Theory Corner - Towards a Revolutionary Cinema

For the first episode of Within Our Gates Theory Corner I take a dive into the structure and inspirations for my new framework of this podcast. I touch on why Third Cinema still matters, Walter Rodney's thoughts around Marxism as methodology, Clyde Taylor's intervention on aesthetics and what does this all mean for the artist who aims to make art a revolutionary weapon. Texts discussed/referenced: Toward a Third Cinema by Fernando Solanas and Octavio Getino Marxism and Africa by Walter Rodney The Mask of Art by Clyde Taylor The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction by Walter Benjamin My Only Regret is that I Didn't Break Away Sooner by Mtume Gant Early Thoughts on a Revolutionary Cinematic Analysis by Mtume Gant To get a jump on the shows a week early and also recieve bonus content check out Mtume's Patreon and become a subscriber!