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Rivka and Frank close out the year with a final âholiday duetâ on the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street. They debate whether Kris Kringle is in fact the REAL Santa or just the worldâs greatest salesman. Released during the second Red Scare, itâs unsurprising that the filmâs core moral is the need for âaltruistic capitalism.â But is it OK to allow a potentially unwell old man around thousands of children? As long as heâs making money â who cares, it turns out! Donât get us wrong, we both love this movie but HOLY SHIT this story is wild.
MVC will be off until 2025, but weâll be back with an episode on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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Rivka and Frank dive into Frankâs favorite Christmas movie, Scrooged, sparking a spirited debate: is this the story of genuine redemption or just a liberal fever dream where a narcissistic old white guy sprinkles a little charity while propping up capitalism's comfy cushions? Is Dickens rolling in his grave, or would he be giving a ghostly thumbs-up? Of course, they canât resist unpacking their wild theories about Luigi, the claims adjusterâtrust us, you donât want to miss it.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the classic American holiday film Miracle on 34th Street.
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Rivka and Frank welcome back Evan from Left of the Projector podcast to discuss the upper-middle-class fever dream that is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Could this movie even exist if Kevin McCallister werenât a white affluent child? Zero percent chance. The condescension, the entitlement, the PIGEON LADY. They talk about it all, plus who Mr. Duncan would have supported in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Left of the ProjectorParty for Socialism and LiberationFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1988 Bill Murray Christmas classic, Scrooged.
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Rivka and Frank welcome back returning guest Joe Mayall to talk about the latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. They appreciate how director Fede Ălvarez doubles down on the anti-corporate themes of the original Alien, while finding new ways to freak the shit out of his audience. They also agree that android Andy stole the movie and unpack how his character arc is a sharp critique of AI.
JoeWrote.comWeâll be taking off next week for Thanksgiving! Weâll be back the following week with holiday movies :)
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Jon Shelton (author of The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy ) returns to MVC to talk about the 1977 Disco Movie phenomenon Saturday Night Fever. Rivka, Frank, and Matt explore the cultural amnesia surrounding the filmâs plot, its commentary on 1970s working-class politics, and its fascinating origin story.
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2024 sci-fi horror movie Alien: Romulus.
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Matt Strackbein (AKA The Letterhack) is back on MVC to talk about Andrew Dominikâs bleak 2012 crime drama Killing Them Softly. Rivka, Frank, and Matt discuss how the film, set during the 2008 financial crisis, serves as a subtextual critique of Obamaâs first term, how the âcriminalâ economy drives the plot of the film, and how the filmâs nihilism has become even more relatable today than when it was released.
A New Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st CenturyFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1977 John Travolta smash hit Saturday Night Fever.
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Rivka and Frank return for another "duet" episode, diving into Sam Raimi's 2009 horror-comedy Drag Me to Hell. This time, they explore whether the film serves as a horror story about class betrayal or a metaphor for eating disorders under capitalism. They also discuss the film's problematic racial tropes and consider the director's political intentions.
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching another 2012 pic, the crime drama Killing Them Softly.
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Harvey Kaye returns for the dramatic final installment of our Ask a Marxist series. In this final episode, Rivka and Frank get Harveyâs take on the Democratic party, revolution, and what he would do as the *democratically elected* president of the U.S.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2009 horror movie Drag Me to Hell.
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Rivka and Frank are back with another âduetâ episode, diving into the 2012 horror-comedy The Cabin in the Woods. A Frank favorite, this film surprises with its sharp critique of capitalism's relentless need for human sacrifice. The duo also canât resist touching on the latest political chatter sparked by Love Is Blind.
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching another 2012 pic, the crime drama Killing Them Softly.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by radical filmmaker and organizer with Moneyless Society, Zachary Marlow, for a silly-voiced conversation about the 1975 comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how the Pythons used comedy to speak truth to power within British society, the transformation of feudalism into capitalism into what some are now calling âneo-feudalism,â and why Dennis the peasant has better politics than God.
Moneyless SocietyZacharyâs Ko-Fi pageFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching Frankâs spooky season favorite, The Cabin in the Woods.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by award-winning infini-hyphenate artist Larry Powell (they/them) to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1991 classic Hook. Beloved by many, this live-action Peter Pan story starring Robin Williams doubles as a critique of capitalism's impact on family structure, reminding us of the importance of reconnecting with our inner child and radical imagination. The group also delves into the colonial nature of Neverland and its gender politics.
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Rivka and Frank are rejoined by author, professor, and MVCâs resident historian Harvey Kaye for part two of Ask a Marxist. In this episode, Harvey names his favorite progressive speakers, continues debunking capitalist myths, and discuss current organizing strategies.
The New Economic Bill of Rights - Comic Strip (Common Dreams)We will be posting the full reading list from this episode on our Patreon Page.For next week, we'll be watching the 1991 live-action Peter Pan adaptation starring Robin Williams, Hook.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Marie Buck and Mathew Walker, co-authors of Spoilers (Golias Books, 2024), a book about watching movies with people you love, to discuss Richard Linklaterâs 1991 film Slacker, an ode to Austin and Generation X. They dive into how the film captures the aimlessness of the era while embodying the distinct Slacker ethos. The group also explores themes of conspiracy, a fractured left, and the enduring relevance of Slacker in today's cultural landscape.
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Frank is joined once again by author, professor, and MVC all-star Harvey Kaye for a special episode: Ask a Marxist. In this episode, Harvey tackles listener questions, covering everything from debunking capitalist myths to recommended reading for those beginning their Marxist journey. (Rivka is on vacation but will return for part two.)"
The New Economic Bill of Rights - Comic Strip (Common Dreams)We will be posting the full reading list from this episode on our Patreon Page.For next week, we'll be watching Richard Linklater's 1991 debut feature, Slacker.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by author, screenwriter, and director Jenna Cosgrove to discuss 1995 cult classic Showgirls. They unpack the filmâs brutally honest depiction of the commodification of the female body and sexual exploitation, and the class divide between the Cheetah Club and the Stardust Hotel. They also discuss how Verhoeven is actually the bad guy of the film, while Elizabeth Berkeley deserves all of the credit.
Jennaâs websiteEdgarâs MissionFor next week, weâll be breaking from our regular format to present a special episode: Ask a Marxist with Harvey Kaye.
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Rivka and Frank are joined once again by comedian, writer, and illustrator Branson Reese to discuss the Marx Brothers' classic, Duck Soup. Together, they explore the anti-comedy style of the Marx Brothers, the political and cultural legacy of their work, and the film's anti-fascist and anarchic themes.
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Rivka and Frank unpack Oliver Stoneâs 1994 psychological action thriller Natural Born Killers. They get into whether the film was successful in its satirization of violence in the media or if it just ended up glorifying it, how the performances still hold up, and Frank reveals if he ever got the NBK tattoo he wanted as a teenagerâŠ
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching The Marx Brothers 1933 classic Duck Soup.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Pamela Capalad and Dyalekt, an anti-capitalist artist power couple who co-founded a financial liberation program for creators of color called See Change. The group discusses Sylvester Stallone's 1976 American classic, Rocky, and how its characters and themes are deeply rooted in the fabric of American capitalism, from the glorification of the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality to the starving artist trope perpetuated by Stallone. They also explore Rocky as the "Great White Hope," examining the triumph of white, working-class individualism in response to the collectivism of the Black Panther Party, the Civil Rights movement, and affirmative action of the era.
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MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here.
Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Danteâs 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the filmâs anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics.
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