In this talk, Curtis discusses the difficulties of storytelling on the internet, issues a challenge to avoid the whimsy of the ‘circle of friends’ that seems to dominate contemporary media culture, and urges us to look beyond the surface of online culture to see the power structures that underpin it. Its a fascinating and challenging talk, exploring many of the themes that he develops in his new BBC 2 series All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace.
Adam Curtis talking at The Story 2011
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Storythings : Adam Curtis
The Storythings podcast is an irregular series of interviews, talks and discussions with some of the most influential creative talent working in TV, Film, Games, Theatre, Art and beyond.
Episode 1 – Adam Curtis talking at The Story 2011
In this talk, Curtis discusses the difficulties of storytelling on the internet, issues a challenge to avoid the whimsy of the ‘circle of friends’ that seems to dominate contemporary media culture, and urges us to look beyond the surface of online culture to see the power structures that underpin it. Its a fascinating and challenging talk, exploring many of the themes that he develops in his new BBC 2 series All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace.
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Adam Curtis - All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace The Grass Is Always Greener…
Adam Curtis is a producer, writer and director. Adam’s latest series, All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace begins on BBC2 on 23rd May 2011. He has produced and directed television documentaries such as Pandora’s Box, The Mayfair Set, The Century of the Self, The Power of Nightmares and The Trap. Curtis’ programs, though always about serious issues, maintain a sense of tongue-in-cheek humour and are characteristic in their extensive use of archive footage. In his film making, Curtis strives to find meaningful connections between historical situations and often focuses on the impact different ideologies have had on modern society
http://www.sidrodrigues.com/2011/05/adam-curtis-all-watched-over-by-machines-of-loving-grace/
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Adam Curtis on ‘Is Facebook the New TV?’
One of six Adam Curtis interviews with The Register at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/23/beeb_week_adam_curtis_2/