It's time to reel in the catch of the day: Polish coming of age mermaid musical horror film The Lure (2015 or 2017).Along for swim lessons is Jessica Scott, who helps to clarify that Silver's storyline does *not* complicate the film's feminist reading.Plus: the clear trans allegory, our fave musical numbers (and how the film connects to Burlesque), connects to both Disney and Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid and why Mietek SUCKS.References:> Ten Backe. "Examining The Lure - The Fetishization and Exploitation of Trans Bodies" Slay Away> Sarah Fonseca. “Discover the flavour of things denied to you…”: Agnieszka Smoczyńska’s The Lure” Cleo Journal> Annette LePique. "Mythical Puberty and the Discotheque: Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure." DispatchQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Jessica: @WeWhoWalkHere / WebsiteBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.