The Ugly Truths of 1981’s Clash of the Titans

To kick off the new year, besties Stacy and Daynah revisit Clash of the Titans — not as nostalgia, but as a cultural artifact. From Medusa’s distorted origin story to the unchecked entitlement of male heroes, we unpack how victim-blaming, punishment, and “boys will be boys” logic are baked into Greek mythology.

What starts as a fun rewatch quickly becomes a reckoning with who gets punished, who gets excused, and why these stories still shape how we understand power today. If you’ve ever loved a movie and later realized it aged… poorly, this one’s for you.

• 00:00 | Welcome & framing the rewatch
• 06:00 | Nostalgia vs. reality
• 12:00 | Medusa and victim-blaming myths
• 19:00 | Perseus, privilege, and hero entitlement
• 26:00 | Monstrosity, beauty, and punishment
• 33:00 | 1980s ratings, nudity, and blind spots
• 38:00 | Greek mythology as soap opera
• 42:00 | Why revisiting old stories matters

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