Annihilation (2019): the Alien Experience of our Environment

Ghouls are journeying into the Shimmer, a land where nature has reclaimed what civilization built. Gabe discusses the film and the Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer to unpack the complexities of nature, the language it speaks, and why it'll never care about us. Kat finds out if the film has some truth to its science focusing on Hox Genes and Genetic Drift.
Sources in this Episode:
Annihilation: "Weird" Nature
‘Annihilation’ Is Fiction, but the Science ‘Isn’t Bullshit’: Alex Garland’s Scientific Accuracy, Explained,
Genetic drift (article) | Natural selection | Khan Academy
Other Reviews on Annihilation:
Annihilation review: the most thoughtful science fiction movie since Arrival - The Verge
https://weirdfictionreview.com/2014/02/annihilation-weird-nature/
'Annihilation' Review - Variety
Annihilation review – Natalie Portman thriller leaves a haunting impression | Science fiction and fantasy films | The Guardian
How the Ending of 'Annihilation' Departs From the Book - The Atlantic
Ways to Help:
More than a Feeling: Climate Emotions in Film & TV
Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors | Fix
Indigenous Environmental Network
Indigenous Environmental Network – Sacred Land
Why Indigenous Resistance is More Important than Ever - Greenpeace USA
Fresh Banana Leaves - Jessica Hernandez

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