Podcasts about Fingersmith

Welcome to Episode 230 where we talk about some books. As this is another tenth episode, we are also hosting a giveaway! One lucky newsletter subscriber will win a paperback copy of our second quarter readalong pick, THE GOOD HOUSE by Tananarive Due. Newsletter subscribers are automatically entered to win our recurring tenth episode giveaways. Chris unexpectedly read the surprise hot book of the season, CARELESS PEOPLE: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams, and is telling everyone to believe the hype. She also read THE EXTENDED MIND: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul, and devoured WOMAN, EATING: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda. Emily read two novels that have an unexpected connection, MURDER UNDER HER SKIN: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery by Stephen Spotswood and THE GHOSTWRITER by Julia Clark. She also read two less murdery novels, TELL ME EVERYTHING by Elizabeth Strout and TILDA IS VISIBLE by Jane Tara. One of these she loved and the other was a bit of a departure for a well-loved writer. We discuss the third short ghost story – “The Haunted and the Haunters; Or, The House and the Brain by Edward Bulwer Lytton – in THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES: From Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce. This one didn't grab us like the last one (pun intended) but we can see how it contributes to the haunted house tradition. In Biblio Adventures, Chris made a guest appearance on Shawn Breathes Books where they discussed FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters; it is ready for viewing on his BookTube channel. Emily was in Colorado visiting new grandbaby #2, and got to visit two local bookstores: White River Books in Carbondale and Alpenglow Books and Gifts in Glenwood Springs. During a long layover in O'Hare, she also visited several Barbara's Bookstores in the airport. As always, there is more in this episode than we can highlight here, like upcoming reads and jaunts (e.g., THE CAT'S MEOW: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa by Jonathan Losos, All CT Reads with author Monica Wood, and the Willa Cather Spring Conference). We were so happy to be back together talking about books across the table! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode230

Welcome to Episode 227, featuring an author spotlight with Megan Marshall discussing her new collection of essays, After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. Megan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer who turns her writerly gaze and historical imagination on her own life, her family and friends, and the “after lives” of her biographical subjects. After Lives publishes the day this episode drops–purchase your copy post-haste or request it at your library. We have been enjoying a “real” New England winter this season, which has kept us hunkered down and reading on our respective couches. The books in our Just Read segment are: A New Home, Who Will Follow? by Caroline Kirkland The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spottswood How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann Edgar Budde My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano (release date 3/4/25) The Vanishing Kind by Alice Henderson (release date 3/4/25) I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom (release date 6/24/25) In short stories, we discuss “The Old Nurse's Story” by Elizabeth Gaskell, the first story in The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories: From Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce, which we will be reading throughout 2025 for our year of reading Ghost Stories. Chris also read the ghost story The Inn by Guy De Maupassant. We did get out and about for a Biblio Adventure to the New York Society Library to see a reading of Lord Byron's Manfred by The New Relic Theatre. While there we also watched a virtual event via the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism featuring Ruth Franklin in conversation about her new book The Many Lives of Anne Frank. And we had two couch biblio adventures. Emily watched the film The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse based on the book by Charlie Mackesy, and Chris participated in the Women's Prize Book Club with Sarah Waters in conversation with Simon Savidge about her novel Fingersmith. Of course, we also talk about what we're currently reading, hope to read, upcoming jaunts, Simon & Schuster's news about book blurbs, and more. There's a whole lot of yuck in the world now, and we are grateful for good books and bookish friends. Thank you, friends, for listening and connecting with us on social media, email, or Zoom. We wish you lots of Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode227

We are thrilled to feature Dr. Pamela D. Toler who joined us to talk about her new book, THE DRAGON FROM CHICAGO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF AN AMERICAN REPORTER IN NAZI GERMANY. In a time when women were a rarity in the field, Sigrid Schultz was a print and broadcast journalist and the Chicago Tribune's Berlin office bureau chief. She covered news from Europe and Germany from WWI through WWII and post-war years. Toler's writing is accessible, and her subject's life & work are amazing. Having read every byline that Schultz wrote, Toler was able to offer insights about how totalitarian governments gain power making this history book a must-read for those concerned about our present political climate. Before we get into our regular segments, we recap our 2024 reading intentions and talk about reading intentions for 2025. We like “intention” because it implies a direction or focus rather than a specific goal. We do, however, mention some specific titles and authors, so perhaps those could be considered goals. Anyway, the point is we don't want to tie ourselves up in knots if our reading lives take unexpected but exciting twists and turns. What are your reading intentions for the New Year? Emily read two short stories from her Hingston and Olson Advent Calendar, “In the Stacks” by Robin Sloan and “The Hookup” by Katherine Heiny. She also discusses WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS by Catherine Newman, CHECK, PLEASE! BOOK 1: #HOCKEY by Ngozi Ukazu, and LITTLE GREAT ISLAND by Kate Woodworth (not out until May). Chris shares her newfound love for an 1848 classic of Victorian Literature, THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë. She also revisits an old favorite, FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters, which she listened to on audio. We also share two exciting reading projects hosted by listeners, what we're currently reading, (couch) Biblio Adventures, and more. Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoy this episode and wish you lots of Happy Reading!

Chapter 1 What's She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen"She Drives Me Crazy" is a contemporary young adult novel by Kelly Quindlen that explores the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery among teenage girls. The story centers around the protagonist, a high school girl dealing with her burgeoning feelings for her best friend. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, societal expectations, and their own identities, the characters confront the emotional turbulence that comes with falling in love for the first time. Quindlen's writing captures the intensity of teen relationships and highlights themes of LGBTQ+ identity, friendships, and the struggle to find acceptance in a world that can be both cruel and uplifting. The novel is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of youthful emotions, making it relatable for a wide audience.Chapter 2 She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen Summary"She Drives Me Crazy" by Kelly Quindlen Summary "She Drives Me Crazy" is a novel that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and personal discovery through the perspectives of its two main characters, Brianna and Kylie. Set within the context of their senior year in high school, the story captures the intensity of teenage emotions, societal pressures, and the struggles of identifying one's sexual orientation. Brianna is a confident, popular cheerleader who appears to have her life perfectly mapped out. However, as she navigates her final year of high school, she finds herself struggling with her feelings when she is partnered with Kylie, a more introverted and artsy girl who is not part of Brianna's usual social circle. The two have a fraught history that leads to tension and misunderstandings, but as they are forced to work together on a school project, their relationship begins to shift. Kylie, on the other hand, is a character transitioning from being the outcast to confronting her own feelings. As someone who has often been overlooked, she grapples with her identity, her family's expectations, and the desire for love and acceptance. Through their evolving relationship, Brianna and Kylie experience a range of emotions—from frustration to attraction—leading them to question their preconceptions about love and each other. They both face external conflicts including family dynamics and friendship tensions, as they explore their romantic feelings for one another, paving the way for personal growth and self-acceptance. Ultimately, "She Drives Me Crazy" tackles themes of self-discovery, the complexities of teenage love, and the importance of staying true to oneself while navigating the choppy waters of personal relationships and societal expectations. The novel is a heartfelt exploration suitable for young adult readers, capturing the essence of first love and the trials of adolescence.Chapter 3 She Drives Me Crazy AuthorKelly Quindlen is a contemporary author known for her young adult novels, particularly her work that explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of adolescence. She released her book "She Drives Me Crazy" on April 20, 2021. This novel is a romantic comedy that revolves around the budding relationship between two girls who initially can't stand each other but find themselves drawn together in unexpected ways.In addition to "She Drives Me Crazy," Kelly Quindlen has written other notable works, including:"Her Name in the Sky" (2019) This is Quindlen's debut novel, which follows the intense friendship between two girls as they navigate their feelings for each other and the challenges posed by their religious backgrounds."Fingersmith" (2021) Another strong title focusing on queer relationships and coming-of-age themes."The 13th Girl" A novel that tackles themes of self-discovery and the often confusing landscape of teenage love.While all her books resonate with readers, "She Drives Me

