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If you’ve wondered whether “Living for the Dead” is worth watching, I understand. A lot of ghost-related TV shows aren’t impressive. In fact, they’re almost parodies of what genuine researchers do. (Can you hear my exasperation as I write that? Probably.)
However, “Living for the Dead” is different… on many levels.
In this 18-minute, unscripted review, I talk about the show and briefly describe what I liked (and didn’t) in each of the eight episodes.
(One episode was truly “meh” for me, but that’s not the fault of the cast. And, as an occasional location scout, I’ve seen this recurring problem far too often. I mention that in the video… while trying not to tell you too much, and spoil that episode altogether.)
Here’s my review, as a YouTube video. (I apologize for the audio quality. With seasonal allergies, my voice isn’t as reliable or consistent as I’d like, but I wanted to share this review as quickly as possible.)
And, if you’ve watched the series, I hope you’ll share your opinions in comments, below.
Oh, Fiona. There’s that sexy voice, again. Interesting idea for a show, but it seems like pandering to highlight only people who have abnormal sexualities. I don’t see why they can’t do this work with people who have normal sexualities. Anyway, the part about using objects to enhance their abilities reminded me of the second fictional Sekret Machines book, A Fire Within. Have you read those books, yet? I’m wondering if these objects, especially ones that are said to be haunted, are really just enhancing our telekinetic abilities…
LOL, I’m flattered, of course. And you know I’ll bristle a bit at the “abnormal sexualities” term, but we regularly disagree in several areas. (Frankly, I’m uncomfortable with echo chambers and anyone who agrees with me too readily on… Well, everything. It can lead to complacency – not progress – on all sides.)
I do agree that there should be more shows like this, regardless of sexuality (or race, or age, or shoe size, etc.). But if the “Queer Eye” producers wanted to reinvent this TV niche, I’m delighted. Seriously, if I saw one more person trying to make sense of ridiculously garbled radio voices and static, claiming it’s a ghost or a demon… * sigh *
Okay, I’ve ranted about that before. Maybe not as openly as I might in the future, but you’ve known me long enough to recognize a familiar gripe.
I’ve (finally) just downloaded the Kindle edition of the first Sekret Machines book. You’ve raised a very good point about telekinesis and “haunted” objects. Thanks!
In general, I feel as if the most recent (1998 to 2018-ish) ghost hunting fad has run its course. In a way, that’s liberating.
Now, instead of trying to be helpful to everyone (my natural tendency), I’m eager to explore new concepts, extreme theories, and paths that may lead us to important “ah-HA!” discoveries.
But first, I’m working on turning all of my old Libsyn (etc.) podcasts into more accessible YouTube podcasts. It’s a daunting task, but important to me, if only to document where ghost hunting was during the earliest years of the 21st century.
Yeah, I should probably say, for the record, that when I say “abnormal sexualities” I don’t, necessarily, mean that that is bad to be abnormal. I’m abnormal in many ways, myself. Just wanted to try to clarify that to try to see to it that someone reading the post in the future doesn’t get the wrong idea.
And now, in my head, I’m hearing the lines from “Young Frankenstein,” where Igor (played by Marty Feldman) explains that he got the monster’s brain from someone named “Abby Normal.” LOL
https://youtu.be/C9Pw0xX4DXI?si=SMAIoQrYD-fes2NT