#374: Pre-Teen Sensations, Pt. 1 — Welcome to the Dollhouse

The Next Picture Show

Filmspotting

Tv & Film, Film History, Film Reviews

4.6 • 858 Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Inspired by the new adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic coming-of-age novel ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET, we’re beginning this pairing by looking back at another rocky journey through adolescence in the New Jersey suburbs — though Dawn Wiener’s journey in Tom Solondz’s 1995 indie WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE is considerably rockier. Where MARGARET is gentle and warm, DOLLHOUSE is as prickly as its protagonist, and unsparing in the way it mines dark comedy by stacking the decks against her at every turn. Whether that comedy is worth the accompanying discomfort is a topic of discussion this week, along with the film’s left-field ending move and Solondz’s continuing adventures in the cinematic Wienerverse. Plus, a listener letter about BEFORE SUNRISE raises a question for discussion: Has any genre of movie benefitted from the addition of cell phones? Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Shopify.
0:02.9	Looking to start a side hustle or become your own boss?
0:05.7	Do it with Shopify.
0:06.8	Whether you're selling succulence or stilettos,
0:09.2	Shopify has the industry leading tools to help you create, control and grow your own business.
0:13.8	So get serious about selling and get Shopify today.
0:16.8	Sign up for a £1 per month trial period at Shopify.com.
0:20.4	com slash special offer or lowercase trial period at Shopify.com.com slash special offer.
0:21.9	All lowercase.
0:23.0	That's Shopify.comaek slash special offer.
0:26.5	All the big names are here.
0:28.4	Ooh, who is that?
0:29.6	I think she was in the movie about that really big shark.
0:32.4	No, not her.
0:33.4	The florist.
0:34.3	She's automating invoices on the go so she can spend more time on that flower wall.
0:39.1	QuickBooks could save you up to eight hours a week so you could bring your vision to life.
0:43.6	That's how you business differently.
0:45.4	Into it, QuickBooks.
0:47.5	No one likes nasty surprises.
0:50.2	Like when your favourite artist brings out a concept album,
0:53.0	but on listening should probably have been kept as just an idea.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Filmspotting, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Filmspotting and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.