THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcast
 

THIS IS REVOLUTION ＞podcast

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A podcast about music, and politics as told by musicians who sing about politics

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POP LIFE EP. 35 DUDES IN THE CHEAP SEATS: HORROR TROPES AND THE LEGACY OF TEENS IN THE WOODS ft. J.G. MICHAEL & TOURE F. REED

3 hours ago

3 hours ago

Introduction: Horror Tropes and the Legacy of "Teens in the Woods"

 

Welcome back to *THIS IS REVOLUTION* where we never apologize for our taste! At TIR, we reject the concept of “guilty pleasures.” Whether it’s low-budget films, DIY music, or bootleg swap meet finds—we embrace it all. And if there’s one genre that pulls us in, it’s horror. Today, we're diving into perhaps the most enduring horror trope: the “teenagers camping in the woods” genre, a setup that begins with ordinary characters and quickly descends into terror and survival.

 

This genre arguably gained its iconic standing with the *Friday the 13th* franchise, where a vengeful, silent figure haunts unsuspecting teens for their “sins” or simply for being there. What began with an act of vengeance in the original *Friday the 13th* became something far darker—a formula that ultimately evolved into a chilling commentary on innocence, power, and punishment. With sequels piling up, Jason Voorhees’ motive shifts from vengeance to something closer to a ritualistic bloodlust, a reflection of the franchise's own bloodthirsty popularity. 

 

But what do these stories reveal about our society’s anxieties and about the "rules" that horror fans know all too well? Films like *The Cabin in the Woods* take this trope further, using it as a meta-commentary on the genre itself—introducing archetypal characters and scenarios as intentionally manipulated constructs, while weaving in a dark critique on our endless hunger for violence as entertainment. Today, we’re taking a closer look at these “teen slasher” tropes and what makes this genre so unforgettable. Let’s dissect the horror, the satire, and the complex politics of punishment and voyeurism that keep audiences coming back for more.

 

This exploration into horror classics and their archetypal characters isn’t just about scares—it’s about understanding our collective psyche. The “teens in the woods” trope reveals as much about our cultural anxieties and contradictions as it does about our cinematic tastes.

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Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles
 
 

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 64: ARE SOULS REALLY ASSIGNED TO BODIES AT BIRTH?

2 days ago

2 days ago

Ben is back and discussing with Stefan some strange features of Libertarian faux-metaphysics

Read Ben's Substack here:https://substack.com/@benburgis

 

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TIR REWIND: I WAS TEENAGE ANARCHIST ALL STAR BOOK LAUNCH ft. Chris Kontos, Craig Locicero, Rick Hunolt, Ben Burgis

2 days ago

2 days ago

Get a copy "I Was Teenage Anarchist" mini book here: https://shorturl.at/rTdv5
 
Hardcore and punk was the self-isolating soundtrack to loneliness. Rock n’ Roll was always sold as rebellious outsider music, but the sound of hardcore punk did not permeate from the Mississippi Delta or the ghettos of Oakland. It was purely a suburban bourgeois phenomenon. It wasn’t designed to build any sort of movement. It was created merely to tear it down society at large. With the ethos of “No Future” brought forth by the Sex Pistols, hardcore punk was walking in the door with the blueprint for aural chaos. But how does one tear down society when the scene is so opposed to being a part of it?
 
To be viewed as “authentic to the culture” one must reject dominant infrastructure, insulating the scene from corruption of our corporate overlords. Thus, the guardians of authenticity become not just gatekeepers of scene, but wardens keeping everyone imprisoned in their own milieu.
 
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THE MAU MAU HOURE: ISRAEL, LEBANON, AND IRAN ft. C. Derick Varn

4 days ago

4 days ago

Pascal discusses Israel's escalating conflict in the middle east.
 
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The Champagne Room 10/29/24: Nick Cannon Gushes Over Candice Owens and Fresno Wants to Lock up a 6 Year Old

6 days ago

6 days ago

 
This one was rough, but worth it. Enjoy and share.
 
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EP. 658: TITANS OF CAPITAL: HOW CONCENTRATED WEALTH THREATENS ALL OF HUMANITY ft. PETER PHILIPS

7 days ago

7 days ago

Get Peter's book here: https://a.co/d/hAtLLq0
 
In Titans of Capital, Peter Phillips, a political sociologist, poses three key research questions: To what extent do the wealthy influence—or even dominate—decision making that affects all of us in society? Who are the most powerful people? And how does the accumulation of capital work?
Networks of wealthy individuals have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Titans of Capital shows how the financial investments of transnational elites threaten human rights and the future of the planet.
 
Private capital investments serve as the primary operating funds for international arms sales, private prisons, and other socially negative activities. These investments fuel the continued use of carbon-based energy leading to amplified global warming and climate change.
 
Military spending is a critical component of continued wealth concentration and political power in the world. Spending on arms and intelligence is a required aspect of maintaining global power and control. Dealing with Russia, China, Iran and other “rogue” states is a continuing agenda for agents of the world power elites.
Propaganda machines in Western capitalist governments serve to protect elite wealth by promoting military conflicts to open new regions for economic investment.
 
