This week, I talk about the Oscars and the implications of ageism in Hollywood. I give two Buffy episode recommendations in honor of Michelle Trachtenberg, then transition into a discussion on American Cheating, exploring how societal norms shape perceptions of infidelity among celebrities. I then analyze the influence of gossip culture and its ability to lead individuals towards the alt-right. Finally, I end with an analysis of the political dynamics presented in both the latest episode of The White Lotus and the current season of Love is Blind.
Chapters:
00:00 | Oscars Reflections and Cultural Commentary
02:42 | The Substance: Ageism and Beauty in Hollywood
05:18 | American Cheating: A Cultural Analysis
11:08 | Gossip and the Alt-Right Pipeline
27:58 | Political Tensions in The White Lotus
35:23 | Love is Blind
42:25 | Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts
The Oscar Goes To Sue: https://www.vulture.com/article/demi-moore-lost-the-best-actress-oscar-to-mikey-madison.html
Inputs and Outputs:
https://tellthebeees.substack.com/p/inputs-and-outputs
Bad Behavior:
https://tellthebeees.substack.com/p/bad-behavior
Conspiracy Theories:
https://www.vox.com/21558524/conspiracy-theories-2020-qanon-covid-conspiracies-why
The Man Who Gossiped Too Much:
https://www.vulture.com/article/enty-lawyer-crazy-days-and-nights-john-nelson.html