About this episode

The episode reviews Boots Riley's film I Love Boosters, discussing its themes and humor while also touching on other topics.

This week, we review Boots Riley's sophomore feature, I Love Boosters, an absurdist comedy skewering capitalist rot at the center of the fashion industry. An enthusiastic reflection of Riley's own politics, I Love Boosters features an infectious display of surrealist humor, eye-popping visuals, and labor-of-love practical effects; but is it enough to cover its everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach? We discuss the movie, go on a Star Wars tangent, and give an update on our Summer Box Office Wager.

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Hosts: Derek Wong, Amir Touray, Jeff Zhang

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Books & works: I Love Boosters, Star Wars

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