Movies vs. Capitalism
Movies vs. CapitalismMOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens and the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a movie and the ideological messages baked into it.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsTV & Film | |||
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Frank and Rivka come together for an MVC duet to discuss one of the podcast's most requested movies: FernGully: The Last rainforest. Often referred to as the "Millennial Silent Spring," the duo explores whether this animated classic is truly an eco-a... more
This week, Rivka and Frank are reunited with Daniel, host of The Sickle and the Hammer: A Socialist History of the Soviet Union, to discuss another classic: Rain Man. Remarkably, this is the second film in a row we've watched in which Tom Cruise play... more
This week, Rivka and Frank are joined by favorite returning guest Harvey Kaye to discuss the Reagan-era film that made Tom Cruise an icon: Risky Business. The trio dives into the film’s neoliberal fantasy, its questionable sex politics, and more.
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This week, Rivka and Frank are joined by the third leg of the MVC team: editor John. Together, they discuss Father Hood, the 1993 Patrick Swayze comedy-action thrille (not to be confused with Kevin Hart’s Fatherhood). Buried beneath the film’s utterl... more
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I loved the idea of this podcast. Unfortunately, the follow-through was not as good as I hoped. They do discuss movies, but rarely help me understand the way the movie either supports or critiques capitalism. The episodes are long (they start with about 15 minutes of the hosts discussing their personal lives) and the payoff is weak. Such a shame, because it's a great concept.
Podchaser3a year agoSarah B- Worth a listen
Great intro to otherwise unseen films. Neither host is quite as familiar with movies or capitalism as to be authoritative, but both offer valuable insights. The hostility towards Woody Allen is I’ll-considered, wilfully ignorant and reactionary. Their hearts are in the right place, nonetheless.
Apple Podcasts3oldship26
United Kingdom2 years ago - Everything I want in a podcast
Frank and Rivka strike a perfect balance between talking fun and entertaining topics, while also addressing current events and politics. They play well off of each other, have good insights on film and the world, and are self-aware in a way that I find extremely relatable.
Apple Podcasts5Fau Danu
United States2 years ago - Great but…
You will never get me to dislike Ghosbusters.
But yes Venkman is super creepy.
Apple Podcasts4c UCB's h of dnjmyUnited States2 years ago - Super Great Show
The host are very knowledgeable and take for me, a new look at movies and the messages they send. Easily my favorite podcast. Entertaining, newsy, and fun.
Apple Podcasts5GrayHairJoeUnited States2 years ago
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A politics-meets-pop-culture show that dissects films through a critical anti-capitalist lens. Hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a rotating set of guests to unpack how movies encode class relations, labor dynamics, and ideological messaging, often tying insights to current events and broader social movements. Episodes frequently blend close reading of the film with historical context, practical calls to action, and discussions about media production and real-world organizing. A standout quality is the way conversations stay approachable for general listeners while remaining rigorously analytical, frequently featuring diverse guest perspectives and sponsor moments that reinforce its activist tilt.
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Movies vs. Capitalism launched 4 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Harvey Kaye
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4. Chris Myers
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