(S2, E29) Harry Potter Ruined Modern Cinema
This week on Pop Culture Boner we’re taking a deep dive into our long-held belief that the release of the Harry Potter movies signalled the downfall of contemporary cinema. The split in the final instalment of the series set a precedent that would tank many movies to come.
You can find some references here:
Claire Lampen (2020, The Cut) - J.K. Rowling Triples Down on Transphobia
Andrew James Carter (2020) - Twitter thread debunking Rowling’s claims
Abby Gardner (2021, Glamour) - A Complete Breakdown of the J.K. Rowling Transgender-Comments Controversy
Becky Fuller (2017, Screen Rant) - How Harry Potter changed Hollywood
Reuters (2008) - Final “Potter” movie split into two parts
You can download a full transcript here.