Michaela's Musings

  Source: https://www.northernlightsuk.co.uk/2019/03/04/how-godzilla-1954-was-ruined-by-america/ Hi everyone! This essay revisits a piece I wrote last year. As a fan of horror and media analysis, I’m fascinated by how monsters reveal deeper truths about who we fear—and why. Hope you enjoy! “Monsters are tragic beings. They are born too tall, too strong, too heavy, they are not evil by choice. That is their tragedy.” ~ Ishirō Honda What Makes a Monster? Across cultures, wherever there are stories, there are monsters. Throughout human history, monsters have stood in for what humanity abhors. They represent our collective fears around death, disease, and even each other. At its core, the figure of the monster often embodies what philosophers and social theorists call ‘The Other’—that which is seen as different, alien, or outside the accepted norms. Historically, this ‘otherness’ has been used to justify fear, exclusion, and even violence against marginalized groups. Their v...

Hello everyone! Today, we're in for a real treat. I will be reviewing and analyzing a classic from the King of Horror, Carrie (1976) . For the longest time, I've wanted to watch this adaptation but always put it off because I related a little too much with the titular character. However, I took the leap and was not disappointed. I'd like to preface that I have never read the novel, so there are some details that I'm sure I haven't addressed here. For simplicity, I wanted to focus on my opinion and analysis on some of the more immediate themes I gathered from the film. So without further ado, here is Carrie . Synopsis:  Withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross, Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventual...