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Rantbox TV

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  • Do superheroes benefit pop culture? (part II)
    Last time we asked: Why are Wonder Woman's early links to BDSM relatively obscure? Is Wandavision patronising and have superheroes benefited the games industry at the expense of the comic book industry?

    This time we discuss the impact of superheroes on literary fiction, radio plays, stage shows, musical theatre and internet web plays.

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    #geopolitics #superheroes #entertainment #rantboxtv

    Article of relevance: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/may/06/superheroes-literary-novel-comic-book-serious-fiction

    Today's panel:

    Simon Mitchell is an events organiser and can be found via Instagram: @mitchprime86

    Marc Andrew Ferns makes robots. That's all you need to know.

    Matthew Gaffen is in the post punk band, Hearse Pileup and have provided this link to their new track. Optimistically titled 'We're All Gong To Hell.': https://open.spotify.com/album/6ym5IDSeM2YPkrB1IWnfYN

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for the thumbnail and to Matthew Gaffen for the new ident animation.
    1 hr 9 min
  • The commodification of marginalised cultures
    'Let's face it, you're a Guardian Journalist's wet dream, if only one of you were a person of colour to make the dream complete. Do you ever get concerned that your backstory will be co-opted by press as an ongoing commodification of marginalised folk?' - John Clay talking to Eugene and Paul a.k.a tAngerinecAt.

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    A new video is posted every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest.

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    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv

    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    #discrimination #nonbinary #music #rantboxtv

    Follow Tangerine Cat on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/tangerinecatpage

    ... and on Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/13DV5mfEvDCMmSCaYqmPkf?si=0pXS-0PHS4KEEdue5CkEVA

    Read THAT Alex Mazey interview (author of Living in Disneyland) with the band here:
    https://www.publicpressure.org/an-estuary-land-of-abandoned-ships/

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for the thumbnail and to Matthew Gaffen for the new ident animation.
    28 min
  • Racism at gigs, PPE and the NHS
    In today's episode John Clay spoke to Nishant Joshi, an NHS worker and bassist in The Palpitations. Ethnicity and gatekeeping, undeniable racial bias regarding PPE and other related material form the basis of today's social commentary.

    Watch RANTBOX TV, that rare beast that offers nuanced commentary on race, gender, and other community concerns in 21st Century Britain and abroad.

    A new video is posted every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest.

    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rantboxtv/

    And on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv

    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    #racism #NHS #music #rantboxtv

    Listen to Nishant's band, The Palpitations online: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qTNMgcKjtWQvweI2L5ce6?si=RtL4BkjoTImMofyqcNlo5Q:

    The Palpitations are also on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/ThePalpitations

    Listen to Nshant's podcast with Luke Griffiths of FALSE HEADS:
    https://soundcloud.com/oneconversation

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for the thumbnail and to Matthew Gaffen for the new ident animation.
    32 min
  • Do superheroes benefit pop culture?
    Why are Wonder Woman's early links to BDSM relatively obscure? Is Wandavision patronising and have superheroes benefited the games industry at the expense of the comic book industry?

    Watch RANTBOX.TV, that rare beast that offers nuanced commentary on race, gender, and other community concerns in 21st Century Britain and abroad.

    A new video is posted every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest.

    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rantboxtv/

    And on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv

    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    #racism #superheroes #entertainment #rantboxtv

    Today's panel: John Clay, Matthew Gaffen , Ola's Kool Kitchen,
    Simon Mitchell, Oliver Joss Lee (social media handles provided below).

    To listen to Ola's radioshow, Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olakoolkitchen

    Simon Mitchell is an events organiser and can be found via Instagram: @mitchprime86

    Oliver Jose Lee is a top bassist and producer. Check out one of his bands: https://www.instagram.com/dorjaband/

    Matthew Gaffen is in the post punk band, Hearse Pileup and have provided this link to their new track. Optimistically titled 'We're All Gong To Hell.': https://open.spotify.com/album/6ym5IDSeM2YPkrB1IWnfYN

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for the thumbnail and to Matthew Gaffen for the new ident animation.
    1 hr 57 min
  • How is the 24 Hour news cycle affecting our society?
    How is the 24 Hour news cycle affecting our society? John and Ola discuss this question via the subheadings of the New Year transition, the US inauguration, entertainment reviews, the pandemic and the controversy surrounding Who vocalist Roger Daltrey.

    RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest. [Scroll down to learn more about this episode's diverse panel].

