Why Theory 1980s Christmas
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Dec 12, 2023 The hosts delve into popular 1980s Christmas films like Christmas Story, Trading Places, Scrooged, Christmas Vacation, and Home Alone. They discuss the nostalgia prevalent in these movies and the limitations it imposes. They also explore the evolution of Christmas films over time, analyze the concept of nostalgia, and discuss the themes of capitalism and immorality in Scrooge. Additionally, they examine the themes of greed and conversion in Christmas Vacation and reflect on the limitations of money during Christmas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Christmas Films over Time
02:06 • 12min
Nostalgia in Christmas Movies
14:36 • 20min
The Evolution of Ideas Throughout the Writing Process
34:36 • 1min
Analyzing 'Stripes' and its Lost Radicality
36:02 • 2min
Music, Carnival, and Hierarchy
38:02 • 2min
The Themes of Capitalism and Immorality in 'Scrooge'
39:52 • 14min
Christmas Vacation: Greed, Conversion, and Contrasting Homes
53:50 • 17min
The Limitations of Money during Christmas
01:10:32 • 11min