In this episode, we slip on the sunglasses and see the world as it really is in John Carpenter’s They Live — a cult classic that mashes up anti-capitalist dystopia with cheesy one-liners and 80s action flair. We break down the film’s sharp social commentary on consumerism, class control, and media manipulation, all wrapped in the glorious absurdity of a B-grade sci-fi beatdown. From six-minute alley fights to secret alien cabals, They Live might just be the smartest dumb movie ever made. Tune in as we explore what makes this film a timeless piece of rebellious pulp cinema.

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What happens when a nation convinces itself that the end of the world is survivable? In this episode we unpack The War Game, the BBC film banned for showing too much truth. As Britain adjusted to its fading role on the world stage, Cold War officials reassured the public that nuclear war could be managed, that civil defence, shelters and stiff upper lips would somehow be enough. But beneath the propaganda was a terrifying reality few were allowed to see. We explore the fragile myths of survival, the politics of censorship and the quiet horror lurking beneath Britain's Cold War delusion.

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**28 YEARS LATER SPOILER ALERT TIMESTAMP 12:12-13:00** Picking up from last episode, we dive deep into the bleak and brutal world of 28 Weeks Later, exploring the dystopian themes that lie beneath the blood and chaos. We examine the collapse of societal trust, the illusion of safety under military occupation, and the dangers of attempting to rebuild a nation too soon after catastrophe. From bio-contagion and state control to the moral decay in times of crisis, this episode unpacks how 28 Weeks Later mirrors real-world fears of war, disease, and failed recovery. Join us as we uncover how the film holds a grim mirror to post-9/11 geopolitics and the human cost of institutional failure.

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