Vaguely Cultured

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

THEY ARE BACK! On this episode of Vaguely Cultured, Emily and Jaclyn watched the 2023 coming-to-life documentary called, "David Holmes: They Boy Who Lived." Directed by Dan Hartley and located on MAX, this documentary is about David Holmes and his love for stunts. He becomes the main stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in all the Harry Potter movies but endures a life changing accident that makes him become paralyze. If you would like to support David Holmes, please follow him on instagram (@davidholmes83) and listen to his podcast, "Cunning Stunts: a podcast series" located on Spotify. If you like what you hear from Vaguely Cultured, please follow them on instagram (@vaguelyculturedpd) and shoot them an email at vaguelyculturedpod@gmail.com to give them some ideas or if you have a documentary you want them to watch

Beware the Slenderman

We're baaaaaaack... Well sort of. Turns out having three kids and moving state lines is like super difficult. Who would've thought. On this episode Emily has guest Kevin on to talk about the HBO documentary "Beware the Slenderman". Where carefree folklore turns into attempted murder. We go into this tragic true crime documentary from 2016. A crime that shook kids and parents back in May of 2016, when two 12 year old girls stabbed their friend 19 times while acting as "proxies" for the Slenderman. TRIGGER WARNING episode involves extreme violence involving minors. Enjoy some fun witted banter and the story of the Slenderman and how a harmless photoshop contest turned into something no one saw coming. ***to skip off topic banter skip ahead about 18-20 min we make our way on topic***

Pamela, a love story

Emily and Jaclyn watched the 2023 Netflix documentary titled, "Pamela, a love story" which was directed by Ryan White. In her own words, through personal videos and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and the infamous sex tape scandal.  Viewer discretion is advised as Emily and Jaclyn talk about Pamela's past which includes trauma, rape, and BOOBIES If you would like to purchase her new book called, "Love, Pamela" https://www.amazon.com/Love-Pamela-Anderson/dp/0063226561

Aftershock

Emily and Jaclyn watched the 2022 documentary called "Aftershock" by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee. A disproportionate number of Black women are failed every year by the U.S. maternal health system. Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac die due to childbirth complications. Now, their partners and families sound a rallying cry around this crisis. Viewer discretion is advised when listening to this. We put in place a trigger warning in the beginning of the episode.  Please support Omari and Bruce: Omari Maynard: https://linktr.ee/Omaynard Bruce Mcintyre gofund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/JusticeForAmberRoseIsaac Save a rose foundation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds1YhiVEvaC_yd9q4FlJcIiBjNCYWEz82Ktn1ifths75_MPA/viewform The Ariah Foundation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funding-there-ariah-foundation?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Omari Maynard website: https://www.omarimaynard.com/

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

Emily and Jaclyn watched the Netflix 2023 documentary called "The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker." This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.  This episode contains triggering information about rape, murder, and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised!