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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC editor John for a deep-dive into the sci-fi parody Galaxy Quest. They unpack the filmâs clear affection for Star Trek, its sharp satire of fan culture and conventions, and why David Mamet once praised it as one of the best-structured screenplays in modern film. Speaking of space, Frank and Rivka give their take on girlboss billionaireâs modern day galaxy quest in todayâs topical.
For next week weâll be talking about TV, discussing Severance and White Lotus.
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Rivka and Frank return with another duet to revisit a childhood staple: Jumanji, the Robin Williams-led adventure that shaped a generationâs imagination. But as they unpack the film, it becomes clear that itâs doing more than telling the story of a man trapped in a magical board game. Beneath the surface, Jumanji reflects deeper currentsâtracing the shadows of American and European imperialism, colonial legacy, and the quiet manipulations of capitalist logic.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1999 sci-fi satire Galaxy Quest.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by 3 time Emmy Nominated writer and comedian Ellory Smith to discuss the 1998 Disney / Pixar film A Bugâs Life. The trio deep dive into this radical animation, discussing its themes of exploitation and surplus value. They also discuss how the circus bugs symbolize mutual aid, and, in a controversial twist, they ask: Is Flick actually the hyper-individualistic villain of the story?
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1995 Robin Williams classic Jumanji.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by author, activist, and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to discuss Jason Reitmanâs 2009 comedy drama Up in the Air â a movie where George Clooney flies around the country firing people. The three discuss the filmâs context coming out shortly after the 2008 financial crisis, the filmâs depiction of âcorporate loyaltyâ culture, and how treating people like numbers on a spreadsheet leads to feelings of extreme alienation.
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1998 Disney / Pixar film A Bugâs Life.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by organizer and playwright Jesse Jae Hoon to delve into the 2008 Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind. Together, the trio explore how this quirky comedy, starring Mos Def and Jack Black, offers a poignant commentary on the power of community organizing and storytelling within movements. Frank and Rivka also discuss the current workers strike at Alamo Drafthouse.
Alamo Drafthouse Workers Strike FundMore about Jesse Jae HoonTheater Workers for a CeasefireNext week, we'll be watching the 2009 George Clooney dramedy Up in the Air with special guest Marianne Williamson. .
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Rivka and Frank join forces to dissect the 2024 indie horror gem I Saw the TV Glow, directed by Jane Schoenbrun. The pair dive into the film's political subtext, its hauntingly beautiful portrayal of suburban oppression, and its poignant power as a trans allegory.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2008 comedy Be Kind Rewind.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Cassie Willson to discuss the 2001 Pixar classic Monsters, Inc. The trio dives into how the story of two monsters whose job is to extract energy through the exploitation of vulnerable human children offers a rich political allegory. This week, Rivka and Frank also cover the 2025 Oscars.
Next week, we'll be watching the 2024 horror-fantasy I Saw the TV Glow.
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Following Anora's big night at the Academy Awards, we're UNLOCKING our Patreon episode on the film, which some have described as the "most comprehensive Anora podcast of all time."
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JAN. 30: Rivka and Frank unpack the varied politics of Best Picture Oscar winner Anora, directed by Sean Baker with a breakout performance by Mikey Madison. The two discuss everything from the politics of sex workers on screen, fuck boys with oligarch daddy issues, Sean Bakerâs legacy, and more.
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Rivka and Frank are celebrating their 100th episode of Movies VS Capitalism with a very special guestâFrank's dad, Tom Cappello! With over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tom brings a deeply personal perspective to the hit 1996 Stanley Tucci film Big Night. In this milestone episode, the trio dives into the politics of cookingâparticularly how authentic cuisine is a form of resistanceâand explores the impact of assimilation on Italian immigrants in America, plus the internalization of the American Dream.
For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2024 horror fantasy, I Saw the TV Glow.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by writer Svetlana Kitto to discuss the 2024 Timothée Chalamet Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. The trio examines whether the film delves deeply enough into the politics of its time. They also explore whether it matters if an artist considers themselves political, how the women in the film manage to shine despite their shallow character arcs, and why most musicians today are considered cowards.
Svetlanaâs WritingFor next weekâs movie, weâll be celebrating our 100th episode by watching the 1996 comedy Big Night with a very special guest - Frankâs dad!
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman to dive into the 2024 body horror thriller The Substance, a film that tackles the twisted intersections of beauty, capitalism, and patriarchy. The trio explores how this movie craftfully unpacks the moralization of beauty and self-care as a form of imprisonment, and why horror is the perfect genre for director Coralie Fargeat to make her unsettling, yet strangely insightful, statement.
