We talk to a film professor about the movies that are so bad that they’re good. Then a sociology professor and author of a book about social infrastructure defends public gathering places, especially libraries, which are drawing attacks from conservative groups across the country for sharing certain books.
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Why viewers like bad, low-budget movies
The movie “Cocaine Bear” is the latest example of a low budget movie to draw commercial success. A film professor who teaches on “trash cinema” joins us to explore why viewers like movies that don’t fit traditional Hollywood standards.
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The case for shared public spaces
We talk about the value of third spaces — such as libraries and other venues where people can gather — in the health of our social infrastructure.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest
- Eric Klinenberg Guest
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