Topic: Gold Digger

2 chapters across the catalog

Lone Rat
Episode 748 6:10 - 9:16

748: Lone Rat

Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn Character Critique

A re-watch of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's leads to a critique of Audrey Hepburn's character as a "flake" and a "gold digger" rather than a lovable protagonist. The film is described as "fucked up" and "crazy," with George Peppard's performance and the plot's disconnect from reality questioned despite its status as a cinematic classic.

No Anthrax For You!
Episode 117 1:52 - 4:08

117: No Anthrax For You!

Gold Diggers of 1933 Film Propaganda

A clip from the 1933 film "Gold Diggers of 1933" featuring Dick Powell is presented to illustrate early media propaganda. The scene depicts men in bread lines at Times Square, which is characterized as an early example of government and big business infiltrating entertainment to influence public perception.