152: Filtering Bad Books
Stories Are Soul Food
00:00
Navigating Literature vs. Film: Redemption and Exploitation
This chapter explores the challenges parents and young adult readers face when evaluating the redeeming value of literature against films, using 'Twilight' as a focal point for discussion. It highlights the active engagement required in reading compared to the passive consumption of movies, emphasizing the subjective nature of personal taste in storytelling. Additionally, the chapter reveals the darker side of the entertainment industry, particularly the moral dilemmas and exploitative practices faced by actresses, shedding light on the complexities of consent and the sacrifices made for success.
Transcript
Play full episode
