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Movies vs. Capitalism
Movies vs. Capitalism
MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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4.8 stars from 132 ratings
Everything I want in a podcast
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“Frank and Rivka strike a perfect balance between talking fun and entertaining topics, while also addressing current events and politics. They play well off of each other, have good insights on film and the world, and are self-aware in a way that I find extremely relatable.”
Fau Danu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/24
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“You will never get me to dislike Ghosbusters.
But yes Venkman is super creepy.”
c UCB's h of dnjmy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
Super Great Show
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“The host are very knowledgeable and take for me, a new look at movies and the messages they send. Easily my favorite podcast. Entertaining, newsy, and fun.”
GrayHairJoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
Recent Episodes
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 Álvarez doubles down on the anti-corporate themes of the original Alien, while finding new ways to freak the shit out of his...
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
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 film’s plot, its commentary on 1970s working-class...
Published 11/15/24
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