The Lack
Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power
The Lack is a weekly podcast from political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, philosopher Nina Power and filmmaker Helen Rollins. We take a work each week (film, poem, essay, book...) and relate it to a philosophical theme for a wide-ranging discussion about ideas, culture and society. Each week, there is an A-side public episode and a B-side, patreon only, private episode.
You can subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Our email contact is thelackpodcast@gmail.com.
Our music is by Dom Kirtley.
Our graphics are by Bryce Behrman.
You can subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Our email contact is thelackpodcast@gmail.com.
Our music is by Dom Kirtley.
Our graphics are by Bryce Behrman.
Episodes
Mentioned books
4 snips
Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
No Country for Old Men
Dive into the gripping world of a 2007 film that explores chaos, morality, and the human condition. The podcast dissects the complex relationship between a sheriff and a psychopath, questioning traditional views on violence and justice. It provocatively examines America's historical ties to violence and its impact on civilization. Themes of choice and consequence are woven throughout, alongside reflections on love, loss, and the search for meaning. A thought-provoking analysis that challenges listeners to confront the darker aspects of human nature.
Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
Of Gods and Men
This episode is on the 2010 film, Of Gods and Men. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Breaking Away
This episode is on the 1979 film, Breaking Away. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
Bamboozled
This episode is on the 2000 film, Bamboozled. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 1min
American Fiction
This episode is on the 2023 film, American Fiction. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Curse
This episode is on Nathan Fielder's lastest TV show, The Curse. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
May December
This episode is on the 2023 film, May December. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Saltburn
This episode is on the 2023 film, Saltburn. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
Leave Her to Heaven
This episode is on the 1945 film, Leave Her to Heaven. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Banshees of Inisherin
This episode is on the 2022 film, The Banshees of Inisherin. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
