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The People Under the Stairs (1991) | Slumlords, Gentrification, and the Gimp Daddy-ing of America 1:30:49

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Spooky season continues and Hal and Craig watched Wes Craven's 1991 horror-comedy The People Under the Stairs. We discuss how the economic policies of Ronald Reagan (and his putrid Wormtongue Milton Friedman) led to our current housing crisis. Discussion also includes: Our favorite Wes Craven films; The bombing of the Al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza and P…

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Communists in High School 46:35

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Capitalism is ruining childhood. Millions of young people are turning towards revolution rather than doomerism. Hear from the communists organized in High Schools across the country in the Revolutionary Communists of America. Join us: https://communistusa.org/join/ Get The Communist issue 7: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/magazines/produc…

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Society (1989) | The Shunting of America's Poor 1:17:38

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We start spooky season by discussing Brian Yuzna's 1989 body-horror satire SOCIETY. We use this film (where a man's face emerges from his own butthole) to have a serious discussion about Reaganomics and how America subsidizes the rich at the expense of the poor. Discussion also includes: Our other recent watches: The Substance, Rebel Ridge, Blink T…

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Capitalist "Democracy" Only Works for the Rich 1:25:02

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In State and Revolution, Lenin said: "Democracy for an insignificant minority, democracy for the rich—that is the democracy of capitalist society." Laura, Tom and Erika explain exactly how the wealthy dominate every sphere of our lives to control and limit working class participation in politics. Get The Communist issue 7: https://www.marxistbooks.…

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[Spectre of Communism] Israel invades Lebanon: fight war, fight imperialism! 1:09:35

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This week we are republishing an episode from our international podcast: Spectre of Communism. If you haven't subscribed to their podcast, please do so here: https://podcast.marxist.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ The situation in the Middle East is escalating dramatically. Israel’s current invasion of Lebanon has sent shockwaves throughout the region an…

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How to Win the Masses 48:08

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Capitalism is collapsing and destroying our lives. By what method can a communist party direct the masses toward a successful revolution? Pete Walsh outlines what the transitional method is, its usage by Lenin and Trotsky, and how we can wield this method today. 📖Read the Transitional Program: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/products…

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Salò, or 120 Days of Sodom (1975) | Fascism & Italian Filmmakers (w/ guest Jared O'Connor) 2:23:52

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For the final episode in our series on Fascism and Italian Filmmakers, we watched Pier Paolo Pasolini's controversial 1975 film SALO, OR 120 DAYS OF SODOM, and discuss the depravity of 1940s fascist Italy. (TW: this film, and our discussion of it, features graphic depictions of sexual assault and human degradation). Discussion also includes: How do…

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World Perspectives | 2024 RCA Founding Congress 1:09:20

2M ago1:09:20

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From our 2024 founding congress: Fred Weston, outlines the historic crisis facing world capitalism, which is burdened by economic instability, unprecedented debt levels, political polarization, and heightened military tensions. These factors are pushing every country on earth towards an explosion in the class struggle in the coming years. Get The C…

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The Conformist (1970) | Fascism and Italian Filmmakers 1:40:52

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It's the second episode in our series about fascism and Italian filmmakers. This time, we watched Bernardo Bertolucci's THE CONFORMIST. We discussed the fascist desire for "normalcy" and the fascist's urge to supress their sexuality. Discussion also includes: Tallahassee Film Fest; Ecuadorian AG attempts to blame leftists for a cartel assassination…

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Is Trump a Fascist? 1:13:58

2M ago1:13:58

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Without a correct diagnosis of Trumpism, it is impossible to understand where US society is headed. Throughout Trump’s rise, liberals have argued that fascism and dictatorship are on the horizon in the US. But is this the case? Laura Brown and Bryce Gordon give the Marxist appraisal of fascism and discuss what Trumpism really represents. Buy The Co…

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Class War Launch in Action! 42:30

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Our comrades report back after the first week of the Class War 2024 campaign. Class War 2024 is a coast-to-coast effort to declare our total opposition to both rotten capitalist parties, to inject a class-struggle perspective, and fight to build a party for the working class. Print the materials for your part in the campaign: https://communistusa.o…

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The Damned (1969) | Fascism and Italian Filmmakers 2:08:41

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We begin a new three episode series on Italian filmmakers and their depictions of fascism. We start with Luchino Visconti's 1969 film THE DAMNED about an industrialist German family and the depravity they engage in as they navigate a working relationship with the ascendant Third Reich. Discussion also includes: Homosexuality during the rise of the …

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Class War 2024: The Communist Campaign Against Both Parties 56:40

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The newly founded Revolutionary Communists of America is launching Class War 2024 this Saturday, August 24. The campaign is a coast-to-coast effort to declare our total opposition to both rotten capitalist parties, to inject a class-struggle perspective, and fight to build a party for the working class. Join the party: https://communistusa.org/join…

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Communist Perspectives for the United States 1:06:30

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John Peterson gives an overview on the political conditions in the US, and the perspectives and tasks of communists. This talk was recorded at our founding congress in Philadelphia, where over 400 communists launched the Revolutionary Communists of America. Join the party: https://communistusa.org/join Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate RCA Ma…

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The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) | A Revolutionary Journey 1:30:17

3M ago1:30:17

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For our final episode discussing films about Ernest "Che" Guevara, we watched Walter Salles 2004 film The Motorcycle Diaries, an acount of Guevara's eye-opening journey through South America that inspired the revolutionary ideals Che would soon bring to all of Latin America. Also: Other recent watches: Love Lies Bleeding (2024), Dune II (2024), Bon…

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Attend the Founding Congress of the RCA! 7:12

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Help us found the party that will overthrow capitalism. Our congress is in Philadelphia, PA on July 27 & 28, 2024. Join the party and attend the founding congress of the RCA: https://communistusa.org/join Donate: https://communistusa.org/donate RCA Manifesto: https://communistusa.org/manifestoAv Revolutionary Communists of America

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Communists Respond to Trump Assassination Attempt 37:06

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Antonio Balmer and Laura Brown discuss the attempted assassination of Trump & the accelerated decline of US capitalism. This event is another step—a significant one—in the direction we’ve already been heading: one of instability, political crises, and growing political violence. Read our article: https://socialistrevolution.org/trump-assassination-…

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Che: Part Two (2008) | A Revolutionary Death 1:46:04

4M ago1:46:04

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Hal and Craig watched Steven Soderbergh's Che: Part Two (2008), chronicling Che Guevara's time fighting in the Bolivian Revolution and his eventual capture and execution. Discussion also includes: Craig's recent trip to Chicago (lots of Cubs and White Sox talk!); The Black Panther Cubs and Fred Hampton's legacy of community action; Hal's letterboxd…

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Class War Pt.2 - How Communists Built the Labor Movement 39:06

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In the second of two episodes, Tom Trottier and Laura Brown discuss the history of the US labor movement and the role of the communists in building the unions. Part 1: https://podcast.communistusa.org/e/class-war-pt-1-the-resurgence-of-the-us-labor-movement/ Join the party and attend the founding congress of the RCA: https://communistusa.org/join. …

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Election Debate Debacle: a Communist Explanation 50:19

4M ago50:19

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After an embarrassing display by both parties' candidates, the US ruling class is reeling. How can we explain this pathetic performance? What can communists do to tap into the reignited discontent of the American working class? Join the Party: https://communistusa.org/join Subscribe to the communist newspaper: https://socialistrevolution.org/subscr…

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Che: Part One (2008) | The Politics of Revolution 1:50:49

4M ago1:50:49

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Hal and Craig watch Steven Soderbergh's Che: Part One (2008), chronicling the life of Argentine Revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara and his time leading guerilla fighters in the Cuban Revolution. Discussions also include: Kendrick Lamar's Pop-Out Concert; Yorgos Lanthimos' new film KINDS OF KINDNESS; Paul Schrader and his sad, broken men; Hal break…

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Recruiting & Building Communist Cells 45:22

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There are potentially tens of millions of unorganized communists in the US. How can we find this most advanced, radicalized layer and get them into a party? How do you build and maintain a cell? We talk to members across the country and hear their experience and advice. Join our Party: https://communistusa.org/join How to convince someone to join t…

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What is Imperialism? 45:28

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The imperialist wars in Ukraine and Gaza characterize the horror without end that is capitalism. How can we understand why these wars and subjugation of nations happen? John Peterson explains the Marxist theory of imperialism, as well as a history of US imperialism - the most powerful force on the planet. Read the full report on the RCI founding co…

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How the Bolshevik Party was Built 42:11

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How did the Bolshevik party endure the adversity it faced leading up to 1917? Antonio Balmer explains how a granite foundation of Marxist theory, firmness in principle, and flexibility in tactics led to the greatest event in human history - the October revolution. Read the full report on the RCI founding conference: https://www.marxist.com/the-revo…

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Criminal Charges Over a Communist Leaflet: Defend Milos! 27:43

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Our communist cell in MSP airport distributed leaflets to coworkers with public data about wages. When they became too popular in the workplace, the bosses called in law enforcement. Our comrade, Milos could face 90 days in jail for giving leaflets to coworkers. Make a donation to the RCA’s fighting fund and send Milos your words of support: https:…

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How Marxists are Formed 1:03:32

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The starting point for all of our activities is political clarity. Only by building in quality will we succeed in building in quantity. But have we fully grasped all that this entails? Antonio Balmer leads off a discussion to shed fresh light on a familiar task we are all engaged in—the task of becoming Marxists. This leadoff was recorded at the 20…

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The Death of Stalin (2017) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist Menace 1:55:36

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It's the final episode of our series The Reds, White, and Blue, looking at films about the red scare and a fear of a communist menace. This time, Hal & Craig watched Armando Iannucci's (Veep, In the Loop) satire "The Death of Stalin". We discuss Stalinism, how it diverges from Leninism, and whether or not the film is an effective satire. Discussion…

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Political Strike for Gaza: UAW 4811 Levels Up 44:34

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We're interrupting our planned schedule for the Communists of America podcast with a special episode. UAW Local 4811, which represents 48,000 workers at the University of California system, has called a political strike in response to the brutal repression of the Gaza solidarity encampments. Tom Trottier, Antonio Balmer, and a rank-and-file member …

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Class War Pt. 1: The Resurgence of the US Labor Movement 58:29

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The US is living through a revival in the class struggle. There's a fresh layer of the working class that supports unions, and wants to organize and fight for workers rights and for a better society. In the first of two episodes, Tom Trottier discusses the situation in the US labor movement today and the role of communists. Join the party: https://…

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist Menace 1:34:54

6M ago1:34:54

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We continue our series on the Red Scare with Phillip Kaufman's 1978 adaptation of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" starring Donald Sutherland, Leonard Nimoy, and Jeff Goldblum. In our previous episode, we discussed the machinations of the Red Scare, and in this episode we talk about the paranoia and lives ruined in the wake of the Communist Panic. …

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Globalize the Intifada! 50:36

6M ago50:36

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Student activists have escalated the Palestine solidarity movement significantly over the past week, establishing encampments at campuses across the country. The goal of the students is to divest—that is, cut all financial ties—from companies that are aiding Israel’s war. The Revolutionary Communists of America wholeheartedly support this movement …

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Are You a Leninist? This Is Your Party. 1:12:43

6M ago1:12:43

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Vladimir Lenin was the greatest revolutionary in history. He built the Bolshevik Party, which led the working class to power in the Russian Revolution of 1917—the greatest event in human history to date. Lenin may have died 100 years ago, but the RCA is building a party following in his footsteps. Join the party: https://communistusa.org/join. Open…

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The Manchurian Candidate (1962) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist Menace 1:39:32

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In this episode, Hal & Craig discuss John Frankenheimer's 1962 political thriller THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, and Janet Leigh and the cynical, political use of a vague Communist Menace. We discuss the history of the Red Scare, the legacy of McCarthyism, and the lives upended in its wake. Discus…

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The Communist Hits the Streets 46:03

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The Communist is the official newspaper of the Revolutionary Communists of America. We’re not the kind of internet leftists who stay inside and “do politics” online. The physical paper is an instrument for building a real-life organization—a genuine Communist Party of fighters. It is a tool for organizing in the streets, at protests and strikes, fo…

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We Are the Communist Generation 56:05

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The Revolutionary Communists of America are a product of this new period in history. We are here for the complete overthrow of capitalism. If you consider yourself a communist, if you're committed to carrying out a revolution in our lifetime, this is your podcast. Join the party: communistusa.org/join. Donate: communistusa.org/donate.…

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BlackKklansman (2018) | w/guests Daniel Harper and Jack Graham of the I Don't Speak German podcast 2:02:46

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We welcome Daniel Harper and Jack Graham, co-hosts of the excellent anti-fascist podcast I Don't Speak German. We watched Spike Lee's incendiary 2018 thriller BlackKklansman. We discuss the history of the Ku Klux Klan, Hollywood's complicity in its rise, and Spike's reckoning with making a quasi pro-police film. Discussion also includes: David Duke…

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Earth Mama (2023) | Using Child Protective Services to police poor, minority communities. 2:13:29

8M ago2:13:29

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Hal & Craig watched EARTH MAMA, the debut feature from writer-director Savanah Leaf. Discussions include The United States history of using Child Protective Services to police low-income and black Americans The OSCARS (we talk OPPENHEIMER, Lily Gladstone vs. Emma Stone, and Jonathan Glazer) We celebrate Hal's birthday by discussin their favorite di…

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Matewan (1987) | Waging War on the Working Class 1:37:15

8M ago1:37:15

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Hal & Craig watched John Sayles 1987 film Matewan. The film, starring Chris Cooper and James Earl Jones, tells the true story of the fight between West Virginia coal miners and union busters whose tactics grow increasingly more violent. Discussions also include: Aaron Bushnell and his remarkable protest against Palestinian genocide; Hal's new obses…

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How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) | The Logistics of High Risk Activism 1:48:13

