Soylent Green is one of the quintessential Malthusian science fiction films with one of the most memorable endings so we thought it was time to give it a watch. Luckily we did not end up having 40 million people in NYC as of 2022 which is usually how it goes with dystopian theories. We found the movie hard to buy into because of how over the top it is. It has some cool ideas but overall it is not surprising that the movie became more of a punch line than an enduring classic.

00:00 Introduction to Soylent Green

02:51 Cultural Impact and References

05:29 Dystopian Themes and Societal Commentary

08:25 Character Analysis and Relationships

11:09 Malthusian Dystopia and Overpopulation

13:52 Critique of the Film's Logic

16:54 The Role of Food and Consumption

19:40 The Ending and Its Implications

34:46 Soylent Green: A Dark Revelation

38:55 Relationships in a Dystopian World

40:11 Charlton Heston's Performance and Legacy

45:53 Women and Their Roles in Society

54:37 The Consequences of Overpopulation

59:20 Edward G. Robinson's Last Performance

01:03:28 Malthusianism and Its Flaws

01:06:48 Fear and Cultural Narratives

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