Constructive Criticism: A HandbookKate's InstagramKate's IMDBFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2024 Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Sean Morrow of More Perfect Union to dive into the utterly bonkers straight-to-streaming biopic about everyoneâs favorite capitalist, Jeff Bezos. Sean pitches it as a contender for the "so-bad-it's-good" hall of fame alongside The Room, and the trio explores why, against all odds, this might just be an accidental anti-capitalist masterpiece. Oh, and did we mention the villain? None other than Kevin Sorbo as the CEO of Barnes & Noble. Yes, really.
More Perfect UnionFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2024 body horror thriller The Substance.
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Rivka and Frank are back with another âduetâ episode, diving into the 2024 indie darling and Oscar-nominated film Anora, directed by Sean Baker with a breakout performance by Mikey Madison. The two discuss everything from the politics of sex workers on screen, fuck boys with oligarchy daddy issues, Sean Bakerâs legacy, and more. This may in fact be the worldâs most comprehensive Anora podcast ;) ⊠You donât want to miss it.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 2022 biopic about the founder of Amazon â Bezos: the Beginning â which is available to watch for free on the Roku channel.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by podcast favorite Harvey Kaye for a heated debate about the 1971 children's classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Is Wonka, the eccentric chocolate genius played by the brilliant Gene Wilder, simply a monstrous capitalist factory owner? And will Charlie, with his working-class roots, follow in his footstepsâor is he the one who can turn the factory around?
'Do You Hear What I Hear?' When Will Democrats Listen? - Harvey Kaye & Matt StrackbeinFor next week, we'll be watching the 2024 Palme d'Or winner Anora.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by science communicator and YouTube host Jade Kim to discuss the 1989 âWeird Alâ Yankovic comedy UHF. Jade and Frank are HUGE Weird Al fans, and Rivka is⊠patient. But even though this zany, fantastical movie starring the worldâs greatest song parodist and incredible live performer (Frank wrote this copy, FYI), the movie still manages to have strong opinions about the hyper-sensationalism of the modern TV era, the ruthlessness of market competition, and the value of public utility ownership. Also Weird Al rules.
mutualaidla.orgFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1971 childrenâs classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Will, a US Army veteran and member of the organization About Face: Veterans Against the War, to discuss the 2016 Star Wars standalone movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The group discusses the filmâs themes around imperialism, war, revolution, radicalism, and what it means to compromise oneâs morals for the sake of the âgreater good.â They also ask the important question: what the hell was Forest Whitaker thinking?
About Face: Veterans Against the WarFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1989 âWeird Alâ Yankovic comedy UHF.
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Rivka and Frank close out the year with a final âholiday duetâ on the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street. They debate whether Kris Kringle is in fact the REAL Santa or just the worldâs greatest salesman. Released during the second Red Scare, itâs unsurprising that the filmâs core moral is the need for âaltruistic capitalism.â But is it OK to allow a potentially unwell old man around thousands of children? As long as heâs making money â who cares, it turns out! Donât get us wrong, we both love this movie but HOLY SHIT this story is wild.
MVC will be off until 2025, but weâll be back with an episode on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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Rivka and Frank dive into Frankâs favorite Christmas movie, Scrooged, sparking a spirited debate: is this the story of genuine redemption or just a liberal fever dream where a narcissistic old white guy sprinkles a little charity while propping up capitalism's comfy cushions? Is Dickens rolling in his grave, or would he be giving a ghostly thumbs-up? Of course, they canât resist unpacking their wild theories about Luigi, the claims adjusterâtrust us, you donât want to miss it.
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For next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the classic American holiday film Miracle on 34th Street.
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Rivka and Frank welcome back Evan from Left of the Projector podcast to discuss the upper-middle-class fever dream that is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Could this movie even exist if Kevin McCallister werenât a white affluent child? Zero percent chance. The condescension, the entitlement, the PIGEON LADY. They talk about it all, plus who Mr. Duncan would have supported in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Left of the ProjectorParty for Socialism and LiberationFor next weekâs movie, weâll be watching the 1988 Bill Murray Christmas classic, Scrooged.
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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 Ălvarez doubles down on the anti-corporate themes of the original Alien, while finding new ways to freak the shit out of his audience. They also agree that android Andy stole the movie and unpack how his character arc is a sharp critique of AI.
JoeWrote.comWeâll be taking off next week for Thanksgiving! Weâll be back the following week with holiday movies :)
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