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IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME BABY! And what better way to kick off a couple of Christmas episodes than with my FAVORITE Christmas movie, Trapped in Paradise, and the BEST Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Go find Bianca here:https://www.biancacastronovo.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebiancachttps://www.instagram.com/thebiancac/KeywordsBianca Castronova, Christmas movies, It's a Wonderful Life, film influences, storytelling, character development, community, sentimentality, filmmaking, holiday films, It's a Wonderful Life, Thomas Mitchell, directing, acting, Christmas movies, queer subtext, film criticism, set design, music in film, spirituality in cinema, storytellingChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Bianca Castronova and Christmasland Productions00:01:54 Exploring Christmas Movies: It's a Wonderful Life vs. Trapped in Paradise00:04:53 The Timelessness of It's a Wonderful Life00:07:57 Character Analysis: George Bailey and Mary00:10:57 The Societal Commentary in Potterville00:14:52 Filmmaking Techniques and Visual Storytelling00:18:49 The Charm of Classic Movie Stars00:22:51 Acting Insights: Performance Analysis of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed00:28:32 The Challenge of Self-Presentation00:30:06 Exploring Iconic Performances00:31:39 Character Depth in Classic Films00:32:27 Memorable Side Characters00:37:09 Analyzing 'Trapped in Paradise'00:39:13 Queer Subtext in Classic Cinema00:41:05 The Evolution of Film Techniques00:46:20 Spirituality in Film00:48:41 The Divine Encounter and Human Reactions00:49:35 Nostalgia for 90s Film Scores00:50:48 Family Classics and Critical Reception00:51:54 Critics vs. Audience: The Rotten Tomatoes Debate00:53:29 The Impact of Public Opinions on Art00:55:58 The Responsibility of Critique in Film00:58:25 Cinematic Techniques: Focus and Perspective01:00:38 Character Development and Emotional Depth01:01:43 The Subtlety of Humor in Classic Films01:10:38 George Gallo Interview01:27:39 Discussing George Gallo Interview01:36:54 The Stunts of Trapped in Paradise01:43:38 Sentiment in Movies01:54:58 Someone's remaking IAWL02:03:25 Closing thoughts and recommendations

IT'S HEPBURN TIME with actor/singer/content creator/essayist MARZA WHATEVER. LOVED THIS EP and love her content! She's one of the very best video essayists working today, so PLEASE go check out her stuff! You can find all of her stuff at:linktr.ee/marzawhateverhttps://www.youtube.com/@marzawhateverhttps://www.tiktok.com/@numberletterpunctuationhttps://marzawarsinske.com/KeywordsAI, Male Loneliness, Content Creation, Gender Dynamics, Hitchcock, Cinema, Emotional Support, Therapy, Ethical Guidelines, micro shorts, Philadelphia Story, Catherine Hepburn, feminism, gender expectations, romantic comedies, class dynamics, old Hollywood, film analysis, cinema historyChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Marza Orsinski and Her Work00:06:34 The Evolution of YouTube Content Creation00:12:39 The Impact of AI on Human Relationships00:19:25 The Dangers of AI Validation and Loneliness00:27:24 The Role of AI in Therapy and Human Interaction00:39:43 Navigating Personal Safety and Relationships00:46:21 Exploring Identity and Neurodivergence00:57:33 The Impact of Corporate Influence in Film01:06:20 Hitchcock's Influence and Controversies01:12:36 Gender Dynamics in Film01:18:13 Exploring Exploitation and Perspective01:24:25 The Philadelphia Story: A Feminist Classic01:40:19 Exploring George Cukor's Legacy01:47:49 Modern Feminism and Romantic Relationships01:56:05 Class Critique in Romantic Comedies02:10:06 Musical Dreams and Low-Stakes Fantasies02:16:47 The Appeal of Historical Dramas and Costumes02:22:48 The Impact of Music in Film02:30:15 Exploring Female Empowerment in Pre-Code Cinema

