Fran Hoepfner is a cultural critic, senior editor of Bright Wall/Dark Room, creator of Fran Magazine, regular Vulture contributor, and avowed Leigh-head.  She joins the show to discuss one of the more overtly political works in Mike’s catalog, and the film he considers to be his first proper theatrical release. 

All episodes in this series contain spoilers.

Theme music by Tuck Ryan and Eoin Murphy. Additional music is from Andrew Dickson’s score for High Hopes. Intro clip source interview. Logo photo credit Rick McGinnis.

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