#639: A Nostalgia como combustível de consumo

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Rafael applies Svetlana Boym's theory to ask if Disney's Lion King remake is a restorative nostalgia trying to rebuild 1994.

Episode 639 of Cinem(ação) features host Rafael Arinelli in conversation with guests Reinaldo Feiruber and Manoel Messias, focusing on nostalgia as a fuel for consumption in contemporary entertainment. The episode opens with the host framing nostalgia as a billion-dollar commercial force, referencing Top Gun Maverick's $1.4 billion earnings and Disney's live-action remakes. Reinaldo Feiruber, from Perdidos na Paralax, shares how capitalism has 'ruined' his hobbies, sparking a debate on personal nostalgia versus commercial exploitation. Manoel Messias, a philosopher and psychologist, provides theoretical depth, discussing nostalgia's historical roots as a mental disorder in the 17th century. The conversation introduces Svetlana Boym's concepts of restorative and reflexive nostalgia, applying them to Disney's Lion King remake as an attempt at literal reconstruction. Neuroscience insights follow, with Manoel explaining that memory is not a static record but a creative simulation, citing Eric Kandel's work and false memory studies. The phenomenon of 'anemoia'—nostalgia for decades never lived—is explored as a defense mechanism against modern anxiety and digital dissatisfaction. Reinaldo and Manoel critique how the entertainment industry uses nostalgia for safe bets, referencing data that nine of the ten biggest 2025 film successes were sequels or remakes. Frederic Jameson's theory of a 'perpetual present' is discussed, suggesting cultural exhaustion and an inability to imagine new futures. The guests analyze how nostalgia sews identity over time but also reinforces conservatism, with Manoel noting increased conservatism among young Brazilians. Personal anecdotes include Reinaldo's experience showing Jurassic Park to his niece and Manoel's recommendation of the Raimundos documentary. The episode concludes with recommendations: Manoel suggests the film 'The Devourer of Stars' and the Raimundos documentary, while Reinaldo recommends the band Angine de Poutrine and the game Disco Elysium. Rafael closes by encouraging listener engagement and support for the podcast.

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