Philosophy In Film - 083 - Fight Club

Episode 83: Fight Club


 


This week on Philosophy in Film, the gang grapples with the
anarchic world of David Fincher’s Fight Club. Starring Edward
Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter, this cult classic
delves into themes of consumerism, identity, and rebellion as it
follows an insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap
maker as they form an underground fight club that evolves into
something much more. The chaos begins with Producer’s Notes
(6:22), where Craig sets the stage for an evening of mayhem.
Alain then unpacks the narrative in the Beauclair Synopsis
(18:27), laying the foundation for Chris to explore the film's
deeper meanings in Philosopher’s Corner (37:56). The Round Table
(55:26) sees the gang in a heated debate over the film’s
interpretations, followed by a revealing session of Reviews
(1:34:14), and ending with a bang as the gang blows open the
Mailbag (1:40:04). As always, we discuss the philosophical and
non-philosophical aspects of the movie, challenging you to
rethink what you know about Fight Club (without breaking the
first two rules).


 


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