I Am the Future (Class of 19XX)
From Optimism Vaccine by The Optimism Vaccine Network
May 5, 2026 · 1h 25m · Episode 380
About this episode
The episode discusses the films Class of 1984, Class of 1999, and Class of 1999 II: The Substitute, focusing on their themes and cultural impact.
THIS WEEK: Class of 1984 (1982), Class of 1999 (1990) and Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) This one goes out to the dads and grads. Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
People in this episode
Host: The Optimism Vaccine Network
Topics covered
- film reviews
- 1980s cinema
- dystopian themes
- classroom settings
- graduation
Keywords
- Class of 1984
- Class of 1999
- dystopian films
- film analysis
- 1980s movies
Sponsors
Optimism Vaccine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palestinian Medical Aid
Books & works: Class of 1984, Class of 1999, Class of 1999 II: The Substitute
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