Episode 7 - Saltburn - ’Not Rich Kids’ Review

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In this Episode:

Class Perspectives: Analysing 'Saltburn' (2023)

In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' Kath Dolheguy and guest hosts Dr Alan Woodruff and Frankie Kanatas examine the 2023 film ‘Saltburn’ from a working-class point of view. They dive into the film's plot, performances, and class representations, ultimately finding it lacking in depth and authenticity. The episode concludes with reflections on the privileges in filmmaking and the absence of a strong argument in the film.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:20 New Episode Format: Class Lens on Films

01:01 Introducing the Hosts and Format

01:52 Film Discussion: Saltburn Overview

04:56 Initial Reactions and Positives

06:35 Critique: Character and Story Issues

10:55 Class Commentary 

25:22 Conclusion and Next Steps

25:33 Closing Remarks and Credits

 

Also discussed: 

Whit Stillman
Superbad
Flo Rider

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The Not a Rich Kid Team: 

• Kath Dolheguy 

• Frankie Kanatas

• Sarah Ryan-Linstrom 

Post audio - Mike Tillbrook 

Theme song: 

‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson. 

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• Creative Victoria who provided funding for the first season. 

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