tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6100009710625482522024-03-05T12:15:11.148-08:00Displacement Activity is Still Activity: Writing About WritingKit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-32435728063189212432021-01-09T00:00:00.007-08:002021-01-09T00:00:02.927-08:00Public statement by Kit Power and Christine Kelley - Sam Maleski and 'Of Human Bondage'<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Co-hosts Christine Kelley and Kit Power have recently been made aware of multiple allegations of sexual harassment and emotionally abusive behaviour against 'Of Human Bondage' co-host Sam Maleski.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-866eb545-7fff-610e-3b3e-5f029eef7113"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We believe victims. We are devastated to think that we may have inadvertently caused further harm to those victims. Going forward, Sam Maleski will no longer be a part of 'Of Human Bondage'.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring, as much as is in our power to do so, that our community is free from predatory behaviour. We thank the victims for their bravery in coming forward. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-81929486706989353942020-02-18T21:05:00.001-08:002020-02-18T21:05:12.192-08:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Ep.21 - w/RJ Barker<p>In episode 21 of Watching Robocop with Kit Power, I am delighted to be joined by legendary fantasy author RJ Barker. RJ is simply one of my favourite human beings, and in this freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation, topis we alight upon include:</p> <ul> <li>The gorgeousness of ED209</li> <li>The joy of heavy-duty painkillers</li> <li>The negative impact of carpets on ED209</li> <li>How the gas station attendant is really all of us</li> <li>ED209's family life</li> <li>Squidgy head man</li> <li>The ballad of ED209</li> </ul> <p>And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening.</p> <p>RJ Barker's work can be found <a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/RJ-Barker/e/B074JDFNY6">here</a> (and you should go find it, it's awesome)</p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like to support this show and my writing, please consider supporting my Patreon. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work, with new material every single week. For more details, check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p>And if you want to back My Life In Horror Volume 1, you have just a couple of days left to do so, via <a href= "https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-life-in-horror-volume-one/x/22919255#/"> this link.</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13174460/height/90/theme/standard/thumbnail/no/menu//direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-ep21-wrj-barker?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-8331769846064932972019-10-25T22:31:00.001-07:002019-10-25T22:31:35.212-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power - Ep.20 w/Jack Graham<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For episode 20, I am joined by the mighty Jack Graham. In an instant classic conversation, we cover such diverse subjects as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The liminality of the 80’s and the future</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sadism and bullying as a mode of government</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As above, so below</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Talking in generalities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Alan B’stard connection to Dick Jones</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hitchcockian framing and serious filmmaking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the helmet?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The glory of stop-frame and ED209</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Weller’s brilliance</span></li> </ul> <p>And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening.</p> <p>Jack Graham's Patreon can be found <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=4196618">here</a>, and I Don't Speak German can be found <a href= "https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like to support this show and my writing, please consider supporting my Patreon. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work, with new material every single week. For more details, check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11770199/height/90/theme/standard/thumbnail/no/menu//direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-ep20-wjack-graham?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-20671301651993435672019-06-05T22:05:00.001-07:002019-06-05T22:05:21.488-07:00What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? Ep. 1 - Weaveworld<p>In a new, not-Robocop-related podcast, frequent guest of the show George Daniel Lea and I discuss various works that have had a significant impact on us. In this first episode, we discuss Clive Barker's Weaveworld, a childhood favourite. Expect digressions into other Barkers works, references to King, the 80's, Thatcher's Britain and Section 28, and so much more. Hope you enjoy it.</p> <p> </p> <p>George's YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPISvY5rQc11WHawNX5w-Nw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPISvY5rQc11WHawNX5w-Nw</a></p> <p>George's website:<a href= "http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/">http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/</a></p> <p>Help fund the podcast and Kit's writing by backing his Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">https://www.patreon.com/kitpower</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10009061/height/90/theme/standard/thumbnail/no/menu//direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-us-ep-1-weaveworld?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-17469989036310873862019-01-17T21:35:00.001-08:002019-01-17T21:35:35.432-08:00Watching The Man From Planet X with Dr. David Baume<p>Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Patreon backers, Watching bonus episodes return in 2019! And to kick off, Dr. David Baume returns to watch and discuss 1951's <em>The Man From Planet X</em>.