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Callingā€Out the Bullshit: The Paradox of Neoliberal Critique in <italic>The Big Short</italic>.

Authors :
Long, Alexander
Source :
Journal of Popular Culture. Apr2018, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p337-355. 19p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The author presents a criticism of the film &quot;The Big Short&quot; directed by Adam McKay. He discusses the presentation of the 2008-2009 economic crisis in the film, the leading characters as antiheroes, and the use of voice-overs to emphasize the insights presented by the film.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15405931
Volume :
51
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Popular Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128998179
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.12656