Michael and Us: By Grapthar's Hammer
GALAXY QUEST (1999) in the context of '90s-era fan culture.
Jacobin Radio · Jacobin
May 17, 20231h 0m
Show Notes
We begin with a rundown of recent events, from the Coronation to the CNN Trump town hall to the Liberal Party of Canada's recent convention, before discussing the beloved comedy GALAXY QUEST (1999). We situate the film's satire in the context of 1999-era fan culture, and hash over our own respective histories with the Star Trek franchise. PLUS: a dive into a young Tucker Carlson's journalism.
Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.