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For any one not familiar with this cult classic film from the 1980s, you can view the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeB3vdxF_jM https://www.yout

by throwaway2037 6mo ago

For any one not familiar with this cult classic film from the 1980s, you can view the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeB3vdxF_jM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeB3vdxF_jM In short, aliens have invaded earth, but wear a special skin to appear human. To average people, they appear and sound identical to real humans. The lead character discovers that special sunglasses can show the aliens without their human-like skin. (They look a bit like the aliens from "Mars Attacks".) When wearing the sunglasses, most outdoor adverts are replaced with bland single-party-state-style propaganda encouraging people to consume, work hard, and follow the rules. I can honestly say that the trailer does no justice for the film. It is much better than the trailer. When I saw first saw this, I was genuinedly spooked. One half of the film is good fun 1980s alien invasion beat 'em up, and the other half is a thoughtful commentary on the age of consumerism.

euroderf 6mo ago
I'd say it's got more than a bit of documentary, considering current progress in terraforming.
- throwaway2037 6mo ago
  This is a great reply. Not exactly a documentary, but I will grant you "mockumentary" similar to Spinal Tap.
- whynotmaybe 6mo ago
  And the massive irony that it the clothing brand "Obey".
yard2010 6mo ago
There is a good video that this cool philosopher made, I can't remember the name.. zazik? Edit: Slavoj Žižek. As always, phenomenal and humble take. "I’m already eating from the trashcan all the time, the name of this trashcan is... ideology" Slavoj Žižek on "They Live" (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k
- g6taa 6mo ago
  Slavoj Žižek ?
  - yard2010 6mo ago
    Edit: Slavoj Žižek. As always, phenomenal and humble take. "I’m already eating from the trashcan all the time, the name of this trashcan is... ideology" Slavoj Žižek on "They Live" (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k

euroderf 6mo ago

I'd say it's got more than a bit of documentary, considering current progress in terraforming.

throwaway2037 6mo ago
This is a great reply. Not exactly a documentary, but I will grant you "mockumentary" similar to Spinal Tap.
whynotmaybe 6mo ago
And the massive irony that it the clothing brand "Obey".

yard2010 6mo ago

There is a good video that this cool philosopher made, I can't remember the name.. zazik? Edit: Slavoj Žižek. As always, phenomenal and humble take. "I’m already eating from the trashcan all the time, the name of this trashcan is... ideology" Slavoj Žižek on "They Live" (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k

g6taa 6mo ago
Slavoj Žižek ?
- yard2010 6mo ago
  Edit: Slavoj Žižek. As always, phenomenal and humble take. "I’m already eating from the trashcan all the time, the name of this trashcan is... ideology" Slavoj Žižek on "They Live" (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwKjGbz60k