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're diving into the captivating and intricately plotted world of The Handmaiden, a 2016 psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook. This South Korean film, inspired by the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, is a masterclass in storytelling, visual aesthetics, and suspense.A Tale of Deceit and Desire Set in 1930s Korea during the Japanese occupation, The Handmaiden tells the story of a young Korean woman, Sook-hee, who is hired as a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese heiress, Lady Hideko. However, Sook-hee's employment is part of an elaborate scheme concocted by a con man named Count Fujiwara. His plan: for Sook-hee to help him seduce Lady Hideko so he can marry her, commit her to an asylum, and steal her wealth.Layers Upon Layers As the narrative unfolds, it becomes a mesmerizing tale of double-crosses, sexual awakening, and shifting loyalties. The story is presented in three parts, each from a different character's perspective, which gradually reveals the depths of deception and the complexities of the characters' relationships. This structure keeps the viewer guessing and reevaluating everything they know about the characters and their motives.Why It Stands OutVisual Storytelling: Park Chan-wook's direction is visually stunning. Every frame is meticulously crafted, combining exquisite costume and set designs with a vibrant color palette that enhances the sensual and suspenseful atmosphere of the film.Complex Characters: The characters in The Handmaiden are richly developed, with motivations that are both hidden and explicit. This complexity adds layers to the narrative, making the character dynamics engrossing and the plot twists more impactful.Erotic Elements: The film incorporates strong erotic themes that are integral to the plot and character development. These elements are handled with artistry and contribute significantly to the film's exploration of freedom, power, and identity.At its core, The Handmaiden explores themes of manipulation and liberation. It delves into the ways individuals manipulate each other for personal gain, but also how characters can break free from societal and personal oppression. The film challenges traditional notions of power and autonomy, particularly in relation to gender and sexuality.For fans of psychological thrillers, historical dramas, and beautifully crafted cinema, The Handmaiden is a must-watch. Its ability to blend genre elements with a profound exploration of human desires and deceptions makes it a standout film that engages the mind and the senses.Join us as we unravel the intricate web of The Handmaiden, exploring its narrative complexities, stunning aesthetics, and the provocative questions it raises about love, betrayal, and freedom. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or revisiting this modern classic, there's plenty to uncover in this thrilling cinematic journey.

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters is a Victorian crime novel centered around two young women: Susan Trinder, who grew up in a house of thieves, and Maud Lilly, a lady who is trapped by her uncle in a macabre house called Briar, and compelled to work for him as a secretary. When it was initially published in 2002, Fingersmith made waves for its central lesbian relationship, as well as its shocking twist in the second act. The book was critically lauded: shortlisted for both the Booker Prize and the Orange Prize, launching Sarah Waters into literary stardom. Through popular adaptations like 2005's BBC miniseries directed by Aisling Walsh, and 2016's The Handmaiden, directed by Park Chan Wook, the story of Fingersmith has found a broader audience, and is widely beloved to this day.Support us on our Patreon!Visit our website for transcripts and show notes: reformedrakes.comFollow us on social media:Twitter: @reformedrakesInstagram: @reformedrakesBeth's TikTokChels' TikTokEmma's TikTokChels' SubstackEmma's SubstackThank you for listening!

Annabel reviews Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. Romy relives Middle School trauma. --- Send your answer to this week's listener question to PaperbackPleasuresBooks@gmail.com. Find all books mentioned in this podcast here. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, including more answers to the listener question and blooper reels! --- Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature.Let's talk romance! ---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie's favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard, a quaint little preview of the non-stop psychological prodding we endure now. Subscribe! iTunes | RSS | Stitcher Follow us! (Not in a creepy way) Mastadon Facebook Instagram Web Presence Our Bookshop Visit our lists on bookshop.org and help support the podcast (and independent bookstores too!) Stuff We Talked About Salon article on the book article on Bowie's brief spell as an ad man in The Drum our episode on A People's Tragedy What Are We Reading Greg: The Pickwick Papers (of course!) by Charles Dickens Rim of Morning by William Sloane Gone to the Wolves by John Wray Kristianne: The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr Julia by Sandra Newman Our Best of 2023! Greg: Fingersmith in a 3-way split with White Noise and 42nd Parallel Dreaming as Delerium by J. Allen Hobson The House with a Clock In Its Walls by John Bellairs The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Kristianne: also Fingersmith! How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu Thistlefoot by Gennarose Nethercott East of Eden by Johnny Steinbeck Small Fires by Rebecca May Johnson What Song Did We Choose? What's Up Next Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler

Nautical nonsense is absolutely something we wish -- and we never want it to end. Especially when it comes to Die Gute Fabrik's latest narrative adventure masterpiece, Saltsea Chronicles! Join us as we dive into a game full of riches to share, lessons to teach, and mechanics that continue to reimagine and expand what a "visual novel" can be. 4:09 - Our Flag Means Death S2 reactions (no spoilers!)7:50 - Fingersmith and The Handmaiden15:24 - Saltsea Chronicles discussion beginsRemember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our upcoming Let's Play streams as we scream our way through Alan Wake Remastered!Tue, Oct 31 @ 8PM ETThu, Nov 02 @ 8PM ETArticles and posts referenced: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-designing-the-narrative-for-multiple-middles-and-multiple-heroes-in-saltsea-chronicleshttps://www.pastemagazine.com/games/saltsea-chronicles/saltsea-chronicles-beautifully-finds-a-way-forwardhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/die-gute-fabrik-and-the-necessity-to-tackle-climate-inactionSide Questhttps://gazachildrensfund.org/The Gaza Strip has been under siege for over a decade, with a dangerous decline in the standard of living, unrelenting poverty and inadequate healthcare. Gaza is a continuing disaster zone.Gaza Children's Fund Inc. is a not for profit organisation founded in 2010, by a group of volunteers and social activists, to help address the issues concerning disadvantaged Palestinians.About Pixel TherapyWe're a podcast queering and transcending video games for all kinds of gamers and those who love them--get cozy with us! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

Sarah Waters burst onto the literary scene at the very end of the last century with her novel 'Tipping the Velvet' The story centered on the love between two women in Victorian England. Her next novel Affinity was again set in Victorian times and centres on the spiritualism beliefs of the time. In this interview Sarah talked to me about her novel Fingersmith. In Victorian slang what was a Fingersmith? And how did a collector of contempory pornography have a place in the story?

