For this Sunday Slop Night, first up is Barbie (2023), the latest cinematic megahit, in theatres now – or, should I say, on Hextube. The camrip I have is decent quality, so we’re watching it. After that is Paul Schrader’s highly-acclaimed union drama Blue Collar (1978), concerning a trio of assembly line workers who plot to rob their union’s headquarters. The lack of class consciousness is the point; Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, First Reformed, Mishima) said that he arrived at a “Marxist conclusion” while writing the film. Imagine a good version of Gung Ho (1986). Excellent reviews across the board for this one, so let’s check it out.

We’ll start at 9PM EST on Hextube, right here: https://live.hexbear.net/c/movies

Be there, comrades!

Letterboxd:

  • Barbie: https://letterboxd.com/film/barbie/
  • Blue Collar: https://letterboxd.com/film/blue-collar/

Doesthedogdie.com links:

  • Barbie: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/media/381345
  • Blue Collar: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/media/205689

CWs for Barbie:

  • Gaslighting.
  • Someone is physically restrained.
  • Sexual assault: Barbie’s butt is smacked by lecherous man.
  • Catcalling.
  • Slapping.
  • Head squashing.
  • Choking.
  • Unconscuousness.
  • Destruction of child’s toy.
  • Kidnapping.
  • Jump scare.
  • Mannequins.
  • Natural bodies of water.
  • Ghosts.
  • Shower scene.
  • Vomiting.
  • Hospital scene.
  • Mental illness.
  • Body dysmorphia.
  • Body dysphoria.
  • Unstable reality.
  • Anxiety attacks.
  • Sudden loud noises.
  • Flashing lights.
  • Crying baby.
  • Obscene language.
  • Broken fourth wall.
  • Someone is watched without their knowledge.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Ableism.
  • Objectification of female characters.
  • Discussion of sex acts.
  • Ridicule of male character for crying.
  • Homelessness.
  • Existentialism.
  • Car crash.
  • Honking horn.

CWs for Blue Collar:

  • Stalking.
  • Drug use.
  • Alcohol abuse.
  • Someone is physically restrained.
  • Someone struggles to breathe.
  • Finger gore.
  • Tooth damage.
  • Asphyxiation.
  • Broken bones.
  • Cheating.
  • Destruction of child’s toy.
  • Spitting.
  • Vomiting.
  • Body dysmorphia.
  • PTSD.
  • Claustrophobia.
  • Obscene language.
  • N-word.
  • Racial slurs.
  • Black guy dies first.
  • Objectification of female character.
  • “Sexual content” in a party context.
  • Nudity.
  • Sad ending.
  • Car crash.
  • Honking horn.
  • Guns.
  • Blood.

Links to movies:

  • Barbie: https://vimeo.com/847607151
  • Blue Collar: https://vimeo.com/847603537
  • asa_red_heathen [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    if it isnt 240p and interspersed with random incomprehensible ads then I dont want to see it. Thats what made Avatar 2 great.