Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, "Movies Under the Influence" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, "Movies Under the Influence" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, "Movies Under the Influence" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Explore the intertwined histories of cinema and mind-altering substances with Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece in this eye-opening podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Cinema and intoxicants have parallel histories influencing American culture.
- Prohibition led to unique strategies by cinemas to attract patrons.
- Smoking sections in cinemas were a response to changing social norms.
- Psychedelia influenced both media content and advertising strategies.
- Government and business interests have historically shaped film censorship.
I was convinced that there was some kind of a secret history between cinema and substances.
Ever wondered how cinema and mind-altering substances have intertwined throughout history? Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece’s book, 'Movies Under the Influence', dives into this fascinating relationship, tracing it from early cinema to the psychedelic 1970s. In this episode, host Dr. Miranda Melcher chats with Dr. Szczepaniak-Gillece about her unique perspective on how movies and intoxicants have shaped American culture.
Forget about the usual focus on drug use in films; this conversation explores how both cinema and substances have been tools of immersion, often influenced by ideology and power. Dr. Szczepaniak-Gillece shares intriguing stories, like how cinemas tried to lure patrons during Prohibition and the surprising role of psychedelia in advertising and media. The episode also touches on the cultural narratives around smoking in movie theatres and how government and business interests have impacted the portrayal of substances in film.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the deeper cultural implications of movie-going and substance use. Tune in to uncover how these two seemingly different worlds are more connected than you might think.