8M ago1:48:13

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Hal and Craig discuss high-risk activism and the 2022 thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline (dir. Daniel Goldhaber). We also discuss: The end of the Vince McMahon era of professional wrestling; The Insane Clown Posse (WHOOP! WHOOP!) and their fight against the FBI; The misogyny of the police, as seen in Netflix's AMERICAN NIGHTMARE; Jonathan Glazer's …

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Traffic (2000) | The War on Drugs and Its Machinations 1:52:18

9M ago1:52:18

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In this episode, Hal and Craig discuss Steven Soderbergh's Traffic and its perspective on the War on Drugs, as well as our favorite Soderbergh films. Discussion also includes: The new king of hip-hop: Ben Shapiro; Craig accidentally watched a Christian horror movie; Steven Soderbergh at the forefront of new cinematic techniques; Movies with large e…

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The World in 2024 | World Perspectives by Fred Weston 49:39

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Fred Weston leads off a discussion on the global crisis of capitalism. To see more of the communist perspective on world events, go to marxist.com Read our recent Editorial "Why “Genocide Joe” and Trump’s System Has to Go": https://socialistrevolution.org/election-2024-why-genocide-joe-and-trumps-system-has-to-go/ Are you a communist? Get organized…

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Israel-Palestine: A Revolutionary Way Forward | 2023 Phoenix Marxist School 1:04:59

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Executive editor of Socialist Revolution, John Peterson, gives a history of Israel and Palestine, and explains what communists can do to free Palestine. Intifada Until Victory! Read our recent Editorial "Why “Genocide Joe” and Trump’s System Has to Go": https://socialistrevolution.org/election-2024-why-genocide-joe-and-trumps-system-has-to-go/ Are …

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Lenin and the Theory of Imperialism in the Americas 42:06

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A Marxist analysis of the American hemisphere in the age of imperialism. John Peterson, the executive editor of Socialist Revolution, explains Lenin's brilliant analysis of capitalist imperialism, and directs that analysis to the subsequent history of the Americas that Lenin was not alive to see. Are you a communist? Get organized: srev.org/join Su…

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Dragged Across Concrete (2018) - The Conservative Fantasies of S. Craig Zahler 1:26:49

10M ago1:26:49

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We wrap up our series on the films of S. Craig Zahler with perhaps is least palatable film DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE. In the 2018 crime thriller, Zahler focuses his increasingly fascistic lense on the issue of........police brutality (oof!). Starring Mel Gibson (double-oof!) and Vince Vaughn, Zahler's brand of gritty celluloid violence goes full-mask…

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Building a Communist Party in the US | NYC Marxist School 2023 1:03:53

10M ago1:03:53

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Socialist Revolution Editor Tom Trottier outlines the history of the Communist Party in the United States, and what communists today can learn from their successes and mistakes. The booklet Tom mentions can be found here: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/booklets/products/the-fight-for-a-mass-workers-party-in-the-us This talk was part of th…

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2023 in Review! 1:47:45

10M ago1:47:45

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On this week's episode, we're switching up the format and doing a 2023 Review Show! Hal and Craig list their favorite films and performances of 2023. As well as discussions about their favorite first time watches (of non-2023 films) and favorite non-film media of 2023. And we discuss the not-so-good of 2023 and break down some of our least favorite…

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The Chinese Revolution of 1949 | NYC Marxist School 2023 51:20

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In this talk, Jon Lange explains the history and conditions leading up to the Chinese revolution of 1949, and the lessons that communists can learn from one of the greatest events in human history. To learn a more detailed history of China from a Marxist perspective, see our book here: https://www.marxistbooks.com/collections/books/products/china-f…

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The Battle of Algiers (1966) | African Colonialism and the National Liberation Front 1:57:14

10M ago1:57:14

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In this episode, Hal and Craig discuss colonialism by way of Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS, an innovative film that delves into Algeria's National Liberation Front and their bloody battles against French colonizers in the 1950s. Discussions also include: New movie roundup: MAY DECEMBER, SATAN WANTS YOU, and EILEEN; How French coloni…

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Race, Sports, and Revolutionaries: Black Quarterbacks in the NFL | John Eisenberg 1:05:29

11M ago1:05:29

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John Eisenberg is a sports columnist and an author. His latest book, Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football is an eye-opening account of the history of black quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s available for purchase everywhere books are sold. In this episode, John and I discuss: The intersection of race and sports; Is the NFL…

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What is Culture? | Marcus Collins 59:28

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Marcus Collins is a marketer, cultural translator, professor, and an author. His first book, For the Culture: The power behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be is now available for purchase. I strongly recommend it! In this episode, Marcus and I discuss: The definition of “culture”; The difference between “fast” and “slow” culture; Is…

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