“My specialty is digging up obscure stories where there are just enough facts to really stimulate the imagination.”  Emma Donoghue's newest novel, Learned by Heart, tells the story of young, enigmatic Anne Lister and her first love, an orphaned heiress born in India. Donoghue joins us to talk about the role Anne Lister has played in her life, crowdsourcing research, the importance of historical fiction and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Mary.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.            Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).       Featured Books (Episode):  Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue  Room by Emma Donoghue  The Wonder by Emma Donoghue  Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue  Haven by Emma Donoghue  Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett  Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Matrix by Lauren Groff  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters   

We couldn't be more excited to talk about the film we consider to be Park's masterpiece - the gorgeous, twisty, and ultimately moving THE HANDMAIDEN. “Mother of the Blankies” Emily Yoshida joins us to unpack this puzzlebox of an erotic thriller, a brilliant adaptation of Sarah Waters' Fingersmith. Come for the coining of a new Blank Check phrase (thanks, researcher JJ!), stay for a very crucial “touch of the Tucc” tangent. By the way - what does that octopus actually do?? This episode is sponsored by:  Babbel (babbel.com/check) Bombas (bombas.com/check CODE: CHECK) Factor (factormeals.com/check50 CODE: CHECK50) Join our Patreon at patreon.com/blankcheck Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram! Buy some real nerdy merch at shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com or at teepublic.com/stores/blank-check

Legend, icon and literal Barbie Doll Trixie Mattel schools Fran & Rose on Barbie herstory and talks about being a prolific doll collector Plus, Rose's birthday recap, Taylor's Version fatigue, The Other Two and LAV summer beach vacation reads. And a clip from this week's Patreon, a special edition of Rose's Book Corner wherein the girls go deep on Sarah Waters' Fingersmith and the films adapted from it, including The Handmaiden. Subscribe if you're literate. Shop our summer merch line. How porographic did your Barbie play get? Tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

本期是（迟到的）骄傲月特别策划！她乡电台与不关门播客联动，向大家倾情安利姬片！ 性取向会影响我们的观影体验吗？英剧原版《指匠情挑》和韩版翻拍《小姐》给我们的观感有多么不同？《燃烧女子的肖像》好在哪里？我们想要看怎样的爱情故事？ 她乡电台制作人长期招募中，欢迎你在论坛制作人招募帖里了解详情，给我们发邮件加入她乡电台club。我们会提供全程的技术支持。 【⚠️】因为嘉宾都长期工作生活在英语环境中，在本期播客的语言表达中会有大量中英文夹杂的情况。介意的朋友请不要点开。 Timestamps： 00:50 嘉宾介绍，我们是如何开始看拉片的 04:45 《指匠情挑 Fingersmith》《小姐》无剧透介绍，两部片子给我们留下的印象 10:25 《指匠情挑》《小姐》剧透警告，防剧透请跳至29:33 19:11 即便是富家小姐，人们也只是对她的身份和善，而不是对女性和善 20:18 女性不被当作有思想的人，只被当作附属品 22:54 反映女性生活现状的作品 vs 架空的童话故事 24:58 我们对两部作品的感情戏的看法 26:21 我们只是想看脱离了异性恋刻板印象的恋爱故事而已 27:09 《指匠情挑》：自然的纯爱，唯美的床戏 29:00 女性之间互相的“看”本身，就充满了情感 29:33 《燃烧女子的肖像》影片介绍 35:06 性格强势的年下攻x年长的柔弱受 35:15 纯女性的世外桃源，只属于女性自己的故事 37:11 艺术史上被埋没的女性，科学史上被埋没的女性，女性的成果被男性窃取 41:46 只要给她们空间，她们就会自然地变成同性恋 本期提到的其他作品： 《霸王别姬》《春光乍泄》《断背山》《46亿年之恋》《塔尔》《菊石》《科学家的模样》 【不关门】播客：在这里，椒椒和烧酒一起闲聊书、影和游戏。欢迎大家在各大平台订阅、收听我们的节目。 主持、后期：竹淡刻骨 嘉宾：不关门 - 椒盐豆豉、烧酒 音乐：维瓦尔第·夏（截取自《燃烧女子肖像》结尾原声） 欢迎更多自我认同为女性和non-binary的朋友加入WomenOverseas她乡论坛，和海内外华人女性/non-binary共同探索广阔的世界，成为更好的自己。

It's one of the best feelings a reader can have: that feeling of finding a book that you just can't put down. We're discussing some of our favorites and we'll end with what we're reading this week.   Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (buy from Bookshop) Ann's picks: Fingersmith by Sarah Waters (buy from Bookshop) – The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters (buy from Bookshop) Monster by Walter Dean Myers (buy from Bookshop) – Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature – Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (buy from Bookshop) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (buy from Bookshop) – Clue (film) – And Then There Were None (TV) – And Then There Were None (film) Halle's picks: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (buy from Bookshop) Until You by Judith McNaught (buy from Bookshop) – A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux (buy from Bookshop) – Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught (buy from Bookshop) River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (buy from Bookshop) – @maryreadsandsips (Instagram) Halle: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (buy from Bookshop) – Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal (buy from Bookshop) – The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Bookshop Well-Read on Instagram

Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie's favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read * Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, a novel of deception, doublecross, and people being absolute fucksters to each other. Subscribe! iTunes | RSS | Stitcher Follow us! (Not in a creepy way) Mastadon Facebook Instagram Web Presence Our Bookshop Visit our lists on bookshop.org and help support the podcast (and independent bookstores too!) Stuff We Talked About The Handmaiden - movie version of Fingersmith by cue ChatGPT Park Chan-Wook London Labor and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew What Are We Reading? Greg: Spring by Ali Smith Room to Dream by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna Kristianne: Ordinary Wonder Tales by Emily Urquhart The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro What Song Did We Choose? What's Up Next Infants of the Spring by Wallace Thurman

To open up our third season, Gaby and Andreina discuss the South Korean film The Handmaiden, directed by Park Chan-wook.Acclaimed by critics, this movie is a work of extraordinary vision from beginning to end: cinematography, performances, costume and set design, in addition to an incredibly well-written script–every detail of this film shows the highest ambition and achievement. We hope you enjoy our discussion and fall in love with this movie as much as we did. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!***Sources and other links:Film review by Jia Tolentino on The New Yorker:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/the-handmaiden-and-the-freedom-women-find-only-with-one-anotherShort clip - Making of “The Handmaiden”:https://youtu.be/pUQ5H_bF1Ck Interview with Sarah Waters, author of the novel “Fingersmith”https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/08/sarah-waters-the-handmaiden-turns-pornography-into-a-spectacle-but-its-true-to-my-novel-

To open up our third season, Gaby and Andreina discuss the South Korean film The Handmaiden, directed by Park Chan-wook.Acclaimed by critics, this movie is a work of extraordinary vision from beginning to end: cinematography, performances, costume and set design, in addition to an incredibly well-written script–every detail of this film shows the highest ambition and achievement. We hope you enjoy our discussion and fall in love with this movie as much as we did. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!***Sources and other links:Film review by Jia Tolentino on The New Yorker:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/the-handmaiden-and-the-freedom-women-find-only-with-one-anotherShort clip - Making of “The Handmaiden”:https://youtu.be/pUQ5H_bF1Ck Interview with Sarah Waters, author of the novel “Fingersmith”https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/08/sarah-waters-the-handmaiden-turns-pornography-into-a-spectacle-but-its-true-to-my-novel-

Just a quick one this week - Bert has read Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and Michael's Agatha Christie book for January was The Crooked House --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bertsbooks/message

