Letterboxd Is the Last Best Corner of the Internet
Summary
Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish discuss the viral movie platform Letterboxd, debating whether it fosters genuine fan communities or just another performative social media space. They explore the phenomenon of "dupe" videos, where creators compare luxury brands to affordable alternatives, analyzing the cultural shift toward value-conscious consumerism. The episode also features a "Scroll and Tell" segment on makeup dupes and concludes with the hosts sharing their "touch grass" activities, including archery lessons and a Provincetown-themed tarot deck.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Letterboxd and Makeup Dupes Topics
What is Letterboxd and why Audie joined
Best Letterboxd Review: Trainspotting
Reviewing 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'
Letterboxd as a community vs. criticism
Creating and sharing movie lists
Letterboxd as a dating app and taste signifier
Crafting an unattractive Top 4 list
The fatigue of constant review requests
Fear of Letterboxd being acquired and ruined
Red carpet interviews: Top 4 questions
Letterboxd as a universal language
Fans vs. Stans and the death of criticism
Letterboxd's role in film discovery
Audie Cornish's Top 4 Letterboxd films
Ari Shapiro's Top 4 Letterboxd films
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Scroll and Tell: Drag artist on makeup dupes
The economics of dupes and celebrity brands
Sleuthing: Identifying identical manufacturers
The 'Little Treat Economy' and recession indicators
Defining 'dupe': Deception vs. value
Touch Grass: Family archery lesson
Touch Grass: Provincetown Tarot Deck
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