There is no origin story of the police without the story of the reorganization of human society by the birth, expansion, and dominance of the system of capitalism. While capitalism did not create inequality, it structured society such that new methods and tools were required to impose its uniquely unequal order - with threat of, and acts of, violence - in new ways. The police became one of the most important tools, specially adapted to fit the contours of this new social order.
Marx believed that capitalism, especially in its technofeudal phase, alienates individuals from their labor and products, creating isolated selves amid abundant technology.
Irène Drésel's score subtly shapes the atmosphere of the film, underscoring the relentless and exhausting daily routine of Julie, a single mother navigating work and childcare responsibilities.
The journey to the stage of Lauren Yee's new play, Mother Russia, has been a bit bumpy, with its opening delayed due to COVID-19 and mixed reactions in Seattle.
Capitalism as we know it is dead. We're going to see a new kind of capitalism. If your orientation is just about making money, I don't think you're going to hang out very long as a CEO or a founder of a company.
Mountainhead presents a stark reflection of our current reality, spotlighting the disconnection in a tech-driven world battling chaos fueled by disinformation.