Deep Thoughts about Labyrinth

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You remind me of the babe…the babe with the power…

Join us this week as Emily shares her deep thoughts about the 1986 film Labyrinth. She and Tracie talk about the myriad and surprising sexual metaphors throughout the movie, how the film may not pass the Bechdel test, but still offers a feminist response to dealing with an abuser, and why David Bowie’s performance as the Goblin King was…ahem…a formative experience for them both.

(Also, that codpiece…)

Throw on your earbuds and listen along as we unpack the seriously weird sexual undertones of Bowie’s mulleted glory.
Our theme music is "Professor Umlaut" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Content warning: Discussion of fan theories about childhood sexual assault, grooming, and emotional abuse.

Mentioned in this episode:

Cracked.com Why Labyrinth is Secretly About Masturbation
Making of Labyrinth BTS
Interpretations of Labyrinth: Jim Henson’s Views
Labyrinth Novelization
R/FanTheories Labyrinth Is About a Girl Coping with Sexual Abuse

Chapters

1. Deep Thoughts About Labyrinth Movie (00:00:00)

2. Feminist Themes in "Labyrinth" (00:13:42)

3. Sexuality in the Movie (00:20:50)

4. Exploring the Complex Themes in Labyrinth (00:28:17)

5. Bowie's Influence and Labyrinth's Symbolism (00:37:34)