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| Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024) with Closeted History and Schizophrenic Reads | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:11:16 | |
In this episode, we discuss the beloved 1996 film Twister and its 2024 sequel, Twisters, with Destiny from *Closeted History* and Nathan of *Schizophrenic Reads*. We celebrate the original’s legacy, exploring its emotional depth, character dynamics, and humor. The sequel's contemporary themes, particularly regarding climate change and character backgrounds, are examined as well. Nathan calls for a revival of disaster films focused on authentic storytelling, while Destiny shares her nostalgia for both films. This conversation offers insights into their cultural significance and the evolution of disaster narratives. Closeted History https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory https://patreon.com/ClosetedHistory https://www.youtube.com/@closetedhistory Schizophrenic Reads: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreads https://linktr.ee/nathanshuherk https://www.patreon.com/SchizoReads Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector | |||
| The Rings of Power - Season 2 - Episodes 1-3 Recap (with spoilers) | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:42:20 | |
Yes, we have T.V. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, season 2 is here and so are we. I'm back with Nick, from The Intervention podcast for some LOTR content. We reflect on our impressions of the first season and discuss character arcs in the second season, particularly Galadriel and ****, exploring the moral complexities of their roles. We highlight the impressive production values and the political intrigue surrounding Numenor, while also analyzing the series' balance between familiar tropes and new storytelling. As we speculate on future developments, we delve into themes of power and moral choices that permeate the narrative, enriching our experience as viewers. The Intervention podcast: https://twitter.com/intervenepod Instagram: @intervention_pod Email: interventionpod@gmail.com Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector | |||
| Longlegs (2024) | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:12:53 | |
This episode a quick hit on the new film Longlegs in collaboration with Concessions podcast co-host Jared! We are also joined by actor and director, Max Henry. Concessions: https://pod.link/1700141653 https://twitter.com/DanConcedes https://www.threads.net/@jaredconcessions Max Henry: Ourorboros Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=uYQernpEg5qHzoRV&v=__Chnp438OE&feature=youtu.be https://linktr.ee/maxtastrophe https://www.themaxhenry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maxtastrophe/ https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3565346/#_=_ Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod | |||
| Newsies w/ Chris Wade (Chapo Trap House, Hell on Earth) | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:01:54 | |
Movies about organized labor are few are far between. But Disney's Newsies is that rare exception that is still a class today. One of the few others, Norma Rae, which was released 20 years earlier, also depicts the struggles of organized labor in a more modern sense. This twin bill of films are what I watched along with my guest, Chris Wade, Producer of Chapo Trap House and Hell on Earth as well as And Introducing and Infinite Cast on the book Infinite Jest. | |||
| Blade Runner (1982) w/ a couple Comrades (dontagrob & Claire) | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:04:00 | |
Blade Runner was revolutionary at the time and while effects have made leaps and bounds since then, the themes of Blade Runner persist today. What does it mean to be human? Are the new "race" of android replicants capable of empathy? What is the class structure like in this dystopia? I'm joined by Claire and Rob to answer these questions and many more.
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| Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story: w/ a bunch of comrades | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:12:22 | |
We have seen Hollywood release a bunch of left adjacent films in recent years and Glass Onion is one of them. We should however not confuse these movies with any type of left movement in Hollywood - this is what sells. That said, this movie does have some very interesting themes if you peel back the layers of the onion (pun intended). We find some interesting metaphors, critiques of different groups of people from a liberal leaning perspective and more. I am joined by Smirk Gently and sorenrehkopf. | |||
| The Death of Stalin w/ a bunch of comrades | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:03:24 | |
Hollywood rarely makes films about the Soviet Union, at least from their perspective (even if it's a bit ahistorical). The Death of Stalin came out 100 years to the month of the Russian Revolution, which was no accident. Despite the flaws of this film, which we discuss in full, it's a really fun "fan fiction" (as per Jolly Leftist). I had fun watching and hearing those more knowledgable about the period that I am discuss all the facts. I am joined by podcast regular The Jolly Leftist as well as Comrade Larry, Comrade Muerte and Companero Cruz. | |||
| Groundhog Day w/ Smirk Gently and Randy | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:55:23 | |
It's Groundhog Day...again. Actually, just the first time we have covered this time loop movie on the show. Groundhog Day is filled with jokes and Bill Murray being a total jerk. Probably for 100 or more years before he finally becomes class-conscious. We will mostly talk about how he gets to this point, how capitalist mode of production fits into the movie and lots of jokes.
