On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!!  All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!

 Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush:

The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey): "What I thought of the Netflix Movie Hush with a Deaf Character but Not a Deaf Actress:

https://limpingchicken.com/2016/05/16/rebecca-anne-withey-what-i-thought-of-the-netflix-movie-hush-with-a-deaf-character-but-not-a-deaf-actress/

Mike Flanagan's 'Hush' and Deafness in Horror:

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/mike-flanagan-hush-deafness-in-horror-1234593748/

TW: Ableism, Language

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On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are recapping the thrilling conclusion of the epic three hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep... including (official unofficial) Commentary from Mike Flanagan on the piece!  Join us as two shining girls run headfirst back into the Overlook by way of Frazier, NH.

TW: alcoholism, family trauma, child abuse, child death, drug use, suicide

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On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina recap the first half of the epic three hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep... including (official unofficial) Commentary from Mike Flanagan on the piece!  Join us as we head back to the Overlook by way of Frazier, NH.

TW: alcoholism, family trauma, child abuse, child death, drug use, suicide

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In this episode, Michelle and Dina digress from their Mike Flanagan recaps to dive into The Shining.  They analyze the source material, the symbolism and complexities of the changes Kubrick made to the novel, and of course the bitter feud between author and director; all of which providing pretty crucial context to set the scene for 'Doctor Sleep'.  

Read the article by Juli Kearns analyzing Wendy Torrance and Misogyny here: https://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/sh_secret_horror.htm

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are taking a last look at “The Fall of the House of Usher”.  In our analysis, we share the gory details about the Poe references we missed, break down the ingenious design motifs that wove their way throughout the series, debate fan theories and more!  

Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, brief mention of suicide

Note: This episode was recorded before our coverage of Gerald's Game (Episode 1), and also before another conversation which included quotes from Mike Flanagan's Tumblr regarding the treatment of cats in several projects.

Gamerant Interview with Laurin E Kelsey: https://gamerant.com/fall-of-the-house-of-usher-laurin-kelsey-interview/

Azure interview with Laurin E Kelsey: https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-set-design/

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are breaking down ‘The Raven’, the final episode of “The Fall of the House of Usher”.  In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew.  All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!

Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 7 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’.. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew.  All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!

Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-7 of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, Intimate Partner abuse

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 6 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘Goldbug’ (but actually based on the story ‘William Wilson”!). In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew.  All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!

Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-6 of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover the gateway for most elder millennials into the world of Edgar Allan Poe by way of a scholastic book fair: The Tell Tale Heart.  In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew.  All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!

Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-5 of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty, medical procedures

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On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a gruesome but well known classic in Poe’s canon, ‘The Black Cat’.  In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew.  All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!

Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-4 of The Fall of the House of Usher

CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty

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