JANE SCHOENBRUN’S Life at the Movies (TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, I SAW THE TV GLOW)
Summary
Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun programs their personal film festival, selecting titles like *Freddy Got Fingered*, *Stop Making Sense*, and *The Wind Rises*. They discuss their cinematic origins, from childhood horror obsessions to working in theaters, and analyze how pop culture influences their work. The episode explores themes of shame, nostalgia, and the intersection of low and high art through these curated screenings.
Topics discussed
Intro, movie theater rituals, and early horror memories
Midnight Movie: Freddy Got Fingered
Pop culture origins and rewatching beloved films
Double Feature: Idle Hands and Carnival of Souls
Opening Night: Stop Making Sense
Closing Night: True Stories and theater job stories
Secret Screening & Family Matinee: Computer Chess & The Wind Rises
Audience Award: The Rambler and The Love Witch
Favorite theaters and festival wrap-up
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