On this week’s MVC, Rivka and Frank are joined by psychotherapist and cinephile Shannon Amabile for a deep dive into the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. The trio take a nostalgic trip back to the days of body glitter and zebra prints while exploring the film’s sharp satire of Y2K capitalism and the music industry. As they discuss the movie’s merits, they contemplate whether Josie and the Pussycats is the ultimate anti-consumerist statement or merely a grandiose exercise in product placement.Additionally, Rivka and Frank delve into the ramifications of an impending Writers Guild strike and its potential impact on the entertainment industry.For next week’s movie, we’ll be watching The Social Network.This podcast relies on listeners like you to keep the show going. Go to MVCpod.com to become a supporter or leave us a tip. Supporters will also get access to The Lever’s premium content, including their exclusive newsletters, private podcast feed, e-books, and live events. MVC strives to live its values as anti-capitalist media and will not be selling traditional advertisements. Instead, we will be donating our ad space to progressive or leftist causes. If you’re part of an advocacy organization, mutual-aid group, a worker co-op, a political campaign, or some other org, and you are interested in promoting your work on MVC, you can email us at moviesvscapitalism@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok.You can also watch our full episodes on YouTube.A rough transcript of the episode is available here.Produced by The LeverArtwork by Rufus Paisley
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