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In this episode of Marxists at the Music, we dive into The Innovators (1993): Capitalism’s Accidentally Intentional Soundtrack. What happens when a supposedly “neutral” pop sound becomes the anthem of neoliberal optimism? Edward unpacks how corporate aesthetics, commercial pop, and cultural mood merged into one long, catchy sales pitch for capitalism — whether composers Kurt Bestor or Sam Ca...

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Marxists at the Movies – Point Break (1991): The Emperor’s New Wetsuit

Welcome back to Marxists at the Movies, where we dive headfirst into the surf, the scams, and the spiritual side of capitalism. In this episode, we hit the waves with Point Break—a film that disguises class critique as an adrenaline rush. Beneath the parachutes and perfect abs lies a story about labor, loyalty, and ...

www.CineMarchMedia.com www.Patreon.com/CineMarchMediaWhat happens when a morning talk show collides headfirst with grief, chaos, and improv genius? The Earliest Show (2016) stars Ben Schwartz and Lauren Lapkus in a six-episode saga of breakups, breakdowns, and broadcast disasters. In this episode of Marxists at the Movies, I unpack the “Morning Show Pile-Up”—how it takes the cheery rituals of morning television and smashes them aga...

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Marxists at the Movies dives into John Carpenter’s horror classic and its legacy of suburban dread, looping motifs, and the birth of the modern “final girl.” From Laurie Strode’s quiet rebellion to the ways capitalism haunts the very fabric of Haddonfield, this episode unpacks how Halloween reshaped fear—and why its scream still echoes through our culture.

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Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963) isn’t just a horror classic—it’s a window into Cold War anxieties, gendered panic, and the way capitali...

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September’s Marxists at the Music dives into the gothic pop brilliance of Shakespeare’s Sister and their 1992 album Hormonally Yours. From the haunting melodrama of “Stay” to the way Marcella Detroit and Siobhan Fahey built an unapologetically difficult, demanding pop record, ...

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Superman II (1980): Kneel Before Reagan

The making of Superman II was almost as messy as a Kryptonian fistfight in downtown Metropolis. From Richard Donner’s abrupt firing to Richard Lester’s rewrites, the chaos behind the scenes reflected a bigger story: how America’s most iconic superhero became a vessel for conservative mythmaking in the Reagan ...

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In this TV Spotlight, Marxists at the Movies revisits the short-lived but unforgettable VH1 sitcom So NoTORIous (2006). Tori Spelling skewers her own image in a sharp parody of celebrity culture, while the late Loni Anderson delivers one of her greatest performances as Tori’s mother.

We unpack why this series was ahead of its time, why it may have been buried, and what it reveals about...

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Spring break 1960 — sun, surf, and a surprisingly sharp critique of gender roles. Where the Boys Are presents itself as a light romantic comedy, but underneath the frothy fun lies a story about sexual double standards, postwar consumerism, and the push-pull between liberation and respectability. We explore how this beachside classic mirrors the anxieties of its e...

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Lady Gaga is a fame avatar.In 2008, The Fame launched not just a pop star, but a cultural product engineered for maximum spectacle. Celebrity-as-commodity. Identity as currency. Gaga didn’t just chase stardom—she became it.

This episode of Marxists at the Music breaks down the economic engine behind Gaga’s debut album...

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Bougie! Bougie! Bougie: Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and the False, Cozy Promise of Liberal Feminism

In this TV Spotlight episode of Marxists at the Movies, we head to Stars Hollow to unpack one of the most beloved—and most politically misleading—shows of the early 2000s. Gilmore Girls sells itself as progressive, feminist, and charmingly offbeat. But underneath the coff...

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The valley girls have entered the apocalypse—and late-stage capitalism better watch its back. 🧟‍♀️🛍️

In this episode of Marxists at the Movies, we take a radioactive deep dive into 1984’s Night of the Comet, a cult classic where mall culture meets mass extinction. What happens when consumerism collapses and teenage girls inheri...

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For our final Pride Month 2025 installment, Marxists at the Movies heads to Buffalo—by way of Broadway—with a deep dive into Stepping Out (1991). Liza Minnelli leads a stacked cast of queer-coded legends in this criminally overlooked tap-dancing gem. From its quietly radical ensemble energy to its New Wave rejection of glamor in favor of community, this film isn’t...

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This Pride Month, we’re going full rhinestone revolution. In this episode, we put To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in conversation—two iconic '90s films that bro...

🎶 Marxists at the Music: Kat and the Hurricane’s Got It Out

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🎤✨ This month on Marxists at the Music, we’re tuning in to the storm. Kat and the Hurricane’s 2024 album Got It Out isn’t just a record — it’s a battle cry, a breakdown, an...

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In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres came out—and television would never be the same.

This special episode explores the sitcom Ellen as a cultural turning point. From its subversive structure to the historic “Puppy Episode,” we trace how the show challenge...

🎬 Marxists at the Movies – June Pride Month Premiere 🌈
This week, we're stepping into the ruins of glamour and class illusion with Grey Gardens. Host Edward Michael Francis (they/them) reads their featured article “House of Contradictions”, unpacking how this cult documentary reveals the tragic, theatrical collapse of bourgeois performance — and why it holds such a powerful place in queer canon.

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🎭 The Birdcage (1996) | Marxists at the Movies

To close out International Workers' Month, we're going full feather boa with a Marxist lens on Mike Nichols' The Birdcage. What happens when queerness is sanitized for respectability? What does it mean when the working class in drag is asked to behave for the sake of the ruling class? And how does this compare to the original La Cage aux Folles, which was far more unapologetic in its m...