A collection of our past episodes unpacking the philosophical significance of film
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Episode 136: HBS Goes to the Movies: "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990)
Michael Norton explains why “Joe Versus the Volcano” is the perfect existentialist film. Continuing our tradition of going to the movies for the first episode of teach new season, we watch the 1990 film Joe vs. The Volcano with Michael Norton from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Michael has an argument that the movie...
Episode 121: HBS Goes the the Movies: "The Magnificent Seven" (1960)
The HBS hosts return to the movies to learn why men are cheaper than guns.
Episode 109: Jordan Peele's Horror (with Johanna Isaacson)
The HBS hosts discuss Jordan Peele's special brand of horror with the author of Stepford Daughters, Johanna Isaacson.
Episode 106: HBS Goes to the Movies: "Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary" (1997)
The HBS hosts discuss a real human drama.
Episode 91: HBS Goes to the Movies: The Conversation (1974)
The HBS hosts discuss Coppola's classic treatment of Nixon-era surveillance and paranoia.
Episode 76: HBS Goes to the Movies: Casablanca
The HBS hosts return to the movies and this week we are discussing Casablanca.
Episode 71: Critics and Criticism (with A.O. Scott)
The HBS hosts chat with A.O. Scott about the role and responsibilities of the critic.
Episode 44: The Godfather Trilogy
The HBS hosts discuss The Godfather Trilogy.
Episode 39: Work
The HBS hosts sit down with Dr. Jason Read to talk about the experience of work in the 21st C.