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| District 9 w/ a bunch of comrades | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:10:44 | |
District 9 is as pertinent as it was when it came out almost 15 years ago. There is a lot to discuss in this episode and we easily could have added another hour on more topics (possible bonus ep coming soon for supporters). One thing we did not address as it wasn't known prior was the director's (Neill Blomkamp) politics. Specifically in an interview which he states that the reason for lack of resources worldwide is over population and thus not enough to go around. This is straight eugenic thinking and the reality is we have people hoarding the wealth and resources worldwide. I'm joined by Ryan Howze, host of The Conscious Environment Podcast, Nat, the host of Collective Action Comics and leftist Libby. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Mystery Men w/ Hugo and Jolly | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:02:30 | |
Mystery Men is one of those films that you either love or hate. Or even more accurately, it's a film you've heard of or one you haven't. During the peak of Ben Stiller's acting career, he stared in There's Something About Mary and was riding high. Then Mystery Men came out which was an utter flop. Lucky for Stiller, Meet the Parents came out a year later and the rest is history. While Mystery Men is a goofy comedy film of working class superheros, it does say a lot about capitalist society, crime, poverty and lots of fart jokes. Joining me is Hugo and Emlie or the Jolly Leftist. Left of the Projector Links
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| American Psycho w/ a bunch of comrades | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
Patrick Bateman is a hero to some, a person to be emulated. I’m here to tell you: don’t be like Patrick Bateman. American psycho is a satire of materialism, capitalism and the rotten core of finance capital and Wall Street. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Starship Troopers (1997) | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
Starship Troopers is one of, if not the greatest, the best spoof military films of all time. Paul Verhoeven is the GOAT when it comes to satire, especially military and police related. The mastermind behind Robocop brought the novel to life in a much better way. Verhoeven used the imagery of fascism, the third reich, the United States to show what ongoing militarism looks like if we keep going in that direction. My cast of guests are here to bring light to all the fash you see depicted in this movie and of course, make it funny. Left of the Projector Links | |||
| The Menu (2022) w/ SmirkGently and Oslowe | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:02:37 | |
The Menu was a film I was anticipating for a while and then got a flurry of friends saying I need to see this film. While I was slightly hesitant in the episode on saying I loved this film...I definitely did. I'm joined by 5 time guest Smirk Gently and Oslowe (formerly in the Film industry) to dissect all the class themes in this film. The Menu has two important deleted scenes, one that I did not discover until after release. Check out my TikTok page @leftoftheprojectorpod for more on that! This film pits staff, givers, against the rich, takers and really has a great commentary on art, food, and how we understand these things.
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| Beetlejuice (1988) with Emma Berquist | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! A Tim Burton film about a bunch of rich snobs trying to gentrify the country. I'm joined by author Emma Berquist to discuss this classic. Emma Berquist: Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector | |||
| The Barbarian (2022): w/ a couple of comrades | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:54:56 | |
Back to the horror genre once again (and next week too -- for my non-Horror fans, I got some fun episodes planned) with last years hit film The Barbarian. While this is a horror film, it definitely pushes the boundaries of a horror film. There are so many pertinent themes that are worth discussing. From Reaganomics to the me too movement, this film has much to talk about with my guests The Jolly Leftist and Comrade Cutiepie. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Fight Club w/ Hungry Rye and Costume Whimsy | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:00:44 | |
This first rule of Fight Club is to tell people to listen to this episode about Fight Club. Fight Club is probably one of the most beloved cult classics of the last 20 years despite the fact that most get all the wrong messages from the film. It is an athem for alpha male dude bros, when the reality is that the film is far more nuanced. You will find men who do domesticate and take to jobs that require what previously had been deemed "feminine" roles. The movie, like the book, has a far more important message to impart: our society of over consumption and consumerism needs to to be stopped -- Capitalism cannot be the only way. The film, while plotting to destroy credit card companies, does not truly provide a real revolutionary movement, but instead it plants the seed. The idea. You may notice that this episode was live streamed on YouTube...so if you want watch/listen that way, you can check the video here.
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| Knives Out w/ A Group of Comrades | 03 Jan 2023 | 01:07:41 | |
Ok, so the new Knives Out story just came out, but we are rehashing the OG first. Rian Johnson should stick to films like this and leave Star Wars for JJ Abrams. Johnson made a fantastic murder mystery film stuffed with class, race and money themes. The characters in this film are worthy of analysis, and hope to get an episode on the new film Glass Onion soon. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Demolition Man w/ Costume Whimsy and Serra Despair | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:02:39 | |
Imagine a world where the only dining option is Taco Bell. In this world, there is also no violent crime. What's the catch you ask, well, a large portion of the population lives underground, the people top side are touch starved, repressed, and don't have any real ability to live a life of their own choosing. What world is this? It is that of Demolition Man. The 1993 action movie featuring Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone, and Sandra Bullock was a movie that could only be made in the 90s. The plot, the "acting" and the ending are a site to be seen. That's not to say this movie still isn't a solid action movie for the era. Joining me to discuss the film is first-time guest Costume Whimsey and returning guest Serra Despair.
