Post Film Clarity

We’re closing out Spooky Szn with an exploration of the fascinating differences and similarities between the 1977 and 2018 versions of Suspiria!

We delve into themes of motherhood, German political history, witch hunt symbolism, and institutional grooming and abuse in dance.

Show Notes

Why “Suspiria” (1977) Is NOT A Giallo Film (But Why People Think It Is) 

https://pekoeblaze.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/why-suspiria-1977-is-not-a-giallo-film-but-why-people-think-it-is/ 

Cine-Ween: THE POLITICS AND HORROR OF PERFORMANCE IN SUSPIRIA (2018)

https://cinepunx.com/cine-ween-the-politics-and-horror-of-performance-in-suspiria-2018/ 

Performance, “Leaky Bodies,” and the Abject Female Body in Suspiria

https://offscreen.com/view/performance-the-abject-female-body-in-suspiria-2018 

Suspiria vs Suspiria: An exploration of themes through Sound and Color

https://kkealohaa.substack.com/p/suspiria-vs-suspiria-an-exploration 

Director Luca Guadagnino Discusses "Suspiria"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJgRPnH43XU 

The Dance Studio

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Welcome to Spooky Szn!! First up is the 2009 classic stop motion film Coraline with Anna Hendrick.

We explore Coraline’s creation and themes, its Victorian influences, and the talented cast behind it. Lastly, we expand our recommendations to books, TV, and even ballet.

Guest: Anna Hendrick

Show Notes

Coraline (2009) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes (25min)

https://youtu.be/F60-6MlqHrY?si=kFYhNwC4mQO_EUl2

Female Gothic & Motherhood Reimagined in Coraline by Nauli Angeline Marpaung

https://www.studocu.id/id/u/140219031?so=sm&sid=bdd58548-230a-4e5a-9ad2-80a1ef4860c81785790509&page=1

Hand-Making Coraline: Behind LAIKA’s First Feature (8min)

https://youtu.be/jXqqd0ZBEMA?si=9OqHuKNIYzH6hHmW

Coraline | Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA 

https://www.laikahiddenworlds.com/coraline

Real Life Coraline Inspiration 

https://www.cbr.com/coraline-real-inspiration-explained/

The Pink Palace

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In this episode, we dive into dystopia to discuss Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 with Dr. Alex Ng. Alex reviews the Philip K. Dick short story, we highlight the themes and cultural significance of artificial intelligence, climate crisis, the LAPD, and humanity itself. Lastly, we expand our recommendations to books, TV, and video games with cyberpunk aesthetics.

Guest: Dr. Alex Ng

Show Notes

Warner Bros: Making of Blade Runner (28min)

https://youtu.be/9AoiqICo6ZI?si=88bSC7AXtbr7OJr3

“Technology and Politics in the Blade Runner Dystopia” by Judith Kerman

https://sporastudios.org/mark/courses/articles/Kerman_tech_politics_bladerunner.pdf

“Reagan’s Replicants: Blade Runner in the 1980s” by Joe Street

https://researchportal.northumbria.ac.uk/en/publications/reagans-replicants-blade-runner-in-the-1980s/

Vice: Making of Blade Runner 2049 (11min)

https://youtu.be/T0kobbjpdUg?si=Gw104tbqx_QbDZ4K

“Officer K And The Real Girl” by Carolyn Petit

https://feministfrequency.com/2017/10/17/officer-k-and-the-real-girl-cultural-dehumanization-in-blade-runner-2049/ 

The Guardian: Review by Peter Bradshaw

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/29/blade-runner-2049-review-ryan-gosling-harrison-ford-denis-villeneuve

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It's the Season 3 Premiere! Mariquita welcomes Bella as a co-host, Halley Platz as a guest, and we take Obsession (2026) and Possession (1981).

We compare their portrayal of women, divorced dad vs incel horror, and trace female horror performances from Isabel Adjani all the way to Inde Navarrete.

Show Notes

‘Obsession’ and the Rise of Incel Horror by Emma Cieslik

https://msmagazine.com/2026/06/04/obsession-incel-horror/

Sex Educator’s Take on Obsession

https://open.substack.com/pub/s3xtheorywithdee/p/my-take-on-obsession-as-a-sex-educator

Focus Features:  Cinematographer Taylor Clemons interview

https://www.focusfeatures.com/article/obsession-cinematographer-looks-beyond-the-darkness-to-what-lies-beneath

Letterboxd: Truly Madly: the twisting legacy of Andrzej Żuławski’s incomparable Possession by Noreen Plabutong

https://letterboxd.com/journal/possession-deep-impact-anniversary/ 

Possession Review by Stacey Shannon

Possession (1981) Explained: A Controversial Masterpiece | This is Barry

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Mariquita and Bella are back September 15th with Curry Barker's "Obsession" and Andrzej Żuławski's "Possession"!

