“It’s all her fault”: Gaslighting & the Virgin Mary in THE LODGE

On By C.H. NewellIn 2020, Cult, Film, Horror, Jaeden Martell, Religion, Richard Armitage, Severin Fiala, Veronika FranzLeave a comment

A weekend at the cabin with the kids isn't always what you bargained for when you made those plans.

BLOOD QUANTUM Takes a Nasty Bite Out of Colonialism & Whiteness

On By C.H. NewellIn 2020, Devery Jacobs, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Film, Forrest Goodluck, Jeff Barnaby, Kiowa Gordon, Michael Greyeyes, Stonehorse Lone Goeman, Zombies1 Comment

A new zombie flick with blood, gore, and wonderfully angry teeth that bite back at oppression.

Westworld— SEASON 3 FINALE: “Crisis Theory”

On By C.H. NewellIn Aaron Paul, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, HBO, Jeffrey Wright, Season 3, Season Finale, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, WestworldLeave a comment

The plan Dolores unleashed is finally fully revealed

Westworld 3×07: “Passed Pawn”

On By C.H. NewellIn Aaron Paul, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, HBO, Jeffrey Wright, Season 3, Thandie Newton, Vincent Cassel, WestworldLeave a comment

Caleb's past is revealed, as is more of Dolores's plan.

Siren 3×06: “The Island”

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Freeform, Ian Verdun, Mermaids, Season 3, SirenLeave a comment

Ryn and her folk fight for their lives against Katrina. Maddie finds out a huge secret.

The Language & Economy of Whiteness in THE QUARRY

On By C.H. NewellIn 2020, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Crime, Drama, Film, Immigration, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham1 Comment

The Quarry's only just mediocre, but still has important things it's trying to say.

Queer Deconstructions of Australian Masculinity & Nationalism in TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG

On By C.H. NewellIn Biography, Charlie Hunnam, Crime, Drama, Essie Davis, Film, George MacKay, Justin Kurzel, Peter Carey, Russell Crowe3 Comments

Justin Kurzel adapts Peter Carey's groundbreaking novel into a stunningly queer deconstruction of masculinity and nationalism.

Siren 3×05: “Mommy and Me”

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex Roe, Eline Powell, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Freeform, Ian Verdun, Mermaids, Rena Owen, Season 3, SirenLeave a comment

Ryn learns about motherhood on land. Xander juggles his personal life and his secrets.