White Identity & Fascism

Dic Flicks

In this episode we discuss the tragic events of the El Paso shooting, the contents of the shooters manifesto, and the greater meaning it has in America (and the world).
Fascism isn't a bug of Capitalism, it's a feature.

If you see something, say something: https://www.splcenter.org/

On migrant deaths: https://migrationdataportal.org/themes/migrant-deaths-and-disappearances

Read the show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qqrywe64RDDY6f92tn4kcuRa7y5o23_95vs1T_x0gsc/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 5: El Paso Shooting

Do you think white bread is a little spicy? Do you get off put by some kids on their skate boards with flat brim hats? If so, join us in this episode where we begin the conversation on White Identity and what it means in the context of America. 
Also the best way to shatter someones fragile white identity is to call them 'mayo boi'. (It's really fun)

Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tz3MUM56qP2Pjt1xuGU_JyD8Z8wafGzZGkhVk0BF72c/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 7: Understanding White Identity

**SPOILERS AHEAD***
In this episode we review the new Bong Joon Ho movie "Parasite", winner of the Palm d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, and the political messaging behind it. The movie focuses on a working class family that pull some shady moves in order to get ahead and come out on top.
If this movie is in your area, we highly recommend you see it.

Episode 21: Dic Flick (Parasite)

***SPOILERS AHEAD***
In this episode we discuss the 2008 Steve McQueen movie "Hunger" about the 1981 Irish hunger strike in Northern Ireland prisons. The movie follows a small cast of characters at Maze prison, including Bobby Sands (an important member of the Irish Republican Army).  
Discussion on movie starts at 11:20
More on "Hunger": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunger_(2008_film)
More on the 1981 IRA hunger strike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_Irish_hunger_strike
Falling Down bonus clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyI8AIDiQCg
Check out our Parasite review: https://soundcloud.com/dic-proles/episode-21-dic-flick-parasite

Episode 34: Dic Flick (Hunger)

In this chapter, Guerin describes the near religious gathering around fascism (in Italy and Germany) and why it took root with the plebeians and workers as opposed to socialism. Much of what is said can be seen in more modern, recent context in our world. 
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2 - 8:12 ||
3 - 14:37 ||
4 - 17:58 ||
5 - 20:06 ||
6 - 22:19 ||
7 - 23:13 ||
8 - 29:44 ||
Full text: https://libcom.org/files/Daniel%20Guerin-Fascism%20and%20Big%20Business-Pathfinder%20Press%20(2000).pdf

3. Fascist Mysticism: The Man of Destiny, the Fatherland

In this chapter, Guerin looks at what the underlying philosophies of (Italian and German) fascism are, namely that of disdain for the working masses, utter contempt for the enlightenment and French revolution, and anti-democracy.

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2 - 3:15 ||
3 - 6:30 ||
4 - 11:30 ||
5 - 19:07 ||
6 - 22:44 ||
7 - 25:21 ||
Full Text: https://libcom.org/files/Daniel%20Guerin-Fascism%20and%20Big%20Business-Pathfinder%20Press%20(2000).pdf

7. The Real Fascist 'Doctrine'

In this Dic Flick we review the 1998 film "Bulworth" about a California Democratic senator running a failing reelection campaign. His life is going down the drain as he orders a hit on himself the weekend of the general election in November 1996. But, as Bulworth explores the world around him, he has a change of heart and the words he spittin', yo.

Ghetto Superstar Bulworth music video: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x362h48

Episode 37: Dic Flick (Bulworth)

In the second half of this episode we discuss the 1933-1934 fascist coup d'état plot against then president FDR by disgruntled American veterans and business leaders. We talk about the plot, and how Marine Corps Major General Smedley Darlington Butler played a key role in exposing it to the public. Come along as we discuss this and other fascist ideas in contemporary America.

0:00 - The Business Plot ||
24:25- Discussion on Fascism ||
War Is A Racket: https://ratical.org/ratville/CAH/warisaracket.pdf
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1FnrUSfIemIkrFbha-rXURMgzEf4FJQei3Z-CxbfaM/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 41 (Part 2): The Business Plot

In honor of Joel Schumacher's recent passing we've decided to release the commentary we did back in November 2019 over Schumacher's "magnum opus" "Falling Down", a 1993 movie about defense contractor William Foster (Michael Douglas) who just wants to get home to see his daughter on her birthday but meets resistance at every single step of his journey, causing him to inevitably fall down.

Bonus: Falling Down Commentary for Joel Schumacher

In this Dic Flick we review the 2004 mockumentary "C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America" by Kevin Willmott. In this mockumentary, the alternate world history of a Confederate victory in the American Civil War is prodded. The film explores this alternate history all the way from 1861 to the current year (2004) making extremely tongue in cheek commentary about the subtle ways in real American history isn't all sunshine and rainbows like it's typically made out to be.

1:21 - CSA, What is it? ||
9:45 - Movie Intro || 
16:58 - War and Rebellion || 
38:20 - The Reconstruction Period || 
47:42 - A Tropical Empire || 
1:01:00 - Happy Days || 
1:06:30 - A New Frontier || 
1:16:41 - Family Values || 
1:25:01 - The New Millennium || 
1:33:05 - Closing Thoughts || 

Check out Brian on twitter: https://twitter.com/jonstabb
"CSA: Confederate States of America": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exnwTWfFRM8
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zwZ0OC2qjkdwnNtRJWiJManUZ9gLB-BD3AZjLEc9irA/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 46: Dic Flick (CSA: Confederate States Of America) w/ Brian

In this episode we welcome back the newly canonized Prole Pamela to talk about how the world of film is permeated by monopolistic practices, but also that for those of you wanting to get out there and make your own small film, it's easier than you might think. 

0:55 - Commercial vs. Independent film-making ||
12:52 - The democratization of the filmmaking process ||
18:37 - Distribution deals ||
37:27 - Copyright law ||
49:48 - Guilds! ||
52:53 - Wrap up ||

Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUn4O8XaQXisyfyWoY3ll7I_6OW-gVRe-SfDp8p63uA/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 54: Film! w/ Pamela

Doing the most with what little we have.
Compensating for all the ways capitalism makes us feel small.

Episode 46: Dic Flick (CSA: Confederate States Of America) w/ Brian

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