Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)
Summary
The 70mm podcast hosts discuss DC news, including the upcoming *The People vs. Gorilla Grodd* series and James Gunn’s *Lanterns*. They then review Jane Schoenbrun’s *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, debating its confusing tone, disjointed visual styles, and allegorical themes. While praising the synth score and production design, the hosts struggle to connect with the narrative, finding it less coherent than *I Saw the TV Glow*.
Topics discussed
Intro, disclaimer, and DC Universe TV talk
Letterboxd giveaway and Camp Miasma hype
Theater experience and Letterboxd culture
Jane Schoenbrun's filmography and cast history
TV talk: Hacks, Bear, and bladder training
Camp Miasma plot summary and TV Glow comparison
Critique of tone, visuals, and narrative confusion
Music, needle drops, and genre blending
Funny moments, CGI complaints, and character dynamics
Final ratings and Charlie Kaufman comparison
Next week's episode: Disclosure and Dylan Baker
Danny's week: Comic art, books, and Manhunter
Pearl's week: The Skulls and Python Hunt
Patreon promo, merch, and closing thoughts
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