</p> <p>David's website can be found <a href= "https://davidbaume.com/">here:</a></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8191127/height/90/theme/standard/thumbnail/no/menu/no/preload/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-the-man-from-planet-x-with-dr-david-baume?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-69126641607013904972018-11-13T21:32:00.001-08:002018-11-13T21:32:24.445-08:00Watching Robocop Episode 19 - w/Johnny Mains<p>Legendary author, editor, and horror aficionado Johnny Mains finally joins me it which The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In a rollicking, wide-ranging and frequently hilarious discussion, highlights include:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Watching on VHS</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The genius of Nancy Allen</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Robocop/Night of the Living Dead connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Miguel Ferrer and his awesomeness</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Visceral responses to on-screen violence</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">President Gore</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Green Cross Code and David Prowse</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The bravery of the toilet scene shots</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Crappy 80’s movie nightclubs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Richard Nixon connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The physical degradation of the hero</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And much, much more. A genuine classic with a wonderful guest. Enjoy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7438829/height/90/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="90" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-episode-19-wjohnny-mains?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-88322775415208463802018-09-11T06:43:00.001-07:002018-09-11T06:43:51.391-07:00EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH 5: KIT POWER TAKES A TRIP INTO BRIAN KEENE'S DARK HOLLOW<a href="http://gingernutsofhorror.com/features/exploring-the-labyrinth-5-kit-power-takes-a-trip-into-brian-keenes-dark-hollow">EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH 5: KIT POWER TAKES A TRIP INTO BRIAN KEENE'S DARK HOLLOW</a>: EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH 5: KIT POWER TAKES A TRIP INTO BRIAN KEENE'S DARK HOLLOWKit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-2359643953487134362018-07-29T22:00:00.001-07:002018-07-29T22:00:47.533-07:00Watching Robocop Episode 18 /w Amber Fallon<p> This time out we're joined by horror author, editor and podcaster (and, it turns out, fellow Robocop superfan) Amber Fallon! Amber knows storytelling, and brings brilliant insight, as well as some laughs. In a jam packed episode, listen out for:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Amber’s horror movie roots</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Worldbuilding through advertising</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The only movie to shock and disgust Amber</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ray Wise and The Devil</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The many genres of Robocop</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Arnie would have made for a bad Robocop</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">I don’t kick cats</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">McDonalds and the Great Filter</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The eternal mystery of bad, yet well sculpted facial hair</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does Robocop even breathe? And could he get a contact high from cocaine?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dinosaur attack cards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Chekhov's middle finger</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“When all else fails - hostages!”</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening.</p> <p>Amber's website can be found <a href= "http://amberfallon.net/">here</a> - go there and read ALL THE THINGS!</p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more podcast episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, Robocop will be restored to a monthly schedule, with bi-monthly bonus episodes where I talk about Stephen King's IT. Backers at as little as $1 a month get weekly early access to both this show and my written work. For more details, check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6861580/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-episode-18-w-amber-fallon?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-9953440552608016132018-06-11T21:33:00.001-07:002018-06-11T21:33:18.879-07:00Watching Robocop Episode 17 /w Edward Lorn<p>For Episode 17, Author and Youtuber (and, it turns out, fellow Robocop superfan) Edward Lorn sits down to watch The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In a delightful, wide ranging chat, highlights include:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Slight delay in the early part of the recording, due to connectivity issues</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Horror movie heroes and villains</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The awesomeness of Paul Weller</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">World building</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Riffing on ED209 as a Doberman</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The endlessly shifting power dynamic</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening.</span></p> <p>Edward Lorn's Patreon can be found <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/edwardlorn">here</a>, and his YouTube channel can be found <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/edwardlorn">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more regular Robocop episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, Robocop will be restored to a monthly schedule, with bi-monthly bonus episodes where I talk about Stephen King's IT. