Rough Draught
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The Left Hand of Darkness
Per recommendation, Kirsty & Carissa take off to a cold, genderless planet to discover their politics, interpersonal relationships, and survival tips for hiking through the tundra for many many days.
The Rough Draught Cinematic Universe
Carissa & KIrsty try to piece together an overarching plot to link some of their favorite/least favorite characters. Does it work? Does it make any sense? Only you can decide. Theme: "Make It Ours"
Nives
Kirsty & Carissa catch up on a lifetime of gossip between Nives, a widow with a troubled pet chicken, and Loriano, an alcoholic veterinarian. Details best discovered along the way. Topic: Nives by S
The Amulet of Samarkand
Kirsty & Carissa shift forms and tiptoe along a complicated system of magic, politics, demon exploitation, neglect, revenge, and heists. Topic: The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud Theme: "Ma
Meditations in an Emergency
Kirsty & Carissa flex the poetry part of their brains to discuss Big Feelings in New York - a favorite genre. Topic: Meditations in an Emergency by Frank O'Hara Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Red Rising
Kirsty & Carissa tackle a frustratingly-full-of-potential dystopia that ostensibly imagines a Hunger Games / Game of Thrones / Ender's Game medley with a protagonist problem. Topic: Red Rising by Pi
Luigi Number One
Kirsty & Carissa pay homage to fanfiction as an art and to the great and mighty Luigi, Mr. Lean n' Green, who has long been overshadowed by his inferiorly mustached brother. Topic: Luigi Number One by Luigi Enthusiast Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
The Wretched of the Earth
Kirsty & Carissa discuss Fanon's seminal treatise on colonialism, decolonization, and sociology, while discovering exactly how many times they can say the word "colonize" in an hour. Topic: The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon Theme: "Make It Ours.
Mandy (2018)
Kirsty & Carissa take a brief break from the world of literature to discuss a trippy, stressful-then-decidedly-not-stressful culty horror film starring the greatest actor of our time. Topic: Mandy (dir: Panos Cosmatos) Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore
Ghost Wall
Kirsty & Carissa cosplay as ancient Britons to explore the connections between power, violence, masculinity, ritual, and snacks. Topic: Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore