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- 11. We Aren't Allowed to Talk About This (Fight Club)
How do consumerism, Buddhism, pugilism and saponification come together in one story? Join us as we unravel the various complexities behind the cult classic Fight Club.
33 min - 10. How NOT to Act at House Parties! (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARDon't say we don't cater to our fans. Shout out for the suggestion. This week we're reviewing the beloved children's classic 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. Marketed as a children's book, the book's animated version has over 90 million views on YouTube. However, we believe that there are some really adult undertones hidden in its intricate story...27 min
- 9. How (not?) to build a Communist State (Animal Farm)
Ever wondered what Russian history would be like if it were acted out by animals and acted out on a farm? Well look no further. Papercut is happy to delve into this week's episode featuring Animal Farm by George Orwell.
27 min - 8. Why You Shouldn't Go for Married Rich Women with Kids (The Great Gatsby)The Roaring 20s - an explosion of wealth coupled with the excitement of illegal drinking - that is, it you were a rich white upper class socialite in 1920s America. The rest of the world was still recovering from war and racism was still rampant. But let's give that a rest for a moment and explore class struggles, the American Dream and why we're all ultimately chasing the wrong things. What does Papercut have to say about F Scott Fitzgerald's classic - The Great Gatsby?35 min
- 7. Why Has Violence Declined? (The Better Angels of Our Nature)Turn on the news, what do you see? Another explosion? Another school shooting? Another war? It seems like things are getting worse every day. In this monumental book, Steven Pinker argues why our preconceptions of violence are wrong and how we can strive for a better world. What does Papercut have to say about this?33 min
- 6. Moby Dick[NO SPOILERS]MOBY DICKThe classic story of a sea captain, his seamen and his sperm whale. How has this tale stood the test of time? Find out in this episode of Papercut!30 min
- 5. Freakonomics
FREAKONOMICS
What causes crime rate to fall? Does parenting actually matter? Should we trust the experts at all? Find out what we think in this episode of Papercut!
32 min - 4. Of Mice and Men
[SPOILER ALERT]
OF MICE AND MEN
John Steinbeck's classic about the Great Depression tells a heartbreaking tale of two friends and their lives as ranch hands. You won't believe what happens in the end. Page 177 will SHOCK you...
35 min - 3. The Picture of Dorian Gray
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
What kind of life would you lead if you couldn't grow old or ugly? Would you choose a life of excess? We discuss this here through the Oscar Wilde classic.
32 min - 2. Murder on the Orient Express
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Death and evil run afoul as murder grips the Orient Express. It's up to Hercule Poirot to figure it out before it's too late. Legendary writer Agatha Christie weaves a gripping story of deceit and justice. What's up with this crazy train?
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