184 - Horror Menorah! - Der Golem: wie er in die Welt kam (1920)

Published: Dec. 6, 2021, 11 a.m.

Welcome back to Fright School! We are feeling refreshed after our November break (though a bit rusty...) and ready to dive into the Ghoultide! Joshua talks about the Melissa Etheridge Cruise. Joe went to Las Vegas. We start the conversation about Rupaul's Drag Race season 14 and the internet drama surrounding a cisgender male, heterosexual cast member. This year's holiday horror episodes are dedicated to Jewish horror! We are starting with THE GOLEM (1920)! Joe just loves a film he has to read! We discuss charges of antisemetism, the gender politics, and the function of art in the analysis of the film. \n\nRecommended Reading/Viewing:\n\nView Full Film on YouTube THE GOLEM (1920)\n\nNarratives of transgression, from Jewish folktales to German cinema: Paul Wegener's Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (The Golem: How He Came into the World, 1920) by Cathy Gelbin\n\nExtra Credit:\n\nCheck out THE LIST WE MISSED "Have you seen this movie? Nope, but we'll put it on the list!" Besties AJ & Jacki will finally get to "the list" and watch all of the movies that they told people they would watch.\n\nWe can't wait for the RENEGADE FILM FESTIVAL! Follow all of their social media for updates! We hope to see you there! \n\nFOLLOW US!\nFacebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree\n\nEXTRA CREDIT:\n\nWE HAVE ALL NEW TEES AND MERCH AVAILABLE!\n\nWE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the incomparable assistance of one Matt Kelly. Now you can benefit from his and co-founder of WE KNOW PODCASTING Chris Fafalios' 25+ years of combined experience to take your show to the next level. They want to share their experience with you, giving you a leg up on the competition. In a world of run-of-the-mill podcasts, you can stand out from the crowd with a professional and engaging show! \n\nFright School Recommended Texts:\n\nNEW RECOMMENDATION: Creepy Bitches: Essays On Horror From Women In Horror by Alyse Wax, Rebekah McKendry, PhD. and more!\n\nHorror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman\n\nThe Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch by Paul Wells\n\nMen, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. Clover\n\nMonsters in the Closet: Homosexuality and the Horror Film by Harry Benshoff\n\nThe Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal\n\nProjected Fears by Kendall R. Phillips\n\nSupport FRIGHT SCHOOL by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school\n\nFind out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co\n\nThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices