The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) (Part 2)

09/12/2024 46 min
The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) (Part 2)

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Episode Synopsis

Wes and Erin continue their discussion of “Beetlejuice,” and what its battle royale between conflicting aesthetic sensibilities—rustic, gothic, and avant-garde—has to say about the connections between love, mortality, and the many pitfalls of growing up. Thanks to our sponsor GiveWell, an organization that would provide rigorous, transparent research about the best opportunities for charitable giving. If you’ve never used GiveWell to donate, you can have your donation matched up to $100 before the end of the year, or as long as matching funds last. To claim your match, go to GiveWell.org, pick "Podcast," and enter "SUBTEXT Literature and Film Podcast" at checkout.

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