

Heaven’s Gate (w/ Matthew Donovan)
Oct 3, 2023
Guest: Matthew Donovan, founder of The Future Left and co-host of the Neoliberal Hell podcast. They discuss Heaven's Gate's depiction of law enforcement favoring property owners to eradicate the immigrant underclass. They delve into the film's troubled production and the clash between class traitor and class apologist.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Labor Deal and Impact on Streaming Writers
01:45 • 9min
The Impact of the Writers' Strike
10:36 • 6min
Historical Context and Film Themes
17:00 • 11min
The Complexities of Class War and Identity in 'Heaven's Gate'
28:30 • 27min
Politics and Perspective
55:44 • 11min
Discussion on Social Media Presence and Controversial Film
01:06:48 • 3min