A Black woman and Latina analyzing the most twisted genre of film, horror. Join us in our deep dives into social justice through the frights and thrills of horror.
First Girls to Go
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A Black woman and Latina analyzing the most twisted genre of film, horror. Join us in our deep dives into social justice through the frights and thrills of horror.
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February 15, 2022
Dawn Breaks on Abusive and Codependent Dynamics in Twilight
<p>Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Today Sam and Crystal discuss a horrifying love story in honor of the holiday, Twilight. Here they discuss a wide range of romantic horrors from vampire love triangles to intimate partner stalking, and consent among other things.</p> <p>Resources for Those Seeking Help</p> <p>U.S Listeners <a href="tel:1.800.799.7233"><strong>1.800.799.SAFE </strong>(7233)</a><strong> National Domestic Violence Hotline</strong></p> <p>International Resource: <a href="https://www.allianceforhope.com/">https://www.allianceforhope.com/</a></p>
February 9, 2022
You’re Black, I’m Gay, We are so Dead!
<p>In this episode Crystal and Sam discuss the 2020 horror comedy Freaky. They discuss gender expression, queer stereotypes, and the films depictions of race and magical realism. </p> <p>Sources</p> <p>https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/model-leg-gay-trans-panic/</p> <p>https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/ncvs-lgbt-violence-press-release/</p> <p>https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria</p> <p><br></p>
November 30, 2021
Holding a Mirror to Candyman’s Hypocrisy
<p>In this episode Sam and Crystal continue to analyze Candyman, this time the 2021 rebootquel from director Nia DaCosta. They discuss the role of artists in gentrification, inter-generational trauma, and Black mental health. </p> <p>If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have been triggered by this episode here are resources to seek help:</p> <p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</p> <p><a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a></p> <p>800-273-8255</p> <p>Not in the US? Find a hotline for your country with this link: <a href="https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp">https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp</a></p> <p>Interested in the Shadow Puppeteer Company from the movie? Here’s there info: <a href="https://manualcinema.com/">https://manualcinema.com/</a></p> <p>TikTokker who made video about racial backlash in country music: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kennathevampireslayer?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@kennathevampireslayer?lang=en</a></p> <p>Academic Sources</p> <p>Ley, D. (2003). Artists, Aestheticisation and the Field of Gentrification. Urban Studies, 40(12), 2527–2544. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/0042098032000136192">https://doi.org/10.1080/0042098032000136192</a> </p>
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