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Offline with Jon Favreau

How "Wall-E" Reveals Our Changing Feelings Toward Tech

Jun 6, 2024
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.
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  • Wall-E reflects societal addiction to screens and need for a tech detox.
  • Robots symbolize human values in movies and serve as reminders.

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