No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism in THE CANNIBAL CLUB

On By C.H. NewellIn 2019, Cannibalism, Capitalism, Film, Guto Parente, Horror, Horror Comedy, SatireLeave a comment

This Brazilian film has plenty of bite, reserved in full for the bourgeois cannibal economy of capitalism.

“Man is the cruelest animal”: The Violent Language of Capitalism in PLEDGE

On By C.H. NewellIn 2019, Capitalism, Daniel Robbins, Film, Horror, Phillip Andre Botello, Zachery Byrd, Zack WeinerLeave a comment

PLEDGE eviscerates toxic male culture in American fraternities by using violent capitalist imagery.

Siren – Season 2, Episode 6: “Distress Call”

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Folklore, Freeform, Mermaids, Rena Owen, Season 2Leave a comment

Ryn deals with guilt over what she's done while Ben discovers new information about his father's relationship to Big Oil

THE HOLE IN THE GROUND: A Surreal Nightmare of Motherhood and Mental Illness

On By C.H. NewellIn 2019, Film, Folk Horror, Horror, Irish Film, Lee Cronin, Seána Kerslake1 Comment

Lee Cronin's film uses Irish folklore in an interesting modern way to tackle issues of motherhood and mental health.

Gotham – Legend of the Dark Knight, Episode 8: “Nothing’s Shocking”

On By C.H. NewellIn Batman, Ben McKenzie, Camren Bicondova, David Mazouz, Erin Richards, FOX, Gotham, Morena BaccarinLeave a comment

A face(/mask) from Dt. Bullock's past reemerges with violent results.

The Walking Dead – Season 9, Episode 11: “Bounty”

On By C.H. NewellIn AMC, Norman Reedus, Samantha Morton, Season 9, The Walking Dead, ZombiesLeave a comment

Alpha and the Whisperers demand Daryl return Lydia to them, or else face their wrath.

True Detective – Season 3, Episode 8: “Now Am Found”

On By C.H. NewellIn Carmen Ejogo, Crime, HBO, Mahershala Ali, Mystery, Nic Pizzolatto, Season 3, Stephen Dorff, True DetectiveLeave a comment

Wayne and Roland figure out the truth. Is it as dark as it appears?