Tag Archives: Dziga Vertov

revolution: all work and no play for lenin

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dave

…Lenin came to exercise enormous control over his emotions. He spurned all kinds of softness and spontaneity. Even his marriage was a “revolutionary” one to a fellow conspirator… Any pleasure that stood in the way of work must be given … Continue reading →

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revolution on the cutting room floor

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dave

Definitely a precursor to today’s political re-mix videos. Passionate agit-pop that incarnated all the hopes and dreams that the socialist project promised. Alvarez’s videos are intense projections that sear the conservative canons of capitalist ideology; the whole market system and … Continue reading →

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