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work. For more details, check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6665735/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-episode-17-w-edward-lorn?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-75378579617772373672018-04-24T22:01:00.001-07:002018-04-24T22:01:38.857-07:00Kit and IT Episode 1 - w/George Lea<p>Welcome to my new bi-monthly show! Running alongside Watching Robocop, this show will invite creative types - authors, bloggers, podcasters, film makers, and more - to talk about Stephen King's IT, and the two cinematic adaptations of the book.</p> <p>And for the debut episode, I am delighted to welcome back to the show George Lea. George is a superb horror author, blogger, cultural critic and thinker, and has previously guested on the show to watch both Robocop and Hellbound: Hellraiser II. In a free-flowing, conversational show, highlights include;</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Is IT the real monster? Or would that be Derry?</li> <li>Why large sections of the book are unfilmable</li> <li>Issues with 2017's movie portrayal of Bev (even though the movie was good)</li> <li>The awful humanity of King's human monsters</li> <li>Nihilism and the nature of God</li> <li>George's favourite Loser</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And so much more. Enjoy.<br /> <br /> George's Youtube channel is <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/ExaggeratedElegy">here</a>, and his blog is <a href= "http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/blog">here.</a></p> <p>Soundtrack courtesy of Capo Jr. (my old band).</p> <p>This podcast only exists thanks to the generosity of my Patroen backers. If you want to hear the next one (at least) 7 days ahead of release, as well as gain early access to my work on a weekly basis for as little as $1 a month, please head over to www.patreon.com/kitpower</p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6491125/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/kit-and-it-episode-1-wgeorge-lea?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-83103069414995248352018-04-08T22:31:00.001-07:002018-04-08T22:31:08.760-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 16 - w/Laura Mauro<p>In this episode of the show, I'm delighted to be joined by author Laura Mauro, rising star of the UK horror scene, as we watch together the Greatest Movie Ever Made. It's a freewheeling conversation, taking in, amongst many other things:</p> <ul> <li>The Metal Gear Solid connection</li> <li>Why stop frame is awesome (again)</li> <li>What you remember about a film a decade on - and what you don't</li> <li>Villainy and subtext</li> </ul> <p>...and so much more! Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening.</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>To stay up to date with all things Laura Mauro (which I recommend doing) follow her website, <a href= "https://lauramauro.com/">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more BONUS episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, I will continue recording extra episodes on a bi-monthly basis, where I watch something other than RoboCop - specifically, where I talk about Stephen King's IT. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work. For more details, check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6405117/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-16-wlaura-mauro?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-67693367192174397382018-03-15T06:01:00.001-07:002018-03-15T06:01:15.360-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power episode 15<p>This time out, I am overjoyed to be joined by Doctor Sandifer of Eruditorum Press fame, who agreed to sit and watch The Greatest Movie Ever Made with me. Highlights include:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>The cyberpunk connection</li> <li>The Judge Dredd and lesser known Halo Jones connections</li> <li>Sub cultures and micro cultures</li> <li>Me picking Dr. S's brains on writing process</li> <li>A brief digression on Metal</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And so much more. </p> <p>Enjoy, and as ever, thanks so much for listening.</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Dr S lives at Eruditorum Press, which can be found <a href= "http://www.eruditorumpress.com/">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more BONUS episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, I will continue recording extra episodes on a bi-monthly basis, where I watch something other than RoboCop - specifically, where I talk about Stephen King's IT. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work (including the uncorrected proof of my new short story collection). For more details, check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6362824/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-15?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-72037713249498925212018-02-12T12:57:00.001-08:002018-02-12T12:57:19.166-08:00Watching Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 with George Lea<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a special bonus episode, George Lea returns to the show, this time to watch and discuss seminal 80's horror movie (and just maybe the greatest horror sequel ever) Hellbound: Hellraiser 2! In a wide ranging and passionate discussion, listen out for:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IT - the book and film - and the storytelling of the book (including spoilers)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Line logo, associative fear, and THAT opening</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">That amazing score</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fearless expansion of the mythology</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Don’t look in the box!”