I just want to enjoy a show damn it, not have to explain the exact same thing to my friends that can't comprehend communist countries had good to them.

    • EnsignRedshirt [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      There are definitely some anti-neoliberal themes presenting themselves in media these days, if not explicitly pro-socialist. I watched the Amazon Prime series 'Upload' a couple months ago and it's basically an eight-hour condemnation of every shitty neoliberal consequence. Maybe it's just that neoliberalism is failing so blatantly that it's impossible not to notice and comment on it, but still a good sign in terms of highlighting the problems that socialists have seen coming forever.

      • Vattier [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        I watched the Amazon Prime series ‘Upload’ a couple months ago and it’s basically an eight-hour condemnation of every shitty neoliberal consequence

        Would you recommend it?

        • Mardoniush [she/her]
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          4 years ago

          Its alright, thinks it's funnier than it is. Feels like PMC snark on society but doesn't really have any path to a solution. Worth an episode or two to see if you're into it.

        • EnsignRedshirt [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          It's a deeply sardonic, somewhat high-concept take on a neoliberal dystopian near-future. Hits the nail on the head a few times. If you already have Amazon Prime or can easily pirate stuff then I'd say it's worth giving a shot. Like I said, whether the writers are aware of it or not, they wrote a fairly competent bit of anti-liberal agitprop.

    • hauntingspectre [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      "Damnation", a very pro farmers union show set in the 30s, is absolutely worth checking out. Only got one season, sadly, but still, give it a watch.

    • GVAGUY3 [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I wouldn't be surprised if they do something with Bernie's politics soon, (now that he is neutered). If they do something that is in defense of the USSR or even China, I'll be even more shocked.