In the discussion of fascism and authoritarianism in cinema (and in real life), it's impossible to not discuss conspiracy theories. Over the past few years, conspiratorial ideas is almost hat in hand with the politics of the time. In our latest exploration of fascism in cinema, come down the rabbit hole with my guest, Ben Friedman of Ben Talks Film, and I as we look at how three films take their characters, and the audience, down the rabbit hole. Our films this episode are Oliver Stone's "JFK", Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" and Ari Asher's "Eddington". I hope you enjoy, and don't get too lost!

The end credits track is my composition, "Minimalist Suspense".

You can read more of my thoughts regarding "Eyes Wide Shut" and its connections to Jeffrey Epstein here.

You can read my blog outlining my thoughts after the 2024 election here.

In July 2025, I wrote about my dive into conspiracy theories here.

Fascism in Cinema Series

Episode 162 - Resistance to Fascism in Cinema

Episode 166 - Fascism in Cinema: Copaganda

Episode 170 - Fascism in Cinema: Bad Faith

Episode 175 - Fascism in Cinema: The Fourth Estate

Episode 176 - Fascism in Cinema: Action Nationalism

Episode 183 - Fascism in Cinema: Past Future Present