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| Forrest Gump w/ A Group of Comrades | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:09:26 | |
Forrest Gump received high acclaim when it came out in 1994 and was honored with Best Picture at the Oscars too. While the movie hits on tons of those heart strings, nostalgia, and the things that Boomers love, it is also filled to the brim with light propaganda. What makes it so successful at this is how well the movie is constructed. Except for that weird bit where he becomes a runner, it has end-to-end historical references that help you relive that time in America. The problems include the dismissal of all Black achievements and a glorification of the Vietnam War which is widely accepted as an absolute travesty. With my to discuss are SmirkGently, ComradeLarry, Heyyyy and KobasGhost.
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| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers w/ Hungry Rye | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:56:48 | |
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers came out when the United States was debating and then invading Iraq over supposed WMDs and it was this climate that influenced some of the aspects of this film. In addition, Vigo Mortensen was very much opposed to the US illegal invasion of Iraq and we love him for it. Hungry Rye is back to bring into focus the geopolitical aspects happening when this film came out and how important this film really is to the trilogy. Many find this movie slow or unapproachable given that much of the "action" happens near the end at Helms Deep. I hope that after listening to this episode, we will convince you that is far more than that. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Dawn of the Dead (1978) w/ Cole | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
The original George A Romero's Dawn of the Dead is part of his series of now six zombie films. The Night of the Living Dead was ground breaking for it's time and had far more to tell us than just being a zombie flick. Dawn of the Dead might have even more to tell us about our society of consumption and capitalism. If you go looking for information on Romero's politics, you'll mostly come up empty, but Dawn of the Dead is without a doubt a very political movie. Cole and I 1dissect this film with the aid of Guy Debord's 1967 book Society of the Spectacle. It's almost as if the movie was made to be brought to light by Debord's book.
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| Ferris Bueller's Day Off w/Molly McLeer | 22 Nov 2022 | 01:09:36 | |
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of those movies that you can watch from any moment in the movie and be happy. Heck, I'd even watch it with commercials on cable...if I still had cable. The movie is one of John Hughes most well known movies outside of the ones with Molly Ringwald. And speaking of Molly, I am joined by podcaster Molly McLeer who is the founder of Solid Listen Podcast Network. She lends her comedic voice and knowledge of everything pop culture to this all time classic film. While we do bring in some class analysis, this episode is here to make you laugh, cry and then laugh again. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| No Country for Old Men w/Commie Trucker | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:55:53 | |
No Country for Old Men was a departure from the Coen bros typical film, but not entirely. It still employed many of the same vehicles but it was built on Cormac McCarthy's neo-Western novel from 2005. The film went on to win Best Picture and the performances are spectacular. The themes of longing for a bygone era, difficulty adjusting and see what lies ahead are among some of the themes I discuss with my guest Commie Trucker. Left of the Projector Links
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| BONUS!! Halloween: It's Halloween, everyone's entitled to a good scare | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:25:23 | |
Halloween on Halloween. What else is there to say... I bring you a short bonus episode, with our regularly schelduled episode coming tomorrow!
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| Twilight: New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breakdawn Part 1 and 2 (2011, 2012) with Schizophrenicreads and Hungry Rye | 09 Jul 2024 | 01:26:23 | |
| Interview with the Vampire w/ SmirkGently | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:57:01 | |
The 1990's were filled with vampire classics, one of which may be Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. For perhaps the first time on this show, I rewatched a movie and it didn't bring back that 90's nostalgia that I so dearly love. Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt both perform well, but it's hard to fully love it knowing the type of people they are today. But I digress... Vampire lore has a long history, much of which stems from the classic novel 'Dracula.' However, the mythos goes back much further. There are many alagories and ways to interpret the vampire, but perhaps the most useful version is that of the blood-sucking capitalist. The mere idea of a person, who drains you of your blood until you are dead sounds remarkably similar to that of a Capitalist in our current system. An individual or corporation sucks the life out of its workers so that it remains moving, living, and immortal. Enjoy Smirk Gently's return to the show to discuss the film. DO you think it holds up?
