Despite lukewarm reviews and poor box-office performance in 2002, Equilibrium has captivated audiences and become a cult hit in the decades since its release. That isn’t to say it’s a film without issues; the main one is that it is quite derivative at times, with echoes of Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and The Matrix, but it runs with these inspirations, crafting a unique aesthetic and universe.
At Filmi Ladies Podcast, friend of the Gutter Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins discuss the powerful Marathi film, Sairat (2016). “Also, content notice: this film is about honor killings. Make a listening choice that works for your mental well-being. Almost a decade after its release, […]
At Filmi Ladies Podcast, friend of the Gutter Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins consider the career of filmi superstar, Helen! “This episode is NOT a countdown of our favorite Helen songs–where would you even start?!? Instead, we focus on Helen as an all-around actor and […]
Adam Serwer has shared a gift link to his fantastic piece on the history of Dungeons & Dragons, the history of “fantasy racism,” and the interplay between fantasy racism and “scientific racism.” “D&D was the original role-playing game, a structure that has influenced every kind of genre fiction […]
Our friends at the Projection Booth watch Alucarda, la hija de las tiniebla (1977)! “Shocktober 2025 spirals into demonic delirium with Juan López Moctezuma’s Alucarda (1977). This feverish blast of Mexican Gothic horror follows Justine (Susana Kamini), a sheltered orphan who finds herself drawn to the wild, otherworldly […]
On American Hysteria Podcast. Chelsey Weber-Smith considers the history of “Bloody Mary.” “Bloody Mary…Bloody Mary…Bloody Mary…For our Halloween special, we are going to trace the history of the slumber party ritual known as Bloody Mary in which a young summoner stands in the dark in front of a […]
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