January 8, 1947. Major Tom. Aladdin Sane. Ziggy Stardust. Thomas Newton. Nikola Tesla. Goblin King Jareth! Needing no introduction, David Bowie was known for his chameleonic transformations into many personas for the stage and screen. His fascinating character work spans decades of acclaimed albums, along with starring roles in both independent and Hollywood filmfare. In this episode, Michelle and Jeremy dissect Bowie’s first major film role as a thirsty alien in Nicolas Roeg’s sci-fi freaker “The Man Who Fell to Earth” (1976) and his aforementioned Goblin King/quasi-sexual predator Jareth in Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth” (1986), in relation to his astrological chart and music career during the mid '70s.
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Artwork by Sara Helm / Music by Jacob Anstey
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Episode Nugs:
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220105-the-underrated-genius-of-david-bowies-acting
https://the-artifice.com/labyrinth-1986-power-sex-coming-of-age/