The Zone of Interest vs Triumph of the Will: In The Zone of Wilful Nazis

Oh, dear, what have we gotten ourselves into this episode? Join us for a look at some of the most evil people in history as we watch the new Oscar nominated Auschwitz movie The Zone of Interest and compare it to the Nazis' own 1935 propaganda epic, Triumph of the Will. Light hearted fun is in short supply this time round, but we still manage to challenge evil with ridicule as we ask who exactly paid for all those jackboots? Which film features the most pathetic and ineffectual salute? Which film breaks the fourth wall? And which film best portrays the insidious creeping advance of fascism?

Plus, we ask why Donald Rumsfeld isn’t more popular among seven year olds, we check out some of the longest short films we’ve seen in ages, we enjoy a submarine drama with a twist on Apple TV, we debate exactly what to do with an umlaut, and we taste some unique new flavours of popcorn at our very own popcorn counter.

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