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Politics of Cinema

Films are cultural artifacts. There is a political and artistic message in every one and we"re here to document. On each episode we pick a film; sometimes current and sometimes from the riches of world cinema’s 100+ year history, and take a deep dive into what the film is really saying about the world. Both overtly and covertly.

tv & film film history

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01:00:44

American Urban Landscapes: The Plot Against Harry (1971)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/08/05

On this episode, we continue our summer series taking a look at American Urban Landscapes on film. For this episode we watch The Plot Against Harry (1971). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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51:25

American Urban Landscapes: City of Hope (1991)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/07/22

On this episode, we continue our summer series taking a look at American Urban Landscapes on film. We take a look at John Sayles' City of Hope (1991). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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02:04:33

American Urban Landscapes: Falling Down (1993)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/07/01

On this episode, we kick off our summer series taking a look at American Urban Landscapes on film. We're starting off with Falling Down (1993). It's a mess, but it's an interesting mess. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:25:42

Double Feature: Communism on Film

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/05/27

On this episode, we each bring a few titles that exemplify Communism on Film and then put together a Double Feature for the listeners. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:10:39

May Day Special: Reds (1981)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/05/06

This year we celebrated May Day by finally watching Warren Beatty's passion project, Reds (1981). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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54:52

Auteur Films: Ganja & Hess (1973)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/04/22

We wrap up our series on independent African American auteurs that made landmark films with Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess (1973). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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52:57

Auteur Films: The Watermelon Woman (1996)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/04/08

Over the next few episodes, we're taking a look at some independent African American auteurs that made landmark films. On this episode, Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman (1996). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:01:09

Auteur Films: Losing Ground (1982)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/02/25

Over the next few episodes, we're taking a look at some independent African American auteurs that made landmark films. On this episode, Kathleen Collins' Losing Ground (1982). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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52:31

Auteur Films: Killer of Sheep (1978)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/02/18

Over the next few episodes, we're taking a look at some independent African American auteurs that made landmark films. First up is Charles Burnet's Killer of Sheep (1978). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:09:58

On Screen: Plan B (2021)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/02/04

On this episode, we take a look at the hilarious and politically timely film Plan B (2021) from director Natalie Morales. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:46:36

On Screen: Don't Look Up (2021)

Politics of Cinema ·

2022/01/14

On this episode, we take a look at one of the most watched Netflix films of all time (according to Netflix), Adam McKay's Don't Look Up (2021). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:04:53

On Screen: The Last Duel (2021)

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/12/31

On this episode, we take a look at one of two Ridley Scott films to be released in 2021 - The Last Duel. It's feminism and feudalism in this #MeToo era film that is filtered through a 14th century France lens. We also mention a few holiday films that we watch this season. Here is the Slate article Isaac mentions. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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49:57

On Screen: Dear Comrades! (2020)

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2021/12/10

We're back in the waters of contemporary cinema for this episode. Dear Comrades! was Russia's official submission to the Academy Awards for 2020 and the most recent film of Andrei Konchalovsky's erratic and storied career. From collaborating with Tarkovsky to directing a Kurosawa script to working with Stallone to Bryan Adams cameos to documentaries and tv work...still going strong at 84 years of age. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:10:00

Film Noir and Capitalism

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/11/19

On this episode we chat about a few films that exemplify the theme of Film Noir and Capitalism. Underworld USA (1961), Never Let Go (1960), Mildred Pierce (1945), New World (2013) and Pickup on South Street (1953) are highlighted. Then we dive into Jules Dassin's noir masterpiece, Night and the City (1950). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:19:34

Films of Romero - Romero Roulette (8 Films)

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/10/29

Wrapping up our October coverage of the films of George A. Romero with a discussion of Monkey Shines (1988), The Dark Half (1993) and all six films in the Dead series. Isaac and Aaron also chat about what they've been watching this Halloween season. Isaac - Curse of the Cat People (1944), Lord of Illusions (1995) & Angel Heart (1987). Aaron - House (1977), Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977) & Halloween Kills (2021) Book Plug: Leatherface vs Tricky Dick: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as Political

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01:09:38

Films of Romero - Martin (1977)

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/10/15

This October we're diving into the films of George A. Romero. Sure, he's known as the father of the zombie film, but he also made a fascinating vampire film that came out the same year as Star Wars - Martin (1977). Isaac and Aaron also chat about what they've been watching this Halloween season. Isaac - Titane (2021), Abby (1974), Frenzy (1972), House of Usher (1960) and Viy (1967). Aaron - Haunters: The Art of the Scare, Halloween (1978), Halloween (2007) and Halloween (2018). Book Plug: The

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53:56

Films of Romero - Knightriders (1981)

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/10/01

This October we're diving into the films of George A. Romero. Sure, he's known as the father of the zombie film, but we're starting off with a look at his deeply personal 1981 film about a troupe of medieval knights who travel the land performing jousting events on motorcycles. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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02:03:50

History of the Blockbuster Film - Part IV: 2000-2017

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/08/27

Our fourth and final episode in our series on the history and politics of the blockbuster film. On this episode we focus on the Transformers franchise, 300, The Passion of the Christ and the Fast Franchise. We also touch on The Matrix, Hunger Games, The Sixth Sense, The Blair Witch Project, Gladiator, Spielberg & Tom Cruise, toxic fan reactions to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:52:49

History of the Blockbuster Film - Part III: The 1990's

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/07/30

Our third in a series on the history and politics of the Hollywood Blockbuster. We're in the 1990's for this episode and we discuss Ghost, the return of Star Wars, Disney animation, Will Smith (aka Mr. July 4th), Kevin Costner and James Cameron. We also discuss: Twister, Independence Day, True Lies, Men in Black, 90's conspiracy theories and the continued trend of studio consolidation. Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook

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01:49:44

History of the Blockbuster Film - Part II: The 1980's

Politics of Cinema ·

2021/07/02

Our second in a series on the history and politics of the Hollywood Blockbuster. We're in the 1980's for this episode and we discuss the Vietnam War trend via Good Morning, Vietnam, Platoon & Full Metal Jacket. We then deconstruct the Rambo franchise for the conspiracy theory nonsense that it really is. We also discuss: Top Gun, Flashdance, Stir Crazy, Tootsie, Beverly Hills Cop, Three Men and a Baby, Big and the continued trend of studio consolidation. Follow us at: Patreon

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