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sounds of delighted disgust</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clive Barker and fairy tale logic</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open brain surgery</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The brilliance of Kenneth Cranham</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The horrific rebirth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Julia is a better villain than Frank</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Come to mother!”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">‘Russellian elements”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What would Larry’s hell look like?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The way the films make the Cenobites sympathetic antagonists without compromising their monstrosity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Julia just owning Frank</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The differences between Channard and Pinheads sadism</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Will IT give us the return of mainstream horror?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Hellraiser III that never was</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just how cine-literate this film is</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy, and thank you for listening.<br /> <br /></span></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Georges superb blog, Strange Playgrounds, can be found <a href= "http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like to hear the next episode of the show 7 days ahead of everyone else, PLUS weekly bonus and/or exclusive written content, for as little as $1 a month, please check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6209746/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-hellbound-hellraiser-2-with-george-lea?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-8542233876280786592017-12-30T22:00:00.001-08:002017-12-30T22:00:23.888-08:00Watching Blakes' Seven with Kit Power<p>Because here's the deal; every year, my $10 backers get to request that I record a bonus episode on a subject OTHER than RoboCop, and this year, the request was to watch the first two episodes of Blakes' Seven, so I decided to put this out in December, with RoboCop returning in January.</p> <p>So here it is. Enjoy :)</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more BONUS episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, I will continue recording extra episodes on a bi-monthly basis, where I watch something other than RoboCop. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work, with something new arriving each week. For more details, check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6090022/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-blakes-seven-with-kit-power?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-38220576262157454302017-12-03T22:01:00.001-08:002017-12-03T22:01:13.538-08:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power<p>Episode 14 of the show is a stone cold classic, featuring author, podcaster, youtuber, critic, fellow Gingernutter and friend George Daniel Lea. Together, we sit and watch the greatest movie ever made, and the conversation roams far and wide, including such delights as:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">ED-209 love and the Harryhausen connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The brutality of 80’s action movie violence</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Big doesn’t mean unintelligent’</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The problem with Marvel and superficially flawed heros</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Deus Ex connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Twin Peaks and Deadwood</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Great movie and TV villains</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The intimacy of Clarence’s death</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so, so much more. Enjoy, and as ever, thanks so much for listening.</span></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Georges superb blog, Strange Playgrounds, can be found <a href= "http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/">here.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you'd like more BONUS episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, I will continue recording extra episodes on a bi-monthly basis, where I watch something other than RoboCop. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work (including the uncorrected proof of my new short story collection). For more details, check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5977333/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-4?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-20783539129882982172017-10-26T21:30:00.001-07:002017-10-26T21:30:32.767-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 13<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome back! This month, I am joined by Vice Abbess, regular returning guest on The Psycosemantic Podcast (and wife of host Daeron Wilson), who sat and watched the greatest movie ever made for the first time in over 20 years! Join us on a voyage of rediscovery, taking in such topics as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The joy of practical effects</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 80's backlash against the 60's</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Militarization of the police</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nixon and the southern strategy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Slightly muddled sportsball analogies</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peter Weller's butt</span></li> </ul> <p> And much, much more. Enjoy, and as ever, thank you for listening.</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>The Psycosemantic Podcast can be found <a href= "https://twitter.com/MoBoardGames">here.