"Maybe I Could Be the Center of Attention" | Blood Canticle Part 2 Chapter 11-21 | The Articulate Coven

In this episode, Ashley and Joel delve into a variety of topics, including recent movie releases like 'Weapons' and 'Superman', as well as Disney's handling of the Predator and Alien franchises. The conversation transitions into a detailed analysis of Anne Rice's 'Blood Canticle', focusing on character dynamics, themes of redemption, and the significance of the Taltos. The hosts share their thoughts on the complexities of the novel, while also looking ahead to future episodes and discussions. WANNA TAKE A VAMPIRE TOUR WITH US IN NEW ORLEANS THIS NOVEMBER? https://www.patreon.com/posts/wanna-take-tour-132076903? What's Next for the Articulate Coven? All dates are for Patron availability, regular podcast apps & YouTube has the episode a day later. August 17th: Book Club - Blood Canticle Part 2 - Chapters 11 - 21 August 24th: Movie Night - The Howling (1981) August 31st: Book Club - Blood Canticle Part 3 - Chapters 22-31 September 7th: Movie Night - Teen Witch (1989) September 14th: Special Guest Episode! September 21st: Joel's Birthday Livestream NEW MERCH!! "We Will Call It Sin When We Cannot Profit From It" and "Abracasazerac" are up now! http://articulatecoven.com/merch Thank you to Patron, Toby Krstevski Book your rooms for Anne Rice’s Celebration of Life on our room block, MUST BOOK BY September 19th. Sheraton Hotel New Orleans 500 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Articulate Coven Podcast Room Block: October 29 - November 1, 2025 (with ability to extend below pricing 2 days before or after) Standard King: $179 + 16.75% tax + $3 city fee per room, per night Standard 2 Double Bed $189 + 16.75% tax + $3 city fee per room, per night Link to book: https://book.passkey.com/e/51017010 If you haven’t already, please respond to our poll on whether or not you’re attending the weekend: https://www.patreon.com/posts/are-you-joining-125055937 If you like Anne Rice and her vampires or witches enough to read this, then you like them enough to join our cult...I mean Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/articulatecoven/ If Facebook isn’t your thing, we also have a Discord: https://articulatecoven.com/discord or follow us on Threads, Bluesky, TikTok or Instagram @articulatecovenpod This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons. Thank you to our Fledglings: Sharlien, Gaica, Amiee DiBrango, Heather Heise, Mel Rosina, Sarah Louise, Mimi, Holly Robertson, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, Natalie Perkins, GrumpyOldBob56, Tristan Floyd, Kristi Bartels, Mélissa Bouchard, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Josephine, Claire Punke and Rose. Thank you to our Makers: Gabbi Necklen, Angela Stephenson, Mendi Raftery, Mandy Taylor, Judith Tigner, Dani Moreira, Derek Lord, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Dorothy Johnson, Nicole Mazza, Periwinkle000, Karyn L., OnHerPeriods, Stephanie Deal, Aly Galloway, Kevin, ComixFan, Cortney, Gertzy Zee, Dani Dunziellas, Katen, Michelle Smith, Jessica Sargent, Lucia Grey, Patrick Garrone and Kimbra Quezergue. Thank to Children of the Millenia: Madame Mère, Catherine Thurmond, Loriann O'Malia, Donny Kanone, Jennifer Morgan, Danielle Rupino, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Cassandra Silvia, Brat Prince Bran, Tanea, Natalie W and Jane Prust. and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward. Get episodes & videos on our Patreon, a week earlier than YouTube. http://articulatecoven.com/join Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 03:29 Exploring Recent Films and Series 06:34 Discussion on Anne Rice's Works 09:35 Critique of Characters in Blood Canticle 12:28 Religious Themes in Blood Canticle 15:32 Character Dynamics and Relationships 18:27 Dramatic Reactions and Character Development 26:31 Navigating Perimenopause and Emotional Turmoil 27:20 Exploring Themes of Redemption and Belief 28:39 The Aestheticism of the Savage Garden 30:28 Rowan's Awakening to the Vampire World 31:22 Dolly Jean's Revelations and Family Secrets 32:44 Mona's Perspective on Immortality 33:45 Character Dynamics and Relationships 35:02 The Complexity of Vampire Mentorship 41:30 Cultural References and Character Connections 44:20 Looking Ahead: Future Discussions and Themes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.