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Inside
May 3, 2023
With Mother’s Day approaching, Jenn Adams looks at New French Extremity film ‘Inside’ and its nuanced portrayals of motherhood.
April 4, 2023
The power of ‘Calvaire’ lies in placing a male character in the types of victimizing roles that we’ve accepted as part of female life
Tale From The Crypt Demon Knight
March 1, 2023
‘Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight’ is a tale of female leadership that places non-white characters at the core of the story.
Martyrs
January 17, 2023
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2008 extreme horror film ‘Martyrs’ and the mysterious cult leader, Mademoiselle.
resurrection
November 10, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines ‘Resurrection’ and how it handles the links between trauma and motherhood.
Goodnight Mommy
October 7, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2014 ‘Goodnight Mommy’ and what sacrifices mothers make for their kids.
Men
September 7, 2022
Jenn Adams examines ‘Men’, its folk horror influences, and how they play into the film’s absolutely bonkers ending.
Firestarter Stranger Things
August 4, 2022
Jenn Adams looks at Charlie from ‘Firestarter’, Eleven from ‘Stranger Things’, and their struggle to accept their powers.
Midsommar
July 6, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams looks at the ending of Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ and the empowering rage of Dani.
Eleven
June 3, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the evolution of ‘Stranger Things’ Eleven and her leadership throughout the series.