Robin Means Coleman
Professor of media studies at the University of Virginia and author of Horror Noire, exploring race and gender in the horror genre. Her work examines how horror reflects the history of Black Americans.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 35min
Who Gets to Survive: The Final Girls of Horror
In this engaging discussion, Robin Means Coleman, a media studies professor, delves into race and gender in horror, coining the term 'Enduring Women' for Final Girls. Cultural critic Jenika McCrayer analyzes the modern evolution of these characters, highlighting their diversity and complexity. Morgan Podraza shares insights on Jamie Lee Curtis's transformative role in the Halloween franchise, exploring how trauma shapes the Final Girl experience. Together, they unravel the layers of resilience, representation, and cultural shifts in the horror genre.
Feb 22, 2017 • 25min
The Horror, The Horror: "Get Out" And The Place of Race in Scary Movies
Jordan Peele, writer and director of 'Get Out', along with African-American filmmaker Ernest Dickerson and Robin Means Coleman, analyze the portrayal of race in horror movies. They discuss the exploration of race in 'Get Out', the historical context of horror movies, and the subversive nature of the film in making white people understand the experience of isolation felt by people of color. They also explore the reactions of black characters in horror movies and the racial lens through which they analyze the genre.
