This week on Beltway Banthas, a discussion of the prequel trilogy as George Lucas' broadside against the neoliberal world order and capitalism. Stephen is joined by his brother, Michael Kent of the Toxic Schlock horror movie podcast to discuss and debate Lucas' critique of neoliberalism since the 1980's and how well he executed his analysis in Star Wars.
Michael and Stephen also chat about the role horror played in Star Wars early on, old Star Wars horror novels and the battle between Netflix and the Academy establishment.
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Read the discussion piece at Making Star Wars on neoliberalism in Star Wars here
Follow guest Michael Kent on Twitter @Mikeyago_go
and @ToxicSchlock
Ep #67: You were my brother! Now you're a neoliberal shill