REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 8: The Duffer Brothers' "Stranger Things"

Episode 3 • February 12, 2018 • 00:47:33
REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 8: The Duffer Brothers' "Stranger Things"
Remedial Studies
REmediaL STUDIES, Episode 8: The Duffer Brothers' "Stranger Things"

Feb 12 2018 | 00:47:33

/

Show Notes

A week late, but hopefully not a dollar short, today we journey back in time to suburban Indiana and through both seasons of this show that has dominated pop culture and our Netflix feeds. Talking Points: Not splitting the party, the hero's journey, getting distracted by how much we hate Billy, the gender divide in vulnerability and vilification, the marketability of nostalgia, a comfort in formula, standing in your truth (and tropes), and, hey, not every female character has to be likable.

Other Episodes

Episode 5

January 23, 2018 • 00:53:21
Episode Cover

REmedaL STUDIES, Episode 7: Rian Johnson's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"

Another fortnight has passed, and this time we come to you from a galaxy far, far away. Let us whisk you away, into a...

Listen

Episode 38

May 07, 2019 • 00:58:08
Episode Cover

Episode 37: Terry Pratchett's "Night Watch"

The climax of characters old and new, and both at the same time, is the topic of today's Remedial Readalong. An ancient prophecy between...

Listen

Episode 37

April 23, 2019 • 00:48:19
Episode Cover

Episode 36: Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens"

This fortnight, the world is hurtling towards the End of Days, and dragging us all along for the ride. Join us as we revisit...

Listen