Shig the Unmentionable
shig@misanthropolis.xyz
Yeah, that was actually a lot scarier the second time through. The first time, I was too busy trying to figure out what kind of weird mind control was going on, and was disappointed at the big reveal. I had thought these women had been physically altered, which to me was a much scarier idea than just being killed and replaced by a robot. My fiancee at the time had a different take: her previous relationship had been with someone who fell in love with her strength and independence, but quickly started trying to change and control her. To her, the idea that a man might replace his wife with a compliant android if he could was not a difficult leap at all.
The plot was very tightly woven, and not at all insulting to the audience. Two moments stood out for me: Charmaine's husband being too drunk to drive himself home in one scene, and in the very next sheβs changed; and the psychiatrist agreeing with Joanna on how crazy her theory sounds, but nevertheless advising her to take appropriate steps. No decision feels forced for the sake of the plot.
Itβs not surprising this movie came out when it did, when the womenβs movement was beginning to score some victories, and the reaction to it was in full swing. Nor is it surprising that itβs been treated like a joke ever since. The premise may be fantastic, but the fear underlying it is very real. Thatβs just how power dynamics are.
Good night, #monsterdon. Canβt wait to see what @4 8 15 16 23 42 has for us next week.
The plot was very tightly woven, and not at all insulting to the audience. Two moments stood out for me: Charmaine's husband being too drunk to drive himself home in one scene, and in the very next sheβs changed; and the psychiatrist agreeing with Joanna on how crazy her theory sounds, but nevertheless advising her to take appropriate steps. No decision feels forced for the sake of the plot.
Itβs not surprising this movie came out when it did, when the womenβs movement was beginning to score some victories, and the reaction to it was in full swing. Nor is it surprising that itβs been treated like a joke ever since. The premise may be fantastic, but the fear underlying it is very real. Thatβs just how power dynamics are.
Good night, #monsterdon. Canβt wait to see what @4 8 15 16 23 42 has for us next week.
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