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On John Carpenter's They Live (1988) w/ Sina Rahmani

The Red Nation Podcast

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Alien Ideologies in 'They Live'

This chapter examines 'They Live' as a critique of capitalism, using alien symbolism to represent the ruling class and societal acceptance of inequality. The discussion also highlights how the film reflects on consumer culture, colonialism, and the struggle for ideological consciousness in the face of domination.

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