    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rantboxtv/

    And on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv

    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    Follow Ola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olakoolkitchen

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for graphics and general good guy assistance: https://www.publicpressure.org

    #news #newyearseve #covid19 #rogerdaltrey #biden #politics #films #entertainment #rantboxtv
    47 min
  • Star Trek and politics
    How effective is modern Star Trek at balancing escapism and socio/political commentary? Race, populism, limits of the premise and the friction between Star Trek’s dual mission statement are discussed in this Christmas edition of RantboxTV. Today's panel consists of John Clay and Ola's Kool Kitchen.

    RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest. [Scroll down to learn more about this episode's diverse panel].

    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:
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    And on Facebook:
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    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    Follow Ola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olakoolkitchen

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for graphics and general good guy assistance: https://www.publicpressure.org

    #fiction #entertainment #deconstruction #geeks #philosophy #StarTrek #John clay director #chemicallysinister #rantboxtv
    23 min
  • Commerce Dictating Character

    John Clay attempts to address how executive mandates are rarely taken into consideration during critical analysis on Intellectual property. Matt, Delphine, Simon and Ola often have other ideas as to where to drive the RantboxTV vehicle (Batwoman's alter-ego investing in affordable housing in Gotham? Holy Woke Batman)!


    RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest. [Scroll down to learn more about this episode's diverse panel].

    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rantboxtv/

    And on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv

    Also Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV

    ... And let's not forget Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb

    ... And Apple podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv

    Delphine Volny is a visual effects artist whose work includes Lovecraft Country, Jingle Jangle, The Hunger Games and Smurfs 2. Her current project is Rise, a dystopian film with a diverse cast.
    For more details about RISE, click this link: https://risethefilm.com

    Follow Ola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olakoolkitchen

    Simon Mitchell wishes to promote peace and happiness.

    Matt Gaffen is in the post punk band, Hearse Pileup and have provided this link to their new track out today. Optimistically titled 'We're All Gong To Hell.': https://open.spotify.com/album/6ym5IDSeM2YPkrB1IWnfYN
    Watch the new music video here: https://youtu.be/YRdQk4rrFq0

    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/

    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for graphics and general good guy assistance: https://www.publicpressure.org

    #fiction #entertainment #deconstruction #capitalism #commerce #superheroes #geeks #philosophy #cinema #marvel #John clay director #chemicallysinister #rantboxtv

    57 min
  • Character Deconstruction

    What are the negative and positive aspects of cynical deconstructed iterations of intellectual property? Is violence fetishised via the Superhero tales? Fiction as a lens for societal values, the critique of power fantasies for young women and South Asian box-ticking in recent sci-fi are covered in this week's RantboxTV. 


    RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest. 


    Don't forget to follow Rantbox TV on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/rantboxtv/


    And on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/rantboxtv


    Also Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/RantboxTV


    ... And let's not forget Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhykwNhBSbfJtQDYAfFZb


    ... And Apple podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rantbox-tv


    Follow Ola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olakoolkitchen


    Berek Recommends two live bands, FRAUDS and GENN (previous guests on RantBoxTV). Live in Hackney's Moth Club on Sunday 20th December:: https://dice.fm/event/plxg8-enn-20th-dec-moth-club-london-tickets


    Matt is in the post punk band, Hearse Pileup and have provided this link to their new track out today. Optimistically titled 'We're All Gong To Hell.': https://open.spotify.com/album/6ym5IDSeM2YPkrB1IWnfYN


    Anil would like this petition to be signed on behalf of safe spaces for queer folk. Takes less than 20 seconds to sign: https://action.allout.org/en/m/afee664e/


    John Clay is a UK based Director/Editor/Author/Occasional fool: https://heylink.me/Johnclayartist/


    Special thanks to Public Pressure's Alfredo Violante Widmer for graphics and general good guy assistance.


    #fiction #entertainment #deconstruction #rantboxtv

    44 min
  • Deconstructing Britpop

    A serious (though often humorous) chat on the now infamous early 90's talking point. Symren (Primitive Ignorant), Jo & Simon (Desperate Journalist) and Charley (Salad, Gaydad, Desperate Journalist) take us through the highs and lows of Britpop.

    57 min
  • The Boys: Has superhero TV grown up?

    US foreign policy, celebrities hijacking social issues to further brand recognition, and further manipulation of public perception for profit and narcissism as an aspect of parental love are some of the topics explored. You have been warned.

    58 min

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