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Title: Calling‐Out the Bullshit: The Paradox of Neoliberal Critique in The Big Short.
Authors: Long, Alexander
Source: Journal of Popular Culture (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Apr2018, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p337-355. 19p.
Subjects: Big Short, The (Film), McKay, Adam, 1968-, Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009, Finance in motion pictures, Antiheroes in motion pictures, Voice-overs
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The author presents a criticism of the film "The Big Short" 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.
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