Indulge in a glass of Root 1 Carmenere while we talk about Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.  While this gothic romance is a little older, it holds its own and is a great story to start the new year with.   CW: SuicideIf you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with a crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Suicide and Crisis Lifelinehttps://988lifeline.org/ Support this podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dontreaddrunkSarah Watershttps://www.sarahwaters.com/ Sarah Waters Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Waters Root 1 Carmenerehttps://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/carmenere/root-1-carmenere/p/109830750                                Romance Novel Sales Statisticshttps://wordsrated.com/romance-novel-sales-statistics/https://www.npd.com/news/press-releases/2022/romance-is-the-leading-growth-category-for-us-print-books-this-year-npd-says/  Get 2 months of Scribd Freehttps://www.scribd.com/g/9s1nq7 Scribdhttps://www.scribd.com/ Media RecommendationsThe Menu – HBO MaxA Million Little Things - Hulu Find my sponsors: 1uptilsunup on @1uptilsunup on; TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTubeAvenue Coffee is on Facebook and at: www.avenue-coffeehouse.comSupernova Coffee and Donutshttps://3rdstmarkethall.com/locations/all-vendors/supernova-coffee-doughnuts Find me on Instagram @dontreaddrunk www.dontreaddrunk.buzzsprout.comdontreaddrunk@gmail.com

The Big Screen Book Club is officially live and in colour. This month we're reflecting on our first ever in-person edition of the Big Screen Book Club talking Park Chan Wook's The Handmaiden, and the book it was based on, Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, recorded from the Voicebox tent at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022. We were also lucky enough to be joined by the amazing author of Harmless Like You and Starling Days, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @BSBookPod Support us on Patreon! Theme music - Why But by Grandma Futters? Art by 82palette

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This week, we discuss two award-winning South Korean films. The first is Parasite (2019), the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It follows a family of grifters from a poor Seoul neighbourhood, the Kims, who latch on to a much wealthier family, The Parks. It grossed over $263 million worldwide from a $15.5 million budget. The second is The Handmaiden (2016). The film is inspired by the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Welsh writer Sarah Waters, with the setting changed from Victorian era Britain to Korea under Japanese colonial rule. The film was also selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. At the 71st British Academy Film Awards, the film won the category of Best Film Not in the English Language.   Timestamps Parasite (00:00:47) The Handmaiden (00:38:00) Coin toss (00:55:50)   Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie   Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com

Pull on your most delicate gloves and get ready for a sapphic triple-cross! We're gonna talk about Park Chan-wook's 2016 adaptation of Sarah Waters' Fingersmith and... Wow, ok, scissoring (and the sex scenes in general) The comedy! How the score sounds...familiar Differences between the film and the book Plot twists! The romance! ...and more Episode transcript: on its way! Should be accessible here by Sunday Aug. 18. Jia Tolentino's article "'The Handmaiden' and the Freedom Women Find Only with One Another" - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/the-handmaiden-and-the-freedom-women-find-only-with-one-another --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sapphiccultureclub/message

Co-authors Natasha Calder and Emma Szewczak authors of sci-fi debut THE OFFSET about a world in which children have to choose one parent to be executed as a carbon offset for their own life, when they turn eighteen, published by Angry Robots.Natasha and Emma chat about:the honesty of co-writing literaturehow conversations and experimentation can lead to great ideashow dark it is feasible for YA to getwhat classic sci-fi and medieval literature have in commonthe limitations on writing when you're a parentGuests: Natasha Calder and Emma Szewczak Twitter: @calderszewczak @emmaszewczak IG: @emma.szewczak Book: The Offset Host: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family by Kate SawyerNatasha & Emma's recommendations:A book for fans of The Offset: XX by Angela Chadwick Books they've always loved The Island of Dr Moreau by HG Wells, Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters Lord of the Flies by William Golding Books coming soon or recently released that they would recommend: Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield, Dr Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno Garcia Other books/things that came up during our chat: Junk by Melvyn Burgess, Eva by Peter Dickinson, Children of The Dust by Louise Laurence, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Super-infinite by Katherine Rundell, American Gods by Neil Gaiman, Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Novel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

The Handmaiden (Korean: 아가씨; RR: Agassi; lit. '"Lady"') is a 2016 South Korean erotic psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. It is inspired by the 2002 novel Fingersmith by Welsh writer Sarah Waters, with the setting changed from Victorian era Britain to Korea under Japanese colonial rule. The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. It was released in South Korea on 1 June 2016, to critical acclaim. It grossed over $38 million worldwide. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube, listen on Spotify or Apple Music & catch us next week live on twitch.tv/ampmvideo Drop a comment, like & hit the subscribe button. Give us a follow @ampm.video & @goteamvideo BIG shoutout to @gubbsmusic for our intro/outro music & BIG shoutout to @shotfromthepit for our fun promo photos! ⚡️ If you would like to support @ampm.video & @goteamvideo for all we do & so that we can keep creating more content, check out patreon.com/ampmvideo

Links to things we talked about:Variety: "Robert Downey Jr. to Co-Star in Adaptation of ‘The Sympathizer' for HBO and A24" The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh NguyenBlack Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon JamesThe Handmaiden by Park Chan-Wook (adapted from Fingersmith by Sarah Waters)BONE by Jeff SmithYahoo movies: Netflix Animation Erased: Executives Fired, Shows Canceled and Accusations of ‘Staged Data'Polygon: Bone creator Jeff Smith got his ‘dream team' for Netflix animated seriesStories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang (including "Hell Is the Absence of God" and "Story of Your Life")Arrival by Denis VilleneuveExhalation by Ted Chiang (including "The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate")Tor: Let's Rank Every Ted Chiang Story Ever PublishedOur Plugs:The Secrets of Story and The Secrets of Character by Matt BirdOuter RangeSupport the show by buying any of the books we spoke about from our Bookshop!Follow us:Instagram and TwitterJonas:Instagram and TwitterFrançois:Instagram

Andy and Alyssa continue their discussion of Even More Tales to Give You Goosebumps (Special Edition #3) with "For the Birds," "Aliens in the Garden," and "The Thumbprint of Doom." Along the way, they discuss The Staircase; taxidermy; topiary; The Shining; Alice in Wonderland; Edward Scissorhands; speculative hedge maze history; creepy hotels; The Witches; Puppet Master; unasked-for help; Phantom of the Opera; Misery; One Hour Photo; trapped souls; The Little Mermaid; Dante's Inferno; Twilight Zone rip-offs; boomerang bullies; playing with human lives; Planet of the Apes; Battlestar Galactica; “The Invaders”; tv adaptations of short stories; Richard Matheson; The Twilight Man graphic novel; Horton Hears a Who; benevolent and malevolent overlords; The Lion King; colonial propaganda; girl crushes; superstitions; horoscopes; budding cult leaders; heists and counterschemes; Fingersmith; Saw; Hellraiser; OCD; Maria Bamford; As Good As It Gets; Fun Home; Elektra; R.L. Stine's Superstitious; Haxan; curses; Princess Mononoke; bird theory; and the carnival circuit in the Gooseverse..  // Music by Haunted Corpse // Follow @saypodanddie on Twitter and Instagram, and get in touch at saypodanddie@gmail.com 

