157. FILMS OF FAERIE 5: Fairy Tales in the Modern Day

For the final episode of the fairy tale series, Alex and Jonathan take a look at three films that transpose classic fairy tale stories onto the setting of the modern day: The Red Shoes (1948), Ponyo (2008), and Undine (2020). We discuss how fairy tale elements can help us look at the ordinary parts of life with a new appreciation, how the form and style of a film affects the perception of the magical elements, and ways to incorporate the unknown into modern storytelling. Skip to: (08:58) – The Red Shoes (27:59) – Ponyo (54:53) – Undine (1:10:37) – Overall (1:20:24) – Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: In January we'll be starting a new series all about the French New Wave! For more information, visit the blog: https://thefilmlings.com/2023/11/24/modern-fairy-tales/ Join us on Discord for ongoing film discussion: https://discord.gg/MAF6jh59cF