"Stranger Things" will return to our screens on November 27th for its final season. This series, which has broken audience records and captivated audiences, seems to be pure fiction. Yet, there is a grain of truth in this story that exists between two worlds. Rest assured, the Demogorgons of the Upside Down never existed; however, Hawkins National Laboratory, where Eleven was held captive, is inspired by real events.<\/p>\n
The "Stranger Things" series is coming to an end, and fans are already lamenting it. While everyone is speculating about this final season and trying to come up with a plausible storyline, no one knows the truth about this anthology series. Except perhaps for the die-hard fans who wake up to the sound of Kate Bush and have shelves full of "Stranger Things" merchandise.<\/p>\n
This series, which features a group of teenagers in a chaotic world populated by sinister creatures, seems more like a nasty case of sleep paralysis than reality<\/a> . Yet, even though it leans more towards dystopia<\/a> than a simple news story, it finds some echoes in our world. Admittedly, Hawkins is a fictional town and Eleven is too superhuman to be real, but the core of the plot has some similarities with a secret CIA program. Its name? Project MK-Ultra. What lies behind this "forbidden" file is chilling.<\/p>\n In the 1950s, the American intelligence agency conducted experiments similar to those of "Dad" in "Stranger Things," but less "trashy." The goal? To control the minds of these human guinea pigs by subjecting them to doses of LSD. As mentioned in an article in The Guardian<\/a> , this project aimed to further develop mind control, telepathy, the sixth sense, psychological warfare, and remote viewing. If you've seen the early seasons of "Stranger Things," you'll probably have a few flashbacks of Eleven crushing Coca-Cola cans.<\/p>\n In the labyrinth of the internet, theories surrounding this project have proliferated, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Internet users, playing detective, haven't been satisfied with this sealed-off case. The most skeptical among them believe that "Stranger Things" has its origins in Project Montauk. An isolated former military site, strange testimonies, experiments allegedly conducted on children\u2026 This, they claim, is the backbone of the series.<\/p>\n In the 1980s and 90s, a man named Preston Nichols published a series of books claiming to have participated in a secret program conducted at the Montauk military base. According to his account, scientists there tested advanced technologies: mind control, telekinesis, memory manipulation, interdimensional travel\u2026 and even the use of children with psychic abilities. It's difficult to separate fact from fiction in these accounts, but one thing is certain: this dark world, straddling science and the paranormal<\/a> , undoubtedly provided fertile ground for "Stranger Things." The series was even originally going to be called Montauk!<\/p>\n Eleven, a child reduced to a mere number and used as a weapon of psychological destruction, would thus be the mirror of a sordid military strategy. Ultimately, monsters don't always look like Vecna or the Demogorgons. They sometimes wear suits and ties.<\/p>\n This lively group, whose adolescence was anything but ordinary and who grew up under constant threat, will return on November 27th. A date many of us will be eagerly awaiting. The trailer already promises a wild season, packed with action and plot twists.<\/p>\n But fans, who will be spending the holidays with Eleven, Mike, Will, and the rest of the gang, are convinced: there won't be a happy ending. Given the direction the series has taken, the town of Hawkins will face even darker times. They should prepare themselves for more deaths (and not just those of the Demogorgons).<\/p>\n Whatever happens in this final installment, "Stranger Things" remains a timeless series that is watched by generations. In a few years, Eleven and her friends will still be riding bikes on our screens and serving as role models for our children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":""Stranger Things" will return to our screens on November 27th for its final season. 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Its recommendations, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories are for anyone who loves entertainment but doesn\u2019t check their critical eye at the door.<\/p>\n An inclusive work doesn\u2019t just add a \u201cdifferent\u201d character: it gives that character a story, desires and a point of view. A few questions help you size up a movie, a series or a novel:<\/p>\n The concept of the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d<\/a> also offers a useful framework for analyzing how the camera looks at women.<\/p>\n We love pop culture without ignoring its blind spots. Our picks make room for women writers, directors and artists whose bodies or backgrounds are rarely seen, and our analysis questions how works portray women, fat people and LGBTQIA+ people. A series can be pure fun and still deserve a critical look: the two aren\u2019t mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n The \u201cfemale gaze\u201d is a way of filming or telling stories that invites the audience to share the experience of female characters instead of presenting them as objects of desire. The idea responds to the \u201cmale gaze,\u201d a concept developed by British film theorist Laura Mulvey to describe cinema built around a male point of view.<\/p>\n Movies, TV shows and books help define what we see as beautiful, normal or desirable. Seeing fat, older, disabled or LGBTQIA+ people in fully developed roles, not just as sidekicks, broadens those reference points. Recognizing yourself in a heroine helps you feel legitimate, and diversity on screen helps push back against stereotypes.<\/p>\n Look for stories where a diverse range of heroines and heroes take action and make decisions, without roles reserved for one gender. Themed lists on consent, difference or disability make the choice easier. Watching or reading together then opens the conversation: what your child understood, what surprised them, what they would have done in the character\u2019s place.<\/p>\n Want to go further? Our Society<\/a> section extends these reflections on norms and discrimination, and our Celebrities<\/a> section follows the artists who speak out about their bodies and mental health.<\/p>","parent":0,"count":716,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1062,"category_count":716,"category_description":" The Culture section of The Body Optimist picks and analyzes movies, TV shows, books, music and exhibitions through the lens of representation: which bodies, which women and which identities do we see on screen, on the shelves or on stage? Its recommendations, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories are for anyone who loves entertainment but doesn\u2019t check their critical eye at the door.<\/p>\n An inclusive work doesn\u2019t just add a \u201cdifferent\u201d character: it gives that character a story, desires and a point of view. A few questions help you size up a movie, a series or a novel:<\/p>\n The concept of the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d<\/a> also offers a useful framework for analyzing how the camera looks at women.<\/p>\n We love pop culture without ignoring its blind spots. Our picks make room for women writers, directors and artists whose bodies or backgrounds are rarely seen, and our analysis questions how works portray women, fat people and LGBTQIA+ people. 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"Stranger Things", season 5, the final farewell<\/h2>\n
What you\u2019ll find in the Culture section<\/h2>\n
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How can you tell if a movie, show or book is truly inclusive?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: enjoying culture with eyes wide open<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d?<\/h3>\n
Why does body representation in movies, TV and books matter?<\/h3>\n
How do you choose inclusive movies and books for kids?<\/h3>\n
What you\u2019ll find in the Culture section<\/h2>\n
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How can you tell if a movie, show or book is truly inclusive?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: enjoying culture with eyes wide open<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is the \u201cfemale gaze\u201d?<\/h3>\n
Why does body representation in movies, TV and books matter?<\/h3>\n
How do you choose inclusive movies and books for kids?<\/h3>\n