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In ‘The Whale’ and in the Gospels, We Crucify What Disgusts Us

By JR. Forasteros
Brendan Fraser in the role of Charlie, in ‘The Whale’
Jan 18, 2023
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Darren Aronofsky’s latest film The Whale has made a splash, both for Brendan Fraser’s heart-wrenching portrayal of the 600-pound Charlie and for critics’ accusations of fatphobia in the film.

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Brendan Fraser in the role of Charlie, in ‘The Whale’