224. Wuthering Heights (1939 with Frances O'Connor)

About this episode

Kristen and Emily discuss the 1939 film Wuthering Heights with guest Frances O'Connor, exploring themes from the story and Bronte's life.

The listeners spoke and you wanted Kristen and Emily on the Moors to talk about Heathcliff, Cathy, and 1939's Wuthering Heights. But we couldn't just talk about the movie and Emily Bronte. We needed a Bronte expert. And who better to join us as a guest than the director of the Emily Bronte biopic Emily: Frances O'Connor! O'Connor, Kristen and Emily discuss Bronte's life, whether Heathcliff was a person of color, and why we love this petty story (and why Emily doesn't love it). Emily also has a bittersweet announcement to make this episode. Next Time: We're honoring the life and career of Diane Keaton with a discussion on 1987's Baby Boom. You can ⁠⁠now watch episodes of Ticklish Business over on our YouTube channel⁠⁠! Be sure to like and subscribe to stay in the know on our latest videos. Be sure to follow us via social media at @ticklish_biz on X and @ticklishbiz everywhere else. Also like and subscribe to us on all podcast apps and, if you love us, leave us a review. Find Kristen and Emily's books wherever you buy books. Kristen's latest, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Popcorn Disabilities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, is available to buy now! • Love T shirts, pins, and other merch…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristen, Emily

Guest: Frances O'Connor

Topics covered

• Wuthering Heights
• Emily Bronte
• film discussion
• Heathcliff
• Cathy
• biopic
• Diane Keaton

Keywords

• Wuthering Heights
• Frances O'Connor
• Emily Bronte
• Heathcliff
• Cathy
• biopic
• Diane Keaton
• film analysis
• Popcorn Disabilities

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Popcorn Disabilities

Books & works: Wuthering Heights, Emily, Baby Boom

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