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| Candyman w/The Jolly Leftist | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:04:53 | |
The original Candyman film spawned numerous sequels, all of which fell flat and were not true to the original. Enter the new era of Candyman was ushered in by Director Nia DeCosta and writer Jordan Peele. The movie acts as a direct sequel to the OG Candyman film and does a great job of making it so you didn't need to see it to understand the new one. Horror films should be viewed through a leftist and marxist lense, and this film is no different. There are class, race and other issues that are glaring once you look past the gore and jump scares. I'm joined by three-peat guest Emlie - The Jolly Leftist - who lends are expert eye for Horror films. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
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| Get Out: I would have voted for Obama for a third term | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:06:12 | |
Jordan Peele's pivot to Horror film making has paved the way for a new era of Horror films over the almost last decade. His movies lean on his own love for horror movies as well as his life experience. It's impossible not to watch his films, be scared, entertained and also learn so much about the experience of a black man in America. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Star Trek: We are no longer obsessed with the accumlation of things | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:52:09 | |
In a slight departure from our regular movie content, we bring an episode on Star Trek, Trekkie politics, the Federation, and its history. I'm joined by Caribbean Warrior who will provide a deep dive into the Star Trek universe. This will be a great primer for anyone new to the Star Trek Universe... Or make all the big Trekkie fans mad that we left something out or went against your preferred theories. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring: One Vangaurd To Rule Them All w/HungryRye | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:00:11 | |
The Lord of the Rings saga couldn't be more relevant than now with the release of the new show Rings of Power. If you're on the left and have dismissed this movie in the past due to some of the connections to Christianity, I implore you to take another watch or read, or both!I am joined by Hungry Rye who will impart their knowledge on the LOTR with a Marxist twist. Stay tuned for future episodes where we will dive into the incredible 2nd and 3rd chapters of this Trilogy. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Hackers: Crash and Burn into Student Debt, Fellow Kids | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:00:42 | |
If you grew up in the 90's and had a computer, you probably saw Hackers. This cult classic really brings back those 90's computer memories for me and my guest Serra Despair. While this movie may not be her best, Angelina Jolie makes her feature film debut and plays the rich white girl in a cast of mostly people too old for their roles as high school kids.
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| The Hunt: It's the Capitalists you should be worried about | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:00:49 | |
This week's episode features a new movie, yes, we do those too. The Hunt came out in 2020 right before the pandemic after a delay from 2019. The movie features so-called elite liberals literally hunting conservatives at a manor...somewhere. The movie is super gory and super exaggerated, but it makes for a great discussion of class antagonism, culture wars, and much more. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Jaws: The beaches are open | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:52:58 | |
Jaws is a lot more than a classic blockbuster film that coined the term "Blockbuster." Emlie is back again to chat about class analysis, capitalism, and much more. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| A Bug's Life: For oppressed ants everywhere! W/Smirkgently | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:54:41 | |
Pixar's A Bug's Life is not just a kids movie -- It's a kids movie with an underlying message of a colony of ants reaching class consciousness and overthrowing their grasshopper oppressors. SmirkGently joins me again to discuss how the ants, led by Flick, are able to understand their true worth and stand up to Hopper and the grasshoppers. Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector | |||
| Independence Day (1996) with The Intervention | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:34:10 | |
Today, we celebrate our Independence Day! Well, maybe not, but you can hear us talk about how it's not possible to get from NYC to D.C. in 4 hours during a global apocalypse. Welcome to earth! The Intervention podcast Twitter: @intervenepod Instagram: @intervention_pod Email: interventionpod@gmail.com Twitter: @levi0levi Instagram: @levi0levi0levi Email: levi0levi@duck.com Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod | |||
| They Live!: ...and I'm all out of bubblegum | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:04:34 | |
You couldn't have a podcast about film without John Carpenter and there isn't much that is more John Carpenter than They Live. Ok, well maybe Halloween, but I digress.
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| Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Capitalism is cartoonishly evil | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:01:51 | |
Who Framed Roger Rabbit takes back to 1988, a golden era of Disney movies, and to one that was visually stunning with its mixture of cartoons and live action. It was one of the first of its kind. But...did you know that the film tells the true story of the destruction of rail and trolly in every American city? Cloverleaf, the evil company in the film is a stand-in for National City Lines.
