Coronavirus Capitalism Goes to the Cinema

Coronavirus Capitalism Goes to the Cinema examines the social, political, and economic landscape during and prior to the COVID-19 crisis and provides lessons for advancing progressive politics in a post-pandemic age. It reinterprets recent big-budget films to highlight political blind spots, combat non-COVID contagions, and inoculate us into ideological herd immunity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Coronavirus Capitalism Goes to the Cinema is a thought-provoking exploration of the social, political, and economic landscape during and prior to the COVID-19 crisis. Through innovative interpretations of recent blockbuster films such as Avengers: Endgame, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, 1917, and Parasite, the book offers valuable insights into neoliberal society in times of crisis. Facilitated by the ideas of renowned thinkers like Emma Goldman, Naomi Klein, Karl Marx, Noam Chomsky, and many others, these movies are reinterpreted to shed light on our political blind spots, combat our non-COVID contagions, and inoculate us against ideological herd immunity.

The book delves into a range of central social challenges we face today, from the supervillain-like decision-making of our political leaders to the inequalities in infection outcomes that sparked further Black Lives Matter protests. By examining the sights and sounds of these beloved films, the book provides a fresh perspective on contemporary politics in the context of COVID-19. It is not only informative and amusing but also serves as a call to action for activists seeking social change in the face of coronavirus capitalism.

In conclusion, Coronavirus Capitalism Goes to the Cinema is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary politics, cinema, and social change. It offers a unique and engaging way to understand the world around us and provides valuable lessons for advancing progressive politics in a post-pandemic age.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032002774