"I Probably Wouldn't Let the Dog Lick My Face, Bennings!" | The Queen & "The Thing" (1982) | Movie Night | The Articulate Coven

Be the King of YOUR Krewe! Lestat was King of Mardi Gras in 1940, and you'll be the King of the Krewe anytime you're wearing our newest design. The Articulate Coven Merch store is open until January 6th, and orders start shipping on January 12th. Celebrate your favorite vampire all Carnivale season. https://articulatecoven.com/merch In this episode, Ashley & Joel are joined by the Queen of the Damned herself, the CHIEF of our Patrons, Nancee Ward. We discuss one of her favorite movies, The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter. We talk about isolation, mistrust, misinformation & much, MUCH more. You Patrons, stick around for the Articulate Coven: Afterlife where we cover Welcome to Derry Episode 5! Next week, the holidays bring us our special OVERSTUFFED stocking of a Patron feature episode featuring discussions with many of our Children of the Millenia Patrons! Support the channel & get everything we do early & ad-free at ArticulateCoven.com/join Get info on our live events, Halloween 2026 and 2027 in New Orleans at ArticulateCoven.com/events UPCOMING SCHEDULE - All dates are for Patron releases: Dec. 24th: Patron Feature Episode Part 1 with the Children of the Millenia Dec. 25th: Patron Feature Episode Part 2 with the Children of the Millenia Jan. 4th, 2026: Prince Lestat Part 1 - Opening through Chapter 10. Jan. 11th: Prince Lestat Part 2 Jan. 18th: Prince Lestat Part 3 Jan. 25th: Prince Lestat Part 4 & Conclusion This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons. Thank you to our Fledglings: Amiee DiBrango, Sharlien, Lara, Gaica, Keryn L., Mimi, The Shermanator, GrumpyOldBob56, Tauni theMostlyHarmless, Zaila, Tristan Floyd, Jamie Moore, Caleb Smith, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Julie, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská, Elizabeth Wilson, Linda, m5713m, Leo Abrantes, Kelsey, Danni Phantom, Holly Butcher, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Chris, WtchTrials, Marlen LaBianco, Frogrem, Tania, mcwhit, Jessi Jay, Debbie Gloom, Nicole P, Jesse Tovar, Amanda Salmans and John Allyn Cayard. Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, Mandy Taylor, Dani Rodriguez, Angela Stephenson, Dorothy Johnson, Holly Robertson, Sarah Louise, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Meera S., Nicole Mazza, Kelly W., Aly Galloway, Danielle Rupino, OnHerPeriods, Kevin, ComixFan, Lucia Grey, Cortney, GertyZee, Casey Forester, Dani Dunziellas, Jessica Sargent, Katen, Michelle Smith, Mélissa Bouchard, Kimbra Quezergue, Toni Ann, Tamika T, Michelle, Jessica Owens, Andrea and Janeka Rector. Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Jennifer Morgan, Brat Prince Bran, Derek Lord, Catherine Thurmond, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Kristi Bartels, Cassandra Silvia, Tanea, Patrick Garrone, Natalie W, Jane Prust, James Blanton and Kayla Schneider. and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward. Chapters 00:00 Introduction of Guests and Show Format 06:42 Personal Connections to Anne Rice's Works 12:27 The Role of Adaptations in Understanding Literature 18:42 The Significance of the Score in 'The Thing' 21:35 Comparative Analysis of 'The Thing' and Other Works 24:36 Final Thoughts on 'The Thing' and Its Legacy 26:08 The Desperation of Survival 26:39 Gender Dynamics in Crisis 27:48 Trust and Paranoia Among Men 29:09 The Impact of COVID Denial 30:41 Prequel Perspectives: The Thing 31:40 The Art of Practical Effects 33:42 Body Horror and Its Legacy 36:20 The Stakes of Isolation 37:28 The Role of Substance Use 37:57 Wilford Brimley: A Timeless Presence 39:42 Blair's Calculations and Consequences 41:01 The Complexity of Trust 43:39 The Nature of the Alien 44:39 The Weight of Leadership 48:59 Resignation and Acceptance of Fate 50:53 Building the Spaceship: A Journey of Survival 51:39 Character Dynamics: Roles and Relationships 53:18 The Blood Test: Tension and Cinematic Moments 55:11 The Monster Revealed: Special Effects and Impact 57:16 The Final Showdown: Climax and Resolution 01:00:56 The Ambiguous Ending: Who Survives? 01:08:48 Themes of Isolation and Transformation 01:10:55 Horror as a Reflection of Society Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.