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Meg Shields

Based in the Pacific North West, Meg enjoys long scrambles on cliff faces and cozying up with a good piece of 1960s eurotrash. As a senior contributor at FSR, Meg's objective is to spread the good word about the best of sleaze, genre, and practical effects.
Canadian Horror

10 Best Canadian Horror Movies

By Meg Shields 

Crack a beer and lean back in your Adirondack: here’s the best of the best when it comes to Canadian horror.

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How Steven Spielberg Dramatizes the Dinner Table

By Meg Shields 

Here’s a look at all the humble, but essential, scenes in the films of Steven Spielberg that center around the dinner table.
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All the Horror You Need to Stream in October 2020

By Meg Shields 

This month, we recommend horror classics by Corman, Roeg, and Barker along with the latest from Mike Flanagan.
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The Weird and Wonderful World of Thai Horror

By Meg Shields 

Here’s an impassioned plea for why you should shake things up and check out the wonderful and terrifying world of Thai horror films.
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The Humble Cut is the Secret Weapon of Visual Effects

By Meg Shields 

What’s the oldest, cheapest special effect? The answer is just a cut away!
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The Groundbreaking Sound of Delia Derbyshire

By Meg Shields 

If you don’t know who Delia Derbyshire is, you should. Here’s a primer on the unsung heroine of British electronic music.
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Pretty Boy Bond: Reflections on the Pierce Brosnan Era

By Meg Shields, and Anna Swanson 

To quote John Waters: “Sometimes, stupid and cute ARE enough.” Or are they? The Bondathon duo is back for an investigation into the legacy of Pierce Brosnan’s 007.

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The “Cubicle Movie” and How Cinema Reflects Periods of Stability

By Meg Shields 

The 1990s were a carefree time compared to the decades surrounding it. Here’s how the films of 1999 specifically contended with this apparent stability.
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The Endlessly Re-Watchable Prophecy of ‘The Social Network’

By Meg Shields 

It’s been a decade since David Fincher’s less-than-flattering look at Facebook’s founder hit the big screen. Here’s why we can’t stop watching this preview of the apocalypse.