Podcast appearances and mentions of Susan Sontag

In this episode Jerry and Stablydiscussed Susan Sontag's On Photography, with both finding the book overly long, baroque, and pedantic, though both agreed that Sontag's observations were interesting when extracted from the dense, "show-offy" prose. Jerry and Stably critiqued Sontag's positions on photography as a predatory act, its role in tourism and status, and its potential for desensitization, with Jerry challenging Sontag's political framing and insistence on classifying art. The discussion included Stably suggesting Sontag's critique was politically motivated, while Jerry  prioritized free speech regarding photography in public.

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag’s “On Photography.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag’s “On Photography.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

Rax King (Sloppy, Low Culture Boil) joins the lads in Patagonia for adventures in catching fish and staving off the dread as they cover the third season of the History Channel's hit reality TV show: Alone. Topics include the history of the History Channel, the appeal of Dad TV, and what it means to make a show there's always a puma lurking right off screen. Rax King: Bluesky // Instagram // Website BUY RAX'S BOOK SLOPPY HERE! Low Culture Boil: Hosted by trashy babes Rax King and Amber Rollo. If you've ever asked yourself “would Susan Sontag have enjoyed ‘Jersey Shore',” why did Twinkie file for bankruptcy, or if you don't know how to read and at this point you know it's too late to ask, this is the podcast for you! Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Patreon Media Referenced in this Episode: Alone Season Three. The History Channel. “Whoever Starves Least, Wins” by Nicholas Quah. Vulture. June 13th, 2024. “Why Did Jami Fowler Leave?” by Jami Fowler TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Zac Skatchewan: Days 1-2" // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. David Armstrong as “Zac/Mr. Producer” and A.J. Ditty as “Monty/Intern”

Voir un visage féminin non modifié après 35 ans est devenu très rare. Bienvenue dans l'ère du Forever 35 : cette étrange catégorie de visages parfaitement lisses, ni jeunes ni vieux, figés dans un âge indéterminé qui gomme les décennies.Récemment, la journaliste Caroline Criado Perez a commencé à "collectionner" des visages de femmes à l'écran qui n'ont pas été "rajeunis" artificiellement comme Keira Knightley dans Black Doves ou Emma Thompson dans Down Cemetery Road. Pourquoi cette collection ? Parce que ces visages sont devenus exceptionnels.Forever 35, c'est le nom donné à ce phénomène où les femmes de plus de 45 ans n'accèdent à la visibilité médiatique qu'au prix d'un corps qui semble en avoir 35. Des visages lisses, sans rides, sans pores, sans relief. On veut bien des femmes de 55 ans dans les médias, mais avec un visage qui pourrait aussi bien en avoir 37. On veut bien des femmes leaders, mais jamais avec des rides. On veut bien des femmes expertes, mais sans poches sous les yeux après 25 ans de carrière.Le problème n'est pas que les femmes s'efforcent de paraître plus jeunes. C'est qu'on ne tolère les femmes âgées que si elles n'ont pas l'air âgées. Et qu'en conséquence, les têtes normales de femmes qui vieillissent ont presque disparu des radars.Comment en est-on arrivé là ? Par une double invisibilisation. D'abord, dans les organisations : dans les entreprises du CAC40 et du SBF 120, les femmes représentent environ 28% des membres des Comex, mais cette progression bénéficie surtout aux femmes plus jeunes. Les femmes de 50 ans et plus sont presque absentes.Ensuite, dans les médias. Selon le CSA, les femmes de 20-34 ans sont surreprésentées à l'écran (36%), tandis que les femmes de plus de 50 ans sont largement sous-représentées (18%), alors qu'elles représentent 41% de la population réelle.Donc les femmes disparaissent quand elles vieillissent, mais quand on veut les voir réapparaître, il faudrait les rendre jeunes de force. Le cinéma, la télévision, la publicité, les séries : partout s'impose une esthétique qui tolère les corps féminins vieillissants... à condition qu'ils soient coiffés, filtrés, liftés, lissés.Et l'intelligence artificielle aggrave encore cette amnésie visuelle. Lorsqu'on demande à une IA générative d'illustrer une femme de 50 ans, elle produit presque systématiquement des visages lissés, sans pores ni relief.Derrière Forever 35 se cache le double standard du vieillissement, décrit par Susan Sontag dès 1972 : le vieillissement masculin est associé à la valeur tandis que le vieillissement féminin est associé à la dégradation.Dans cet épisode spécial, Laetitia Vitaud décrypte ce phénomène et rappelle qu'il est temps de rendre visible la diversité des façons d'habiter un corps après 45 ans.Les Chroniques du sexisme ordinaire sont un podcast de Marine-Pétroline Soichot qui débusque le sexisme avec pédagogie, humour et zéro culpabilité.Pour aller plus loin :

How do you deal with the emotional toll of living in a time of dissolution? Social scientists use the term "polycrisis" to describe the kind of cascading, overlapping failures that can lead to systemic collapse, and it's hard not to see the symptoms of a dying world order in events unfolding around us.  But maybe what we're witnessing is actually grounds for hope. In a forthcoming book "The Beginning Comes After the End," writer and activist Rebecca Solnit makes the case that something is dying, all right — because something better is being born. A rising worldview that embraces antiracism, feminism, environmental thinking, Indigenous and non-Western ideas, and a vision of a more interconnected, compassionate world.  Solnit is an engaged writer and intellectual in the tradition of Barbara Ehrenreich, Susan Sontag and George Orwell. Her new book picks up where her earlier bestseller “Hope in the Dark”  left off — with an argument against despair and historical amnesia. In this conversation, we explore the extraordinary scale of progressive social, political, scientific and cultural change over the past century, the roots of Solnit's stance of “pragmatic, embodied hope,” her thoughts on “moral wonder, “ and her years in San Francisco's underground punk rock scene.  She also tells us what she'd put in our own wonder cabinet: an AIDS Memorial Quilt square sewn by Rosa Parks.  — To The Best Of Our Knowledge — Tending a wartime garden: what Orwell's fascination with roses tells us about the human need for beauty  Rebecca Solnit's newsletter  Pre-order “The Beginning Comes After the End," due out March 3, 2026.  —00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 A Land Back Ceremony 00:08:05 Progress in Disguise 00:18:35 Hope and Interconnection 00:29:45 Defiant Hope—Wonder Cabinet is hosted by Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson.Find out more about the show at wondercabinetproductions.com, where you can subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter.  Wonder Cabinet is hosted by Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson. Find out more about the show at https://wondercabinetproductions.com, where you can subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter.

