Wallowing in the Shallows

WITS chats 'Black Narcissus' (1947)


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Rebecca and Tori chat about their second recommendation from the Criterion Closet Picks, 'Black Narcissus.' Recommended by director Edgar Wright, we discuss British colonialism, emotional repression, and the many mirror representations between characters.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music | Pixabay

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | by Maksym Dudchyk Music | Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Movie Clip

Shout! Studios | Black Narcissus Full Movie | 13 Nov 2025 | YouTube

Sources

  • Matte painting - Wikipedia
  • Filmboards | Black Narcissus
  • Sabu (actor) - Wikipedia
  • Jean Simmons - Wikipedia
  • Kathleen Byron | British actress (1921–2009)
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  • Flickside | Deborah Kerr, Actor
  • Discover the Cinematic Mastery of Black Narcissus (1947): A Spellbinding Classic That Shaped Film History - Beyond Pop Culture
  • Black Narcissus (1947) | The Definitives | Deep Focus Review
  • Altitude Sickness: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
  • Roger Ebert | Black Narcissus: Which Electrified Scorsese
  • Black Narcissus - Wikipedia

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