Topic: Cuties

2 chapters across the catalog

RBG Down!
Episode 1279 2:16:36 - 2:20:01

1279: RBG Down!

Sir Joseph of the HMS Pinafore Knighthood

Joseph Arco is knighted as "Sir Joseph of the HMS Pinafore" after a significant donation. In his note, he discusses canceling Netflix over the "Cuties" controversy and compares it to creepy Shirley Temple films from the 1930s. He also requests "Trump Jobs Karma" to help with his home-buying process in a difficult housing market.

Insurrectious
Episode 1277 49:12 - 54:13

1277: Insurrectious

Netflix Cuties Movie Controversy, Social Media Impact on Youth

The French film "Cuties" on Netflix has sparked intense backlash and calls for cancellation due to its depiction of young girls. While critics label the film as exploitative, others argue it is a critique of how social media and "hyper-sexualized" media culture affect 12-year-old girls. The film's director intended to highlight the pressure social media likes and filters place on immigrant youth in France.