EPISODE · Oct 9, 2024 · 22 MIN
Episode 029 - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954)
from Movie Bones · host Justin Miller
*warning* This week's film callously uses the Roman legend of the abduction and rape of the Sabine women as a major plot element in a way that trivializes the gravity of such offenses.This week, Ryan and Justin survive Movie Bones' first musical: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) and live to talk about...the disturbing origins and inspiration for the storyathletic dancing, skilled singing and choreographyan alternative ancient myth that could have been better used as inspirationtrivializing gravely criminal behavior with a slap on the wristour Verdictnext week's film: "A Face in the Crowd" (1957)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on our Youtube channel or Facebook page!
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*trigger warning* This week's film callously uses the Roman legend of the rape of the Sabine women as a major plot element that directly affects the conversation about the story it's telling. This week, Ryan and Justin survive Movie Bones' first musical: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) and live to talk about... -the disturbing origins and inspiration for the story -athletic dancing, skilled singing and choreography -an alternative ancient myth that could have been better used as inspiration -trivializing gravely criminal behavior with a slap on the wrist -our Verdict -next week's film: "A Face in the Crowd" (1957)
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Episode 029 - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954)
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