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DISCLAIMER

WPT is a podcast for adults; we use adult language and discuss mature topics with a socially liberal POV. Our discussion of Midsommar will touch on graphic and violent imagery depicting suicide, mutilated bodies, sex; and critical topics such as imperialism, religion, and white supremacy.

SPOILER DETAILS

We will have a spoiler section for Midsommar. The time stamp is in the shownotes, and we’ll give you warning before it begins. Also, look out for spoilers for Sharp Objects, the property that inspired our show.

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0:11:30 Midsommar overview (no spoilers)

MS is the second feature by Ari Aster, writer/director of Hereditary, also distributed by A24

Briefly discuss Hereditary

Cast

Dani Ardor (“passion”) - Florence Pugh (Lady Macbeth, Black Widow)

Christian - Jack Reynor

Josh - William Jacson Harper (The Good Place)

Pelle - Vilhelm Blomgren

Mark - Will Poulter

Little Gold Men - Richard Lawson interview with Jack Reynor: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/07/jack-reynor-lynn-shelton-interview-little-gold-men

All of It - interview with Ari Aster, Slash Film Daily had interviews with Aster, Poulter and Reynor: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/all-of-it/all-of-it062819epod.mp3?siteplayer=true&dl=1

0:34:00 Sharp Objects

Recent or relevant cultural artifacts we want to share or comment on.

M: Big Little Lies, Euphoria, Legion

Hollywood Reporter Interview with Hunter Schafer (spoilers) : https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hunter-schafer-trans-portrayal-euphoria-1222500

J: Mulan & the upcoming adaptation; Stranger Things 3; Sabrina, CRJ

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0:53:00 Midsommar spoilers!

Spoilers! Aster and Pugh disagree on the film’s final shot

Memorial day: https://afropunk.com/2019/05/op-ed-the-black-origins-of-memorial-day/

Midnight Sun

bonus links:

Destroy the Brain: http://www.destroythebrain.com/movies/movie-reviews/midsommar-review

Medium essay: https://medium.com/@incideus/midsommar-an-existential-horror-8a6d7522164f

songs:

Bjork - Hunter (Skothus Mix)

Chelsea Wolfe - The Mother Road https://www.chelseawolfe.net/