S6E2: White Zombie, 1932 BONUS EPISODE!

Shea Cinema: The Best Picture Project

Welcome to our first film review of the season! We are kicking off with a special BONUS EPISODE! And what better super surprise than the very first zombie story ever told on celluloid! This obscure movie stars Bela Lugosi fresh off his success as Dracula, and offers up a zombie origin unfamiliar to the average movie-lover (we’ve got Haitian voodoo and mind-control to contend with).

We explore its historical context, cultural significance, and the evolution of zombie films. Of course, we discuss the film's plot, character dynamics, and critical reception, while also reflecting on its impact on modern horror cinema. The conversation highlights the film's shortcomings and its role as a cultural touchstone, ultimately leading to a nuanced discussion about gender representation and the legacy of horror films. We also welcome Andrew Corns from The Revisionist’s Almanac to our final insights, who offers an additional critique of this bizarre tale.

Our history timeline is full of our usual touchstones: headlines, top song of the day, and a deeper than usual examination at an often-overlooked tragedy in Washington D.C.

Article Link: The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies

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פרקים

1. Intro/ Film Overview (00:00:00)

2. Why are we doing this bonus episode? (00:09:05)

3. History Timeline (00:15:55)

4. Song of the Day (00:25:47)

5. Day-Of Headlines (00:29:42)

6. The 1932 Bonus Army (00:37:11)

7. WHITE ZOMBIE Plot Dive (00:51:32)

8. Contemporary Review(s) (01:09:25)

9. Andrew Corns (The Revisionist's Almanac) guest spot (01:17:00)

10. Siskel & Ebert (01:23:36)

11. Pre-Code Questions (01:25:45)

12. Arrowsmith Questions (01:31:37)

13. Body Count (01:33:57)

14. Bimbo Award and Definition (01:36:04)