There is a literal monster in Scott Cooper’s Antlers, namely the wendigo: a mythological spirit from indigenous American lore that craves human flesh, sprouts horns and possesses people. But as with the best horror storytelling — think Poe, think Shelley — the supernatural element is an offshoot of prosaically human conditions like greed, abuse and theft. The wendigo is a … [Read more...]
Pandemic pleasures: What I’m watching on the small screen
Before the shutdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, my life and free time were largely consumed by viewing and covering the latest theater openings and film releases. So when I would hear glowing reactions to long-form dramatic television series, I would make mental note of them, wondering when in the world I would ever have time to catch up and view them. … [Read more...]