S2 Ep 8: Doppelgängers - Black Swan

The Monstrous Feminine

NEW MONTH NEW THEME, and this time it’s doppelängers. To kick off one of our favourite horror themes, we're talking about the 2010 film 'Black Swan', directed by Darren Aronofsky. 🩰🖤🦢 I won’t lie to you, a lot of this episode is thirsting, but that’s only fitting for the Mila/Natalie sex scene that threw a whole generation into gay panic. But never fear, there are some critical analyses of body horror as well as sexual exploitation in the dance industry. We also talk about the male gaze and wonder if Aronofsky accurately depicts female competition. You can find us on most platforms @themonstrousfemininepodcast, and on Twitter, @themonfempod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Engage with our content across all platforms to be our next ‘Witch of the Week’. Support us on Patreon for bonus content! ✨ The Coven: Mila, Louisa, Tyia and Zeba Theme Music and Transitions by: Ruud Bemelmans ‘Witch of the Week’ Music by: Sebastian Pizzaro *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, death, murder, body mutilation, suicide, sexual abuse/exploitation and mental illness