Mardi Gras Forever! - Articulate Coven Live Q&A

The Articulate Coven: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire & Immortal Universe After Show

Ashley & Joel talk about health updates, the highs & lows of Anne Rice adaptations, and the rapidly changing media landscape as they host their first ever live Q&A.

The Greatest Heel Turn Metaphor ever: https://youtu.be/OeUZI5RnYGg?si=wYA3Z2SM7votmlLF

What's next?

3/16/25 Merrick Book Club Part 1 Chapter 1-6

3/23/25 Movie Night: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)

3/30/25 Merrick Book Club Part 2 Chapter 7-12

4/6/25 Movie Night: The Witch (2015)

4/13/25 Merrick Book Club Part 3 Chapter 13-19

4/20/25 Movie Night: Poor Things (2023)

4/27/25 Merrick Book Club Part 4 Chapter 20-25

5/4/25 Movie Night: Nosferatu (1922) & (2024)

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup

01:07 Aging and Self-Confidence

02:25 Health Updates and Medical Insights

05:25 Lifestyle Choices and Health

08:25 Community Engagement and Audience Interaction

11:13 Upcoming Projects and Filming Locations

13:24 Current Shows and Recommendations

15:34 Exploring New Shows and Performances

19:45 The Evolution of Television Storytelling

25:07 Adapting Classic Stories for Modern Audiences

29:24 The Future of Media and Creative Control

36:42 The Impact of Leadership in Creative Industries

44:33 The Future of Anne Rice Adaptations

46:15 The Impact of Audience Engagement

48:15 Critique of Current Adaptations

50:21 The Importance of Creative Direction

52:14 Exploring Character Development

54:20 The Evolution of Storytelling in Adaptations

56:14 Anticipating Future Productions

58:10 The Role of Marketing in Success

01:00:17 Reflections on Television Quality

01:02:18 The Legacy of Wrestling in Pop Culture

01:08:39 Unresolved Plot Threads

01:11:38 Narrative Control and Publishing Dynamics

01:14:47 The Role of Music in Storytelling

01:18:21 Exploring Alternate Histories and Fictional Universes

01:22:24 Upcoming Shows and Personal Favorites

01:30:56 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Hopes

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