The New Thinkery Stripes & Coriolanus with B.J. Dobski
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Oct 25, 2023 Join B.J. Dobski, professor of political science, as the guest on the podcast. They discuss the surprising connections between Shakespeare's Coriolanus and the film Stripes. Delve into themes of revolution, class divisions, and quest for honor. Explore the influence of writers on movies, improvisation, and the depth of popular culture. Touch on nudity in movies and Bill Murray's influence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Connection Between 'Stripes' and Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus'
03:34 • 13min
The Central Metaphor and Themes of Revolution
16:33 • 19min
Cheech and Chong, US Military Objection, and Harold Ramis' Role
35:21 • 4min
The Influence of a Writer on a Movie
39:48 • 15min
Analyzing the Depth and Seriousness of Popular Culture
54:27 • 5min
Discussion on Nudity and Bill Murray's Influence
59:19 • 5min