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Threads

Release Date: 05/19/2024

Description: In this episode of Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current Affairs, Clare and Masha are discussing the incredible yet harrowing 1984 film, Threads, a graphic depiction of the aftermath of nuclear attack, set in Sheffield (where Masha lives!). Content warning: violence and sexual violence; still-birth In this episode we discuss the impacts of nuclear attack on infrastructure and human bodies, along with the history of nuclear weapons. We look at the documentary style of the film, and its human-eye view, as well as the realism and horror that the film-makers managed to achieve. We look at the humanizing of the experience of disaster through the story of Jimmy and Ruth, and how they are representative of real people in the world today and their disenfranchisement from global affairs. At the same time, we consider the role of governments including the use of gaslighting, the failure of government and law and order in such a catastrophic situation, and the ultimate breakdown of society. We compare Threads with the extraordinary graphic novel When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs, the contemporary impact of the film, and its relevance today when the Doomsday Clock stands at 90 seconds to midnight. Within the few days between us recording this episode and posting it, we can also report that the Traffic Warden has been found, so our public service announcement is sadly redundant! We reference a number of articles, books, and interviews offering commentary on the film, and you can find these here: Discover the post-apocalyptic nightmare of this landmark social drama How we made the nuclear apocalypse TV drama Threads | Culture | The Guardian Threads served up a bleakly British depiction of our impending nuclear doom Threads – remembering an influential moment in that 1984 film Here come the bombs: the making of Threads, the nuclear war film that shocked a generation Toni A Perrine (1998) Film and the Nuclear Age: Representing Cultural Anxiety Dorian Lynskey (2024) Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World  

Explicit: Yes

Threads

Release Date: 04/18/2019

Description: This week on Cult Film in Review, it’s the end of the world as we know it, but people aren’t fine… because the guys are talking about the 1984 science fiction cult classic, Threads. In this episode, Mike finally gets to watch a cult film that’s actually about the Cold War. Later, Kyle tells the family […]

Explicit: Yes

COisG 194: Pulling Pod ( Pulling John )

Release Date: 04/26/2024

Description: The Good Guys strap up and battle hand-in-hand...in-hand. - The 0ne where The Good Guys watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pulling John - The Good Guys:  Regan, Rob, and Ryan - Producer:  Eric 'e0n' Chung  - Engineers:  Regan & Eric  - Social Media Strategist:  E  - Background Music and FX courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  - Pulling Alexey - Pulling Travis - Pulling Gen - Pulling Seat Belts - Arm Of Games - Of Game Arms - Featured background music playlist:  Ad Infinitum, Data, Mantra, Symbolic, Vintage, and Arcadia  by  White Bat Audio  - Background music for POP Quiz is Act III ⁠⁠by  White Bat Audio  - Theme music is Battle (Boss) by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - Additional music is Against the Wall by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - http://coisgpod.com/  - --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/come-on-its-still-good/support

Explicit: Yes

Pulling Faces

Release Date: 03/19/2021

Description: This week the girls discuss the many faces of white supremacy, a curious apology from Stacey Dash, more on the saga of Mars, and Shante tells the story of a mysterious house in Andalusia. 

Explicit: Yes

Sort of War

Release Date: 09/07/2020

Authors: Connor Rickett

Description: Just pulling at all the loose threads and seeing what unravels.

Explicit: Yes

Unspinning

Release Date: 08/29/2021

Authors: Unspinning

Description: Unspinning is a podcast about pulling at the threads of our favorite folklore characters, and making new favorites along the way.Hosted by writers Kristen Zory King, Keir Alekseii and Brendon Alekseii.

Explicit: Yes

Following the Threads

Release Date: 04/17/2021

Authors: Rosie Velasquez of The Mystic Rose Studio

Description: The stories of our life create a beautifully colored tapestry, interwoven by connecting threads. When we follow these threads that are tugging at our hearts, we are open to each other's creativity and higher artistic frequencies. Keep following those threads!

Explicit: Yes

Following the Threads

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: Rosie Velasquez of The Mystic Rose Studios

Description: The stories of our life create a beautifully colored tapestry, interwoven by connecting threads. When we follow these threads that are tugging at our hearts, we are open to each other's creativity and higher artistic frequencies. Keep following those threads!

Explicit: Yes

Pulling Focus

Release Date: 03/18/2022

Authors: Brian Patrick

Description: Pulling Focus, brought to you by Skyline Indie Film Fest and The Scene Snobs in Winchester, Virginia, brings you the best conversations and discussions about movies and filmmaking including new, undistributed independent films from around the corner and around the world.

Explicit: Yes

Pulling Focus

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Skyline Indie Film Fest

Description: Pulling Focus, brought to you by Skyline Indie Film Fest and The Scene Snobs in Winchester, Virginia, brings you the best conversations and discussions about movies and filmmaking including new, undistributed independent films from around the corner and around the world.

Explicit: Yes

PULLING RECEIPTS

Release Date: 08/13/2020

Authors: Jadey & KD

Description: Podcast by Jadey & KD

Explicit: Yes

Pulling Teeth

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: Steve Milligan & Nick Snipp

Description: Nick and Steve, friends and world class procrastinators play tour-guide through the furrows of creativity and world-wide stupidity. Expect laughter and excuses, all disguised as progress.

Explicit: Yes

Uncommon Anomaly

Release Date: 08/23/2020

Authors: James Crawford

Description: Exploring uncommon threads between culture and humanity.

Explicit: Yes

Common Threads

Release Date: 11/03/2021

Authors: John Shelburne

Description: Welcome to Common Threads!The 1995 senior class of Highland Park High School was a special group of people. This podcast is a series of interviews that will reconnect you with your classmates and take you down memory lane.Are you a class member that is interested in scheduling an interview for the podcast?Sign up on the following link:https://calendly.com/shelburne/common-threads?month=2020-12 Patreon MembersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995.<p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'

Explicit: Yes

Uncommon Threads

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Uncommon Threads Co.

Description: Three black women living in Colorado, trying out new things while sharing our stories as the odd women out. We'll navigate new worlds and explore the uncommon threads that bind our collective experiences.

Explicit: Yes