Episode 134. Material World: They Live (1988)

In this episode Andrea and Alex deep-dive into John Carpenter’s cult-classic exploring the ways that materialism, Marxism, and maximalism have driven us to the edge of consumption.  Check out our Class of 2024 merch! Artwork by the incredible Candice Purwin.   REQUIRED READING They Live. Dir. John Carpenter, 1988.   EXTRA CREDIT “Eight O’Clock in the Morning.” Ray Nelson’s short story that inspired They Live.    The Politics of Gender Presentation – Why what we buy to wear matters.   The Films of John Carpenter. John Kenneth Muir’s examination of Carpenter’s filmography.    LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”