Body horror as a tool for re-imagining disability representation
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Horror is the only genre in which disabled people are regularly represented at all, and as a result, cannot be ignored as a possible avenue for reimagining disability despite its often stereotypical and harmful representations.
How to Start Watching: Body Horror
by Victoria Potenza, Staff Writer
I should state that there is not necessarily a great way to wade into the waters of body horror, you really do need to just cannonball in and sink or swim.
Just Jeff: The Fly
Reviews of Jeff Goldblum’s performances in films
by Susan Panaway
The Fly (1986)
Directed by David Cronenberg
The Fly begins at some swanky scientific gala. Jeff Goldblum graces the scene as Seth Brundle, a wide-eyed and secluded scientist interested in teleportation. He’s got brains, bronze, and a super 80’s tech-inspired lair. There’s no doubt about it…Seth is a genetically gifted gentleman. However, there are two things missing in Seth’s life: love and a successful career in science. Seth quickly catches the eye of Veronica (Geena Davis), a reporter anxiously searching for the next big juicy story. He impresses Veronica by taking her out for cheeseburgers and teleporting her stockings. What a man. At this point, I’m completely on board for scenes of Goldblum’s signature speech pattern, toned skin, and long wavy locks, but I get a monster instead.
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