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| Carrie (1976) | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:48:59 | |
Its the spookiest time of the year (American election time) and we look at a film that explores the rise of Christian Nationalism. What a lighthearted topic! | |||
| Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:48:15 | |
We're busy but this was a fun episode! | |||
| The Hunger Games (2012) | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:44:01 | |
In this episode, we look at the blockbuster film The Hunger Games, and discuss its politics and place in popular culture | |||
| The Killer (2023) | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
In this episode, we look at the new David Fincher film, while using it to discuss the state of streaming. We also look at the "new Red scare" that has hit Hollywood surrounding the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All that and more in this weeks episode! | |||
| The Planet of the Apes (1968) Feat. Rhett | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:50:30 | |
In this episode, we are joined by our longtime friend Rhett, as we discuss the science fiction classic that is Planet of the Apes. Lots of news, discussion of religion and much more, this is a fun, laidback winter episode | |||
| *BONUS* African Movie Festival in Manitoba Interview | 05 Nov 2023 | 01:46:46 | |
In this bonus episode, Joseph Interviews Irma and Ella about their thoughts on the fest and a quick look at some of the films featured. | |||
| Rear Window (1954) | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:56:30 | |
In this episode, we look at a classic Hitchcock film, which has become a Halloween tradition for the two of us for the past many years. Joseph takes the opportunity of this film to look at voyeurism, cinema, and the male gaze, using it as a discussion point for Laura Mulvey's famous 1975 essay, "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema". We also look at the news and have another exciting Letterboxd game. Resources: https://www.perlego.com/knowledge/study-guides/what-is-laura-mulveys-male-gaze-theory/ https://collider.com/rear-window-alfred-hitchcock-femininity/ https://variety.com/2023/film/features/marvel-jonathan-majors-problem-the-marvels-reshoots-kang-1235774940/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/hunger-games-prequel-sag-interim-agreement-1234921598/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/dan-gordon-wga-resignation-israel-interview-1234920556/ Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest | |||
| Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:57:31 | |
In this episode, we get into a discussion about the new Martin Scorsese film. But before that, we get into news, talk split elites and more! Resources: https://collider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-not-streaming-sag-aftra-strike-over/ https://collider.com/john-carpenter-godzilla-day-movie-marathon/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-study-sex-movies-tv-1235627979/ https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/ Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest
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| The Old Dark House (1932) | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
In this episode, we discuss the pre-Hays code horror film "The Old Dark House". A fun discussion and a good film to lead into Halloween, with some interesting news to look at to start | |||
| The Creator (2023) | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:46:30 | |
In this episode, we talk about the new sci-fi film The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards (Rouge One, Godzilla). We discuss its importance as a non-IP studio film, as well as get distracted by ideas of Marxism and AI. Resources: https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-creator-box-office-projection-marketing-1235555695/ https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23895762/the-creator-review-gareth-edwards-john-david-washington https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/19/gareth-edwards-the-creator-ai-sci-fi-movies https://www.marxist.com/artificial-intelligence-doomsday-for-humanity-or-for-capitalism.htm https://nofilmschool.com/greig-fraser-gareth-edwards-sony-fx3 | |||
| Office Space (1999) feat. Erin | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:17:02 | |
In this episode, we are joined by our friend and Joseph's cousin-in-law Erin as she helps us discuss the film Office Space. We look at how this film deals with alienation while getting sidetracked by shoplifting and ultimately just having a good time. We also look at the news surrounding the two Hollywood strikes, with the writer's strike officially ending on Wednesday. References and further reading: https://deadline.com/tag/actors-strike/ https://www.polygon.com/23893273/wga-hollywood-writers-strike-tv-movie-contract-explained Letterboxd: joewest Cam Klassen | |||
| Blue Collar (1978) | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:54:00 | |
With unplanned perfect timing, this week we look at the film "Blue Collar", which follows the lives of workers in the automotive industry and their struggles. This comes as the UAW is starting its strike for better working conditions and pay. We also look at how this film has aged, how it could be better, and rant about hyper-local issues. Check out the new Website! https://marxishbros.com/ If you're in the Winnipeg area, check out the African Movie Festival in Manitoba! https://www.am-fm.ca/ Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest | |||
| Alien (1979) | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:44:30 | |
News! Banter! Alien! | |||
| Sorry To Bother You (2018) | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:45:46 | |
In this episode as apart of their ongoing series of labour films during the strikes in Hollywood, the Bros look at a future classic of modern leftist cinema, "Sorry to Bother You". Extend reading: https://publicautonomy.org/2019/05/08/sorry-to-bother-you/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3F70RJxm6o Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest | |||
| Matewan (1987) | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:47:00 | |
In this episode, the Bros discuss the labour epic "Matewan" (1987). Inspired by this, the discussion goes towards historic leftist movements and the future of leftist organizing. Further reading: https://slate.com/culture/2019/10/matewan-criterion-john-sayles-interview.html https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/john-sayles/john-sayles-a-career-retrospective Letterboxd: cam klassen joewest | |||