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag’s “On Photography.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

Esta semana, na estante, temos a denúncia de “Gente Pouco Recomendável”, memória da desilusão que Sarah Wynn-Williams viveu na empresa que detém o Facebook; há também “Contra a Identidade - A sabedoria de escapar do eu”, de Alexander Douglas; “Susan Sontag, A Entrevista Completa da Rolling Stone”, de Jonathan Cott; e “Partida”, a despedida literária do romancista inglês Julian Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be ill? In episode 159 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss illness. They explore how illness has been mythologized, how it may alienate us from our bodies, and how it impacts social relationships. Is science the solution to the mythologization of illness, or is the scientific model of illness its own form of mythology? How should we conceptualize illness? Is it as a “deviation” from a norm? And if so, what norm? Finally, what can we learn about illness from a phenomenological approach that centers the patient's first-person experience? In the Substack bonus segment, your hosts think about the distinction between the mental and the physical in connection to illness and the intersection between mind and body in illness. Works Discussed:Georges Canguilhem, The Normal and the PathologicalHavi Carel, Illness:  The Cry of the Flesh,Susan Sontag, Illness as MetaphorSK Toombs, The Meaning of Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different Perspectives of Physician and PatientEnjoy our work? Support Overthink via tax-deductible donation: https://www.givecampus.com/fj0w3vJoin our Substack for ad-free versions of both audio and video episodes, extended episodes, exclusive live chats, and more: https://overthinkpod.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag’s “On Photography.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Jerry and Stably discussed Arthur Schopenhauer's On the Suffering of the World. Jerry praised the book as a great introduction to Schopenhauer's philosophy and its insights, particularly the concept of life as a balance between suffering and boredom, while Stan  found the text repetitive and at times impenetrable, disagreeing with the author's premise. They also explored Schopenhauer's core ideas, including the "Will" as an eternal, irrational force and the philosopher's suggested solution of denying the Will through asceticism or art, and they further debated the ethics of procreation and the necessity of preserving consciousness. Stan  then selected "On Photography" by Susan Sontag as the next reading material for discussion.

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag. Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

Brutus is an honorable man, but Caesar is Caesar: at the beginning of Shakespeare's play, his name is near the point of becoming synonymous with dictatorial power, and his every wish, as Mark Antony points out, has the substance of a command. For the rebels who oppose him, this identification of political authority with personal will is a perversion of republican institutions, and a form of corruption that justifies any means of putting an end to it, even if that means killing a friend. Yet Brutus's conception of himself as unflaggingly virtuous is one he in fact shares with Caesar, and perhaps reflects the same authoritarian tendency, in grounding the legitimacy of political action in the character of a particular actor. Then again, it is not clear that democratic institutions will always forestall authoritarian tendencies, rather than enable the masses to sanction absolute power in a charismatic leader. Wes & Erin discuss Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar,” and its sustained reflection on how political power is constructed, located, and legitimated. Upcoming Episodes: “Amadeus,” Susan Sontag. Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

O clássico de Thomas Mann, agora reeditado, é uma das propostas para esta semana, além de Susan Sontag, “Night Manager”, “Heated Rivalry”, a exposição sobre Bordalo Pinheiro e um bolo de aniversário.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with author Benjamin Moser about Jewish supremacy, diasporic Jewish life, and the life and legacy of the writer Susan Sontag. Moser recently published the article "We have Talked Enough About Ourselves: How the marriage of American exceptionalism and liberal Zionism led to genocide" in the magazine Equator. His next book, Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History, will be published by published in September 2026.  Benjamin Moser is the author of a biography of Susan Sontag titled, Sontag: Her life and Work, which earned him the Pulitzer Prize in 2020. He the author of a forthcoming book, AntiZionism: A Jewish History (Doubleday in Sept. 2026) Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza and a Fellow at FMEP. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. You can follow Ahmed on Substack at: https://ahmedmoor.substack.com. 

Cos'è oggi l'editoria indipendente? E come si trasforma una passione in un progetto culturale economicamente sostenibile? In questa puntata live da Roma, ne parliamo con Anna Frabotta, fondatrice di FRAB'S Magazine & More e direttrice artistica di Mag2Mag.Dal background nell'editoria classica alla creazione di un e-commerce focalizzato sull'avanguardia, Anna ha saputo dare voce a un settore in fermento, nonostante la logica le suggerisse di non farlo. Spinta dalla forza delle sue idee, ha fondato Mag2Mag, il primo festival italiano dedicato ai magazine indipendenti, e nel 2024 ha aperto a Milano il suo primo spazio fisico.Nel dialogo ci accompagna alla scoperta di un mondo fatto di carta da toccare, visione internazionale e nuove forme di imprenditoria.I link dell'episodio:– Il sito di FRAB'S Magazine & More https://frabsmagazines.com– L'account Instagram da cui tutto ha preso il via https://www.instagram.com/frabs_magazines– Il manifesto di Frab's https://frabsmagazines.com/pages/chi-e-frabs– Rubbish Famzine di Singapore https://frabsmagazines.com/products/products-rubbish-famzine-13-fanzine-artistica-singapore– Il libro suggerito da Anna, “La coscienza imbrigliata al corpo. Diari e taccuini 1964-1980” di Susan Sontag https://www.edizioninottetempo.it/it/la-coscienza-imbrigliata-al-corpo

Clare Binns talks to filmmaker Ira Sachs about his new film Peter Hujar's Day live on stage at the Duke's at Komedia cinema in Brighton.  Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting of acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer and artist Linda Rosenkrantz. Recorded in 1974, Hujar describes the routines and rituals that define an artist's life, capturing a single day's activities in touching and funny detail: from interactions with cultural icons of the day, including Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs and Susan Sontag, to the texture and energy of downtown New York in its heyday. Both elegant and intimate — and a dazzling showcase for the two performers at its centre — PETER HUJAR'S DAY is both a masterful portrait of a time and place and a captivating film about the way art emerges from the intimate details of everyday life.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.  

Schrijver, filosoof en essayist Susan Sontag, geboren en overleden in New York, schreef over de meest uiteenlopende onderwerpen: filosofie, politiek, ziekte, fotografie, pornografie en oorlog en werd ‘het geweten van de Verenigde Staten' genoemd. Nog steeds wordt haar werk gelezen en haar invloed merkbaar, ook bij een jongere generatie. Op haar 21ste sterfdag komt HUMAN met een speciale aflevering van de podcast Wat Blijft over Susan Sontag.  Journalist Inge ter Schure praat met:         *Benjamin Moser, de biograaf van Susan Sontag.    *Lynn Berger, schrijver bij De Correspondent en gepromoveerd in de fotografiegeschiedenis.    *NRC journalist Eva Peek, die tijdens een recent bezoek aan Oekraïne zag dat de schappen in de boekhandels daar vol met boeken van Susan Sontag liggen en die haar eigen feminisme met behulp van Sontag aan het herwaarderen is. 