OPACITY. OPACITY. OPACITY. (Steve Ballmer voice) OPACITY. Today we are talking complicated financial instruments, the Fundamental Unknowableness Of Things, Mamdani, complexity, propaganda, and so much more. INCREDIBLY thankful to David for appearing on the show, PLEASE GO BUY HIS BOOK:As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Public Schoolsand he can be found here on all socials, DEFINITELY as well go follow him since his content is amazing:https://linktr.ee/davidibackerhttps://davidbacker.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@schooldavesand that incredible Baffler Mag article is here:https://thebaffler.com/latest/paying-for-it-backerKeywordsDavid Backer, bond market, education finance, public schools, social movements, municipal bonds, financial opacity, HyperNormalization, Saragossa Manuscript, political economy, software usage, financial jargon, opacity, class struggle, public education, political structures, ideology, solutions, municipal bonds, public financeChapters00:00:00 Introduction to David Backer and His Work00:03:25 Understanding the Bond Market and Its Implications00:06:30 The Role of Social Movements in Education00:09:35 Exploring the Financial Mechanisms Behind School Funding00:12:41 The Complexity of Capital Expenditures00:15:36 The Nature of Bonds vs. Loans00:18:32 The Opacity of Financial Systems00:21:45 Cinematic Reflections on Finance00:24:24 The Saragossa Manuscript and Its Parallels to Finance00:26:24 Philosophical Insights from Film and Finance00:35:20 Understanding Complexity Through the Feynman Method00:36:17 The Insanity of Modern Society and Politics00:38:28 The Challenges of Entering Power00:41:16 The Mechanics of Municipal Bonds00:44:06 The Infinite Complexity of Public Finance00:46:33 The Role of Experts in Understanding Finance00:49:20 The Opaqueness of Private Equity00:51:55 The Language of Finance and Its Implications00:53:42 The Deliberate Opacity in Financial Systems00:57:57 The Class Struggle and Financial Opacity01:01:15 The Need for a New Approach to Power01:03:53 Philosophical Reflections on Causality01:06:48 The Complexity of Political Structures01:10:01 Art and Propaganda: The Role of Surkov01:12:06 Hypernormalization vs. Kayfabe: A Dialectical Contrast01:18:37 Public Education: Challenges and Solutions01:25:01 Making Education Truly Public

loved this ep! I could listen to Stephanie talk noir, Marxism, class consciousness, et cetera for hours! Was also fun arguing about Leave Her To Heaven and hearing about all the noir stuff she's involved in, which you can find at:https://stephanieedd.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanieeddhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniejedd/Make sure and check out her novel THE CLEAR CASE as well as The Film Noir Database, both of which are available on her site!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Film Noir and Stephanie Edd00:03:21 Defining Film Noir: Themes and Origins00:07:25 Psychological Themes in Film Noir00:11:48 Class Consciousness and Economic Critique in Noir00:16:18 The Role of Women in Film Noir00:20:58 Exploring 'Undercurrent': A Unique Noir Perspective00:29:54 Exploring Film Noir Tropes00:34:45 The Burden of Patriarchy on White Men00:39:44 Capitalism and Its Impact on Society00:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir00:49:45 Character Analysis: Alan and Anne00:54:35 The Tragedy of Misunderstood Relationships01:05:35 The Symbol of Freedom: Michael's Character01:11:29 The Fetishization of Female Characters in Film01:16:35 The Disturbing Trends in Beauty Standards01:26:36 The Betrayal of Women in Patriarchal Structures01:36:22 The Pressure of Masculinity and Incel Culture01:43:33 Generational Conflict and Cultural Heritage01:49:53 The Intersection of Wrestling and Politics01:55:08 Integrity and Consequences in Capitalism02:07:31 Exploring the Consequences of Societal Expectations02:13:01 The Dark Side of Female Characters02:19:08 Understanding the Roots of Evil in Society02:25:19 The Impact of Mental Health on Behavior02:31:21 The Role of Society in Shaping Individuals02:38:22 Exploring Desensitization and Empathy02:44:48 The Role of Women in Film Noir02:49:02 The Influence of Identity in Film Noir02:57:33 Connecting Film Noir to Contemporary Issues

Matt Ellis is a writer/academic/musician from Portland, Oregon. He has a PhD in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University and studies media, culture, and history from the left.He is teaching a class on Weimar Cinema: Images Before Fascism on CineJourneys from November 11th to December 9th. It’s 100 bucks for 4 weeks, on Zoom, with access to the films and readings for the class. You’ll get a Weimar Cinema packet prepared by Ellis covering the period and ideas in question, and an individual one-on-one meeting with him to develop ideas for your own interest or work. And of course the classes!Links:cinejourneys.com/weimar-cinema-details-and-registration/historiesofthepresent.comx.com/matthiasellismatthewellis.onlineChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Weimar Cinema and Its Relevance Today00:02:49 The Weimar Analogy: Lessons from History00:05:48 Exploring Media Technology and Political Change00:08:34 Brechtian Techniques in Film and Their Impact00:11:45 Generational Shifts in Cinema: Weimar to the 60s and 70s00:14:43 Access to Film: The Evolution of Cinephilia00:17:33 Accessing Classic Films in the Digital Age00:18:49 Exploring Metropolis and Its Themes00:20:10 Weimar Cinema and Its Historical Context00:23:52 The Intersection of Technology and Art00:27:53 Gender Roles and Their Evolution in Cinema00:31:41 The Impact of Rapid Change on Society00:35:50 Exploring Weimar Cinema and Its Historical Context00:38:42 The Evolution of Film Education and Online Learning00:41:38 Cinejourneys: A New Platform for Film Enthusiasts00:44:31 Diving Deeper into Weimar Cinema and Key Directors00:47:36 The Legacy of German Expressionism in Modern Film