Phillips warns that while continued concentration of global capital increases the profits enjoyed by the global economy’s “Titans,”, it also increases global inequality, starvation, and civil unrest, threatening the lives of the hundreds of millions of people living in extreme poverty. It is imperative to ask how we can reverse the concentration of Titan wealth and revitalize grassroots democracy unbridled by extreme wealth. Identifying 117 global Titans by name and exposing the networks and interests that unite them provides readers opposed to militarism and committed to economic equality with crucial tools to directly engage the power elite who endanger life on earth.
 
Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop
 
Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,
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Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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POP LIFE ft. JASON MYLES Ep. 34: EXORCISM FILMS, PATRIARCHY, AND NEOLIBERAL REALISM w/ Conan Neutron & Dr. Touré F. Reed

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

Introduction

 

The exorcism genre holds a unique place in horror, often drawing on themes of innocence, spiritual warfare, and patriarchal power structures. While its narratives are typically formulaic, revolving around a “possessed” figure (often a young girl) and priests arriving to cast out the demon, the genre also reflects broader societal anxieties about bodily autonomy, religious authority, and family dynamics. Many exorcism films lean heavily on cultural tropes, with a few standing out for their engagement with more complex themes or departures from genre norms. 

 

Today, we’ll explore five significant exorcism films, from iconic classics to new interpretations, analyzing how each interacts with the genre’s conventions and challenges them to varying degrees. Here’s our list:

 

  1. The Exorcist

 William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) is the foundational work of exorcism horror, causing a stir for its visceral portrayal of demonic possession and controversial religious imagery. The infamous production faced numerous setbacks, often seen as reflecting the turmoil depicted onscreen. This film’s critical reception and lasting impact reveal how effectively it tapped into societal anxieties of the 1970s.  

 

  1. Exorcist III

Written and directed by The Exorcist author William Peter Blatty, Exorcist III (1990) continues the narrative with a fresh perspective, emphasizing psychological horror over shock value. Blatty’s direction draws on philosophical themes, creating one of the genre’s most introspective entries. Many consider it a more layered and, in some ways, superior work to Friedkin’s original.

  1. The Exorcism of Emily Rose 

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) marks a genre revival that experiments with the "based on a true story" approach. This film combines courtroom drama with horror, exploring themes of faith, science, and institutional power. It questions societal definitions of sanity and the legitimacy of religious experiences in a secular world, creating a nuanced discussion on mental health and belief.

 

  1. Late Night with the Devil

The newest on our list, Late Night with the Devil (2023), departs from genre norms by framing possession within the setting of a fictional 1970s talk show. This film is a genre-bending take, blending exorcism horror with cultural satire on sensationalized media, reminiscent of the era’s late-night television programming. It plays with the exorcism format while commenting on the media as a modern “exorcist,” claiming to expose dark secrets.

 

  1. Il Demonio (The Demon)

As one of the earliest entries in exorcism horror, Il Demonio (1963) is an Italian film often overlooked. It visualizes the exorcism genre’s gendered dynamics, with a narrative that intersects spousal abuse, mental illness, and patriarchal control. The film uses demonic possession as a metaphor for the internalized violence faced by women under societal and marital oppression, offering a critical lens on traditional power structures.

 

These films offer a window into not only horror but broader social and cultural anxieties. Each one engages with themes of power, authority, and the societal “other,” reminding us of the genre’s unique capacity to critique and unsettle dominant narratives.

 

Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop
 
Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,
 
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Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles
 
 

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE Ep. 63: Do You Have An Obligation To View Terrible Things Online?

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024

Discourse around the Palestinian genocide suggests that we have a moral obligation to 'not look away' from gory and horrifying images, Stefan assess if these claims have any merit.

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EP. 657: MORNINGSIDE: THE 1979 GREENSBORO MASSACRE AND THE STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF AMERICA ft. Aran Shetterly

Monday Oct 28, 2024

Monday Oct 28, 2024

Get Aran's book here: https://a.co/d/ayUF4sV
 
On November 3, 1979, as activist Nelson Johnson assembled people for a march adjacent to Morningside Homes in Greensboro, North Carolina, gunshots rang out. A caravan of Klansmen and Neo-Nazis sped from the scene, leaving behind five dead. Known as the “Greensboro Massacre,” the event and its aftermath encapsulate the racial conflict, economic anxiety, clash of ideologies, and toxic mix of corruption and conspiracy that roiled American democracy then—and threaten it today.
 
In 88 seconds, one Southern city shattered over irreconcilable visions of America’s past and future. When the shooters are acquitted in the courts, Reverend Johnson, his wife Joyce, and their allies, at odds with the police and the Greensboro establishment, sought alternative forms of justice. As the Johnsons rebuilt their lives after 1979, they found inspiration in Nelson Mandela’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Martin Luther King Jr’s concept of Beloved Community and insist that only by facing history’s hardest truths can healing come to the city they refuse to give up on.
 
This intimate, deeply researched, and heart-stopping account draws upon survivor interviews, court documents, and the files from one of the largest investigations in FBI history. The persistent mysteries of the case touch deep cultural insecurities and contradictions about race and class. A quintessentially American story, Morningside explores the courage required to make change and the evolving pursuit of a more inclusive and equal future.
 
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: PRIVATE EQUITY IN COLLEGE SPORTS AND LEFTISTS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT?

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Should private equity help form a super conference? If so what does that mean for college athletics? 

Also, should leftists infiltrate law enforcement?

 

 
Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop
 
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Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles
 
 
 

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