The Watchers Watch Jennifer's Body (2009)

Andrea and Jodie finally watched Jennifer’s Body, a movie written by Diablo Cody, directed by Karyn Kusama, and practically made for The Watchers. It’s funny, queer, and at least a little more feminist than its original marketing gave it credit for. We talk about Megan Fox’s redemption arc, that cursed emo band Low Shoulder, how a smart, strange movie about friendship and revenge got misbranded as a sexed-up slasher for teen boys, and whether or not it's possible to challenge stereotypes without reinforcing them.

Next week: we’re heading back to 1987 for The Lost Boys. A movie that proves nothing’s cooler than vampires, leather jackets, and boardwalk saxophone solos.

Recommended Reading:

How Jennifer’s Body went from a flop in 2009 to a feminist cult classic today - Constance Grady, Vox

The life, death, and rebirth of Jennifer’s Body, according to screenwriter Diablo Cod - Emily St. James, Vox

The Story of Low Shoulder From ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ The Funniest and Most Disturbing Fictional Indie Rock Band Ever - Andrew Unterberger, Billboard

Why "Through the Trees" Is Actually the Perfect Song for Jennifer's Body - James Grebey, SYFY

A Queer Girl’s Guide to Jennifer’s Body  - Ava Burzycki, The Michigan Daily

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