3 episodes
CinemAnalysis IAN BHATIA
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- TV & Film
A three-part series of podcasts in which Mia, Ian, and Nate analyze movies that they have all watched for the purpose of the podcast. Each episode's movies were picked by a different member of the group and relate to a different theme / global issue.
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Race relations - "Gran Torino" and "Just Mercy"
The group discusses the movies Gran Torino and Just Mercy in the final episode of the podcast. Both movies have a theme of race relations but come at this subject from different ideological positions. This aspect makes for an interesting discussion that causes the episode, like the other two, to bleed into the subject of class politics.
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Class conflict - "Parasite" and "The Platform"
In the second episode of the series, the group discusses the films Parasite and The Platform (the movie, not the Netflix show). Both of these films deal with issues of class politics. We all agreed that Parasite is on our list of best movies of all time, so definitely don't listen to this if you haven't seen the movie yet - go watch it! However, you won't be missing out on too much if you spoil The Platform for yourself by listening to this. Listen to find out why...
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Social isolation and mental illness - "Joker" and "Taxi Driver"
In this episode, the group discusses the movies Joker and Taxi Driver, two iconic films under the theme of social isolation and mental illness. The two films are compared with regard to the stylistic choices made by the production team as well as their messages regarding mental illness and politics.