Que lisent les chroniqueurs de Torchon quand ils ne lisent pas pour le podcast ? Et surtout, qu'ont-ils lu de meilleur ? C'est notre cadeau de Noël de nous à vous ! Bonnes fêtes et à l'année prochaine !Marie-Pierre : Bien-être de Nathan Hill (lu en anglais : Wellness) Julie : De l'autre côté de la mère de Pauline Harmange Marie-Ange : Les preuves de mon innocence de Jonathan Coe (lu en anglais : Proof of my innocence) Pierre : Maniac de Benjamin Labatut Pierre Poligone : O de Miki Liukkonen Younes Boussena : L'aile gauche de Mircea CărtărescuJuliette : La séquence Aartdman de Saul Pandelakis Thomas Rozec : Revival de Stephen King Martin : Œdipe sur la route d'Henry BauchauJulien : Ravel de Jean Echenoz Marc : Journal : 1822-1863 d'Eugène DelacroixLéa : La maladie comme métaphore de Susan Sontag (lu en anglais : Illness as metaphor) Habillage sonore : Saâne Vignette : Jeanne LonghiniUn podcast créé, animé et produit par Léa Bory et distribué par Binge Audio. Contact pub : project@binge.audioTorchon, c'est le podcast qui traite de l'actualité littéraire en lisant des livres pour que vous n'ayez pas à le faire. On est une bande de copains pas du tout critiques littéraires de profession, et pour chaque épisode on se retrouve en mode "club de lecture de l'extrême" et nous lisons un livre qui a fait l'actualité pour vous dire si c'est une bonne surprise ou bien un vrai torchon. Et restez jusqu'à la fin pour nos recommandations littéraires et culturelles ! Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Regissören Maria Blom som gjorde Masjävlar har länge använt Dalarna som konstnärlig motor och på SVT blommar dalaromantiken i Parterapi i Gagnef. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. På Dalateatern i Falun är det premiär i helgen för ”Kejsarens nya kläder” i regi av Maria Blom och samtidigt har hennes pjäs ”Parmiddag hos familjen Franck” turnerat med Riksteatern under hösten. Den handlar om två hemvändare som kommit tillbaka till födelsestaden Falun, lite grann som Maria Blom själv.Vad har Dalarna betytt för hennes konstnärliga utveckling och hur använder hon släktens hembygd i sitt skapande? Vad fick hon syn på när hon kom tillbaka till Falun efter åren i huvudstaden?Vi har också återvänt till Gagnef efter SVT- succén med ”Parterapi i Gagnef” och frågat några av de boende där hur bilden av orten stämmer överens med verkligheten.MÄSTAREN OCH MARGARITA BLIR FILMFörfattaren Michail Bulgakovs roman "Mästaren och Margarita" har fått ny aktualitet i och med Rysslands krig i Ukraina. Bulgakov föddes i Ukraina, men var rysktalande och flyttade på 20-talet till Moskva. Nu har "Mästaren och Margarita" blivit storfilm, på ryska och inspelad i Ryssland. Det är en film som har sin egen besynnerliga historia, med eko från det förflutna. P1 Kulturs reporter Emma Engström har träffat den rysk-amerikanska regissören Michael Lockshin, som inte längre får återvända till Ryssland.REGISSÖREN IRA SACHS PORTRÄTTERAR NEW YORK, 1974, I SEMIDOKUMENTÄRA ”PETER HUJAR´S DAY”Ben Whishaw spelar den legendariska amerikanska fotografen Peter Hujar som minglar med alla de stora namnen på New Yorks kulturscen: Allen Ginsberg, Susan Sontag, Fran Lebowitz. Roger Wilson har talat med regissören Ira Sachs om varför han ville göra en tidsresa till 70-talet.KLASSIKERN OM FOTOBOKEN ”KONTOR” AV LARS TUNBJÖRKNu kan man se fotografen Lars Tunbjörks utställning Landet utom sig på Kulturhuset i Stockholm. Det är legendariska fotografier han tog runt om i Sverige på 1990-talet. Människor på sommarland, i köpcentrum, på campingplatser. I år har Lars Tunbjörk varit död i tio år. Katarina Wikars återvänder i dagens Klassiker till en annan av hans fotoböcker - Kontor från tidigt 00-tal.KULTURVECKAN – KOSTYMBRIST, FAMILJEN LUNDELL OCH NETFLIX-BOOM KÖP AV WARNER BROS.Kulturredaktionens Lisa Bergström och regissören Maria Blom gästar P1 Kulturs programledare Roger Wilson för att sammanfatta kulturveckan som gått.Programledare: Roger WilsonProducent: Nina Asarnoj och Henrik Arvidsson

Dies ist der zweite Teil des Gesprächs. Wenn ihr den ersten Teil noch nicht gehört habt, fangt am besten dort an! ++++ Hier könnt ihr Mitglied im Klub Reflektor werden, Jans Reflektor-Mitgliederbereich mit vielen Extras ++++ Was haben Schnee, Sturm, Schädlingsplagen, Sturmfluten, Sternschnuppen, Lawinen und Eisstürme miteinander gemein?Die Antwort lautet: Es sind allesamt Naturereignisse. Thees und Jan haben sich in dieser Reflektor-Spezial-Doppelfolge angeschaut, in welchen Werken der Musik Naturereignisse Thema sind. Sie haben festgestellt, dass auch einige ihrer absoluten Lieblingslieder und Lebenswerke mit dabei sind. Sie nehmen uns in diesem Gespräch mit auf eine Reise von den Scorpions über die Crystal Castles bis zu Billie Holiday.Im Gespräch setzen Thees und Jan dabei auch ganz persönliche Erlebnisse frei. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim Hören! Die in dieser Folge angesprochenen Musiktitel findet ihr in der Klub-Reflektor-Streaming-Playlist. Hier könnt ihr euch das Chanson „Am Tag als der Regen kam“ in der Version von Barbara Sukowa anhören. Und hier in der Version von Sevda Deniz Karali. Hier könnt ihr das Essay „Notes on Camp“ von Susan Sontag lesen. Hier könnt ihr Euch die Halloween-Folge mit Thees und Jan anhören. Hier könnt ihr die Reflektor-Folge mit Bill Kaulitz von Tokio Hotel hören. Hier könnt ihr euch das Video zu dem Track „Plague“ von den Crystal Castles anschauen. Hier findet ihr Reflektor bei Instagram. Und hier findet ihr Jan bei Instagram. Schreibt uns gerne unter reflektor@cloudshill.com. Viel Spaß beim Hören und danke für eure Unterstützung! Euer Jan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Ist dieser Film faschistisch? Feministisch? Und was sagt er uns über den Kapitalismus?" Kann es sein, dass wir in unseren Kritiken die Filme eigentlich nur noch mit Buzzwords zuschütten und dabei die Filme selbst aus dem Blick verlieren? Davor hat 1966 Susan Sontag in ihrem berühmten Essay "Against Interpretation" schon gewarnt. Sie schreibt: Schon seit Platon vermuten wir eine Welt hinter der Welt und sind nicht an der Kunst selbst, sondern nur noch an ihrer Bedeutung interessiert. In dieser Folge lesen Lucas und Christian nochmal diesen Text und fragen sich, wo er heute aktueller denn je ist und an welchen Stellen man ihm hingegen vehement widersprechen will.

En este episodio reflexionamos sobre la enfermedad y la forma en que podemos afrontarla o aceptarla en toda su frialdad según lo plantea la filósofa Susan Sontag. Sígueme en redes sociales, únete a las clases grupales y suscríbete a mi blog.

Hugh Mackay explores twenty-five profound quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers, from Confucius and Plato to Susan Sontag and Gloria Steinem.

