JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Sarah is back to discuss the ongoing actor's strike and the impact it has had on productions. We break down the intricacies of the recent counter offer made by SAG-AFTRA and discuss the significance of ensuring fair deals for actors. We also review Mike Flanagan's Netflix multiverse, The Fall of the House of Usher, and give our opinions on the character dynamics and the show's unique storytelling. In the final part of our conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of the cinema and TV industry, examining how popular films and TV shows have influenced this sector. From the dominance of blockbuster films to the struggle of independent films for recognition, we consider it all. Join us as we share our insights on these topics and much more. (1:57:27) - Netflix Series The Fall of the House of Usher explores Verna's mysterious ghost worker, Napoleon's reaction to his siblings' death, Prospera's consequences, and Tamerlin's business ventures. (2:06:10) - Black Cat Episode and Victorine's Heart Napoleon's gluttony, laziness, obsession with a black cat, Verna's stalking, Victorine's heart mesh, and Prospera's death are explored. (2:20:37) - Show Analysis and Character Dynamics Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher explores Augusta Pan's ghost worker role, Napoleon's gluttony, Prospera's death, and horror-comedy. (2:27:56) - Discussion on Television Shows and Themes Tamalins' distant relationship with Bill, her use of sex workers, Verna's normal girl persona, consequences of Maury and Victorine's girlfriends' involvement, Napoleon's sweet boyfriend, and similarities between Tamalins and Shiv and Tom are discussed. (2:38:14) - Analysis of Euphoria and Midnight Mass Tamalins's exploitation of pop stars, Napoleon's gluttony and black cat obsession, Verna's ghost worker role, and Juno's response to being hit with a microphone are discussed. (2:46:18) - Descension Into Madness and Family Curse Tamalins' quest for attention and validation leads to her death, similar to other characters in The Fall of the House of Usher, such as Napoleon and the Usher family. (2:53:16) - TV Show Characters and Themes We discuss Arthur's character, Maury and Arthur's conversation, photographs, Frederick's dentistry, and motivations of characters. (3:05:58) - Characters and Storylines in a Show Maury Usher's motivations, roles, torture, and potential sighting of Verna are explored, with Frederick's fate and the complexity of the eleven characters discussed, including Arthur's mysterious voyage. (3:11:08) - Transformed Characters in Annabelle Lee Augusta Pan's trickster-like character, motivations of characters, Arthur's voyage, Tamalins' death, and Prospera Usher's death are explored. (3:26:15) - Discussion on "The Fall of the House of Usher" Madeline and Roderick's relationship, Armadio's remarkable cast, Netflix-Flanagan tension, Scorsese's feature, and Prospera's death are explored. Sarah's Twitter https://twitter.com/Sarah_IsWriting Cinema Spot https://twitter.com/TheCinemaSpot The DisInsider https://twitter.com/TheDisInsider Podcast Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeenMeaning2Pod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenmeaning2pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXmim-bDsiyhpi04KEaALA Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebee