Adam Curtis's 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' Reviewed as Reverse Marxism
The new series by Adam Curtis, titled 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head,' is set to debut on BBC iPlayer on 11 February 2021. This six-episode series, with each episode lasting approximately 75 minutes, is described as 'An Emotional History of the Modern World.' It examines the struggle between individual rights and collective power, the emergence of anti-democratic technocracy, and a pervasive sense of powerlessness in enacting change. Curtis's exploration covers various regions, including America, the UK, China, and Russia, featuring complex individuals like Michael de Freitas (Michael X), Jiang Qing, and Eduard Limonov to highlight these conflicts. Critics label him a 'reverse Marxist,' suggesting he should focus more on philosophical insights than historical narratives. This marks Curtis's first major series since 2011's 'All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace' and his longest since 1993's 'Pandora's Box.'
Key facts
- Series 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' premieres on BBC iPlayer on 11 February 2021.
- The series consists of six films, each around 75 minutes long.
- It is Curtis's first true series since 2011's 'All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace'.
- It is his longest series since 'Pandora's Box' in 1993.
- The series is billed as 'An Emotional History of the Modern World'.
- Focuses on conflict between individual and collective authority, anti-democratic technocracy, and inability to act transformatively.
- Narrative spans America, UK, China, and Russia.
- Profiles Michael de Freitas (Michael X), Jiang Qing, and Eduard Limonov.
- Reviewer describes Curtis as a 'reverse Marxist' who prioritizes superstructure over material base.
- Reviewer suggests Curtis should aspire to be more of a philosopher than a historian.
Entities
Artists
- Adam Curtis
Institutions
- BBC iPlayer
Locations
- United Kingdom
- America
- United States
- China
- Russia