On this week’s episode of Grape Culture, Sam, Kim, and Alex delve into the cultural and literary phenomenon that is Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Comparing both the book and the first season of the show, the team discuss the relevance of the story in a post-Trump world, the impact of Hollywood casting, and terrible branding ideas.
The book: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
This dystopian classic has become a pillar of feminist literature since its publication in the 1970s. The story of Offred and her struggle to adjust to life in the theocratic society of Gilead has captured the imaginations (and fears) of audiences for over 40 years.
The series: The Handmaid’s Tale, Bruce Miller, 2017-present
Miller’s adaptation of Atwood’s classic story received widespread critical acclaim when it was released in 2017, and has so far won several awards, including two Golden Globes.
The Grape Culture rating:
Sam: 4.5 grapes (the book) and 4 grapes (the series)
Kim: 4 grapes (the book)
Alex: 4 grapes (the series)
The wine: Lanchester Cherry Wine and Sainsbury’s Albarino
The Grape Culture rating:
Sam: 1.5 grapes (Lanchester Cherry Wine); 3 grapes (Sainsbury’s Albarino)
Kim: 2.5 grapes (Lanchester Cherry Wine); 2.5 grapes (Sainsbury’s Albarino)
Alex: 2 grapes (Lanchester Cherry Wine); 3 grapes (Sainsbury’s Albarino)
Further reading:
Is The Handmaid's Tale wine collection the worst tie-in ever? - The Guardian, July 2018
Sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Costumes Just Hit The Internet, And This Is Your Reminder To Please Don’t - Bustle, October 2018 These Side-By-Side Pictures from Kavanaugh Hearing & Handmaid's Tale Send Internet into Overdrive - People, September 2018
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