Ross is joined by Robert Spinelli and Dr. Bethan Jones to discuss the history of conspiracy theories in popular culture. They look at how conspiratorial thinking reflects social and political anxieties, the ways in which conspiracy theorists are depicted in media, and the difficulty in approaching these topics academically.

FURTHER READING:

Spinelli, Robert (Ed.). The Lizard People Don't Want You to Read This

Jones, Bethan. Participatory Culture Wars: Controversy, Conflict, and Complicity in Fandom

FURTHER WATCHING:

Community S2E9, "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design"

JFK

The Truman Show

The X-Files

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Ross kicks off the new mini-series "Class Notes" by speaking with Dr. Josie Torres Barth about her courses on Film and Media History! They discuss the major trends and focal points of the subject, the challenges of teaching media studies in our modern cultural ecosystem, and much more.

FURTHER READING:

Hilmes, Michele. Radio Voices: American Broadcasting, 1922-1952.

Spigel, Lynn. Make Room for TV: Television and the Family Ideal in Postwar America.

Schatz, Thomas. The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era.

Monaco, James. How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond.

FURTHER WATCHING:

"The Story of Film: An Odyssey"

"Babyface"

"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"

"Cleo From 5 to 7"

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As we bid a fond farewell to a close friend and colleague, please enjoy this collection of fun moments from the HoFCast Archives.

SEGMENTS:

Biopic Mailbag Question: 3:50

Cartoon Music Trivia: 13:35

Christmas Movie Trivia: 38:00

Stranger Things Prediction: 51:16

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