Episode 120. Unseen Forces: The Invisible Man (1933 & 2020)
From economic disruptors to controlling techbro exes, the unseeable has been used as a metaphor in a variety of ways. In this episode, Andrea and Alex look back at H.G. Wells’ original text, James Whale’s Universal classic and how #MeToo created a new kind of monster. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Invisible Man . Dir. James Whale, 1933. The Invisible Man . Dir. Leigh Whannell, 2020. EXTRA CREDIT The Invisible Man . H.G. Wells’ Victorian classic. Simulacra and Simulation . Baudrillard continues to be worried about copies. Evolution of Horror: Sleeping with the Enemy and Fear . Alex joins friend of the pod Mike Muncer to talk about home invasion and visibility. The Dark Universe Cast Photo . Universal Studios’ lost cinematic universe (and the article that photoshopped out one of the key players). “The Invisible Man” and the Invisible Hand: H. G. Wells’s Critique of Capitalism. Paul A. Cantor dissects the anti-capitalist sentiment of Wells’ story. WomenWriteAboutComics.com – Kate Tanski dissects the male gaze in Sue Storm’s long overdue solo debut. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”