1. Autism and Poor Things: the autistic woman’s coming of age story

I know I’m not the only one who immediately read Bella Baxter as autistic! In this episode I explore all the ways I took Poor Things to be an allegory for autistic womens’ coming of age. There will be spoilers.

For those of you who don't know (get to know! Watch it, it's fabulous): 'Poor Things' is a movie about a woman "brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. She runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation." Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. It wont 4 Oscars at the Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

02:16 Exploring Autistic Traits Through Bella's Journey

06:24 Naivety and Sincerity

18:08 “Polite Society” and Ridiculous Social Norms

21:35 Difficulty Navigating Friendships and Relationships

25:35 Hyperfixations and Sexuality

26:57 Challenging Gender Norms and Societal Expectations

32:02 Concluding Thoughts on 'Poor Things' and Its Impact

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