Yes… ‘M3GAN’ Slays. But Is She a Queer Icon?
You've probably seen the viral dance that made M3GAN an "icon" before the film even premiered, but does this film live up to the hype?
Welcome to our first Not the Last Word review! In this series, we'll be reviewing new films with an eye on how they interact with queer culture, social justice, and the zeitgeist. All reviews are opinions — because art is subjective — and we'll aim to spark discussion instead of creating a value-based rating system!
PREVIEW (Spoiler Free)
You’ve probably seen it: the intentionally meme-able, somewhat repeatable, weirdly inscrutable dance sequence that made the titular character M3GAN a new "horror icon" before the film was even released. As a horror movie aficionado, and frankly a bit of an arthouse snob, I was still skeptical. We have seen t...