On this episode, Matthew and Stacey are joined by historian Dr. Quinn Javers to discuss Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film, The Dark Knight. Join us as we are enlightened by our special guest's contemplations about the place of China and Hong Kong in the world geopolitical arena. We also discuss how we might watch The Dark Knight through the lens of today's US surveillance state, and additionally we discuss the functions of fear, (dis)order, authority, and the globalization of the local in the film.
Film: The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, 2008)
Intro Music: “The Army of You” (Library of Congress Free Music Archive)
Outro Music: “Late Night Indigo” (written and performed by Stacey Baran)
Fear of the Dark is a film podcast about race and horror, hosted by Matthew Vernon and Stacey Baran. Episode edited by Matthew Vernon. Mixdown and mastering by Stacey Baran.
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