r/AdamCurtis

Hi all! I've done this a few times before, and I know it sounds dodgy as fuck - but I promise this is legitimate. I have worked lightly with BBC archive, and Adam Curtis did the internal induction video for BBC archive when it launched. I have it as a YouTube link from a friend of mine, and I feel as though this will be a novel video for a lot of Curtis fans. DM me if you want the link - it'll be unlisted for about 24 hours or so, then I'll private it and delete this post. Message to the mods - I understand this is a weird one and you'd be right to be sceptical about this post. Shoot me a DM and allow me to demonstrate legitimacy. Again; not solicitation. I'm an archivist by hobby and there are some light but not insubstantial consequences for me should this video be leaked - hence why I'm being so cagey.

I've been rewatching his documentaries. I've noticed a small, but potentially telling thing. He will refer to political leaders by their full names in the voiceover. However, Margaret Thatcher is always Mrs Thatcher.

I'm curious why you think that may be. My instinct is it's a form of misogyny but I'm interested to hear your thoughts.

He's already taught us how to see the world in a "Curtisian" way, which was his goal all along. Now whenever you see politicians doing something weird you automatically think of neoliberal excess and Trent Reznor.