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Dr. Ellie Sattler from Jurassic Park
Published 10 months, 1 week ago
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Let's go deep into Isla Nublar to celebrate one of the most iconic women in sci-fi horror: Dr. Ellie Sattler. Played by Laura Dern, Ellie is a paleobotanist and major force who critiques patriarchal hubris and rescues the boys when things go sideways.
We dig into the gender politics of Jurassic Park, including how Ellie’s intelligence and assertiveness challenge the male egos around her. We also talk about how the film’s all-female dinosaurs mirror the themes of control and reproduction.
Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers for Jurassic Park!
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