Susan Sontag for almost forty years was the most recognisable public intellectual in America. She inspired an entire generation of critics to read more widely, think and feel more deeply, and stay attuned to the transformative power of art. In her numerous critical essays on art, politics, and our technologically mediated ways of seeing, Sontag built up her own distinctive aesthetic and moral sensibility, one that merged the moral seriousness of high art and the joyful eroticism of so-called low cultural products. Her debut collection, Against Interpretation, made her an almost overnight intellectual celebrity fueled by such iconoclastic essays like Notes on 'Camp'. In this episode, critic and art historian, A.V. Marraccini guest hosts to discuss the legacy and enduring importance of Sontag's writing, orbiting around a discussion of the early Notes on 'Camp' and the mid-period definitive takedown of fascist aesthetics, Fascinating Fascism. Ultimately we argue that a reconsideration of these essays are indispensable to understanding our own neo-fascist moment in which a new breed of grifters and cynical aesthetes are attempting to blind us to history and obscure the baleful influence of the fascist aesthetic's romantic longings. Re-reading Sontag reminds us of the interwovenness of art and politics and ask us to confront urgent moral questions of the critic's and artist's role during tumultuous political times. How do we avoid complicity in a society in the grip of political nihilism and spellbound by fantasies of domination and purifying violence?Purchase We The Parasites: https://sublunaryeditions.com/products/we-the-parasitesFollow A.V. on Twitter(X): @saintsoftnessPlease consider becoming a paying subscriber to our Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes, early access releases, and bookish merch: https://www.patreon.com/MoralMinorityFollow us on Twitter(X).Devin: @DevinGoureCharles: @satireredactedEmail us at: moralminoritypod@gmail.com

++++ Hier könnt ihr Mitglied im Klub Reflektor werden, Jans Reflektor-Mitgliederbereich mit vielen Extras ++++ Was haben Schnee, Sturm, Schädlingsplagen, Sturmfluten, Sternschnuppen, Lawinen und Eisstürme miteinander gemein?Die Antwort lautet: Es sind allesamt Naturereignisse. Thees und Jan haben sich in dieser Reflektor-Spezial-Doppelfolge angeschaut, in welchen Werken der Musik Naturereignisse Thema sind. Sie haben festgestellt, dass auch einige ihrer absoluten Lieblingslieder und Lebenswerke mit dabei sind. Sie nehmen uns in diesem Gespräch mit auf eine Reise von den Scorpions über die Crystal Castles bis zu Billie Holiday.Im Gespräch setzen Thees und Jan dabei auch ganz persönliche Erlebnisse frei. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim Hören! Die in dieser Folge angesprochenen Musiktitel findet ihr in der Klub-Reflektor-Streaming-Playlist. Hier könnt ihr euch das Chanson „Am Tag als der Regen kam“ in der Version von Barbara Sukowa anhören. Und hier in der Version von Sevda Deniz Karali. Hier könnt ihr das Essay „Notes on Camp“ von Susan Sontag lesen. Hier könnt ihr Euch die Halloween-Folge mit Thees und Jan anhören. Hier könnt ihr die Reflektor-Folge mit Bill Kaulitz von Tokio Hotel hören. Hier könnt ihr euch das Video zu dem Track „Plague“ von den Crystal Castles anschauen. Hier findet ihr Reflektor bei Instagram. Und hier findet ihr Jan bei Instagram. Schreibt uns gerne unter reflektor@cloudshill.com. Viel Spaß beim Hören und danke für eure Unterstützung! Euer Jan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En provokatör med ett gudabenådat språk hör Sveriges Radios Sydasienkorrespondent Naila Saleem recensera hyllade Mitt skydd och min storm. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Arundhati Roys självbiografi tecknar ett porträtt av en dotters relation till sin mor och av kvinnors roll i det indiska samhället.PREMIÄR FÖR FÖRSTA OPERAN PÅ NORDSAMISKAI helgen är det urpremiär för den allra första operan på nordsamiska i Europa, på Kungliga Operan i Stockholm. Föreställningen heter ”Jordens hjärta - En berättelse om alltings ursprung”. Vår reporter Nina Asarnoj stämde träff med regissören Elle Márjá Eira, som nyligen regisserade filmen ”Stöld” för Netflix, librettisten Rawdna Carita Eira och tonsättaren Britta Byström.MÖT PRISADE REGISSÖREN BENNY SAFDIEPå bio kan man se Benny Safdies senaste film ”The Smashing Machine” med Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson som fighting-legenden Mark Kerr. På Stockholms filmfestival fick han i helgen ta emot priset Stockholm Visionary Award för att ha förnyat independentfilmen sin svarta humor och sina antihjältar. Vår reporter Björn Jansson mötte honom för en intervju.1900-TALETS FILOSOFIHISTORIA PÅ ETT NYTT SÄTTI boken "Samtidsandar. Filosofins sista år och början på en ny upplysning 1948–1984" tecknar författaren och filosofen Wolfram Eilenberger ett porträtt av fyra av seklets stora tänkare: Michel Foucault, Susan Sontag, Teodor Adorno och Paul Feyerabend. Boken avslutar en trilogi där Eilenberger närmar sig filosofernas filosoferande på ett ovanligt sätt. Kulturredaktionens Olof Åkerlund berättar mer.KVINNORS KOMPLICERADE KOMPIS-KOMPETENSKvinnors relationella kompetens anses allmänt större än mäns. Samtidigt talas det utfrysning och skvaller som specifika flickproblem. Hur ska man förstå den här paradoxen? Maria Andersson Vogel söker svar i historien i dagens OBS-essä.Programledare: Saman BakhtiariProducent: Karin Arbsjö

Nach Jahren in New York und einem Buch über Susan Sontag war Daniel Schreiber auf dem Gipfel seiner Karriere. Dann kündigte er, schrieb über das Trinken, Alleinsein und den Tod des Vaters – zuletzt über die Liebe als politische Kraft. Heise, Katrin www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Im Gespräch

Triste, amargo, desmoralizado, llegó de escuchar las primeras horas de la comparecencia de Sánchez en la comisión del Senado por el así llamado caso Koldo. ¿Qué clase de espectáculo es este? ¿Qué son esas maneras de estar y de interpelar al presidente? Este, que se escudó en esa chulería en sordina a la que acostumbra, saldrá fortalecido, vaticinó. No hay que extrañarse, en este grado cero parlamentario al que se ha llegado. Lo de este jueves, en cualquier caso, es continuidad de lo que ocurrió ayer, en el funeral de Estado por el aniversario de la riada en Valencia. No se va a un funeral a gritarle asesino a nadie y no se debe permitir. Los reyes, volvió a repetir, tampoco han de bajar al fango. Pero en fin, España es una nación institucionalmente devastada. Hablando de institucionalidad, más difícil le parece juzgar al rey emérito por publicar sus memorias. Es irresistible el relato de un hombre que estaba ahí –¡y más teniendo en cuenta la novedad sobre Franco que incluye!– y está por verse que estas nuevas palabras hagan más daño a su ya dañada figura. Elogió a Miguel Ángel Aguilar por sus memorias sobre la muerte de Franco y se maravilló de que el Congreso tramite esa proposición no de ley pretendiendo mandar sobre las metáforas, tan lejos de sutilezas como la que acaba de aprender de Chris Howell y recomienda. Y fue así que Espada yiró. Bibliografía: - José Luis de Vilallonga, El Rey; El gentilhombre europeo. -Arcadi Espada, En nombre de Franco. -Miguel Ángel Aguilar, No había costumbre. Crónica de la muerte de Franco. -Gabriele Cremonini y Giovanni Tamburini, Maiali si nasce, salami si diventa. - Chris Howell, «Let’s not police the language we use about cancer», The Guardian. - Susan Sontag, La enfermedad y sus metáforas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Molly and Jack for a CARS Reading Skills Workshop as they unpack Susan Sontag's “Reflective Art”. Learn how to spot main ideas, separate concrete from “wishy-washy” lines, and use author tone and repetition to navigate dense prose. We also dive into why Sontag highlights emotional distance, postponed gratification, and filmmaker Robert Bresson and how these themes show up in CARS questions.What you'll learn:How to find the main idea when the writing is abstract“Concrete vs. wishy-washy” sentence filter (what to cling to vs. skim)Why detachment changes emotional responses in reflective artHow labels like “cold” vs “hot” art can be trapsPractical CARS habits: stay engaged without importing your own opinionsTry the passage & 5 questions:

