Episode 50. Man Seeking Woman: Audition (1999)

Takashi Miike created one of the most infamous, beloved and decisive films when he made Audition: a story of people looking for love in all the wrong places that has influenced a generation of filmmakers and terrified audiences all over the world. Andrea and Alex take a deep dive into the international and seemingly universal fears of love, intimacy and what it means to be a “good girl.” REQUIRED READING Audition. Dir. Takashi Miike, 1999. EXTRA CREDIT Holding Back Half the Nation – The Economist’s examination of Japanese women in the work place. “Nice Girl”: Social Control of Women Through a Value Construct – Greer Litton Fox’s paper on the taming of women through perceived goodness.   Salem Horror Fest – We’ll be there October 7th and 8th! Tickets are available now. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As…” to download the mp3.