</a></p> <p>(the episode I guested on is <a href= "https://psychosemantic.podbean.com/e/the-psychosemantic-podcast-ep-10-the-manchurian-candidate/">here</a>)</p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work (including the uncorrected proof of my new short story collection), please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5853455/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-13?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-22015206632427479922017-09-24T22:03:00.001-07:002017-09-24T22:03:47.894-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 12<p>Welcome back! This month, I am joined by host of The Psycosemantic Podcast and all round top bloke Daeron Wilson, who agreed to sit with me and watch the greatest move ever made. In a classic Watching Robocop episode, listen out for:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Me on the scariness of Trump</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nancy Allen love</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">ED-209 and peaceful protest</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Cocaine and Catholic school</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">SportsBall riots</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">‘Don’t think much of yours’</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Random Ray Wise slander</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And much, much more. Enjoy, and as ever, thank you for listening.</span></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html"> greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>The Psycosemantic Podcast can be found <a href= "https://twitter.com/MoBoardGames">here.</a></p> <p>(the episode I guested on is <a href= "https://psychosemantic.podbean.com/e/the-psychosemantic-podcast-ep-10-the-manchurian-candidate/"> here</a>)</p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work (including the uncorrected proof of my new short story collection), please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p><br /> Read more at http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/#reKFAjZhJCwhcLHA.99</p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5737883/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-12?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-82217358578806218212017-09-07T22:00:00.001-07:002017-09-07T22:00:08.539-07:00Watching Robocop WITHOUT Kit Power<p>Just in case you have any lingering doubts, after the last episode, that this entire experiment is at this point entirely, gloriously out of control, I bring you the first ever episode of watching Robocop WITHOUT Kit Power, as Episode 9 guest Rich returns with person-I've-literally-never-heard-of-or-met-who-has-never-even-seen-Robocop-before Weldon and proceeds to do an entire episode of my show, without me.</p> <p> </p> <p>Yeah. It's as surreal as it sounds.</p> <p> </p> <p>In an episode littered with bizzare assetions and innacurate assumptions, look out for:</p> <ul> <li>A completely fabricated date setting on 2030</li> <li>Rich consistnatly spoiling the best bits of the movie for Weldon just before they happen</li> <li>A 100% authentic reaction to Emiles' final passing</li> <li>Further fevered speculation on the nature of the Clarence/Dick relationship</li> <li>Love for Nuke 'Em</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And so much more. Strap in - this one is practically post-modern :)</p> <p> </p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work (and maybe hear my mum return for a bonus episode down the line), please see <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5691121/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-without-kit-power?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-64906066708641164592017-09-06T07:02:00.001-07:002017-09-06T07:02:16.180-07:00A WARNING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-16466752714663559992017-08-27T22:00:00.001-07:002017-08-27T22:00:23.943-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 11<p>Well, it happened. After having my dad guest on the show last month, this month I sit down with MY MUM, and watch the greatest movie ever made - for her first viewing, it transpires. And it is EPIC.</p> <p>As a result of it being Mum's first time, there are a few more pauses than usual, as I give Mum a bit of space to absorb what's happening on screen, and also more narration of the action than in some previous show. But I have to say, for someone who started the weekend asking me what a podcast was, she hits her stride in considerable style. I think this will work particularly well as a commentary track, but I'm sure those of you in podcast land will also find much that brings you joy. Amongst other things, listen out for:</p> <ul> <li>Mum's conviction that she's seen the staircase, if not the movie</li> <li>Engagement with the eereiely predictive nature of the movies politics</li> <li>Mum cracking me up beyond the point of repair on two separate occasions</li> <li>The rechristening of OCP top brass as 'corporate slimeballs', I suspect for good</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And so, so much more. Enjoy this one, it's really special.</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work (and maybe hear my mum return for a bonus episode down the line), please see <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5660239/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-11?