3 episodes
The Lives of Others - A Film Podcast Angela and Danny
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In this podcast, we review films through the lens of sociology and political theory.
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Episode 3: 'Toni Erdmann': On Alienation, humor and a meaningful life
We review the film 'Toni Erdmann' and explore the themes of alienation, humor, and the meaning of life.
03:33 Marx's theory of Alienation
07:26 Emotional and Relational Labor
18:07 Time, Death and Escapism
21:02 Humor as Disruption
25:42 The Naked Party
28:16 Commodification of Human Relations -
Episode 2 - 'Poor Things': A Feminist Fairytale？
Danny and Angela talk about the film's representation of science, child development, gender, and body-mind relationship. They discuss whether Poor Things is a truely feminist film.
01:12 Poor Things as a Feminist Fairytale
07:47 Bella's Relationships and Feminist Themes
17:52 The Ethics of Scientific Progress in 'Poor Things'
25:25 The Influence of Body and Mind on Bella's Identity
30:14 Bella's Superpower -
Episode 1 - "Eating the other" - a review of "Saltburn"
Angela and Danny discuss the film 'Saltburn' by Emerald Fennell. They explore the film's portrayal of class relationships, the twist in the storyline, and the power dynamics between the characters. They also analyze the representation of the aristocrats and the fillm’s message about class.
00:09 Introduction and Film Summary
00:56 Overall Impressions
04:58 Interpreting the Twist
06:13 The Aristocrats: Victims or Villains?
17:21 Sex Scenes and Power Reversal
20:56 Different Interpretations of the Film: Bourgeoisie’s Triumph or Double Exploitation of the Working-class?