How "Wall-E" Reveals Our Changing Feelings Toward Tech
Jun 6, 2024
auto_awesome
Critic Emily St. James and Crooked’s Halle Kiefer discuss 'WALL-E.' They explore the film's portrayal of technology addiction, fatness, and cancel culture. Themes include human-technology relationships, eco-pocalypse, and changing perceptions of tech brands. The conversation reflects on society's reliance on technology post-pandemic and parallels between 'Wall-E' and modern films.
Wall-E reflects societal addiction to screens and need for a tech detox.
Robots symbolize human values in movies and serve as reminders.
Cinematic portrayals of robots mirror societal shifts and technological advancements.
Deep dives
Birth Control Available through Planned Parenthood Telehealth
Planned Parenthood Telehealth offers access to sexual and reproductive health care services like birth control, transgender hormone therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, PEP and PrEP, providing a safe and inclusive space for individuals from any location. Services can be scheduled conveniently at ppncs.org/telehealth.
Robots Posing Questions About Human Emotions
In exploring the realm of robotics and emotions, the episode delves into a comedic reflection on the essence of love as depicted by a robot amidst human indifference. The discussion contemplates how robots often symbolize the reminder of human values in movies during this era.
Impact of Movies Depicting Robots and AI
The conversation led by Max Fisher, Hallie Kiefer, and guest Emily St. James contemplates the evolving portrayal of robots and artificial intelligence in cinematic narratives. It explores how these portrayals reflect societal shifts and technology-driven themes.
Evolving Perspectives on Technology and Humanity
Analyzing the movie 'Wally,' the discussion touches on themes of technology, humanity's relationship with it, and the evolving perspectives on how machines, emotions, and societal constructs are depicted in contemporary films with futuristic elements.
Exploration of Class Conflict and Societal Norms in Films
The analysis extends to the nuanced portrayal of class conflict and societal norms within movies, highlighting how cinematic representations can serve as reflections of historical, sociopolitical, and technological perspectives that influence human interactions and values.
Critic Emily St. James and Crooked’s Halle Kiefer join Max to talk about “WALL-E.” The 2008 Pixar film depicts a future in which humans are so addicted to their screens that it takes a robot mutiny led by a mobile trash compactor to get them to log off. Why did the filmmakers opt for a trashpocalypse? How problematic is the movie’s portrayal of fatness? Why wasn’t there cancel culture aboard the spaceship? Find out in our last installment of Offline Movie Club (for now!).
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode