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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Finding Mr. Perfect: K-Drama, Pop Culture, Romance, and Race (Rutgers UP, 2025) by Dr. Min Joo Lee explores the romantic relationships between Korean men and women who were inspired by romantic Korean televisual depictions of Korean masculinity to tr... more

How do we compare across languages, media, and histories, all without flattening differences? And what might Hong Kong teach us about doing comparison differently?

Alvin K. Wong examines these and other questions in Unruly Comparison: Queerness, Hon... more

In the oceans of ink devoted to the monumental movie star/businesswoman/political activist Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (1932-2011), her beauty and not-so-private life frequently overshadowed her movies. While she knew how to generate publicity like no ... more

In a burst of creativity unmatched in Hollywood history, Preston Sturges directed a string of all-time classic comedies from 1939 through 1948--The Great McGinty, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Palm Beach Story, and The Miracle of Morgan's Cre... more

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Recent Guests

Eyal Peretz
Professor of Comparative Literature
Indiana University
Episode: Book Talk 69: American Medium, with Eyal Peretz
Jason Isralowitz
Author of Nothing to Fear, Alfred Hitchcock and The Wrong Man
Fayetteville Mafia Press
Episode: Jason Isralowitz, "Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men" (Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2023)
Scott Feinberg
Executive editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Episode: Scott Feinberg, “The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time” (2023)
Anupama Arora
Professor of English and Communication, and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Episode: Megha Anwer and Anupama Arora, "Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-first Century India" (U Michigan Press, 2025)
Megha Anwar
Associate Dean for Research and Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University, theorist of literature and visual culture
Purdue University
Episode: Megha Anwer and Anupama Arora, "Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-first Century India" (U Michigan Press, 2025)
Michael Newton
Lecturer of English at Leiden University and author of several books including the latest on 'It's a Wonderful Life'.
Leiden University
Episode: Michael Newton, "It's a Wonderful Life" (British Film Institute, 2023)
Eric G. Wilson
Professor of English at Wake Forest University, author of books focusing on films and literature
Wake Forest University
Episode: Eric G. Wilson, "Point Blank" (British Film Institute, 2023)
Jacob Bricca
Author of 'How Documentaries Work' and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Oxford University Press
Episode: Jacob Bricca, "How Documentaries Work" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Patrick C. Fleming
Author of Animating the Victorians, Disney's Literary History
University Press of Mississippi
Episode: Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)

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Cory Barker
Host of New Books in Media and Communication, with a focus on academic exploration of media studies.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
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    Marshall Poe seems to need to seem more intelligent than the author. Rather than ask the author more questions, he finds it necessary to interject his know-it-all-ism attitude and pedantic tone. He comes across as somewhat snobbish. I wanted to hear the author, not Poe's ego. Great book, though. I highly recommend it....the book, not this show.

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Overall, the intellectual rigor in discussions is well-regarded, though some find it overly academic.
Some feedback highlights that the host's approach sometimes overshadows guest contributions.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of film topics from academic perspectives.

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Barbara Jane Brickman, "Suffering Sappho! Lesbian Camp in American Popular Culture" (Rutgers UP, 2023)
Q: Could you talk about some of the women in the book?
Barbara describes several influential figures, such as Tallulah Bankhead and Gladys Bentley, highlighting their contributions to camp and their unique personas.
Barbara Jane Brickman, "Suffering Sappho! Lesbian Camp in American Popular Culture" (Rutgers UP, 2023)
Q: What fascinated little Barbara about film and media?
From a young age, Barbara was obsessed with television and loved bad movies, often acting as the 'TV Guide' for her siblings. She developed a taste for camp and comedic performances, particularly those that are over the top.
Megha Anwer and Anupama Arora, "Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-first Century India" (U Michigan Press, 2025)
Q: How does your book engage with the question of the star as precarious labor?
We recognize the economic precarity faced by both new actors and established stars, highlighting how Bollywood's stars must navigate a perilous landscape shaped by political and social dynamics.
Megha Anwer and Anupama Arora, "Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-first Century India" (U Michigan Press, 2025)
Q: Could you tell our audiences what you mean by precarity and the cinema of precarity? What are the types of precarity you discuss, particularly in this book?
Precarity has always been at the heart of Hindi cinema, and our book explores how past insecurities are compounded by neoliberal violence leading to a contemporary portrayal of precarity in Bollywood films.
Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us more about how your academic training in Victorian studies connects with your personal interest in Disney?
Fleming explains how teaching a course on Disney and Victorian literature allowed him to fuse his academic background with personal interests, particularly through archival research.

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Focused on the academic exploration of film and media studies, this podcast features discussions with scholars who present their recent research and publications. The episodes cover a diverse range of topics from the evolution of cinema, cultural representation, and historical analysis of films, to critiques of contemporary film practices. Unique insights are shared regarding the significance of cultural narratives within films, particularly how they relate to broader societal themes such as identity, race, and history. The podcast seems particularly valuable for those interested in a deeper understanding of film's impact on culture and the historical context surrounding various cinematic works.

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