Power Cut Podcasts
By Catface Collective
Marx at Play - Looking at Marxism in popular culture; from films and music to games and reading.
Working Class CInema - a pdocast about working class stories, artists and representation in cinema.
Power Cut PodcastsJul 01, 2021
Working Class Cinema Episode 2: Bob Hoskins
In the second episode of WCC, we focus on the London actor Bob Hoskins, discussing some of his best film work and political positions (such as calling out the gentrification of London back in the 80s).
Marx at Play Episode 4: Gang of Four
In this fourth episode, Jon is joined by Chip from Poetry on the Picket Line to discuss the great UK band who combined funky basslines with slashing guitars and sharp lyrics that critiqued the commercialisation of daily life, with a Marxist take.
Working Class CInema Update: Mid-September 2023
A quick note to let you all know where we are right now.
Working Class CInema Episode 1: The Wrestler and Cam
In this first episode of a new pdocast, we discuss two films that take a more progressive view of sex workers as part of their story lines and examine the body as a site for entertainment.
The Wrestler (2008) and Cam (2018).
Marx at Play Episode 3: It's a Wonderful Life
On this episode of the podcast, Jon and Jamie discuss the once-under loved (now perhaps over-discussed) 'Christmas film' and American classic It's a Wonderful Life.
In the midst of the post-war middle American Dream, did a mix of conservative and communist film makers and writers accidentality (or otherwise) make a heartfelt tribute to the human spirit and power of community? Or is it actually more reactionary than that? Along the way we discuss how the film was investigated by the FBI and how well it avoids easy categorisation and what pay structure is applied to angels.
Marx at Play Episode 2: Andrew Niccol Double Bill
On this episode, Jon and Jamie review two films from writer-director Andrew Niccol; Gattaca and In Time.
Both films are set in the future and in societies that are deeply unequal; but are they Marxist?
Marx at Play Episode 1: Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
In this first episode, Jon and Jamie look at a title in the popular games series that features none other than Karl Marx giving the players missions in Old London.