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-81496287216158454492017-07-30T22:01:00.001-07:002017-07-30T22:01:17.956-07:00Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 10<p>For episode 10, we're joined by very special guest Dr. David Baume to watch the greatest movie ever made. matters arising include;</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between movies and films</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The superb pacing of Robocop</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Stunned silence at Kenny’s execution</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">OCP’s effective resource planning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 stooges with shotguns</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The glory of the Robocop design</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">That bloody sitcom</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">That Robo silhouette</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Judge Dredd/Robocop confusion</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Western connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lets blow up a petrol station</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High density storytelling</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The cooperative nature of movie fights</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A faberge hand grenade</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Curtwood Smith’s brilliant smile - and the Jack Nicholson connection</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The laws of Robotics as applies to Robocop</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Various grunts of appreciation/enthusiasm/disgust</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Driller killer in reverse</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lee Marvin’s Point Blank</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">and much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks for listening.</span></p> <p>David's website can be found <a href= "https://davidbaume.com/">here:</a></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> Read more at http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/#Ryc2uDOOuSVsDPH4.99</span></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5566315/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power-episode-10?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-73297508785762668332017-07-13T22:00:00.001-07:002017-07-13T22:00:52.987-07:00Watching Superman III with Jack Graham and Daniel Harper<p>Another bonus episode, this time covering 1983's superlative Superman III! Joined by 2 superb guests, Jack Graham and Daniel Harper, we talk about this sublime early 80's summer blockbuster superhero movie. Among cackling glee and unrestrained joy, listen out for:</p> <ul> <li>My fawning adulation for Christopher Reeve</li> <li>The nightmares! The nightmares!</li> <li>Helpless laughter</li> <li>The 4th Doctor connection (Daniel's excellent theory)</li> <li>How this movie fits with the Zack Snyder Superman films</li> <li>The brilliance of Richard Pryor</li> <li>Why Superman is such an appealing power fantasy</li> <li>The obsession of 80's cinema with the 50's</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And much, much more. </p> <p><span style= "font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;"> Jack and Daniel's separate and collaborative writing and podcasting can both be found <a href= "http://www.eruditorumpress.com/">here: </a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy, and thanks as ever for your support.</span></p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html">greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5506152/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-superman-iii-with-jack-graham-and-daniel-harper?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-46437510222277099812017-07-09T22:00:00.001-07:002017-07-09T22:00:18.669-07:00Watching Doctor Who<p>a short bonus episode in which I talk about Doctor Who episode The Lie Of The Land, and expand upon my previous attempts to make sense of this story.</p> <p>The original podcast I did on this subject, with legendary Who blogger Phil Sandifer, can be found <a href= "http://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/eruditorum-presscast-the-lie-of-the-land/"> here:</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5497200/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-doctor-who?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-18319964852492231042017-06-07T22:00:00.001-07:002017-06-07T22:00:48.913-07:00Watching Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll! With James Murphy<p>James Murphy, guest from episode 1, returns to the show for our second episode, in which we pay tribute to the true king of rock n roll, the recently departed but ever-present Chuck Berry, via the medium of a podcast commentary track for 1987 documentary and concert movie Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll!</p> <p>Two music geeks are in hog heaven on this one, so relax and enjoy an outpouring of love for a singular talent. in particular, look out for:</p> <ul> <li>Me rhapsodising about Chuck on vinyl</li> <li>Logo nostalgia</li> <li>Kieth's dirty looks inducing hysteria in your humble hosts</li> <li>Digressions on Little Richard, Bruce Springsteen, and Jerry Lee Lewis</li> <li>Us not knowing guest artists</li> <li>The sheer oddness of the Julian Lennon apearence</li> <li>Our stated certianly that this move 'could only be made in 1980 (actual filming year 1987)</li> <li>Repeated rhaspodising about the film making</li> <li>Lapses into silence as we absorb the majesty of the music</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>And so much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for your support.</p> <p>Why Robocop is the <a href= "http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/12/post/2014/03/the-film-that-made-me-kit-power-on-robocop.html"> greatest movie ever made.</a></p> <p>Pex Lives and City of the Dead podcasts can both be found <a href= "http://pexlives.libsyn.com/34-the-crusade-or-a-lion-without-claws"> here:</a></p> <p>Wrong With Authority can be found <a href= "http://wrongwithauthority.libsyn.com/">here:</a></p> <p>Murphy and Powers Listening Post can be found <a href= "http://gingernutsofhorror.com/the-devils-music/murphy-and-powers-the-listening-post-nevermind-the-bollocks"> here:</a></p> <p>Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/disciplesofgonzo">here:</a></p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/kitpower">my Patreon here:</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <br /><iframe style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5403036/height/75/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/autoplay/no/thumbnail/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/menu/no/direction/forward/tdest_id/407928/" height="75" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p><a target="_blank" href="http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-hail-hail-rock-and-roll-with-james-murphy?tdest_id=407928">My latest podcast release!