Class and Cinema: Love Amidst Social Divides

This chapter examines class differences in the screwball comedy 'It Happened One Night,' focusing on the relationship between a wealthy woman and a poor reporter. The speakers discuss how these contrasting social standings influence their love story, while also drawing parallels to broader psychoanalytic themes. Furthermore, they explore the cultural implications of superhero and disaster films, critiquing contemporary cinema's reflection of societal anxieties linked to capitalism.