Movies vs. Capitalism Antz (w/ Max Epstein)
Oct 17, 2023
Max Epstein, Head of Content for Means TV, joins the hosts to discuss Dreamworks' film Antz. They explore themes of class consciousness, individualism vs. collectivism, and question if the screenwriter read Marx. They also delve into the cultural context, character designs, diversity representation, politics, and propaganda in the movie. The speakers express their love for controversial scenes, anti-capitalist values, and discuss building and expanding the platform of Means TV.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Preface, Trigger Warnings, Sponsors, and Invitation to Conversation about Ants
06:01 • 5min
Worker Ownership and Cooperative Systems
11:29 • 11min
The Cultural Context and Character Designs of 'Antz'
22:00 • 14min
Diversity Representation and Music in the Film
36:04 • 21min
Politics and Propaganda in 'Antz'
56:56 • 19min
Love for Controversial Movie Scene and Anti-Capitalist Values
01:16:18 • 10min
Building and Expanding the Platform
01:26:09 • 3min