Episode 119. Metamorphosis: The Fly (1958) and The Fly (1986)
Dust off the telepods and put your swatters away – it’s time for our thoughts about a short story, an iconic original film, and an even better remake to mingle molecules in an all-new episode. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Fly. Dir. Kurt Neumann, 1958. The Fly . Dir. David Cronenberg, 1986. EXTRA CREDIT “The Fly” By George Langelann . The original short story that appeared in Playboy in 1957. From Pathos to Tragedy: Two Versions of The Fly . Mary Ferguson Pharr’s essay about the different interpretations of the two films. The Beetle and the Fly. David Cronenberg’s essay about aging, Kafka and his version of The Fly . On translating Kafka’s “The Matamorphosis.” Susan Bernofsky’s afterword to her 2014 translation of Kafka’s story. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”