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| Bonus Episode - Black Christmas - The episode is coming from inside the house | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:21:15 | |
We are back again this week for the first bonus episode between regular interview discussions. This episode I will give some thoughts on one of the best horror movies ever made: Black Christmas. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Pleasantville: Where's my dinner?!? | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:59:07 | |
This week we dive into yet another 90's film with the memorable film Pleasantville. I promise we'll do some new movies soon... Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Once Upon a Time in the West: They call them "millions" | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:54:53 | |
Sergio Leone revitalized the western genre with banger after banger in the 1960s and 70s. Clint Eastwood was often his muse, though not in this film. With an incredible cast, Leone brings to the surface the dark underbelly of the "old west." As an Italian filmmaker, Leone was somewhat of an outsider in his perception of the North American western expansion. Along with that expansion was the brutal exploitation of black, brown, and indigenous people. US Government and capital interests ruled with an iron fist and the two tracks of the railway enabled the expansion. Subscribe // Letterboxd // Podcast Stream Links // Merch Store // YouTube Channel // Instagram // --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| The Truman Show: There's really nothing left to explore | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:50:54 | |
In 1998, Jim Carrey was in the midst of his peak comedic film era and yet he opted to join on The Truman Show, a film far from funny. At that time, we thought of Carrey as Ace Ventura or Lloyd Christmas and not as the sad sack that was Truman Burbank who, unbeknownst to him, was being broadcast to billions of people every second of the day. Left of the Projector: Subscribe // Letterboxd // Podcast Stream Links // Merch Store // YouTube Channel // Instagram // --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| The Batman: All Cops includes Batman | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:53:28 | |
There have been numerous film iterations of Batman over the last 3 decades, but the new version really brings new depth to the Batman character. While there are very few superhero films that make political statements, we do get about half a movie of solid undertones. As I discuss with my guest Matt Galvatron, Batman superfan, Matt Reeves does put together a marvelous movie but does fall short when it comes to fully flesh out the political message. Subscribe // Letterboxd // Podcast Stream Links // Merch Store // YouTube Channel // Instagram //
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| RoboCop: "Dead or alive, you're coming with me" | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:41:34 | |
Paul Verhoeven's masterpiece RoboCop was ahead of its time. The poignant satire on police, capitalism, militarism and neoliberalism stands today as one of the GOATs. I chatted with Farhad about this true masterpiece. You may be reading these words and saying: Are we talking about that fun action movie with a half man, half robot? Yes. Yes we are. Left of the Projector Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| The Hudsucker Proxy: Listen...or we'll dock ya | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:41:01 | |
Most Cohen Brothers movies are classics, while The Hudsucker Proxy may have flown under the radar and never reached that status. Written in 1985, finished in 1991, and released in 1994, the film was also written by Sam Raimi and turns out to be more pertinent today. The movie was written to depict ordinary men and how they too can become heroes. The film took us back to 1958 New York City and gives us a glimpse of corporate life and how a small-town college graduate can achieve big things. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Office Space: The system’s got a case of the... | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:35:31 | |
This week I am joined by SmirkGently to discuss Mike Judge's masterpiece, Office Space. While the movie was not a big hit in theaters, it gained a cult following in the years that followed on Comedy Central. The movie brought us so many classic lines that have just become part of everyday vernacular. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| Trading Places (1983) with Labor Jawn podcast | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:13:35 | |
We dip our toes into a film that has some, shall we say, scenes that didn't age well. The rest did though... Patreon: @laborjawn Instagram: @laborjawn Tiktok: @laborjawn Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod | |||
| The Matrix: Did you take the red pill? | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:40:52 | |
In the inaugural episode, I chat with Andy about the classic film 'The Matrix.' Released in 1999, it changed action movies forever with special effects we'd never seen before. Beyond the effects, the audience is left with the chilling knowledge that the world as we know it is not real, it is a simulation. How might we understand that in today's context of global capitalism and alternatives? Left of the Projector Ko-Fi Page | |||
| {Rebroadcast} Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) w/ Rob Rousseau and Oslowe | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:05:31 | |
Is this movie a remake? If so, is it "the greatest remake of all time?" Regardless, the space goo has come to earth and it is turning everyone into mindless consumers who no longer think for themselves. Can it be stopped before it's too late? Oslowe: TikTok // Rob Rousseau: The Insurgents podcast // Twitter // Twitch // Left of the Projector Links: Patreon // Podcast Stream Links // Merch Store // YouTube Channel // Instagram // TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support | |||
| Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Count Dracula (1970) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Alex Herbert | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:30:46 | |
It's Vampire season? Well, maybe it's not, but it is on Left of the Projector. I am joined by Alex Herbert, a professor and author, to discuss four of the main films within the Bram Stoker Dracula cannon. Alex Herbert: https://alexherbert.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/punksaround/ https://www.instagram.com/lenin_in_45_volumes/ LOTP: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod | |||