#10: Hereditary
Theatrical Release: June 8, 2018
Appetizer: What Trended This Day
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Hereditary is a supernatural Horror movie and is the widest release of any movie of A24 fame (The Witch, It Comes At Night, etc). It is currently generating positive reviews by critics but is polarizing by mainstream audience, par for the course with the studio. Compared to the likes of The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby, I came in expecting a cautious build up to a crazy climax.
This movie can be interpreted several ways. While some may want to explore the feminine occult themes with the women who are front and center of the film (and with a twinge of irony, are a mother, maiden, and crone), others will be quick to say the opening shot of the film will teach you how to watch the entire movie. The mother is designing a dollhouse, and throughout we are reminded that this is what she is working on. I believe that in order to get the full understanding of this movie it is best to keep the mother's perspective in mind. As I watched, two branches were at play: the literal, on-the-screen contextual plot, and the sweet subtext hiding in dialogue and attitude. I walked away getting the sense that this movie was focusing on a mother coming to terms with the trans identity of a loved one. It sucks I can't get into specifics on why this is, because it is indeed spoilerific to press on, so just take my word for it here. There is an underlying theme of what a person is and what they're supposed to be, which is very important to that community.
Hereditary is a slow burn but when it gets to the heart of it all, expect fireworks. There is a focus on drama over horror - definitely more arthouse in its execution than what the average scary movie fan may want to cope with, but it's a fine enough horror film that deviates from the pratfalls of the business standards. I'd go ahead and grab a few napkins for this one.
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Tonight's Special: Crispy Chicken Tenders
Charlie made clucking noises throughout the film. I have it on good authority that chicken make this sound as well.
Lol crispy.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 7)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Oil for deep-fat frying
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Dip a few pieces of chicken at a time in buttermilk mixture, then place in bag; seal and shake to coat.
2. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few strips at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
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