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Rivka and Frank share their thoughts about the new dystopian war film Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland. They discuss the filmâs seemingly complete lack of politics, other than its cynical view of war correspondents and journalists in general. They also get into the whole âRed vs. Blueâ debate, how the film fails to contextualize our current conditions, and praise power couple Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman for a conversation about Hayao Miyazakiâs 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke. They discuss the filmâs central theme of environmental equilibrium, the groundbreaking animation, some brief history of feudal Japan, the queer-coded love story, and how Ashitaka is the snack weâve all been waiting for.
Princess Mononoke and History (Jonathan Hielkema)Radical American Environmentalism and Wilderness Preservation: A Third World Critique (Ramaehandra Guha)For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching Alex Garlandâs 2024 dystopian thriller Civil War.
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Rivka and Frank unpack the 2023 Nicolas Cage film Dream Scenario, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by writer and director Alex Hare for a conversation about the anti-capitalist banger Little Shop of Horrors. They talk about the musicalâs production history and how creators Alan Menken and Howard Ashman set out to write a musical that was critical of capitalist social relations. They also unpack the myriad metaphors of Audrey II, whether Seymour is a complicit actor or abuse victim, and the showâs original (and much darker) ending.
Alexâs Little Shop PlaylistEmber CooperativeFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1997 Studio Ghibli Miyazaki masterpiece Princess Mononoke.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist Rebecca Burns for a conversation about Robert Zemeckisâ 1988 masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. They talk about how the film draws inspiration from Los Angelesâ history, like âThe Great Red Car Conspiracyâ and the Chavez Ravine. They also discuss how the filmâs âToonsâ serve as a stand-in for LAâs marginalized communities, the incredible technical achievements of the film, the tension between Disney and Warner Bros, and how Bob Hoskins is a sexy little hairy meatball.
Against the Wind (The American Prospect, 2024)For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1986 movie musical classic Little Shop of Horrors.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Jaffer Khan for a conversation about the 1998 Peter Weir / Jim Carrey masterpiece, The Truman Show. They discuss how Trumanâs arc serves as a metaphor for radicalization, Guy Debordâs Society of the Spectacle and the commodification of genuine human experience, and how the film prophesied the self-surveillance state of social media.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist and writer Seth Simons for a conversation about the 2021 Nicolas Cage drama Pig. They discuss the filmâs central theme of creativity vs. commodification, cooking as one of the most communal forms of art making, the abusive and exploitative nature of the restaurant industry, and whether the character of Darius is the scariest produce supplier ever depicted on-screen.
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Rivka and Frank review the 2024 Academy Awards, AKA The Oscars. They discuss the pro-Palestinian protest outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, director Jonathan Glaserâs (somehow) controversial acceptance speech for The Zone of Interest, Emma Stoneâs surprise victory, and all of glitz and glam of Hollywoodâs biggest night.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by James Harr, creator of socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, for a conversation about Mike Judgeâs 2006 political satire Idiocracy, which could have offered a critique of the merger of corporate and state power and privatization, but instead seemed more interested in blaming the impoverished for their own lack of education. They also discuss whether they would actually use a recliner/toilet. Important stuff.
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Rivka and Frank have an in-depth discussion of Yorgos Lanthimosâ 2023 film Poor Things, the story of Bella Baxter, who receives an experimental brain transplant and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in her new body. They talk about how Bellaâs journey embodies the Marxist concept of âdialectical materialism,â how the men in the film represent the full spectrum of patriarchal archetypes, and how Emma Stoneâs choices and performance make the film truly exceptional. They also talk about the Willy Wonka immersive experience scandal in Glasgow â one of the greatest scams capitalism has ever given us.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by author, content creator, socialist business proprietor, and host of the Pick Me Up, I'm Scared podcast, Madeline Pendleton to talk about John Wooâs unhinged magnum opus, Face/Off. They unpack the filmâs depiction of the carceral system (magnet boots!), the extreme misogyny that runs through the film, and whether Castor Troy troy had a developed political ideology or was just in it for the LOLs.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by returning guest, comedian CJ Koepp, to unpack the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated movie Cars, the story of sentient automobiles grappling with the economic devastation of deindustrialization. They also talk about the filmmakers' bizarre choices to animate their anthropomorphic cars with distinct racial characteristics along with long floppy tongues.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and writer Erica Bitton for a cautionary discussion of Katherine Heiglâs 2008 romantic comedy 27 Dressess, which serves as essential propaganda for the wedding-industrial complex. They also critique the filmâs reductive portrayal of its two lead female characters, and pay homage to rom-com legend Judy Greer.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian Harvey Kaye for a deep-dive on Tim Robbinsâ Depression-era film Cradle Will Rock. The film tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project â a New Deal program that funded public theater productions around the U.S. during the Great Depression â and the reactionary forces that ultimately killed it. Rivka, Frank, and Harvey explore the filmâs central themes of ownership in the arts and political censorship. As always, Harvey provides a detailed explainer on the historical context and accuracy of the film.
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Rivka and Frank catch up on the TV series The Curse. They also revisit their conversation about Christopher Nolanâs Oppenheimer in the wake of the Academy Award nominations, unpack Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbieâs Oscar snubs, and wonder why Hillary Clinton felt like she needed to weigh in.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by artist and YouTube host Matt Strackbein, AKA The Letterhack, for a conversation about Tony Gilroy's 2007 film starring George Clooney, Michael Clayton, the story of a high-priced âlegal fixerâ who uncovers a deadly conspiracy perpetrated by his law firmâs corporate client. They discuss how Michael Clayton is ultimately a story about radicalization and redemption, and how the film viscerally depicts the psychological toll exacted from doing a corporationâs dirty work.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by filmmakers Abigail Horton and Ryan Dickie to discuss their independent feature film Blow Up My Life, a dark comedy thriller set in the world of corporate pharmaceuticals. Abby and Ryan discuss their inspiration for making the film, and go into detail about the challenges producing and distributing independent film in the age of giant media conglomerates.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by author Joe Mayall for a deep (space) conversation about Ridley Scottâs 1979 science fiction and horror classic Alien. They explore how the film served as a warning against the erosion of organized labor in the U.S. during the late â70s and early â80s, how the filmâs intentional choice to foreground the perspective of female and non-white characters, and how the android character of Ash represents the danger of artificial intelligence solely used to maximize profit.
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Rivka and Frank chat about the flawed class politics (and flawless vibes) of Emerald Fennellâs new film Saltburn, starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. They also critique Julia Robertsâ new Netflix film, Leave the World Behind â a neoliberal apocalypse fever dream.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor, writer, and educator Wren Mack to discuss the 1992 holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol. They break down why this particular adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel has become a staple of the holiday viewing schedule, including Michael Caineâs committed dramatic performance, Miles Gordon and Paul Williamsâ score, and, of course, the friggin' Muppets.
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