Seta Knop je avtorica prevoda odmevne Andrićeve literarnozgodovinske biografije, nemškega novinarja Michaela Martensa 'V požaru svetov, Ivo Andrić, Zgodba evropskega življenja'. Monografija razkriva življenje svetovljana in razburkan čas 20.stoletja. Ivo Andrić je bil izvrsten pisatelj, diplomat in Nobelov lavreat. Seta Knop je prevajalka, leksikografka, literarna zgodovinarka ter vodja knjižnice na Oddelku za primerjalno književnost in literarno teorijo na Filozofski fakulteti v Ljubljani. Prevaja predvsem sociološka, zgodovinska, filozofska in kulturološka dela avtorjev kot so: Theodor W. Adorno, Terry Eagleton, Eric Hobsbawm, Susan Sontag, Richard Pipes, David Graeber, Danilo Kiš, Svetlana Slapšak. Leposlovna dela, pravi, v glavnem prevaja iz srbskega in hrvaškega jezika. Pred leti je prevedla kratko prozo hrvaške pisateljice Maše Kolanović Spoštovani žužki in druge srhljive zgodbe, pred kratkim pa so v njenem prevodu izšle kratke zgodbe hrvaškega pisatelja Nevena Ošumovića Rajske ptice. Za svoj prvi prevod leposlovnega dela Peščena ura pisatelja Danila Kiša je prejela nominacijo za Sovretovo nagrado. Njena velika želja je, da bi prevedla Kiševo biografijo.

This is an episode about how acting on dumb ideas in the studio can be just the thing to get you out of artist's block or help you make a big change. Get ready for some choice bon mots from the likes of Weird Al Yankovic, Laurie Anderson, William Kentridge and others on the sage subject of being open to studio stupidity.Mentions: Weird Al Yankovic, Laurie Anderson, William Kentridge, Jack Whitten, Epictetus, Susan Sontag, Mister T, Twyla TharpWritings mentioned: https://brooklynrail.org/2022/06/art/Laurie-Anderson-with-Paul-D-Miller/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/06/magazine/laurie-anderson.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/17/podcasts/the-daily/laurie-anderson.htmlhttps://screencrush.com/weird-al-yankovic-interview/https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2014/08/13/his-own-wavelength/The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharphttps://shop.hauserwirth.com/products/jack-whitten-notes-from-the-woodshed-updated-edition?_pos=1&_psq=notes+from+&_ss=e&_v=1.0Thanks for listening!All music by Soundstripe----------------------------Pep Talks on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peptalksforartists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy, your beloved host, on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@talluts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pep Talks on Art Spiel as written essays: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/7k82vd8s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donations always appreciated!

Leni Riefenstahl remains the most famous of all Nazi propagandists, but to what extent can films like Triumph of the Will be rescued from their fascist origins. The revelatory new documentary RIEFENSTAHL (2024) argues persuasively: not at all. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus "Fascinating Fascism" by Susan Sontag - https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1975/02/06/fascinating-fascism/

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Today Lina reads a piece that's popping off on her substack about the intersection of The Hunting Wives, Susan Sontag, fascism, and Leather aesthetics. Why are we horny for what scares us? Well step right up to the erotic kaleidoscope and peer in at Malin Akerman's very Victoria's Secret-coded thongs with me.  Read the article here | Get Elizabeth Rose Quinn's book Follow Me LAUREN BOEBERT AT THE THE-A-TER HONEY Become a Patreon member to gain access to all the Ask A Sub benefits including our discord server, archive of premium audio and written posts, as well as our new podcast within a podcast, OTK with Lina and Mr. Dune. Submit questions for this podcast by going to memo.fm/askasub and recording a voice memo. Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

This is the full version of the Aug 4 episode, now available to all subscribers.  Author, New York Times columnist, and superstar linguist John McWhorter returns to the pod to catch us up on what's been on his mind now that the Woke Emergency is over . . . or is it over? We talk about how figures like Robin D'Angelo and Ibram X. Kendi have receded from the spotlight and then move on to more pressing questions topics, such as whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's “I vs me” confusion is disqualifying (I say yes), whether a smart person would say “stupider” or “more stupid,” when it became acceptable to say “anyways,” and why kids today have substituted “based off” for “based on.” We also discuss John's long-running conversations with economist Glenn Loury on The Glenn Show and how their divergent views on the Trump phenomenon have changed (and also not changed) the dynamics of their discussions. (Listen to my 2024 interview with Glenn Loury here.) John reflects on Glenn's 2024 memoir and explains why he would be reluctant to expand the personal writing in his columns into an entire book. Finally, we talk about the definition of a public intellectual and why so many people with microphones count themselves as such. Would a legendary public intellectual like Susan Sontag have adapted to the YouTube era? What John has to say might surprise you. John McWhorter is one of several speakers featured at the Unspeakeasy Small Gathering for Big Ideas rereat in New York City October 11-12, 2025. Find out more at https://theunspeakeasy.com/nyc. GUEST BIO John McWhorter writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, is a professor of linguistics at Columbia University, and the author or more than 20 books, most recently Pronoun Trouble, Nine Nasty Words, and Woke Racism. HOUSEKEEPING  Order my new book, The Catastrophe Hour: Selected Essays, on Amazon or directly from the publisher here.  Join the listener and reader community by subscribing to my Substack at theunspeakablepodcast.com.  Visit The Unspeakable on YouTube.

