Listen "Jurassic Park vs Jurassic World"
Episode Synopsis
Carolina and Robin go on a summer blockbuster adventure, comparing the totemic dinosaur film Jurassic Park (1993) with its on-paper extremely similar reboot Jurassic World (2015). Politics include: why a film about dinosaurs that (initially) can't reproduce is actually a film about a human couple deciding to have children after all; the evolution of our idea of the billionaire in society; and why Dennis the IT guy in Jurassic Park is basically Elon Musk. Dino-diversions and readings:Youtube's 'Every frame a painting' masterclass in blocking (and why Marvel films look boring)Also on Youtube, the evolution of the cinema dinosaur (hello King Kong!)That Oppenheimer cameoIf you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social
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