The Wolf of Wall Street. The Big Short. Margin Call. Billions. Silicon Valley. Blockbuster movies and critically-acclaimed TV shows often portray the world of finance, so we'll try to use these Hollywood narratives as a lens into various financial concepts. We'll cover topics like the stock market, the financial crisis of 2008, hedge funds, venture capital, income inequality, and more. The goal is to introduce you to various types of financial markets. If you decide to watch (or rewatch!) a finance-related film after this course, we'll provide you with the background information needed to get the most out of it.