EP 211: "POOR THINGS" (2023)--SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY (EMMA) STONE! PT 2

We explore our bodies in part 2 of our "SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY/EMMA STONE" double-feature!

We talk POOR THINGS (2003), the film where Ms. Stone's character masturb8tes with an apple! Yes, it's weird, but what would you expect from the director of 2017's THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER? EMILY STONE (she prefers we call her that rather than EMMA, and she asked nice!) It's a subversive imagining of the already subversive FRANKENSTEIN, and you know what? We dig it!

We talk why this flick's not a comedy in part 2 of "SEX EDUCATION WITH EMILY STONE!"

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Host: Nate Wyckoff

Panelist: Amanda Longley

More on POOR THINGS (2023):

"Poor Things," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a darkly comedic film that follows the story of Belle Baxter, played by Emma Stone, a young woman brought back to life through a groundbreaking surgery performed by a brilliant but unorthodox surgeon, Dr. Godwin Baxter, portrayed by Willem Dafoe. As Belle navigates her newfound existence, she grapples with questions of identity, agency, and societal expectations in a vivid and unsettling Victorian setting.

The narrative takes unpredictable twists and turns as Belle forms complex relationships with those around her, including her husband Archie, played by Mark Ruffalo, and a mysterious maid named Pansy, portrayed by Olivia Colman. Themes of power dynamics, manipulation, and desire intertwine as the characters' motivations become increasingly ambiguous, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.

As Belle delves deeper into the secrets of her past and the true nature of her resurrection, "Poor Things" challenges viewers to confront their own perceptions of autonomy, ethics, and the pursuit of happiness. With standout performances, atmospheric cinematography, and Lanthimos' signature blend of satire and surrealism, the film offers a thought-provoking journey into the macabre and the absurd, ultimately raising timely questions about the nature of humanity and the price of playing god.

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