Review: “Us” by Merritt Mecham

by Merritt Mecham Jordan Peele is one for details. As Us progresses you may realize that sandals have never seemed so menacing, that rabbits definitely don’t have souls, and that we were all blind to how creepy the words “hands across America” are. It’s this specificity that produces the most unnerving elements of Peele’s sophomore… Read More Review: “Us” by Merritt Mecham

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“Shrill” and the Power in Fucking Up

by Merritt Mecham Spoilers for the first season of “Shrill” below. Since it was released last week, Shrill has been lauded for everything from its costuming to its celebration of body diversity. It is revolutionary to see a simple, joyous depiction of fat women succeeding, having sex, and jumping into swimming pools. The show refuses… Read More “Shrill” and the Power in Fucking Up

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Review: “Us” by Merritt Mecham

“Shrill” and the Power in Fucking Up