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Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by erentz on Friday March 24, 2017 @09:17PM (#13953525)
The thesis is good. But like many of Adam Curtis's documentaries this can feel like it takes too long to get to the point. For the curious (and montage averse) the Chapo Trap House podcast had an interview with Adam Curtis (Episode 65) in which the thesis was outlined much faster, and in more amusing fashion.
Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by prolly_a_moron on Saturday March 25, 2017 @11:04AM (#13955993)
>But like many of Adam Curtis's documentaries this can feel like it takes too long to get to the point.

That's the style. Personally, I dig it, and enjoy (and recommend) everything he's done. I love his use of music and old, stock footage. And he always has an interesting thesis, agree with it or not.

Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by intopieces on Saturday March 25, 2017 @12:54PM (#13956486)
I disagree. I listened to the Chapo Trap House podcast with Adam Curtis and was incredibly disappointed. They seemed to have barely superficial familiarity with HyperNormalization or Curtis' work in general. It was awkward. Curtis can talk at length linking topics like government, culture, science fiction, and 21st century monetary policy together while the podcast guys made lame jokes that did not really fit with the theme or mood.
Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by erentz on Saturday March 25, 2017 @02:10PM (#13956821)
Hmm. I had watched the documentary before listening to the podcast, so maybe my assessment was off since I was already primed with the info.
Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by clydethefrog on Sunday April 02, 2017 @10:23AM (#14017265)
Adam Curtis also was on a podcast with Tim Heidecker [0] and on one with Russell Brand [1] for who wants more.

[0] http://www.talkhouse.com/comedian-tim-heidecker-talks-with-a... [1] https://art19.com/shows/under-the-skin/episodes/cfb8056a-1cb...

Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by gech on Friday March 24, 2017 @10:16PM (#13953729)
Re:HyperNormalisation [video] by abledon on Saturday March 25, 2017 @12:39PM (#13956389)
Thanks, the podcast was way more enjoyable than watching his film. Less disgusting imagery that would burn into my photogenic memory haha