Snails, Oysters & Homophobia
24:25–25:56 · 91s
Wyke unpacks the notorious "snails and oysters" scene, showing how the film’s portrayal of Roman bisexuality mirrored 1950s American homophobia—yet later became a queer cinema landmark.
24:25–25:56 · 91s
Wyke unpacks the notorious "snails and oysters" scene, showing how the film’s portrayal of Roman bisexuality mirrored 1950s American homophobia—yet later became a queer cinema landmark.
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