Celebrating 36 Years of “They Live“: A Cult Classic Film Analysis with Karen and Greg

On November 4th, 1988, John Carpenter’s cult classic film “They Live” was released to the world. To commemorate this milestone, we’re dedicating this week’s episode to a deep dive into this sci-fi action thriller. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they dissect the film’s themes, characters, and iconic scenes while sipping on a “Hard Bubblegum Lemonade” themed cocktail.

Episode Highlights:

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• In-depth Analysis: We’ll explore the film’s subliminal messaging, social commentary, and action-packed sequences.
  
• Nostalgic Reminiscences: Greg will share a little of his personal experiences and memories of watching “They Live” way back in the late eighties.
  
• Cocktail Crafting: We’ll guide you through the creation of a delicious “Hard Bubblegum Lemonade” cocktail to enhance your viewing experience.
  

“They Live” remains relevant today due to its exploration of media manipulation, consumerism, and the power of critical thinking. Its themes resonate with the challenges we face in our modern world, making it a timeless classic.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit a beloved film and gain new insights into its enduring impact. Join us on our podcast for a captivating exploration of “They Live” and the enduring legacy of John Carpenter.

Hard Bubblegum Lemonade

• 1 1/2 oz bubblegum vodka
• 3 oz pink lemonade concentrate
• 6 ice cubes
• 6 oz club soda

Instructions:

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2. Mix in a tall glass and garnish with a lemon slice or wedge and 2 yellow straws.
   

   Source: food.com

   
   

A Brief Synopsis: Nada, a wanderer without meaning in his life, discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. As he walks the streets of Los Angeles, Nada notices that both the media and the government are comprised of subliminal messages meant to keep the population subdued, and that most of the social elite are skull-faced aliens bent on world domination. With this shocking discovery, Nada fights to free humanity from the mind-controlling aliens.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

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• Karen tells us about the 1963 short story “Eight O’Clock in the Morning” by Ray Nelson that the film is based on.
  
• We learn a lot about Roderick George Toombs (aka Roddy Piper).
  
• Karen and Greg share way too much information about the harmonica.
  
• We learn the possible origins of sunglasses.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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