Michael and Us: A Fistful of Quarters
A podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world. Hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. The story of two men competing for the world Donkey Kong championship becomes a metaphor for so much in society,
February 4, 2021
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February 4, 2021
Michael and Us: A Fistful of Quarters
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Michael and Us: A Fistful of Quarters
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<p>A podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world. Hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.</p><p>The story of two men competing for the world Donkey Kong championship becomes a metaphor for so much in society, from celebrity culture to institutional power. We revisit THE KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS (2007) and celebrate two universal archetypes: Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell. PLUS: fiery hot takes on the Golden Globes, the Democrats' impending midterm strategy, and the lingering discourse on the Bernie mittens meme.<br /><br />"PIXEL BURN - A King, Konquered: The Fall of Billy Mitchell" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNLqrOqUtEM" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNLqrOqUtEM</a></p>
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