Sample - Four Years of Marvel vs Scorsese Discourse
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As we head into our end of the year break, here is a sample of our bonus episode, a discussion of what the last four years of Marvel Cinematic Universe vs Scorsese discourse has really been about -- the pivot from an auteur-focused cinema to corporate movie culture. Hosts Jessa Crispin and Nicolas Rodriguez cover this transition, argue over whether Scorsese cares about women, and why A24 has its own devotional fan culture. The full episode is available at http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com for subscribers only.
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