Things are heating up for episode 2. Both Steve and I agree that Barbara and Andy Muschietti have only stepped up their game in this next chapter. With only eight episodes to play with, they are already putting together the mechanics that will converge plotlines into a climactic conclusion. In addition, the horror scenes that Ronnie and Lilly survive are lengthy, terrifying, and reflective of their real-world guilt.
After a brief recap, we discuss Easter eggs, character arcs, the two scare scenes, our favorite characters, and top scenes. Both of us rated this episode 4 out of 5 turtles.
Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.
Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.
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Things are heating up for episode 2. Both Steve and I agree that Barbara and Andy Muschietti have only stepped up their game in this next chapter. With only eight episodes to play with, they are already putting together the mechanics that will converge plotlines into a climactic conclusion. In addition, the horror scenes that Ronnie and Lilly survive are lengthy, terrifying, and reflective of their real-world guilt.
After a brief recap, we discuss Easter eggs, character arcs, the two scare scenes, our favorite characters, and top scenes. Both of us rated this episode 4 out of 5 turtles.
Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.
Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.
A Conversation with Christian Swegal, director of 2025 film SOVEREIGN
1 of my Stories
10 minutes 31 seconds
4 months ago
A Conversation with Christian Swegal, director of 2025 film SOVEREIGN
I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with Christian Swegal, the director and writer of the film Sovereign, starring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay. The film premiered at Tribeca in June 2025 and will release in theaters on July 11, 2025. Read my review of the film.
Sovereign is based on a true crime that took place in West Memphis in 2010. After being pulled over for what should have been a routine traffic stop, father and son Jerry and Joe Kane opened fire on two officers, killing them in cold blood. Sovereign covers the events that lead up to this crime that is still studied today. The father and son duo were self-proclaimed "Sovereign Citizens," folks who believe themselves to be above the laws of the federal and state governments.
Swegal tells this story with empathy and perspective, creating context for the Kane's beliefs and eventual downfall. After talking about some of his personal motivations and inspirations for cinematic filmmaking, Swegal shares the research and reasoning behind his storytelling methodology. Swegal's drive to understand different perspectives mirrors my own ideology closely. It was a pleasure to speak to him about his film.
About Christian Swegal: Christian Swegal is a writer and director working across film and television. He co-wrote the feature film "Proud Mary" for Screen Gems, created "Solar," a pilot developed for Syfy, and he collaborated with Werner Herzog to develop "Fordlandia" for AMC. He is a graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts. You can follow Christian on IG: @cswegal.
1 of my Stories
Things are heating up for episode 2. Both Steve and I agree that Barbara and Andy Muschietti have only stepped up their game in this next chapter. With only eight episodes to play with, they are already putting together the mechanics that will converge plotlines into a climactic conclusion. In addition, the horror scenes that Ronnie and Lilly survive are lengthy, terrifying, and reflective of their real-world guilt.
After a brief recap, we discuss Easter eggs, character arcs, the two scare scenes, our favorite characters, and top scenes. Both of us rated this episode 4 out of 5 turtles.
Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.
Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.
