Marx at Play

Working Class Cinema Episode 2: Bob Hoskins

In the latest episode of WCC, we discuss the London-born actor Bob Hoskins, his great diversity of roles and positions supporting working class people.

Working Class Cinema ep 1: The Wrestler and CAM

Episode one of a new podcast from one of the people who brought you Marx at Play.
We examine two films that give a more human portrait of workers in the modern economy; The Wrestler (2008) and CAM (2018).

Working Class CInema Episode1: The Wrestler and Cam

In the first episode of this new podcast, we discuss the body as a site of entertainment, through two films; The Wrestler (2008) and CAM (2018).

Marx at Play Episode 3: It’s a Wonderful Life

Jon and Jamie look at the Christmas classic film and discuss the themes of community, individual worth, what the pay structure might be for angels and how a conservative film maker and star made a film challenging the power of big banks and property barons.

Marx at Play Episdoe 2: Andrew Niccol Double Bill

Jon and Jamie review two films from the pen of ANdrew Niccol.
Gattaca and In Time.  Both films detail Marxist themes on work and reward and make for an interesting viewing.
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Marx at Play Episode 1: Assassin's Creed Syndicate

In the first episode, Jamie and Jon discuss the appearance of Karl Marx in Assassin's Creed Syndicate and if this means anything to the wider game or within pop culture.