16 episodes
Dear Reader Stella
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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A look at multimedia adaptations and the literature that inspires them. Season one focuses on the various interpretations of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Season two explores the 1936 play The Women by Clare Boothe Luce and its three cinematic adaptations.
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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 04: Fashionistas
In the fourth episode and season finale, I look at the most recent cinematic adaptation of The Women from 2008. After giving details about the production, I provide some reviews of the film at the time. I also briefly speak about the 1977 adaptation "Frauen in New York," which I was unable to view.
In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Shayna as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.
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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 03: Showtime
In the third episode of this season, I look at the second adaptation of The Women entitled "The Opposite Sex," hitting the silver screen in 1956. After giving details about the production, I also provide some reviews of the film at the time.
In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Harrison Chute (a man!) as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.
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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 02: Jungle Red
In the second episode of this season, I look at the first adaptation of The Women, hitting the silver screen in 1939. After giving details about the production, I also provide some reviews of the film at the time.
In the second part of the episode, I am joined by Professor Carolyn Cocca as we discuss various aspects of the film and ask the big question of whether it is feminist or misogynist. As always, I conclude the discussion with revealing whether the film follows the law or the spirit of The Women.
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Dear Reader, Season 2 Episode 01: The OG Women
In the second season premiere, I look at the source material The Women by Clare Boothe Luce. After speaking on the playwright and historical context, I give a synopsis of the play and take a closer look at the characters, themes, literary style, and critiques. Is this a feminist or misogynist play? Listen and find out!
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Dear Reader, Season 2 Promo
DEAR READER, SEASON 2! This season I will explore the 1936 play The Women by Clare Boothe Luce and its three cinematic adaptations from 1939, 1956, and 2008.
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Dear Reader Episode 10: All That Victorian Jazz
Season Finale!
Grab your Playbills and pens and meet me at the stage door of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, as I look at the history of, and review, the 2001 Broadway musical "Jane Eyre,"starring Marla Schaffel and James Barbour, with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, and book by John Caird.
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Customer Reviews
A Podcaster’s Bildungsroman??
Am I bonkers? I find myself listening to a two-hour podcast on a book I’ve never read, and I’m hooked! I was familiar with the host going in, and I especially sympathize with her being a fan of strong heroines. From Stella’s past podcast work, I know she’s discussed quite a range, from Scarlet O’Hara to Ellen Ripley, the Ghibli canon to Ellie from "The Last of Us" – and of course, Barbara Gordon. I was delighted to learn, however, that of all her literary devotions, "Jane Eyre" is the greatest, making this limited series an opportunity for her to express that in catalogue detail.
She’s on a first-name basis with "Jane Eyre," and her passion for the novel comes out in the direct readings in that smooth, radio DJ voice, as well as the stirring franticism with which she attends to a messy, overwhelming undertaking (admitting it’s an “organizational nightmare”) – all somehow tempered by a cool composure. She takes an academic approach which is never dry, deferring to experts when necessary while remaining buoyed by jet-engine enthusiasm. And yet, "Dear Reader" will also be a journey of discovery. As versed in all things "Jane," Stella maintains the capacity for surprise by material on the fringes.
Though she doesn’t reread the book every year — and doesn’t require you to have read it once — she revisits passages often and finds new connections. From this point, she’ll explore the many adaptations, which have taken a number of forms, sometimes bizarre. From patriarchy to racism to coming of age, there’s a lot to discuss with "Jane Eyre," and I can’t imagine a better host to guide us than Stella.
Looking forward to the e*otica episode!