Paid subscribers get early access to my interview with John McWhorter, who will be at the coed New York City Retreat. If you're interested in meeting him in person (among others), you can get $700 off with the code NYC1800. Author, New York Times columnist, and superstar linguist John McWhorter returns to the pod to catch us up on what's been on his mind now that the Woke Emergency is over . . . or is it over? We talk about how figures like Robin D'Angelo and Ibram X. Kendi have receded from the spotlight and then move on to more pressing questions topics, such as whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's “I vs me” confusion is disqualifying (I say yes), whether a smart person would say “stupider” or “more stupid,” when it became acceptable to say “anyways,” and why kids today have substituted “based off” for “based on.” We also discuss John's long-running conversations with economist Glenn Loury on The Glenn Show and how their divergent views on the Trump phenomenon have changed (and also not changed) the dynamics of their discussions. John reflects on Glenn's 2024 memoir and explains why he would be reluctant to expand the personal writing in his columns into an entire book. (Listen to my interview with Glenn here.) Finally, we talk about the definition of a public intellectual and why so many people with microphones count themselves as such. Would a legendary public intellectual like Susan Sontag have adapted to the YouTube era? What John has to say might surprise you. GUEST BIO John McWhorter writes a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, is a professor of linguistics at Columbia University, and the author or more than 20 books, most recently Pronoun Trouble, Nine Nasty Words, and Woke Racism. Want to hear the whole conversation? Upgrade your subscription here. HOUSEKEEPING

Davide Tortorella"La vita normale"Yasmina RezaAdelphiwww.adelphi.it"La vita normale", traduzione a cura di Davide Tortorella.«Per me il tribunale è un luogo di osservazione come un altro, come la strada, o la mia camera da letto» ha risposto Yasmina Reza quando le è stato chiesto perché, da quindici anni, segua processi, oscuri o clamorosi, in giro per la Francia. «Colui che crediamo altro da noi non lo è» afferma Reza, che, lasciando ai cronisti giudiziari il loro mestiere e alla giustizia di cercare (invano?) un senso nel caos, preferisce fare un passo di lato – e ogni volta spiazza il lettore. Senza curarsi di proclamare verità universali e concentrandosi invece su «frammenti di umanità» – un gesto, una frase, una postura, un dettaglio dell'abbigliamento –, Reza riesce a cogliere, nelle esistenze degli imputati, dei testimoni e delle vittime, qualcosa che non di rado alla giustizia sfugge, e che a quelle esistenze ci accomuna. È «la vita normale», che segue come un'ombra la sua controparte assassina, sovrapponendosi continuamente a essa. Come nel caso della donna che, un mattino di novembre, «incalzata, spinta da una forza senza nome», esce di casa per andare su una spiaggia ad abbandonare sua figlia alle onde, e poi torna a chiudersi nell'opacità della sua esistenza, «presente senza esserlo, come a strapiombo su sé stessa». A lei e ad altri fantasmi è dedicato questo libro. Fantasmi che irrompono sulla scena accanto a quelli dell'autrice, che ha la capacità, propria solo dei grandi scrittori, di insinuarsi nella psiche del lettore senza lasciargli il tempo di comprendere ciò che ha appena letto.«Yasmina Reza appartiene senza alcun dubbio alla famiglia dei grandi ironisti, tra Kafka, Bellow e Bashevis Singer» («Livres Hebdo»).Yasmina RezaDrammaturga, scrittrice, attrice e sceneggiatrice francese, le cui opere teatrali sono state adattate e rappresentate in molti Paesi e hanno ricevuto svariati premi. Figlia di un ingegnere iraniano e di una violinista ungherese di origine ebraica, comincia la sua carriera teatrale come attrice, partecipando a rappresentazioni di opere contemporanee e di classici di Molière e Marivaux. La prima pièce da lei scritta, Conversations après un enterrement, rappresentata per la prima volta nel 1987, la vale il Premio Molière come miglior autore; La traversée de l'hiver vince invece il Molière come miglior spettacolo regionale.Il successo internazionale arriva con l'opera successiva, Art (1994; Einaudi 2006), tradotta e rappresentata in oltre trenta lingue, per cui la Reza viene nuovamente premiata con il Molière per il miglior autore, il Premio Laurence Olivier e l'Evening Standard Award come miglior commedia (1997) e il Tony Award per il miglior spettacolo (1998); il romanzo Babylone, pubblicato da Flemmarion, ha vinto invece il premio Renaudot (2016).Tra le sue pubblicazioni: Al di sopra delle cose (Archinto 2000), Una desolazione (Bompiani 2003), Uomini incapaci di farsi amare (Bompiani 2006), L'alba, la sera o la notte (Bompiani 2007), Il dio del massacro (Adelphi 2011), Da nessuna parte (Archinto 2012), Felici i felici (Adelphi 2013), Babilonia (Adelphi 2017), «Arte» (Adelphi 2018), Bella figura (Adelphi 2019), Anne-Marie la beltà (Adelphi 2021), Serge (Adelphi 2022), La vita normale (Adelphi 2025).Davide Tortorella è traduttore, editor e autore televisivo. Per la tivù ha curato molti programmi di varietà e intrattenimento tra cui la rubrica libraria A tutto volume. Ha tradotto dall'inglese e dal tedesco Kenneth Anger, Botho Strauss, Susan Sontag, Groucho Marx, Alan Bennett e Vladimir Nabokov, ed è stato editor per la casa editrice Leonardo.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