</a></p>Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610000971062548252.post-566098865213492152017-06-03T07:30:00.001-07:002017-06-03T09:20:45.101-07:00Why 'a bad deal is worse than no deal' is meaningless nonsenseSo 'a bad deal is worse than no deal' has gotten a lot of traction with people, who see it instinctively as both an obvious statement, and a good, strong opening negotiating stance. I totally understand why, too - it certainly <i>feels </i>logical, even obvious - kind of a 'duh' statement - and also, it lets our counterpoints in Europe know we've not going to sit still for a punishment beating, by golly - we're prepared to walk away from a <b>bad deal.</b><br />
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If that's you, please give me just a few minutes to explain why, despite that surface appeal, it's not merely nonsense, but actively counterproductive, and possibly even dangerous, to British interests.<br />
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It's nonsense for two reasons. One, it doesn't define a 'bad deal'. As such, it's an empty phrase, into which the reader pours their own meaning. Political slogans are clever like this - a good political slogan (like, say, 'Take back control', one of the great slogans of the last 25 years) evoke incredibly strong feelings and resonance, by allowing us to project our hopes and/or fears straight on to them. We take words that mean nothing devoid of context (control of what? From whom?) and project our own hopes, fears, and feelings into them. It allows people with disparate, even competing values and views, to feel like a point of view is 'on their side'. By gesturing towards substance while actually being content free, it creates an illusion of unity, whilst also allowing the party doing the sloganeering to entirely sidestep actual substantial policy commitments or positions.<br />
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In this specific case, we also need to unpack what 'no deal' means. And what that means, to be clear, is moving over to WTO tariffs for the purposes of EU trading. I can tell you now without hyperbole, that would be somewhere between an economic body blow and a total catastrophe.Typical analysis suggests a permanent downsizing of the UK economy by 10%.<br />
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So, tell me what, exactly, a bad deal looks like, next to that?<br />
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Yeah, exactly.<br />
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And that leads us to the second reason it's nonsense: <b>that's not going to happen</b>. It's not going to happen because it would bury us economically, and it would also hurt the EU considerably.<br />
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The EU and UK are major trading partners. The relationship is not equal, of course - UK going to WTO tariffs will merely hurt the EU, whereas it'll cripple the UK - but it'll hurt them enough for them to need to strike a deal. Also, the UK is the world's 5th largest economy, and a hit like that will have global ramifications. 'No deal' is in literally nobodies economic interests.<br />
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This is why Corbyn's position is the only sensible one. When he says 'there will be a deal' this is what he means. and he's right. Whoever wins, it's in the EU's economic interests to work something out.<br />
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And <b>everybody knows this.</b> May seems to think this is some kind of poker game, where bluff and bluster can play a part in negotiating. and that terrifies me, because it's at best disingenuous and at worse dangerously incompetent. Poker relies on hidden information, and there isn't any hidden info here. They know we need a deal, and we know they need one too.<br />
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<b>There will be a deal, and it will be better than no deal.</b><br />
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Everyone knows this - all parties in the UK and in Europe. There will be haggling over details, but there will be a deal.<br />
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Corbyn knows this, and he's acting like a grown up. He tells you straight - there will be a deal, and it will include protection for EU and UK nationals living abroad, an end to freedom of movement, and tariff free access to the EU market.<br />
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This is how grownups in the real world actually negotiate. Here's what we want. Let's talk about how we get it.<br />
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And here's the kicker - <i>May wants exactly the same things. And the EU knows it.</i><br />
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There's no hidden information. This isn't a poker game. It's a chess game.<br />
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And only one of the candidates for PM seems to know that.<br />
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May's 'tough on Europe' stance isn't merely pointless posturing - it's actually a liability, a danger to our interests. Based on these arguments (and the strength of the Labour Brexit team vs the Tories - Keir Starmer Vs. Boris Johnson, for heaven's sake) it's very clear to me that only Labour are in a position to negotiate a Brexit that will actually deliver for the people of the UK, as opposed to our richest citizens.<br />
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Don't send a poker player to a chess match.<br />
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You deserve better.<br />
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Vote for better.Kit Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06317554510591570958noreply@blogger.com0