Jeremy Dauber

Jeremy Dauber, Professor de Literatura Judaica e autor de 'Os Judeus e a Comédia', se junta a Carlos Vaz Marques, editor da versão portuguesa, para discutir a intersecção entre humor e cultura judaica. Eles exploram como experiências históricas moldam uma sensibilidade cômica única e a importância do riso em tempos difíceis. Outro ponto alto é a relação complexa entre comédia e tragédia nas narrativas bíblicas, e como o humor pode servir como um mecanismo de defesa diante de adversidades históricas.

Jeremy Dauber, professor and author of American Comics, offers historical perspective on superheroes and industry shifts. David Hajdu, cultural critic and author of The Ten-Cent Plague, traces the rise of the anti-comics movement. They explore the 1950s moral panic, courtroom showdowns, the Comics Code’s creation, horror comics’ collapse, and the culture that spawned underground comix.

In this discussion with Jeremy Dauber, a Columbia University professor and author, the exploration of Jewish contributions to horror focuses on Sidney Lumet's groundbreaking film, The Pawnbroker. They dive into the haunting portrayal of trauma through Saul Nazerman’s subway flashbacks. The concept of 'thin places' is analyzed, highlighting the intersection of past and present horrors. The conversation also addresses the emotional and moral complexities of Holocaust representation in American culture, showcasing how this film challenges traditional horror narratives.