X (2022): The Life We Deserve

Ti West's X (2022) is a fun slasher film featuring sex-positive protagonists trying to make a film, live their lives, and take advantage of their youth. While filming their X-rated film, these X-Factor hot humans encounter evil and gore galore. Gabe unpacks the slasher's themes and amazing filmmaking that seem to parrot very real tension around sexual activity today. There is definitely a generational divide. Kat explains how to help the sex work community. They also provide helpful tips for protesting and other actionable steps to confront the oppressive system we live in. In light of the overturning of Roe V. Wade, we had switched our series to this F*ck the Patriarchy theme, but it's still just as heavy. Channel your rage with us.

Sources in this Episode:
X' (2022): Major Themes and Easter Eggs
Ti West's 'X' Ending Explained: What Happens to Maxine?
X (2022) Movie Review - Striking religious parallelism elevates this thrilling slasher
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Porn Industry in 1970
6 Ways to Support Sex Workers in Your Community | The Anti-Violence Project
Ghoul’s list of resources for Abortion Access, SA, and Intersectional Feminism

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