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Smell Test Episode 113: The Fly

Smell Test Episode 113: The Fly

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In this episode, we revisit David Cronenberg’s 1986 body-horror classic, The Fly. We discuss its unsettling transformation scenes, questionable scientific ethics, and surprisingly complicated love story. Along the way, we revisit 1980s dating norms, unpack the film’s treatment of women and consent, and consider how our perspectives on relationships, reproductive rights, and technological innovation have changed over the last 40 years. We also debate whether Seth Brundle deserves our sympathy (spoiler: probably not). Join us for a conversation about body horror, bad relationships, and why sometimes the biggest red flag is the guy with a teleportation machine in his apartment.

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