Sex, Drugs, & Rococo

Today is all about nostalgic movies with nods to classic paintings. Kelsey and I will do two dives into our favorites: The most classic masked killer of all time has a face inspired by one of the most classic paintings of all time. In this episode, we will discuss the two most famous screams in pop culture--one by Edvard Munch, the other by Hollywood.   In this episode, listeners will: Follow how the face from a ghastly painting became the infamous face of slasher films Grant Wood’s American Gothic is iconic and has been parodied through the ages. Today we will compare it to its appearance in the 1998 film Mulan.   Listeners will consider: Why Iowans aren’t fans of Grant Wood And why to not put carpet in your bathroom     Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gothic   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulan_(1998_film)   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_Gothic The Scream - Wikipedia Astronomical Sleuths Link Krakatoa to Edvard Munch's Painting The Scream - Sky & Telescope