Emulsion Episode 17 – Stephanie LaCava discusses Nymph, Chantal Akerman, and Abel Ferrara.

      Given her involvement in the film industry, it's not surprising that Stephanie LaCava would create a novel that is, quite impressively, cinematic. The novel in question is Nymph, a concise, intricate, and thoroughly engaging character study of a young woman named Bathory—nicknamed “Bat”—whose parents' unconventional lifestyle, which may involve espionage, assassinations, or simply being eccentric, leads her into dark paths.

      Having known Stephanie for a while, I was already aware that she would be an engaging conversation partner (a vital trait for any podcast guest). However, after she sent me the book last month, I devoured it quickly and enthusiastically, making it clear that we needed to discuss Nymph, the Chantal Akerman and Abel Ferrara films that influenced it, and the complex emotions these themes can evoke. While I hope you enjoy our discussion, my main hope is that it inspires you to read Stephanie’s novel.

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      Music provided by Lex Walton: “Love Theme from an Unreleased Film” from the album Giving It Up.