Movies vs. Capitalism

Rivka and Frank are joined by a pod favorite, Wren Mack, to discuss one of the most requested films in our show’s history: Fight Club. This is, in fact, a very special final episode. We’ve loved making this show from the bottom of our hearts, and we’re so grateful for your support, curiosity, and all the conversations we’ve shared with you along the way. Please keep listening and sharing! We’ve built a huge library of films and conversations, and we’ll be keeping all our materials up and available. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.  🤝 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism MVC donates its ad space to progressive or leftist causes and organizations. If you’re interested in promoting your work, email us at [email protected]. Editing by John Patrick | Artwork by Rufus Paisley | Theme song by JustBen

Rivka and Frank come together for one final duet! This time, they’re diving into a much-requested favorite: the Spike Lee joint Do the Right Thing. Recorded in the middle of a New York heat wave, this episode touches on climate, capitalism, race, community and gentrification. 🤝 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism MVC donates its ad space to progressive or leftist causes and organizations. If you’re interested in promoting your work, email us at [email protected]. Editing by John Patrick | Artwork by Rufus Paisley | Theme song by JustBen

As MVC winds down, we've decided to release our episode on REDS from behind the paywall. Enjoy! On this episode of Movies vs. Capitalism, Frank is joined by labor historian and pod favorite Harvey Kaye to talk about Warren Beatty’s REDS. They dig into the film’s take on the Russian Revolution, American radicalism, and what Hollywood gets right—and wrong—about revolution. 🤝 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism MVC donates its ad space to progressive or leftist causes and organizations. If you’re interested in promoting your work, email us at [email protected]. Artwork by Rufus Paisley | Theme song by JustBen

In one of our final episodes, Rivka and Frank are joined by pod favorite, award-winning author and professor Harvey Kaye, to discuss the John Sayles drama City of Hope. Filled with an ensemble of working class characters, this film has been on Harvey’s list for us to watch for a while.  🤝 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism MVC donates its ad space to progressive or leftist causes and organizations. If you’re interested in promoting your work, email us at [email protected]. Editing by John Patrick | Artwork by Rufus Paisley | Theme song by JustBen

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-activist film…or whether it's doing more favors for Big Oil than it realizes. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism MVC donates its ad space to progressive or leftist causes and organizations. If you’re interested in promoting your work, email us at [email protected]. Editing by John Patrick | Artwork by Rufus Paisley | Theme song by JustBen