For the 175th episode of Another Pass, we had to talk about a cult classic so cultish and such a classic that it demanded two separate panels! That's right! For a discussion on Starship Troopers, Case and Sam are joined by John Lestrange (The History Wizard), Samantha Perez, Keith Lehtinen, and Mitch Punpayuk! Would you like to know more? Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Overview Episode 175 of 'Certain POV's Another Pass' podcast explores Starship Troopers, addressing its satirical elements and impact on audiences, featuring two distinct panels. Personal viewing experiences highlight how initial interpretations of the film changed over time, with multiple guests recognizing the underlying satire. The film's satirical intent often missed by audiences; Poe's Law indicates difficulty in distinguishing extreme satire from genuine claims without clear indicators. Elements of fascism illustrated in the United Citizen Federation's military service requirements and portrayal of authority figures with war injuries. Propaganda within the film includes false flag operations, demonstrating dehumanization of 'bugs' and justifying violent military actions. Johnny Rico's character illustrates an alt-right pipeline, showing the process of radicalization through military indoctrination and societal pressure. Significant differences between the original book and movie adaptation noted, including a shift in character motivations and depictions of technology. Production challenges included injuries during boot camp training and instances of disrupted filming, showcasing the difficulties faced by the crew. Cultural impact acknowledged, as Starship Troopers influenced franchises like Starcraft and Helldivers, with modern audiences resonating with its themes. New adaptations are in development, including a Sony project directed by Neil Blomkamp, indicating ongoing interest in the Starship Troopers franchise.   Notes ️ Episode Introduction & Format (00:01 - 02:51) Episode 175 of 'Certain POV's Another Pass' podcast discussing Starship Troopers as a movie that overcame adversity. Two-panel format with different guest combinations to cover extensive discussion topics. First panel features Case Aiken, Sam Alicea, John Lestrange, and Samantha Perez focusing on sociological themes. Second panel includes Case Aiken, Sam Alicea, Keith Lehtinen, and Mitch Punpayuk discussing filmmaking aspects. Personal Experiences with Starship Troopers (04:08 - 16:01) Case Aiken saw it at age 13 in 1997, initially missed satirical elements, took it as straightforward action film. Sam Alicea watched at 16-17, uncomfortable with bugs but recognized something 'off' about the film. John Lestrange first viewing at age 7 when released, watched for first time yesterday with Holocaust studies background. Samantha Perez saw chopped TV versions as teenager, recently rewatched with fresh perspective. Keith Lehtinen was 14 when released, became aware of actors through this film, Dina Meyer was first crush. Mitch Punpayuk saw at 15, bought DVD before owning DVD player, waited two years to watch it. Satirical Elements & Reception Analysis (20:09 - 29:48) Movie functions as fascist propaganda satire but audiences often missed the satirical intent. Poe's Law applies - satirical expressions of extremist views indistinguishable from actual extremist views without clear indicators. 1997 timing problematic for satire reception - post-Cold War, pre-9/11 context limited audience understanding. Director Paul Verhoeven grew up in Nazi-occupied Netherlands, assumed audience familiarity with fascist themes. Susan Sontag's 'Fascinating Fascisms' (1975) referenced - Nazi ideal of 'brave, pretty and stupid' Aryan forces. ️ Fascist Society Elements (24:14 - 01:01:13) United Citizen Federation requires military service for citizenship and voting rights. All adult authority figures shown with missing limbs or severe scarring from military service. 14 characteristics of fascism present but modified - notably lacks typical gender hierarchy/sexism. Reproduction licensing system makes having children difficult for non-citizens. Public flogging and televised executions as standard punishments. Bug War Propaganda Analysis (30:42 - 40:12) Buenos Aires meteor attack potentially false flag operation rather than bug weapon. Mormon colony massacre on bug territory used as justification despite humans being invaders. 'Would you like to know more?' segments function as in-universe propaganda reels. Children encouraged to stomp bugs in disturbing propaganda scene. Brain bug capture presented as victory but war clearly being lost. ‍️ Character Development & Military Pipeline (51:47 - 01:00:16) Johnny Rico represents alt-right pipeline - young man radicalized through military indoctrination. Carmen Ibanez portrayed as ambitious, prioritizing military career over relationships. Dizzy Flores changed from male character in book to female love interest. Carl Jenkins represents military intelligence, disappears into classified operations. Sergeant Zim and Lieutenant Rasczak serve as father figures in military structure. Book vs Movie Adaptation (23:13 - 28:17) Originally titled 'Bug Hunt at Outpost 7' before being adapted to Starship Troopers. Director didn't finish reading Heinlein's book, called it 'too boring'. Mobile Infantry in book wore powered armor with jump jets, removed due to budget/wire work complexity. Bugs more technologically advanced in book, movie presents them as purely biological. Buenos Aires not Rico's hometown in book, major plot change for personal motivation. Production Challenges & Behind-the-Scenes (39:34 - 07:35) Cast underwent intensive boot camp training, Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer sustained injuries during filming. Intoxicated crew member mentioned bomb on flight, disrupting production travel. Pre-visualization test at Vasquez Rocks convinced TriStar to fund after Waterworld concerns. 15-foot practical ship models used alongside CGI for space scenes. Starship Trooper armor reused in multiple productions including Power Rangers, Firefly, Planet of the Apes. Special Effects & Technical Aspects (08:52 - 06:24) Mix of practical and CGI effects particularly effective for bug creatures. Netflix 4K viewing shows quality variations, some scenes appear grainy especially green screen backgrounds. Brain bug close-ups noted as particularly disturbing and well-designed. Space scenes generally poor quality except for specific flight sequences. Cultural Impact & Legacy (14:18 - 17:26) Starcraft, Warhammer 40K, and Helldivers directly influenced by Starship Troopers aesthetics. Five-movie franchise plus Roughnecks CGI TV series expanded universe. Modern resonance with current political climate makes satirical elements more apparent. Gif culture frequently references film during political tensions. Cast & Casting Decisions (17:18 - 21:57) Unknown actors cast intentionally to look 'authentically young' but appear older due to training. Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon auditioned for Rico role. Dina Meyer originally read for Carmen, chose Dizzy role instead. Neil Patrick Harris commentary recorded pre-How I Met Your Mother fame. Character actors include Amy Smart, Seth Gilliam, Timothy Omundson in small roles. Audience Reception & Box Office (15:07 - 20:09) Test audiences disliked Carmen character, preferred Dizzy. Critical reception missed satirical intent, even thoughtful reviewers uncertain. Box office made budget back but not considered major success. Cult classic status developed over time as satirical elements became more apparent. Thematic Analysis (34:39 - 51:47) Dehumanization through 'bug' imagery parallels historical genocidal rhetoric. Violence as societal foundation explicitly stated in film's philosophy. Military-industrial complex critique through endless war presentation. Youth radicalization process demonstrated through Rico's character arc. Future Adaptations (13:51 - 13:51) Sony developing new Starship Troopers adaptation directed by Neil Blomkamp. Helldivers movie also in development as spiritual successor.

Well, I believe in the soul, the cock, the pussy, the small of a woman's back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. - Crash David Get weekly bonus content on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Email us at kingmepod@gmail.com Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kingmepod/

In this episode, Meghan O'Rourke, poet, author and editor of The Yale Review, speaks frankly about pursuing a creative and professional life with chronic illness. Joining Lauren Wetmore in conversation, and following a reading from Susan Sontag's pivotal text "Illness as a Metaphor" (The New York Review of Books, 1979), which O'Rourke updated for the 21st century with her medical memoir The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness (Riverhead Books, 2022), O'Rourke speaks to how "The way you make work might not look as consistent as a kind of late-capitalist notion of productivity insists." She also touches on her experiences as a critic and editor of criticism, insisting that both require one to be "capable of generosity and describing love."Thanks to this episode's sponsor, the Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts), for their support of our work.Thanks to Meghan O'Rourke for her contribution to this season.And thank you to Jacob Irish, our editor, and Chris Andrews, for production assistance.

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up on a fictional greek island to record this week's episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Mamma Mia!This week we discuss melodrama, the female gaze, and Susan Sontag's Notes on "Camp." We finish the episode by calling Carl Magnus Palm to talk to us about ABBA.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Hannah and Vanessa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lively episode of 'Past Tens, a Top 10 Time Machine,' Dave and Milt return from their musical escapades with stories, trivia, and laughs. Milt reflects on his experience at a New Orleans jazz festival while Dave quizzes him on intriguing music trivia. The hosts discuss concert anecdotes, festival food, and historical music facts. Tune in for their lighthearted banter, deep dives into rock history, their favorite fondue recipes, a deep dive into the history of lima beans and the poetry of Susan Sontag. Topics (Jamaican slang version)* 01:25 Run-back a Wah Gwaan Last Week   02:17 Mi Own Story Dem an Likkl Joke   05:45 Big Tings a Gwaan: New Orleans Jazz Fest Highlights   24:11 Likkl Trivia Fi Warm Up Yuh Brain   30:12 Di Main Show: Top 10 Musical Secret Dem   32:04 How 'Walk This Way' Did Start   32:51 Prince an Macaroni Buck Up – Wah Laugh!   35:55 Di Beatles Dem Get Parody inna ‘Walk Hard'   39:12 Bruce Springsteen Lyrics Cause Nuff Chat   43:10 Tears for Fears Drop One Big Tune   52:14 James Brown Did Nuh Play When it Come to Perfection   54:29 Mozart a Sell More Dan Nuff New Artist   57:12 Rod Stewart Shell Dung di Place – Big Crowd!   59:51 Wrap-Up Time: Mi Final Taughts an Some Real Talk   *Why? Why not.  

