Episode 111. Homegrown: 28 Days Later (2002)
Andrea and Alex cross the pond to revisit Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic film that brought the zombie genre back to (un)life. From virology to bodily autonomy to Brexit, there’s a lot to chew on. Become a Patron! Class of 2022 Merch is here ! Get our limited edition design with art by Laura Hokstad on whatever TeePublic can print it on. Toronto Live Show ! Come see us at The Garrison in Toronto on December 7 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Tickets are PWYC with all proceeds going to Sistering . REQUIRED READING 28 Days Later . Dir. Danny Boyle, 2002. EXTRA CREDIT Varieties of Zombieism: Approaching Comparative Political Economy through “28 Days Later” and “Wild Zero” . Derek Hall’s examination of the metaphorical allusions in relation to the economy. Britain: Rough month or road to ruin? This episode of CBC’s daily podcast Front Burner covers the on-going strife in the UK from Brexit to now. Fast Zombie/Slow Zombie: Food Writing, Horror Movies, and Agribusiness Apocalypse by Michael Newbury. How the food economy is reflected in the modern zombie’s increased appetite. Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic. The CDC’s decidedly playful attempt to teach the importance of emergency preparedness through a zombie narrative. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”