Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts) Fri Dec 24, 2021, 01:52 PM Dec 2021

Don't Look Up on Netflix. A metaphor for politics and COVID [View all]

I really enjoyed it. Don't miss the funny scene after all the credits run.

It's such a powerful metaphor for politicizing science in exactly the same way the Republicans acted during the entire COVID situation.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Don't Look Up on Netflix. A metaphor for politics and COVID [View all] Binkie The Clown Dec 2021 OP

I just started to watch it ItsjustMe Dec 2021 #1

how do you get dark screen? mopinko Dec 2021 #2

I use Dark Reader ItsjustMe Dec 2021 #4

cool. ty mopinko Dec 2021 #5

Added it to my list... IrishAfricanAmerican Dec 2021 #3

I was just informed markie Dec 2021 #6

I just finished it!! Delmette2.0 Dec 2021 #7

Watched it yesterday... Ohio Joe Dec 2021 #8

It's very funny, in a dark way. Ocelot II Dec 2021 #9

Thanks for the heads-up on the 3rd ending, after credits. Also, (SPOILER) intrepidity Dec 2021 #10

Answer consider_this Dec 2021 #12

Ah thanks intrepidity Dec 2021 #13

I've seen it twice during the last two days. Laffy Kat Dec 2021 #11

Oddly, I believe it was written before COVID. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2021 #14