The Transformative Powers of Monstrosity – A List Of Body Horror Films With Trans Allegories
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
Pittsburgh (2006)
Jeff Goldblum may have starred in some of the biggest movies in history, but to secure a green card for his young Canadian fiancee he's agreed to do a two-week regional theater production of The Music Man in his Pennsylvania hometown. Now he's faced with grueling rehearsals, a furious agent, good friends with their own troubles whom he's convinced to co-star, and the very real prospect of a song-and-dance disaster.
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Jeff Goldblum may have starred in some of the biggest movies in history, but to secure a green card for his young Canadian fiancee he's agreed to do a two-week regional theater production of The Music Man in his Pennsylvania hometown. Now he's faced with grueling rehearsals, a furious agent, good friends with their own troubles whom he's convinced to co-star, and the very real prospect of a song-and-dance disaster.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy
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In Theaters:9/17/2006
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:ROAR, Prosperity Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Striking Features, International Orange
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