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Why Theory
1980s Christmas
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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- The 80s Christmas films embraced nostalgia for a past that didn't exist cinematically, limiting their political reach.
- The film 'Scrooged' subverts capitalist ideology by emphasizing the importance of community and giving to others.
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Nostalgia and Contrasting Christmas films of the 80s
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the nostalgia present in Christmas films of the 80s. They note that while earlier Christmas films focused on misfits and critiques of capitalism, the 80s films embraced nostalgia for a past that didn't exist cinematically. They analyze films like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Trading Places', highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in portraying nostalgia and addressing issues such as racism. They also explore the film 'Scrooged' and how it subverts the capitalist ideology by emphasizing the importance of community and giving to others.
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