Marvel's (Deceptively) Empty Politics, Explained | A Video Essay

Alternate title: Catharsis, Coercion, and Marvel's Conservative Cinema The MCU could actually be influencing our society, politics, and ideology, more than we realise. This video delves into the normative politics of the MCU and the way it dilutes ideology and radical sentiment through the theories of Augusto Boal, Aristotle, and Machiavelli. Join me in a journey from the ancient Greek roots of modern drama to the present day, as we figure out just how and why Marvel films support the status quo. Check out my Patreon!   / pillarofgarbage   Join the Pillar of Garbage Discord server!   / discord   Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:47 Chapter One, Aristotle and Drama's Social Function 9:02 Chapter Two, Catharsis and Coercion 15:30 Chapter Three, Marvel's Centrist Catharsis 25:35 Chapter Four, Machiavellian Virtù and Bourgeois Myths 32:01 Chapter Five, Marvel's 'Great Men' and Establishment Values 36:08 Chapter Six, Alternative Viewpoints 39:13 Conclusion The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe that is centred on a series of superhero films, independently produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The franchise has expanded to include comic books, short films, television series, and digital series. #marvel #mcu #politics