Peter Straughan (Conclave / The Men Who Stare At Goats / Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) • #345
Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
Exploring the Manic Pixie Dream Girl and Teenage Attractions in Cinema
This chapter explores the 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl' archetype in films from the '80s and '90s, highlighting its impact on viewers' emotions and attractions. Through humorous anecdotes and discussions, it examines the complicated feelings of nostalgia and desire intertwined with unsettling cinematic moments.
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