Episode 25: “Alien”
We're dipping our toes into the feminist undercurrents of Ridley Scott's Alien in this eye-opening episode. We dissect how this sci-fi horror classic subverts genre expectations, forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about gender and power. Discover why Alien remains a powerful statement on women's experiences, cleverly disguised as a monster movie.
Episode 23: Rangda
Discover the complex mythology of Rangda, Bali's demon queen. From ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms to modern Indonesia, we explore how this fearsome figure embodies the duality of creation and destruction. Uncover the historical roots of Rangda in Queen Mahendradatta's story and examine how powerful women throughout history have been demonised for political gain.
Episode 20: The Malleus Maleficarum (part 2)
The dark history of witch hunts, exemplified by Heinrich Kramer’s “Malleus Maleficarum,” has disturbing parallels with modern misogynistic violence. This week, we’re bringing the story of the witch-hunts into the present, because unfortunately, more than 250 years later, not nearly enough has changed.
Episode 19: The Malleus Maleficarum (Part 1)
The Malleus Maleficarum is an infamous book that provided a framework for identifying, prosecuting, and executing witches. It’s a stark example of how one person’s misogyny can legitimise society’s violent actions against women given the right circumstances.
Episode 18: Monster girls of video games
Like the monster girls of mythology, the monster girls of video games combine elements of human and monster, and are designed to be both alluring and terrifying. This duality plays on society’s fears and anxieties about female sexuality, power, and autonomy.