A culture podcast to distract you as you hurtle toward climate collapse, your cubical on Mars, or the Singularity.
Season of the Glitch
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A culture podcast to distract you as you hurtle toward climate collapse, your cubical on Mars, or the Singularity.
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July 19, 2026
Artificial Love- The Perfect Woman
<p>This week on Season of the Glitch, we continue our journey through the history of artificial lovers with the delightfully strange 1949 British comedy The Perfect Woman. While the film itself is a lightweight bedroom farce about a lifelike female robot, it proved to be the perfect jumping-off point for a conversation about gender, performance, censorship, and the enduring fantasy of the "perfect" partner. Along the way, we explore postwar British cinema, the uncanny space between human and machine, and how even the most disposable cultural artifacts can illuminate deeper anxieties about technology, love, and control.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to 'The Perfect Woman' and episode overview</p><p>01:53 Historical and cultural context of the 1949 film</p><p>04:52 Main characters and plot setup</p><p>09:48 Themes of AI, gender, and control in the film</p><p>14:50 Analysis of the robot Olga and its significance</p><p>20:05 Humor, censorship, and cultural constraints</p><p>24:53 Imagination, desire, and the prompt of the film</p><p>30:00 Genre, style, and film techniques</p><p>34:55 Final thoughts on the film's cultural impact</p><p></p><p> resources</p><p></p><p>'Metropolis' (1927) - Film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/</p><p>'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993) - Film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/</p><p>'Lost Highway' (1997) - Film - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118884/</p><p>British Film Censorship - Article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_censorship_in_the_United_Kingdom</p><p></p><p></p>
July 11, 2026
Artificial Love- Metropolis (part two)
<p>Annie and Kelley conclude our discussion of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis,' its themes of industrial capitalism, class struggle, and the depiction of artificial love through AI and robotics. We also discuss modern parallels, filmmaking techniques, and cultural implications, can continue to dog on its ideological cop out. Along the way we touch on: The Invite, Dirty Dancing, Joker, Crazy Stupid Love, Ghost, Tony Scott, Stir of Echoes, non-sequitur crushes, Ex Machina, Mountainhead, Succession, Joan of Arc, Terminator, ancient Buddhist cautionary tales, The Tenant, Stir of Echoes, and Madonna.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to 'Metropolis' and its significance</p><p>02:03 The Moloch metaphor and industrial sacrifice</p><p>04:03 Class reconciliation and ideological critique</p><p>05:48 Filmmaking techniques and visual effects analysis</p><p>09:51 The robot Maria and early science fiction technology</p><p>15:03 Themes of artificial love and deepfakes</p><p>19:49 Cultural fears and technological anxieties</p><p>24:54 Modern parallels: AI, deepfakes, and misinformation</p><p>29:49 Climax: rebellion, destruction, and societal collapse</p><p>35:11 Resolution and the message of unity</p><p>39:03 Conclusion: 'Metropolis' in contemporary context</p><p></p><p>resources</p><p>Metropolis (1927 film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(1927_film)</p><p>Fritz Lang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Lang</p><p>Deepfake Technology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepfake</p><p>AI and Society in Film - https://www.example.com/ai-society-film</p><p></p>
July 3, 2026
Artificial Love- Metropolis (part one)
<p>The Glitch is back with a brand new series about love and artificial intelligence, a timely topic that has actually been captivating dreamers since time immemorial. We're focusing on how artificial love has been imagined throughout cinematic history, and we're starting with a big one: Fritz Lang's 1927 sci fi epic Metropolis. This silent visual marvel is one the first, and to this day, one of the most ambitious entries into the science fiction genre. While its philosophical center may disappoint, Metropolis is a stunning visual index that culture endlessly borrows from and possibly always will. So join Annie and Kelley as they explore Metropolis and get side tracked by Madonna, Kim Gordon, Battleship Potemkin, Blade Runner, The Big Lebowski, Her, River's Edge, Office Space, Star Trek, Black Mirror, Fascist Aesthetics, and more.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Season of the Glitch</p><p>01:24 Exploring AI Lovers in Cinema</p><p>03:14 Metropolis: A Cinematic Masterpiece</p><p>08:45 The Length and Pacing of Metropolis</p><p>12:56 AI and Love: A New Series</p><p>15:37 Historical Context of Metropolis</p><p>21:34 Reception and Legacy of Metropolis</p><p>28:23 Visual and Thematic Analysis of Metropolis</p><p>36:13 The Complexity of Art and Creation</p><p>37:03 The Garden Scene: A Visual Feast</p><p>39:20 Class Commentary in a Garden of Delights</p><p>41:04 Freider's Awakening: A Journey to the Lower City</p><p>43:43 The Machine and the God Moloch</p><p>47:20 The Hallucination of Moloch: A Symbol of Destruction</p><p>50:56 Family Ties: The Connection Between Freider and Rotwang</p><p>53:42 The Unveiling of the Robot: A New Creation</p><p>58:35 Maria's Role: The Heart of the Revolution</p><p>01:00:42 The Mediator: Heart Between Head and Hands</p><p>01:03:09 Aesthetic and Philosophy: The Legacy of Metropolis</p><p>01:05:08 Philosophical Questions: Consciousness and Identity</p><p></p><p>resources</p><p>Metropolis (1927) on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/</p><p>Fritz Lang - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Lang</p><p>Thea von Harbou - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thea_von_Harbou</p><p>Metropolis Restoration Project - https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/filmhusker/1/</p><p>Black Mirror - 'Be Right Back' episode - https://www.netflix.com/title/70264888</p>
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