Reflection and Reality in “Mike Flanagan’s OCULUS”
In Mike Flanagan’s 2013 film OCULUS, a sinister mirror known as the Lasser Glass weaponizes reflected reality. It preys on the Russell family, distorting their vision and driving them to madness.
Forgotten Females Part 4: The Hughes Brothers’ “FROM HELL”
In her latest entry exploring Jack the Ripper films, Rebecca McCallum explains how the 2001 effort presents a world where institutions and the establishment exist to protect men while systematically ignoring and disregarding the welfare and dignity of women.
Muscle Cars and Trophy Girlfriends: Objectification and Women as Status Symbols in “Christine”
We examine how Stephen King's novel John Carpenter’s film adaptation highlight the evolving roles of women in American society and the difficulty in breaking long-standing gender stereotypes.
Forgotten Females Part 3: “HANDS OF THE RIPPER”
The third entry in our series examining the roles of women in Jack the Ripper films looks at Peter Sasdy's 1971 feature.
Parenting Through PTSD: “Son” and the Emotional Labor of Love
Hidden within the film's familiar beats is a story about parenting while dealing with PTSD, and the difficulty of caring for a child while struggling to care for yourself.