This week we are speaking to author, Louise Hare. Louise is a major author on the rise – she was one of the Observer's top 10 debuts for 2020, and her first book, This Lovely City was a BBC 2 Between The Covers pick and was shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize. The book received near-universal acclaim with blanket review coverage. Louise's profile is only continuing to grow, particularly surrounding the work she does to champion black British authors and writing. Louise's new book, Miss Aldridge Regrets is published on 28th April. The podcast is produced and presented by the team at Mostly Books. Find us on Twitter @mostlyreading & Instagram @mostlybooks_shop. Edited by Nick Short @alongstoryshorter. Miss Aldridge Regrets is published in the UK by HarperCollins. Books mentioned in this episode include: Secret Seven by Enid Blyton (9781444913439) Vine Street by Dominic Nolan (9781472288851) Fingersmith by Sarah Waters (9781860498831) Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare (9780008332617)

Otro spin-off de QueerCine! Este es un apartado para hablar de series, pero series LGBTQ+, obvio. En este caso Cer0 comenta sobre una mini-serie británica de dos partes llenas de pasión y traición. Redes y cositas: https://linktr.ee/cerit0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queercine/message

On this episode, we take a deep dive into one of this year's most highly anticipated thrillers DO NO HARM with Brighton-based writer Jack Jordan, who also sticks around to talk about our book club book FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters. We talk to our wonderful sponsor Brighton Fringe and Hammer and Tongue tell us about their poetry slams and we also talk poetry with bookseller and writer Erica Gillingham, who's new collection THE HUMAN BODY IS A HIVE is out now. Our next episode is a Summer Reads special and we'll be talking to Laura Kay amongst some other fab writers with books out this summer as well as hearing about the very exciting Brighton and Beyond anthology which I'm honoured to have worked on. Our next book club book is Dolen Perkins-Valdez's TAKE MY HAND.

FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters & A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES by John Kennedy Toole. This week, Toby takes a twisty ride with queer Victorian tricksters in Sarah Waters' astounding FINGERSMITH. Then, Bailey travels to the Big Easy with Ignatius J. Reilly, a bombastic character she won't soon forget. Plus, the hosts test how many times they can say "jambalaya" in one episode. Answer: more than necessary!

CW: Sexual abuse, institutionalization, hanging (death penalty / suicide) This week, Katie Hoopz joins us for the BBC miniseries based on Sarah Water's novel, Fingersmith! We loved it! We talk The Handmaiden comparisons, female autonomy, Taika Waititi, and... Greek Mythology? We got a little derailed, oops!

Neema Shah author of KOLOLO HILL published by Picador.Neema chats about:writing around a full-time jobusing her family history as a basis for a story but transposing it to a different countryresearching in Ugandahow her background in marketing informed the launch of her debut when everything was onlineGuest author: Neema Shah Twitter: @NeemaMShah Instagram: @NeemaShahAuthorHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family (coming May 2023. Neema's recommendationsA book for fans of Kololo Hill: Fragile Monsters by Catherine Menon A book Neema has always loved:Fingersmith by Sarah Waters A book coming soon or recently released that Neema would recommend: The Return by Anita FrankOther books we chatted about in this episode:Into the Woods by John Yorke, The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr , Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason , The Lost Ones by Anita Frank Novel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.Thanks for listening!Kate x

Elwood and Stephen look at Park Chan-Wook's "The Handmaiden" an erotic thriller based on the Sarah Waters novel "Fingersmith" in which an attempt to defraud a Heiress becomes a twisting tale of double crosses and surprising romantic connections. Elwood also looks at the Resident Evil animated movies, Shaw Bros Movies and Anthony Wong Month plans revealed plus more!! Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage Buy us a coffee and Support the show: ko-fi.com/asiancinemafilmclub

On this episode, we talk to three Brighton-based writers of Historical fiction: Fran Quinn, author of THE SMALLEST MAN, Jacquie Bloese, author of THE FRENCH HOUSE and Caraline Brown, author of THE CANDLELIT MENAGERIE. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to art historian and curator Alexandra Loske, curator at Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums, and Anna discusses this month's book club book – Toni Morrison's only short story – RECITATIF with fellow book podcaster, Sarah Ozo-Irabor from Books & Rhymes. Our next episode is a Brighton Fringe special We'll be joined by some amazing guests who are performing at the landmark festival. Their programme is out now, so get booking your tickets! We'll also be joined by Brighton-based thriller writer, Jack Jordan, introducing his forthcoming book, DO NO HARM. Our next book club book – inspired by Jack – is Sarah Walters' Fingersmith.

Tim & Tay talk Park Chan-Wook's The Handmaiden with special guest and self-described "psychotic fan" Hayley Rose Malouin. Tune in for a chat about queer media, cinematic eroticism and more.  SynopsisBased on the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden tells the story of a pickpocket and a con man attempting to swindle a wealthy Japanese woman out of her inheritance through seduction and subterfuge. Directed by Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden was released May 14, 2016, and stars Kim Tae-ri, Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, and Cho Jin-woong.The Handmaiden is available to rent on Google Play or stream on Hoopla. Scene [Theatrical—51:32-103:05] / [Extended—1:00:24-1:14:40]As Uncle Kouzuki leaves for a week to visit his gold mine, the plan for Lady Hideko and Count Fujiwara to elope to Japan commences. After the secret marriage ceremony, the relationship between Lady Hideko and Sook-Hee is seemingly strained by the secrecy they must abide by. When it comes time to leave Lady Hideko at a mental hospital, it is in fact Sook-Hee who is betrayed at the last minute and is confined to the hospital in her place.Links3:50 - Indecent Proposal (Lyne, 1993)4:00 - Basic Instinct (Verhoeven, 1992)7:50 - Kim Tae-ri's award11:50 - New Yorker article15:10 - "Bury Your Gays" trope18:50 - Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema21:00 - Blue Is The Warmest Color (2013, Kechiche)24:40 - Sarah Waters in The Guardian49:30 - "Comedy wide, tragedy close"1:28:00 - Dark Passage (Daves, 1947)RecommendationsTim: Deep Water (Lyne, 2022)Tay: The Ballad of Little Jo (Greenwald, 1993)Hayley: Different for Girls (Spence, 1996)—available on HooplaAll links are verified at the time of publication and based on availability in Canada.Next episode: Moneyball  (Miller, 2011)—available to stream on Netflix

Betrayal! Intrigue! Class! Colonialism! Dirty dirty books! The most successful Korean film in the West before Parasite came along! It's time to watch The Handmaiden, a sumptuous, stylish, erotic adaptation of Sarah Waters' Fingersmith set in a Korea occupied by Japan.Join Holly, Alice and Georgia as we discuss The Handmaiden in all it's funny, poignant and poetic glory. We normally advise you watch the film before listening (except Jenny's Wedding) but this time we REALLY REALLY REALLY recommend you watch it first because the spoilers are plentiful and you really should watch this to enjoy the rollercoaster unspoiled.Listen as the gang discuss bath time, symbolism, the history of Japan and Korea, and the myriad uses of thimbles.CN: Strong language, discussion of sex scenes, and conversation about suicide (49:00-50:53 if you would prefer not to listen).

This contemporary Victorian story is chockablock with twists and turns, backstabs and broadsides, as well as Dickensian pornfiends. It also features a steamy lesbian romance between two women desperate to escape their own circumstances. We dive into what makes Fingersmith memorable, as well as where its structure overstays its welcome. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on Overdue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Waters racy Victorian picaresque, Tipping the Velvet, was published in 1998, and garnered huge attention and praise. It was adapted by the BBC  in 2002, a genuine television event that coincided with the publication of her third novel, Fingersmith, a heart-stopping gothic thriller — again with a lesbian couple at its center. Fingersmith was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the first of three novels to achieve the distinction, the others being The Night Watch and The Little Stranger, a spine chiller that Stephen King anointed the best book he read in 2009. She has said: It's interesting that I've become known as a feminist writer; we tend to think of feminism as being about women breaking out of old models, and finding new ways of living but I'm really much more drawn to writing about the limitations on women's lives, because I think I'm interested in the fact that most people in life do feel rather limited and there is something rather tragic about the way in which we don't really realize our great hopes and desires. That's the sort of stuff that draws me as a writer more than anything else.”

