The Flanacast

Episode 24: "I Need Six Eggs Energy" (Doctor Sleep, part 1)

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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Episode 23: "The Unfinished Business of a Swiftie" (Analysis of 'The Shining', and context for 'Doctor Sleep')

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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Episode 22: "Boop or Be Booped" (Final Thoughts on 'The Fall of the House of Usher')

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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Episode 21: "Blurry Popes" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 8 - 'The Raven')

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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Episode 20: "A Never Ending Breadstick" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 7 - 'The Pit and the Pendulum')

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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Episode 19: "Bad Day for Interns" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 6 - 'Goldbug')

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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Episode 18: "Ray Bans Everywhere" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 5 - 'The Tell Tale Heart')

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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Episode 17: "Bad News in Boardrooms" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 4 - 'The Black Cat')

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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Episode 16: "Drugs You Can Recognize" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 3 - 'Murder in the Rue Morgue')

On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we're diving into the mysterious Poe tale, Murders in the Rue Morgue, as we examine the crime scene left at Club Prospero, and say their goodbyes to Camille, a character gone too soon.  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 1-3 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty
 
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Episode 15: "No Ombre Blazers, Ever" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 2 - The Masque of the Red Death')

On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a heavy hitter in Poe’s repertoire: The Masque of the Red Death.  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 1-2 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
 
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