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Maybe She Likes Things Tidy (Misery - 1990)

Ep. 32

Stephen King's novel-turned-film Misery is the perfect opportunity for Juliet and Theresa talk about why Kathy Bates is amazing, books and fandom, and how the Oscars' relationship to horror needs to change.



Content warnings: addiction and recovery, brief mentions of weight and body image


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