Với những ai lựa chọn xem “Cô hầu gái” chỉ để chiêm ngưỡng những cảnh nóng có một không hai của một mối tình đồng giới thì chắc hẳn sẽ bất ngờ bởi ý nghĩa đẹp đẽ ẩn sâu trong đó. Nhiều nhà phê bình cho rằng bộ phim chứa đầy cảnh nhục dục rúng động này chính là câu chuyện đầy sức thuyết phục về cách nữ giới vươn lên trong xã hội nam trị những năm 30 của thế kỉ trước tại Hàn Quốc. “Cô hầu gái” được chuyển thể dựa trên cuốn tiểu thuyết có tên “Fingersmith” của nhà văn người xứ Wales - Sarah Waters, với bối cảnh thay đổi từ Thời đại Victoria ở Vương quốc Anh sang thời kì bán đảo Triều Tiên nằm dưới sự cai trị của Đế quốc Nhật Bản và do đạo diễn Park Chan-wook dàn dựng. Không nằm ngoài những tác phẩm mang phong cách đặc trưng của đạo diễn Park, bộ phim là sự giao hòa giữa cảm xúc tăm tối, đậm chất nghệ thuật và nhuốm màu u ám. Tuy nhiên, ẩn dưới cái bạo tàn, cái dục tính điên loạn, lại là lòng nhân đạo sâu sắc và một tình yêu thật trong sáng dại khờ. Bộ phim ra mắt vào năm 2016 này đã gây chấn động không chỉ Hàn Quốc mà cả giới Điện ảnh khắp toàn cầu, được 175 nước trên thế giới mua bản quyền trình chiếu và trở thành phim điện ảnh Hàn Quốc được xuất khẩu sang nhiều quốc gia nhất trong lịch sử.    “Cô hầu gái” là câu chuyện về mối tình đồng giới giữa Sook Hee - một người hầu - và Hideko - một cô tiểu thư đài các. Phim chia làm ba phần, phần một là truyện phim được kể theo cái nhìn của Sook Hee, phần hai là qua cái nhìn của Hideko và phần ba là kết quả cuối cùng. Mỗi phần mang trong nó những chi tiết trái chiều mà nếu bỏ qua một trong ba, người xem sẽ hoàn toàn bị lạc mất mạch phim. Những nút thắt bất ngờ, những xoay chuyển của các nhân vật vô cùng phức tạp đã khiến cho sự hấp dẫn của phim càng trở nên mạnh mẽ hơn. Để rồi, qua những dẫn dắt ấy, người ta thấy được đây không chỉ là những thước phim đẹp về tình ái mà còn là sức vươn lên, sự đấu tranh mãnh liệt để tìm đến tự do của những người Đàn Bà bị áp bức cả về thể xác lẫn tinh thần. Khổ đau không phân định giàu nghèo Ở vào cái thời đại mà sự Sang - Hèn không hề mang tới khác biệt cho phụ nữ thì xuất thân của Sook Hee và Hideko dường như đều là con số 0 tròn trĩnh, bởi họ vẫn luôn bị vùi dập, bị lợi dụng theo những cách mà suy cho cùng, thì hoàn toàn giống nhau, là phục vụ cho Đàn Ông. Sook Hee, cô gái mồ côi, được một bà Dì chuyên nghề ma cô nuôi dưỡng, từ bé đã biết móc túi và suy nghĩ như một cô nàng lưu manh đích thực. Tình cảm của cái gia đình lắp ghép ấy cũng rất gắn bó. Tuy nhiên, đời sống kham khổ, thiếu thốn tiền bạc là nỗi lo lắng của tất cả mọi người. Nó dẫn tới khao khát sự giàu có và mong ước được chuyển đến một nơi khác tốt hơn của Sook Hee. Cô gái mới lớn này đã bị tên lừa đảo tự xưng là Bá tước Fujiwara lợi dụng, thuê tới hầu hạ tiểu thư Hideko nhằm giúp hắn trở thành hôn phu của tiểu thư và độc chiếm tài sản của cô. Ngược lại với Sook Hee, Hideko là cô tiểu thư sống trong nhung lụa, cuộc đời không thiếu thứ gì, ngoài khát khao tự do và được giải phóng khỏi người Dượng của mình, một đại gia sưu tầm sách và tranh quý hiếm tên là Kouzuki. Vẻ ngoài hào nhoáng của cái dinh thự khổng lồ kia chính là vỏ bọc của nhà tù kinh hoàng nhất mà không ai có thể hình dung được. Hideko ở trong dinh thự từ lúc 5 tuổi và chưa bao giờ rời khỏi đó. Chính cô và người Dì của mình, vợ của Kouzuki, đã bị ông ta hành hạ rất nhiều năm, tới mức, sau đó, người Dì đã tìm cách trốn đi nhưng bị chồng bắt lại và hãm hại. Cái cách hành hạ kì quái dơ bẩn trong bộ phim thật sự khiến người ta kinh sợ dù những phân đoạn được lột tả rất rõ ràng ấy không hề có một cảnh sex nào. Ấy là Hideko cùng với công việc Đọc sách cho Kouzuki và khách của ông ta. Kouzuki hóa ra là kẻ làm giả sách cổ, sau đó sẽ mời những nhà sưu tầm sách giàu có khác tới, nghe đọc sách và bán đấu giá chúng. Tuy nhiên, đó lại là những cuốn sách khiêu dâm bẩn thỉu tục tĩu và người đọc chúng bỗng biến thành những kẻ khiêu dâm bệnh hoạn.     Một Sook Hee lưu manh hạng bét được thuê để giúp Fujiwara lấy được Hideko, sau đó sẽ vứt cô tiểu thư vào nhà thương điên cho hắn độc chiếm tài sản. Một Hideko bắt tay với Fujiwara, đưa Sook Hee tới giả làm hầu gái cho mình, sau đó, sẽ cùng nhau chạy trốn khỏi dinh thự và đẩy Sook Hee vào nhà thương điên dưới cái tên của Hideko. Hai người con gái bị kéo vào một âm mưu khủng khiếp chỉ để tìm tới tự do của chính mình. Hai người con gái lợi dụng nhau để thoát khỏi cuộc sống khốn khổ mà họ đang phải chịu đựng. Họ sẽ làm gì? Sự đồng cảm chỉ có trong sách Điều mà không một gã đàn ông nào trong phim có thể hình dung được, đó chính là sự đồng cảm mà có lẽ họ nghĩ đã khai tử nó, đã dìm chết nó, đã vét sạch nó trong tâm hồn của các cô gái. Sự đồng cảm mà với Hideko là những lời an ủi của Sook Hee khi nói về việc cô phải mồ côi, dù đó chỉ là những lời nói đi vay mượn thốt ra từ người con gái không biết chữ. Sự đồng cảm mà với Sook Hee là nét đẹp rạng rỡ thanh khiết trong sáng đáng thương của Hideko khiến cô muốn dang rộng vòng tay mà chở che và cứu rỗi. Sự đồng cảm của những người con gái bị giam hãm, bị bỏ rơi, bị thiếu thốn nhưng đầy khát khao tự do. Nó giống như làn gió mát tưới tắm cho cánh đồng khô hạn biết bao ngày và Hideko, cô tiểu thư lạnh giá cả trái tim lẫn thân xác đã phải thốt lên “Vị cứu tinh đã đến xé toạc cuộc đời tôi, vị cứu tinh ấy là Tamaka” (tên tiếng Nhật của Sook Hee).   Không thể khác hơn, hai cô gái đến với nhau, bằng cả niềm yêu, tình thương, cảm thông và sự sẻ chia. Lúc này, là lúc người ta thấy những chi tiết nhỏ dồn nén, từ những cơn ghen của Sook Hee cho tới những thôi thúc xót thương của Hideko. Cả hai đều đang sống giữa một tấn trò đời, giữa một cuộc chơi mà họ biết rằng cuối cùng thì một trong hai sẽ phải trả giá và phải vào nhà thương điên. Họ đấu tranh giữa yêu thương với âm mưu, giữa sự sáng trong thắm thiết và tội ác để rồi phút cuối, họ phải đưa ra quyết định sẽ làm gì với cuộc đời mình.   Biết bao lớp lang được các nhà làm phim phơi bầy bên cạnh những cảnh ân ái của hai cô gái. Đây, có thể nói, là những cảnh nóng vô cùng bạo liệt, trần trụi nhưng không hề mang cảm giác dung tục mà trái lại, lại đầy tính nghệ thuật. Trường đoạn Hideko ngồi trong bồn tắm, mút cây kẹo mà Sook Hee chuẩn bị cho rồi thốt kêu lên rằng “cô có một cái răng quá nhọn, nó làm cho cô đau phát khóc” có lẽ là trường đoạn mở màn cho những xúc cảm trong họ sống dậy. Sook Hee đã dùng cái mài kê vào ngón tay cái của mình và thò tay vào miệng Hideko để mài răng cho cô. Ánh mắt họ chạm nhau. Không một lời nói nào nhưng nó giống như một cái gật đầu, dẫn tới cả đoạn dài sau đó, Sook Hee đã dạy Hideko cách sinh hoạt giường chiếu với đàn ông để chuẩn bị làm vợ của gã Bá tước lừa đảo. Họ lao vào nhau, khao khát sẻ chia mãnh liệt, những khao khát bấy lâu bị kìm nén giờ tuôn trào một cách rất Đời và rất Người. Tình yêu giúp họ thăng hoa, giúp họ đủ dũng khí để tiếp tục cuộc chơi, để làm chủ những kẻ đã làm chủ họ và giải thoát chính mình. Khát vọng được giải thoát đã được đạo diễn, kiêm đồng biên kịch, Park Chan-wook thể hiện mạnh mẽ nhất ở đoạn gần cuối phần hai trong phim, khi hai cô gái xách vali chuẩn bị trốn khỏi dinh thự. Đây là lần đầu tiên Hideko cho Sook Hee thấy thật sự công việc mà cô vẫn phải làm cho Dượng Kouzuki suốt bao năm. Sook Hee gần như phát điên khi thấy những cuốn sách bệnh hoạn và những hình vẽ bẩn thỉu. Cô đã xé nát chúng, giẫm đạp lên chúng, vứt hết chúng vào bồn nước. Hideko lúc đầu chỉ đứng nhìn, nhưng ít giây sau, cô cũng nhào tới, giẫm đạp điên cuồng, vẩy mực lên tất cả thứ văn hóa suy đồi và tâm tưởng đen tối mà Kouzuki đại diện. Hành động này là lúc sức đấu tranh, sự phản kháng của hai cô gái được định nghĩa, là tiếng nói nữ quyền được vang lên đầy đanh thép. Cảnh kết trong “Cô hầu gái” là một cảnh ân ái giữa Sook Hee và Hideko trên chuyến tàu rời khỏi vùng đất đầy ám ảnh với họ.  Nhưng khác với lần trước, cái lần đầu tiên họ gần gũi nhau và vẫn luôn miệng nhắc tới bá tước Fujiwara, thì lần này, họ không cần phải nhờ tới một gã đàn ông đê tiện đại diện cho yêu thương của họ nữa. Âm thanh vang lên dịu dàng, hình ảnh ấp ôm thật táo bạo nhưng cũng thật mê hồn là câu trả lời cho chiến thắng của những người đàn bà dám rũ bỏ định kiến của xã hội và dám đấu tranh cho sự tự do của mình. Một kịch bản xuất sắc, những diễn viên diễn xuất đầy nhiệt huyết và linh hoạt, những cảnh quay đẹp mê hồn với những góc máy đặc biệt đã làm nên một bộ phim hay. Nhưng chính cái thông điệp mà tác giả gửi gắm được cài cắm khéo léo chảy dài theo hai tiếng đồng hồ của phim đã biến “Cô hầu gái” trở thành một tác phẩm đáng được vinh danh và vươn tầm thế giới.    

