a powerful device for marginalized groups to express themselves and share their fears. This holds especially true for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Introduction - 00:00
• Opening Chat
• Queer Horror
This week we are joined by Friend of the Show, Madelaine Davis, as we jump into our Pride final Pride Celebration with Freaky.
Freaky is a genre mashup from Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy. The film taps into the humor and horror of bodies with a Body-Swap story featuring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton, all while splattering the scene in blood and guts. We’ll also discuss genre mashups, other Body-Swap roles, and the legacy of Queer Horror.
Freaky - 11:25
• Review and Discussion
For the end of the show we have two fun conversations. First, we’ll talk about What We’re Watching. Then, we’ll have Madelaine answer our brand-new Friend of the Show Questionnaire.
End of Show - 42:53
• What We’re Watching
• Friend of the Show Questionnaire w/ Madelaine
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out last week’s episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-buds/id1251074853?i=1000566770446) and all our Pride episodes. Also, be sure to come back next week when we start our Summer Movie Season. You can follow Mad and her work on her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/madelained_/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/MadelaineD_) , and personal website (https://www.madelainedavis.com/) . Here is the link to her adaptation article on ScreenRant (https://screenrant.com/best-children-horror-books-movie-adaptations/) .
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Total Runtime - 01:05:30
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