Author: Meg Shields
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The Spiritual Significance of the Exploding Head
This video essay is…mind-blowing.
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A Delicate Bravado: The Duality of Al Pacino
A video celebrating the legendary career of Al Pacino? Don’t mind if we do.
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The Black and White Body Horror of ‘Revenge Story’
A ballerina seeks revenge on the chiropractor who she blames for ruining her career in this marvelous short film.
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‘The Shining’ and ‘The Lighthouse’ Are The Ultimate Cabin Fever Double Bill
Looking for a god-tier double bill about the horrors of isolation? Look no further.
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A Recap of COVID-19 as Told by Sci-Fi and Horror Movies
2020 has been one hell of a horrorshow. Here’s ‘Trick’r Treat’ director Michael Dougherty with a genre-powered supercut recap of the hell COVID-19 hath wrought.
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Still Stuck at Home? Here’s All the Horror New to Streaming in May 2020
This month’s Horrorscope includes a trippy, synth-fuelled space opera, plus a bunch of other streaming recommendations for horror lovers.
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One Hell of a Performance: How Mercedes McCambridge Gave a Demon a Voice
What an excellent day for a celebration of Mercedes McCambridge.
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The Narrative Theory Behind the Metatextual Madness of “Never Ricking Morty”
The latest episode of ‘Rick and Morty’ was a showcase for Dan Harmon’s story circle. Here’s a video essay to get you up to speed.
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The Cruel, Cool World of Ralph Bakshi
An introduction to the cinematic world of Ralph Bakshi: an adult animation trailblazer, Hollywood rebel, and alternative icon of 1970s counterculture.
