In this episode, Ashley & Joel discuss the vampire film 'The Hunger' while also touching on current events, protests, and community engagement. They explore feedback from their audience, and delve into the film's aesthetic, character representation, and the deeper themes of aging and mortality, ultimately reflecting on the cultural impact of vampire narratives.

The conversation culminates in a reflection on the film's ambiguous ending and its impact on future works in the genre.

What's Next for the Articulate Coven?

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June 15th: Movie Night - The Hunger (1983)

June 22nd: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 2 - Chapter 11-25

June 29th: Movie Night - The Invitation (2022)

July 6th: ook Club - Blackwood Farm Part 3 - Chapter 26-40

July 13th: Movie Night - Poltergeist (1982)

July 20th: Book Club - Blackwood Farm Part 4 - Chapter 41-52

July 27th: Articulate Coven LIVESTREAM 2pm CST 3pm EST.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Switching It Up

06:39 Feedback and Reflections on Previous Episodes

12:40 Rallying for Change: Community Engagement

18:40 Critique of 80s Cinema: Homophobia and Representation

23:31 Uncomfortable Movie Moments

28:45 Vibes Over Storyline

32:39 Contrasting 80s Representations

37:04 The Visuals of Aging

40:56 The 80s Homophobia in Film

44:44 The Sudden Aging of John Blaylock

45:48 Confronting the Truth of Immortality

46:58 The Experimentation and Ethics of Aging

49:23 The Consequences of Aging and Murder

50:39 The Attic of Secrets

53:01 The Detective's Inquiry

55:48 The Music of Transformation

58:34 The Sapphic Turn

01:01:29 The Aftermath of Transformation

01:06:02 Persistence Pays Off

01:06:56 Excitement for Eggers' Christmas Carol

01:07:44 The Timelessness of A Christmas Carol

01:08:49 Character Analysis: The Presumptuous Young Man

01:09:42 Flashbacks and Character Development

01:11:26 The Rules of Vampirism

01:12:21 Confusion and Consequences

01:13:30 The Climax: Exes Awakened

01:15:00 The Ambiguous Ending

01:17:12 Reflections on The Hunger

01:19:23 Upcoming Events and Plans