This isn't a movie review podcast. Here we look at the cultural significance of what I call "white movies". Some of you may ask what is a white movie? Most American made movies are white movies. Made for and by white people. If you have trouble with that just think about what you would call a Black movie and why and then reverse it. White culture is so often overlooked, but movies are an artform that reflects culture and peoples thoughts and feelings about life. So what are these white movies saying about life and the people in America? That's what we're here to investigate.
This isn't a movie review podcast. Here we look at the cultural significance of what I call "white movies". Some of you may ask what is a white movie? Most American made movies are white movies. Made for and by white people. If you have trouble with that just think about what you would call a Black movie and why and then reverse it. White culture is so often overlooked, but movies are an artform that reflects culture and peoples thoughts and feelings about life. So what are these white movies saying about life and the people in America? That's what we're here to investigate.
This week we watch Double Indemnity. A film noir classic! It has everything; sharp banter, moody lighting, a femme fatale, a trouble male lead, and a staunch detective figure slowly unraveling the case!
We dive into what makes this so memorable. With stellar performances from its leads, but that's for a 1944 film? Can modern audience still relate?
Movies back then were more literary then movies today. This often led to more unexpected plot twists. They had to keep an audience engaged and they could not rely on computer generate effects. They had a different pacing and most notably budget restraints. Does that make the storytelling less enjoyable?
And what does this movie say about American society? This button down world it presents, but who are the rule breakers and how are they dealt with? Why do they break the rules? Where do minorities fit in?
And lastly we return to Black casting, the first podcast to do Black recasts of movies!
Now, go rent the movie and enjoy our talk about Double Indemnity
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