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Episode 017: Werewolves as Metaphors for People with Disabilities

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AnDread, Joshua T. Anderson, and Matthew Connolly discuss werewolves as metaphors for disability, mental illness, addiction, female puberty, and the tragic outsider! Discussion of The Wolf Man (1941), Ginger Snaps (2000), and An American Werewolf in London (1981)! Intro Werewolf Discussion  32:00 The wolf as an endangered/persecuted animal – connects… Continue reading →

Episode 013: Rob Reiner’s Misery (1990)

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Part Two of AnDread’s discussion with Erin C. Hendricks about Stephen King’s Misery (1987) and Rob Reiner’s film adaptation (1990). We discuss addiction and the differences between the book and movie. Intro Conclusion of Misery Novel Discussion   King said that the novel is about addiction, but that element is… Continue reading →