"Hue Mirror" In Illness as Metaphor, Susan Sontag once wrote: “Illness is the night side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.” Well, my guest today on the program has recently been grappling with the use of the other passport Sontag is referring to and that grappling has yielded a song cycle that no matter what kingdom you find yourself dwelling in, will be moving, inspiring and transcendent." The Chicago born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jess Robbins was diagnosed with AS, which is more specifically known as anklosing spondylitis, an aggressive autoimmune disease that can cause debilitating chronic pain as well as spinal inflammation and the fusing of the vertebrae. It's scary stuff, but part of Robbins' emotional healing was finally getting a name to go with the symptoms she'd been having for years. The other part of that healing? Making art. Robbins fronts the band Course and their new album Hue Mirror is an effecting song-cycle about navigating the complex and uncertain terrain of chronic pain, physical vulnerability and the uncertainty of the changes AS could bring. Hue Mirror is an unflinching and meditative look at how human frailty translates into art and that translation is where the beauty of this album really lives. Dark, probing, and unflinching, Hue Mirror is a stirring song-cycle that's punctuated by shadowy rhythms, vaporous percussion and and heavenly vocals. It's moving and powerful work but you don't have to be diagnosed with an illness to relate to it--you just have to be a human being with a big beating heart. After all, we're all facing an uncertain future and Hue Mirror is a way of facing it together. IG: @coursesounds www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com Stereo Embers The Podcast IG + BLUESKY: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Who are the most symbolic mid 20th century American Jews? In Eminent Jews, New Yorker staff writer David Denby tells the remarkable stories of Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer. He explains how each embodied a new Jewish confidence after WWII, contrasting with earlier generations' restraint. Each figure pushed boundaries in their own way - Bernstein through his musical versatility, Brooks through his boundary-pushing humor about Jewish experiences, Friedan through her feminist theories, and Mailer through his provocative writing style. Five key takeaways * Post-WWII Jewish Americans displayed a newfound confidence and willingness to stand out publicly, unlike previous generations who were more cautious about drawing attention to their Jewishness.* The four figures in Denby's book (Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, and Mailer) each embraced their Jewish identity differently, while becoming prominent in American culture in their respective fields.* Mel Brooks used humor, particularly about Jewish experiences and historical trauma, as both a defense mechanism and a way to assert Jewish presence and resilience.* Each figure pushed against the restraint of previous Jewish generations - Bernstein through his expressive conducting and openness about his complex sexuality, Friedan through her feminist activism, and Mailer through his aggressive literary style.* Rejecting the notion that a Jewish "golden age" has ended, Denby believes that despite current challenges including campus anti-Semitism, American Jews continue to thrive and excel disproportionately to their population size.David Denby is a staff writer at The New Yorker. He served as a film critic for the magazine from 1998 to 2014. His first article for The New Yorker, “Does Homer Have Legs?,” published in 1993, grew into a book, “Great Books: My Adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World,” about reading the literary canon at Columbia University. His other subjects for the magazine have included the Scottish Enlightenment, the writers Susan Sontag and James Agee, and the movie directors Clint Eastwood and the Coen brothers. In 1991, he received a National Magazine Award for three of his articles on high-end audio. Before joining The New Yorker, he was the film critic at New York magazine for twenty years; his writing has also appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Review of Books, and The New Republic. He is the editor of “Awake in the Dark: An Anthology of Film Criticism, 1915 to the Present” and the author of “American Sucker”; “Snark”; “Do the Movies Have a Future?,” a collection that includes his film criticism from the magazine; and “Lit Up,” a study of high-school English teaching. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Benjamin Moser joins Georgina Godwin to talk about his journey from growing up in Texas and writing his first book, ‘Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector’, to winning a Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Susan Sontag, titled ‘Sontag: Her Life and Work’. Moser also reflects on culture, class, writing and hints at his next project, a political history of Jews who oppose Zionism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Amber Massie-Blomfield, author of Acts of Resistance: The Power of Art to Create a Better World. This conversation, recorded in store, dives into the profound role art plays in times of crisis. Amber shares stories of artists who defied oppressive regimes, like Claude Cahun's surrealist resistance in Nazi-occupied Jersey and Susan Sontag's production of Waiting for Godot during the siege of Sarajevo. We explore how art inspires activism, questions societal norms, and fosters collective resilience. From daring theatrical productions to sunflower-lined streets, Amber reveals art's transformative potential to unite and inspire. Whether you're an artist, activist, or curious thinker, this episode challenges the notion that art is “just” entertainment and posits it as a force for meaningful change.Buy Acts of Resistance: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/acts-of-resistance*Amber Massie-Blomfield's first book, Twenty Theatres to See Before You Die, was published by Penned in the Margins in May 2018, and received the Society of Authors' Michael Meyer Award. Formerly executive director of internationally renowned theatre company Complicité, she has also worked as an arts producer with companies including Camden People's Theatre, Barbican, Actors Touring Company, tiata fahodzi, and English PEN. She lives in Brixton. Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. His latest novel, Beasts of England, a to Animal Farm, is available now. Buy a signed copy here: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/beasts-of-englandListen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the annual parade of Bonus Bits - things this year's guests said that I couldn't fit into their episodes, and/or weren't about language, but now is their time to shine. We've got tricorn hats, changing your dog's name, Boston cream pie, parmesan vs vomit, the placebo effect's negative sibling, the universal blank, headache poetry and bawdy riddles. And more! Thanks to, in order of appearance: Joanna Kopaczyk, Juliana Pache, Ben Zimmer, Stacey Mei Yan Fong, A.J. Jacobs, Zazie Todd and Caroline Crampton. Visit theallusionist.org/bonus2024 for the transcript of this episode, more information about the topics therein, links to all the guest and their original episodes, and all the previous years' bonus episodes. Content note: this episode contains mentions of cancer and death, and anti-fat culture - but I tell you when that section is about to start, so you can skip ahead by five and a half minutes if you need to. To help fund this independent podcast, take yourself to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me reading from my ever-expanding collection of dictionaries, inside scoops into the making of this show, and watchalong parties - coming up, we've got Great Pottery Throwdown 2025, and Cold Comfort Farm (1995). And best of all, you get the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. And go to theallusionist.org/events for information about the Allusionist's big 10th birthday live show in Vancouver BC on 12 January 2025. This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with music and production assistance from Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Rosetta Stone, language-learning programs available for 25 different languages. Allusionist listeners get 50% off lifetime memberships at rosettastone.com/allusionist. • Audio Maverick, a new 9-part documentary podcast from CUNY TV about radio maven Himan Brown. Hear about the dawn of radio and Brown's remarkable career, via archive footage and new interviews with audio mavericks, by subscribing to Audio Maverick in your podcast app.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Rocket Money, the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Go to rocketmoney.com/allusionist to save money and lower your outgoings.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.