Today on Wussy Movie Club, we are diving deep into the 2016 South Korean sapphic kink film, ‘The Handmaiden'!   Directed by iconic filmmaker Park Chan-wook, this erotic thriller is inspired by the 2002 novel, ‘Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters.   Joining us today to break down the fashion, the herstory, and the queerness of “The Handmaiden” is writer and Movie Club regular, Luna Stroud.    WUSSY Movie Club is a weekly roundtable movie podcast with a Queer lens, featuring themed seasons and special interviews with Queer filmmakers. Every Wednesday, a rotating cast of LGBTQIA+ voices will dish on their favorite films of past and present. Join the club and be a part of the discussion!   WUSSY Movie Club is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto   Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix   Join the WUSSY Movie Club on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wussymovieclub/    Follow WUSSY Movie Club on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/WussyMovieClub/

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS** Is it against the Timetravelers' Guidebook to take a trip to Victorian England and 1930s Korea in one episode? Well hold onto your butts, because we're going to try! Welcome to the most X-rated episode of Film is Lit, in which we discuss "Fingersmith" (Waters, 2002) and Park Chan-wook's whimsical 2016 masterpiece, "The Handmaiden." It's DRIPPING with sexual tension, overtones of toxic social oppression, and has twists to spare. Where there are women...there's a way! #FilmIsLitPod #MovieAdaptation #TheHandmaiden #Fingersmith #ParkChanwook #SarahWaters #JeongSeokyeong #KimMinhee #KimTaeri #HaJungwoo #ChoJinwoong #Cinematography #KoreanFilm #explicit #LGBTQ #FeministLens #Bestofthe2010s #podcast #booktoscreen #movieadaptation #moviereviewpodcast #bookreviewpodcast #bookworm #cinephile #adultcontent #KoreanCinema

Sunny and Renaissance have differing opinions but similar song ranking lists of Olivia Rodrigo's debut album SOUR. Spoiler alert: Renaissance is a hater and self proclaimed bimbo!!! We read Fortune Favors The Dead by Stephen Spotswood and loved the quirky NYC 40's vibes and queer little twists and turns. We also watched sapphic film cult classic Jennifer's Body, which once again led us to discussing our favorite topics: gay best friends and stories about girls, by girls, for girls. And objectifying men.Media we mentioned this episode, vaguely in chronological order: SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo, Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood, Jennifer's Body, The Divines by Ellie Eaton, The Handmaiden, Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, Shiva Baby, Void, Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney, The Night Watch, Yes God Yes, Virgencita

