https://rss.com/podcasts/film-talk-don-t-look-up-and-the-dysfunction-of-modern-democracy In this podcast we talk about important films that contain social criticism. Every week we bring in four new guests who are experts in various fields to make the discussion exciting!

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:55:03 GMT en c2e822d0-f90e-53ea-8f5f-b4427fcfc8e9 https://media.rss.com/film-talk-don-t-look-up-and-the-dysfunction-of-modern-democracy/20240929_120902_a90ea88312d6864007514ec31a60f222.png https://rss.com/podcasts/film-talk-don-t-look-up-and-the-dysfunction-of-modern-democracy yes FilmTalk FilmTalk false episodic podcast In this episode of “Film Talk”, host Sarah delves deep into “Don’t Look Up”, the darkly satirical film that critiques societies and democracy’s responses to global crises. Joined by a distinguished panel including the film’s director Adam McKay, political science expert Julie, film critic Celine, and Republican politician Theodor, they explore the film's depiction of leadership, political polarization, and the role of the media in shaping public perception. Together, they examine the ways in which democracy can falter in the face of major global threats and how Don’t Look Up uses satire to mirror these real-world struggles.

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