Meredith Morgensterninincluvie“Relic” Presents the Fear of AgingDespite our youth-obsessed society, growing old is a privilege afforded mostly to first-world countries. Even then, aging well — staying…Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluvieWomen in Classic Horror: “The Fog”Welcome to the first in what will be a series of reviews focusing on women and women-identified actors and characters in classic horror…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluvieRepresentation Matters: Diverse Characters and Voices in “The Amazing World of Gumball” and “The…While there is no doubt about the importance of teaching children — especially White children — about racism and tolerance, it can…Jul 24, 2020Jul 24, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluvieThe Summer of Horror: “I Know What You Did Last Summer”Remember when our biggest national problem was four teens who covered up an accidental murder? Those were the days!Jul 20, 20201Jul 20, 20201
Meredith MorgensterninincluvieDaddy Shark: 45 Years of “Jaws”Anyone over the age of 18 who hasn’t seen Jaws (1975, HBO, Prime Video) yet, go watch it right now. Steven Spielberg’s summer classic has…Jul 5, 2020Jul 5, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluvieI’m Sorry, Ms. Jackson: “Shirley” Highlights the Low PointsThere’s an old saying that goes: Don’t meet your heroes. Too bad no one told that to Rose Nemser, the fictional protagonist of Shirley…Jul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluviePride Month: Schlocky Slasher Fun in “Hellbent”Not every horror movie needs to be a thoughtful social commentary, and not every gay movie needs to be a coming out story. When you need a…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluviePride Month: “A Fantastic Woman” is a Fantastic MovieSlow-moving character studies are not widely known for being exciting and fun to watch. However, A Fantastic Woman (originally: Una Mujer…Jun 20, 20201Jun 20, 20201
Meredith Morgensterninincluvie2020 and the Future of HorrorMovies began life as the art form of the masses. For the poor, the immigrants, and the poor immigrants of our nation, the earliest days of…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Meredith MorgensterninincluviePride Month: “But I’m a Cheerleader” is a Light Movie with a Strong MessageIf John Waters were to make a sweet, lighthearted romp poking fun at conversion therapy, it would be But I’m a Cheerleader (2000, Prime…Jun 10, 2020Jun 10, 2020