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The Case of The Cursed Jungle Cruise

The Case of The Cursed Jungle Cruise

FromPop Culture Detective: Audio Files


The Case of The Cursed Jungle Cruise

FromPop Culture Detective: Audio Files

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we investigate Disney's new adventure film Jungle Cruise, starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Hoping to copy the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Disney's latest attempt to turn a theme park attraction into a blockbuster movie tries to sidestep some of the ride’s more racist history but still leans on tropes of exoticism and colonial adventurism. We also discuss Disney's baffling choice to include a series of gay jokes in the movie.
Released:
Oct 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (10)

This podcast investigates the messages embedded in popular movies, tv shows, and video games from a sociological prospective, featuring in-depth discussion on themes of politics, race, and masculinity. Audio Files is an extension of the Pop Culture Detective video essay series on YouTube, also hosted by Jonathan McIntosh.