Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | The Deranged Misogyny of Star Wars: The Acolyte—Only men can create life?! @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
In this episode, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the controversial portrayal of a lesbian cult in the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte. The couple breaks down the problematic elements of the show, including its misogynistic undertones, bizarre plot devices, and the implications of the cult's reproductive practices.
Malcolm and Simone discuss how the show's attempt to introduce a powerful female-led community ultimately fails, as it relies on harmful stereotypes and illogical plot points. They examine the cult's use of the Force to impregnate women, drawing parallels to the immaculate conception of Anakin Skywalker and the troubling notion that men create children while women merely carry them.
The conversation also touches on the decline of the Star Wars franchise, with Simone sharing her personal journey as a fan and pinpointing the moment she lost interest in the series. Malcolm and Simone explore the idea of Jar Jar Binks as a Sith Lord and the prevalence of racial stereotypes in the earlier films.
Throughout the discussion, the couple shares insights into the challenges of creating conservative-leaning content in the current entertainment landscape, drawing from their own experiences with a canceled documentary project. They highlight the role of legal departments and institutional bureaucracies in stifling diverse viewpoints within major streaming networks.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and overview of The Acolyte's lesbian cult
03:17 The cult's use of the Force for reproduction and its misogynistic implications
08:06 The illogical destruction of the cult's fortress and the death of its members
11:42 The decline of the Star Wars franchise and Simone's personal journey as a fan
14:58 Jar Jar Binks as a Sith Lord and racial stereotypes in earlier Star Wars films
18:23 The challenges of creating conservative-leaning content in the entertainment industry
23:14 The role of legal departments and institutional bureaucracies in stifling diverse viewpoints
27:09 The potential impact of AI on the future of content creation and distribution
29:34 Conclusion and final thoughts on The Acolyte and the state of the Star Wars franchise
In this episode, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the controversial portrayal of a lesbian cult in the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte. The couple breaks down the problematic elements of the show, including its misogynistic undertones, bizarre plot devices, and the implications of the cult's reproductive practices.
Malcolm and Simone discuss how the show's attempt to introduce a powerful female-led community ultimately fails, as it relies on harmful stereotypes and illogical plot points. They examine the cult's use of the Force to impregnate women, drawing parallels to the immaculate conception of Anakin Skywalker and the troubling notion that men create children while women merely carry them.
The conversation also touches on the decline of the Star Wars franchise, with Simone sharing her personal journey as a fan and pinpointing the moment she lost interest in the series. Malcolm and Simone explore the idea of Jar Jar Binks as a Sith Lord and the prevalence of racial stereotypes in the earlier films.
Throughout the discussion, the couple shares insights into the challenges of creating conservative-leaning content in the current entertainment landscape, drawing from their own experiences with a canceled documentary project. They highlight the role of legal departments and institutional bureaucracies in stifling diverse viewpoints within major streaming networks.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and overview of The Acolyte's lesbian cult
03:17 The cult's use of the Force for reproduction and its misogynistic implications
08:06 The illogical destruction of the cult's fortress and the death of its members
11:42 The decline of the Star Wars franchise and Simone's personal journey as a fan
14:58 Jar Jar Binks as a Sith Lord and racial stereotypes in earlier Star Wars films
18:23 The challenges of creating conservative-leaning content in the entertainment industry
23:14 The role of legal departments and institutional bureaucracies in stifling diverse viewpoints
27:09 The potential impact of AI on the future of content creation and distribution
29:34 Conclusion and final thoughts on The Acolyte and the state of the Star Wars franchise