Other upcoming shows include:

Blade Runner & Blade Runner 2049

Coraline

Suspiria 1977 & 2018

Her vs Lost In Translation

Booksmart

Gone Girl

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🚨Special Episode Alert 🚨

Mariquita interviewed 4 lovely and talented filmmakers for OutSouth Queer Film Festival this year. Thanks to the team at OutSouth for the warm welcome!

https://carolinatheatre.org/festival/outsouth/#overview

Show Notes

https://carolinatheatre.org/events/film/this-is-who-i-am/

“This Is Who I Am” Showtimes

Sun, Aug 16

8:20pm

Mon, Aug 17

7:20pm

Featured Filmmakers/Timestamps

Jess McLeod - “She’s Nonbinary” (2:30)

https://www.instagram.com/shesnonbinary/

Hollywood Reporter: Bob Odenkirk, Jane Schoenbrun to Executive Produce Jess McLeod’s ‘She’s Nonbinary’ Dark Comedy https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bob-odenkirk-jane-schoenbrun-nonbinary-1236264136/

Isabel Lamers - “Kaya” (26:01)

https://www.instagram.com/kaya_thefilm/

https://www.kayathefilm.com

Julia Editz - “Tr(ace)y” (59:41)

Tr(ace)y BTS video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOBUNnVY8uw

Asexuality Resource

https://lgbtq.unc.edu/resources/asexuality-attraction-and-romantic-orientation/

Split Attraction model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOu4AI3DdM

Mariana Machado - “Everything You Want” (1:29:37)

https://www.marianamachado.art/en/c%C3%B3pia-%C3%A2ngelo

https://www.instagram.com/salto_films

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Mariquita and Erin sip tea with Ruth!

In this finale recap, we highlight the spooks and haunts of all 10 episodes, share more personal local legends, and speculate where season 2 will go.

Show Notes

Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025

https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta

Erin's Afropunk Archived work

https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/

The Watch: Hiro and Katie finale interview

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d5l1LWebZpdaf7WvgOipq?si=335d582fa43d4294

Salon: The real “Widow’s Bay” curse is all-American

https://www.salon.com/2026/06/18/widows-bay-finale-lottery/

Hudson Valley One: Another Death at Kaaterskill Falls

https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2025/06/26/another-hiker-dies-at-kaaterskill-falls/

The Twisted History of Lake Lanier

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lake-lanier

EPISODE 10 CHAPTERS

00:00 Overview of Episode 10- 'We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!'

13:37 Widow’s Bay Lore Rundown

23:53 Haunting Tales of Lake Lanier and Kaaterskill Falls

29:09 Season 1 Highlights

35:03 Season 2 Questions

48:03 TV Recommendations

53:59 Post Film Clarity Season 3 Announcement

Recs for other shows: 

Apple TV: Pluribus, Severance

Netflix:  Midnight Mass, The Boroughs

HBO Max: Welcome to Derry, True Detective

Peacock: P&R

Disney +: Atlanta, Paradise, What We Do In The Shadows, Lost

MGM +: From

Paramount +: Twin Peaks, Yellowjackets

AMC +: Interview With The Vampire

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Mariquita and Erin batten down the hatches and get the generator running!

We trace family trees, praise Dale Dickey, and make Season 1 finale predictions.

Show Notes

Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025

https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta

Erin's Afropunk Archived work

https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/

The Mary Sue: Rosemary is MVP

https://www.themarysue.com/mvp-of-widows-bay-this-week-is-rosemary/

Esquire: Episode 9 Review

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a71538449/widows-bay-episode-9-recap/

Gizmodo: Katie Dippold Knows You Want More Rosemary and Dale

https://gizmodo.com/katie-dippold-knows-you-want-more-rosemary-and-dale-on-widows-bay-2000772736

EPISODE 9 CHAPTERS

00:00 Overview of Episode 9- 'Emergency Shelter'

11:30 Morality and Conflict in Widow's Bay

15:03 Unraveling the Curse and Genealogy

33:29 Predictions for the Finale

36:34 Parks & Recommendations

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Mariquita and Erin politely run for their lives!

We examine the Boogeyman and Patricia, read some letters from Lauren, and theorize where the season finale is headed.

Show Notes

Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025

https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta

Erin's Afropunk Archived work

https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/

The Wrap: An Unforgettable Slasher Episode Explained

https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/widows-bay-episode-8-explained-katie-dippold-interview-patricia-boogeyman/

Deadline: Episode 8 Parks and Rec Origins

https://deadline.com/2026/06/widows-bay-creator-parks-rec-episode-origins-1236955818/

Far Out Magazine: Why Is Almost Everyone in Widow’s Bay Single?

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-is-almost-everyone-in-widows-bay-single/

EPISODE 8 CHAPTERS

00:00 Overview of Episode 8- 'Your Baggage'

05:15 Tom and Evan

11:48 Wyck and Gerrie

15:23 The Boogeyman Chase

34:12 Behind The Scenes Insight

48:15 Atlanta Recommendations

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Mariquita and Erin take a boat trip with Loftis and Wyck and sing a shanty or two!

We keep it real with Bechir and Patricia, discuss the cursed bloodline of Richard Warren and its impact on Widows Bay.

Show Notes

Erin’s Dazed Article: April 2025

https://www.dazeddigital.com/dazedmaxx/article/66361/1/a-score-in-the-soul-of-atlanta

Erin's Afropunk Archived work

https://afropunk.com/writer/erin/

Katie Dippold Script Notes interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uFinHU0UjfXMrKmZJ2VdL?si=sSAUHPBmR1eY-_nugrMGOw

Nantucket,MA Cocaine Wastewater

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/19/cocaine-nantucket-massachusetts-wastewater

EPISODE 7 CHAPTERS

00:00 Overview of Episode 7- 'Seasickness'

06:05 Richard Warren’s backstory and the curse

10:50 The boat scene and friendship

15:06 Evan and family secrets

32:45 Character reflections and emotional moments

48:15 Parks & Recommendations

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