Cleaning worker Moriya finds solace in listening to ASMR streams of a woman named Akiha. Despite never meeting in person, the two develop a connection through the intimate sounds Akiha shares in her videos. However, Moriya is shocked when he discovers that Akiha is broadcasting from a public restroom he regularly cleans. What kind of fate awaits this faceless pair connected through sound?
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
Knives Out doesn’t just defy the whodunit narrative, it uses the weaknesses to its advantage. It’s well aware of the genre’s faults and tropes
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
Ralph and Vanellope unpack lots of surprises for those who love going on the Internet.
The original series is now on Netflix, you should definitely give it a watch. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.
I first saw Dear Evan Hansen on the Broadway stage. Apparently, I was so blown away by the magic of theater that I didn’t pick up on the questionable dynamics. The story's clumsy handling in the movie brought those issues to light.
