Pop Culture Happy Hour

Say Nothing

Nov 14, 2024
Roxanna Haddadi, a TV critic for Vulture, dives into the chilling story behind the FX series Say Nothing, focusing on the abduction of Jean McConville by the IRA during the Troubles. The conversation explores the complexities of portraying armed resistance, the challenges of adapting deep narratives from books to screen, and the often-overlooked emotional nuances. Haddadi emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context while critiquing media representations, ultimately calling for richer, more personal storytelling.
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