This month Sexy Book Club dives into real literature with Sarah Waters' Fingersmith! Come get dirty with us as we stagger our way through this enormous smoggy old London style book! We will encounter thievery, lust, mistaken identities, and a thrilling twist! Join us next month when we discuss Charmed by the Bartender (Modern Love Book 1) by Piper Rayne. --------------------------Credits:Cast: Amy, Tom & CarlaProducer: Russ MoreArtwork: Aaron Bergunder - @bergunderFind us online at http://sexybookclubpodcast.com/On Instagram @sexy_book_club_podcastOr email sexybookclubpodcast@gmail.com

This podcast was recorded in 2017 in Brooks Hotel, at our Writing and Directing Masterclass which took place 29th May. With a room full of WFT members and guests, accomplished filmmaker Aisling Walsh shared her tips, advice, and experience in a dedicated Q&A. About Aisling Walsh Over the last two decades, Walsh has cemented a reputation as one of Ireland's pre-eminent filmmakers in both feature film and television formats. Her celebrated work as a writer and director includes some of the most recognised Irish films in recent years, including Elizabeth Is Missing (2019), Maudie (2016) and Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), as well as Daisy Chain (2007) and Joyriders (1988). Her long and illustrious history of working with the BBC has produced some lauded TV, including An Inspector Calls (2015), A Poet in New York (2014) Room at the Top (2013) Wallander (2012) Fingersmith (2005) Sinners (2002). Walsh has won three BAFTA television awards. Walsh's celebration of the isolated and marginalized have seen her move with effortless ease between both the film and television mediums, long before current trends. From graduating in Fine Art at the now Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology to becoming the first Irish graduate of the National Film School at Beaconsfield in the UK, Walsh has carved a rich and exciting career known for her political and thought-provoking social commentary, and is considered one of Ireland's most celebrated filmmakers. Walsh's career has seen her collaborate with some of the most distinguished and accomplished actors working today, including Aidan Quinn, Kenneth Branagh, Sally Hawkins, Miranda Richardson, Tom Hiddleston, Alfred Molina, Tom Hollander, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Iain Glen and Helen McCrory. Cinematographers such as Martin Fuhrer, Guy Godfree, Lukas Strebel, and editors Alex Mackie and Stephen O'Connell. https://wft.ie/

I will not rest until I have Daphne's lilac PVC gogo boots!!!! Today me and Emily are talking about fictional fashion icons (thank you to the listener who suggested this topic!), The Scooby Doo Movie, pasta sauce and why we hate going to the GP. TW/CW: Main segment - BPD, anxiety & depression, drug misuse. Agenda section: food, religion (spoof Christian podcast), endometriosis, vaginismus, medical stuff around periods, menstrual disorders, dismissive doctors/issues accessing good healthcare, chronic pain, pregnancy, transphobia, ableism, contraception, and sexual health. Mentions: The Scooby Doo Movie, Totally Spies, Cruella De Ville, Team Rocket, Desperate Housewives, Matilda, Broad City, Love, Legally Blonde, Schitt's Creek, Insecure, The Wizard of Oz, Emma, Fingersmith and Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Walters, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Search Party, The Proposal, Oceans 8 & Harry Potter. Agenda: Golden Hour Co Candles https://www.goldenhourcompany.co.uk Junior Bake Off Blown Away https://cookieandkate.com Zhoug recipe https://cookieandkate.com/zhoug-sauce-recipe/ Pasta Sauce recipe https://cookieandkate.com/simple-marinara-sauce-recipe/ Mega https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mega/id1425141892 The Friend Zone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friend-zone/id1031936205 Stuff that Works https://www.stuffthatworks.health

感谢收听“普通读者”的第15期播客节目！ 祝大家新春愉快！ 今年的春节和情人节融在一起了，想必来年一定是和和美美！我们趁着情人节，来聊一聊爱情小说，以及少女漫。爱情小说、少女漫，并非是很多人刻板印象中“小女生的情情爱爱”，在很多爱情小说少女漫画之中，对女性角色的描写，挑战了父权社会下刻板印象中的女性角色；在叙事上，给女性更多的主体性；在故事结构上甚至会挑战或者反叛父权男权制度。而阅读爱情小说少女漫，正如珍妮斯•A. 拉德威在《阅读浪漫小说》中说到的一样，是对父权家长制和男权社会的一种反叛。另一方面，当代的情人节可谓是完完全全庆祝资本主义，鼓励情侣非情侣买买买的节日了，在这个时期，我们想向大家安利一些爱情小说少女漫，其中有对父权家长制的反叛，有对资本主义下异性恋小家庭的反叛，爱的形式各种各样，祝大家情人节快乐。。 *纠正一个口误：在聊《安娜卡列尼娜》这本书的时候说到“安娜的哥哥出gui”，应该是“出轨”。 提到的书和时间节点： 1:46 《呼啸山庄》艾米莉·勃朗特 4:27《安娜·卡列尼娜》托尔斯泰 7:27 《狂乱》萨冈 14:51《蜘蛛女之吻》曼努埃尔·普伊格 18:25 Red, White & Royal Blue, by Casey McQuiston 21:46《那一年我们爱的闪闪发亮》江国香织 29:06 Fingersmith, by Sarah Waters 35:34 One to Watch, by Kate Stayman-london 40:58 《凡尔赛玫瑰》池田理代子 51:11 3.8妇女节征稿通知 提到的书影： 黑塞《德米安》 江国香织《寂寞东京塔》 《燃烧女子的画像》（电影） 《纯真年代》（电影） 《穷途鼠的奶酪梦》（电影） 《靛蓝色的心情》（日剧） 《昨夜的咖喱，明日的面包》（日剧） 《魔卡少女樱》（动画》 《Basara》（动画） 《少女革命》（动画） 收听和订阅渠道： 小宇宙App，Apple Podcast, Anchor，Spotify，Pocket Casts， Google Podcast，Breaker， Radiopublic；网易云“普通-读者” 电邮：commonreader@protonmail.com 微博： 普通读者播客 欢迎关注普通读者的豆瓣： 豆瓣“普通读者播客”：https://www.douban.com/people/commonreaders/ 片头音乐credit： Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit：John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)

Because of a bit of a vacation we didn't have a lot of time to prepare a typical topic episode for this mini. So we're going to brag about the fact that we've actually been reading some extracurricular stuff! And we've really really liked some of it! Here's what we've been up to and what we're recommending. Next up for discussion is The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani. Recommended in this episode: The work of Joy Williams, specifically The Changeling which is being released in an anniversary edition on April 10 from Tin House. Also the story Stuff which was read recently on an episode of The New Yorker Fiction podcast. The Red Clocks by Leni Zuma. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Blood Child: Stories by Octavia E. Butler. The longreads.com newsletter and specifically The Worst Roommate Ever by William Brennan for New York Magazine. Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.

Dave and Alonso get a relatively slow week before the year-end onslaught, and they discuss twink porn, kinky Koreans and a franchise that seems to finally embrace its own inherent absurdity. Subscribe (and review us) on iTunes, follow us @linoleumcast at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, all around the world. Join our club, won't you? Dave's DVD pick of the week: SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER...AND SPRING Alonso's DVD pick of the week: SPLASH