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Crash Discussions: Women’s Rites Part II: Wicked Women? Episode 12
In today’s podcast Women’s Rites PartII: Wicked Women, Billy Crash and Jonny Numb explore how women are treated in horror films, this time from the perspective of the villainous. Or are they? Misogyny and stereotypes may still play a role, which could also lead to more ambiguous characters of the genre. Come join us for Episode…
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Crash Discussion: Women’s Rites Part I: Heroines of Horror, Episode 11
In Women’s Rites, Part I: Heroines of Horror, Billy Crash and Jonny Numb explore the treatment of female characters in the genre, from screamers and fainters who need to be saved by men, to women who can win the day on their own terms. Misogyny: be damned! Next week’s Wicked Women, Part II not only…
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Crash Discussion: All About American Mary (Even Though She’s Canadian)
Billy Crash and Jonny Numb explore the sophomore feature effort, American Mary, from the Twisted Twins. Story, character, and theme are explored, as well as Katharine Isabelle‘s lead performance. Additionally, why are “good” horrors considered to be “phenomenal” by many horror fans, and what does this say about expectations from the genre?
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Crash Discussion: THE LAST KNOCK and World War Z
Jonny Numb and Billy Crash explore World War Z: the summer film’s merit, including novel versus movie, Brad Pitt’s character, and how too many writers spoil the story.