| Modern Times (1936) | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:50:00 | |
In this episode, the Bros talk about Modern Times, directed and starring Charlie Chaplin as a continuation of worker-oriented cinema while the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are on strike. There is also a look at current news, the Letterboxd game, and recommendations. Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest Recommendations: "Drinking Up The Revolution" by James Wilt Blue Beetle (2023) Andor (2022-) | |||
| The Organizer (1963) | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:41:19 | |
With the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, the Bros decided to do a series of films based on labour organizing and leftist thought. To kick things off, we look at The Organizer, a film about a professor who comes to a small Italian town and helps organize a strike amount factory workers at the turn of the 20th century. | |||
| Barbie (2023) Featuring Irma | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
In this episode, the Bros are joined by Irma, a writer who just so happens to be the partner of Joseph. We descuss the highs the lows and the basic Marxist critiques of the film, while covering news and having some laughs along the way | |||
| Twelve Angry Men (1957) | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
A blast from the past as we look at this classic film. Lots of news talk, theory ramblings by Joseph and clever insights by Cam, this is one that is for the true left-y film fan. | |||
| Nimona (2023) | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:37:00 | |
In this episode we look at the newest Netflix animated feature while discussing its themes, and why Disney canceled it. All this and more! | |||
| Asteroid City (2023) | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:46:00 | |
In this episode, we look at recent news in film and hyper-local politics. We also discuss the film Asteroid City, with some spoilers | |||
| 2023 Summer News | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:42:03 | |
In this episode, we catch up on news surrounding the film industry and give our take on it Links: https://www.vulture.com/2023/06/spider-verse-animation-four-artists-on-making-the-sequel.html | |||
| Air (2023) | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:32:30 | |
Get ready for Joseph to rant about Marxist concepts while also looking at the surface level. Its a ride! | |||
| Blow Out (1981) | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:44:30 | |
In this episode, the Bros watch a timely film about political assassinations, plat the Letterboxd game and more! | |||
| Days of Heaven (1978) | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:38:00 | |
Sometimes a film catches you off guard and for us that was this one. Listen to us ramble about a masterpiece | |||
| Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:57:00 | |
Streaming! Disney Plus! Writers Strike! The bros talk about it all in this episode | |||
| Sunshine (2007) | 10 May 2023 | 00:35:03 | |
In this film, we discuss the film Sunshine as it leads us down a rabbit hole of how religion and leftism interact | |||
| Children of Men featuring Hunter | 10 May 2023 | 00:41:00 | |
In this episode, we are joined by our friend Hunter to discuss the film Children of Men as well as general news | |||
| Shazam! (2019) | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:33:59 | |
In this episode we look at the movie Shazam! as well as the general state of the DC movie universe | |||
| 2023 Oscars | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:40:00 | |
In this episode, the boys look at the winners and losers of the 2023 Acadamy Awards, with some rants and raves | |||
| The Glass Key and pre Oscar talk | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:52:59 | |
In this episode we talk about the film "The Glass Key" as well as our pre 2023 Oscar thoughts | |||
| The Menu (2022) | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:47:41 | |
We're back! And better than ever. in this episode we look at the hit film The Menu, as well as the BFI top 100 films | |||
| Oscars, "The Batman" (2022) | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:52:46 | |
It's been a while and the Bros have a lot to talk about. They discuss the state of the movie industry, how the Oscars went, and Batman. | |||
| 2025: The World Enslaved By A Virus (2021) feat. Dom | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:40:30 | |
Ohhhh boy is this something. And thankfully the Bros have a guest to handle this... "movie". But first, they catch up on movie news. Stay till the end for the Letterboxd game and our recomendations | |||
| Monkey Man (2024) | 12 May 2024 | 00:44:00 | |
In this episode, we discuss the newest action film with leftist undertones | |||
| They Live | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:37:54 | |
In our second John Carpenter episode, we are all out of bubble gum and ready to kick ass. But first, the bros take a look at some of the new movie news. Stay to the end to see if Cam is able to win the Letterboxd game. | |||
| Pig (2021) | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
For a late birthday to the great Nicolas Cage, the Bros look at the 2021 film Pig. They discuss themes, if its really like John Wick and more! Stay till the end to see if Cameron will win the Letterboxd game. If you enjoyed this, please leave a review! | |||
| It's a Wonderful Life (feat. Leah) | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:53:00 | |
In this very special holiday episode, the Bros have a guest to discuss the classic Christmas film 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We look at the politics, the history, and compare it to an article criticing it. All that and more in this weeks episode | |||
| Fargo | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:31:15 | |
A long time favorite of Joseph's, the Bros discuss the 90s indie hit Fargo. With a setting reminicent of Canada and the weather of a classic Christmas, settle in for our look at a unconventional holiday movie | |||
| Tick, Tick...BOOM | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:29:30 | |
The Bros take a look at the first film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda , get upset at Kelloggs and play a new game based off of Letterboxd reviews. | |||
| Fantastic Mr Fox | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:26:59 | |
The brothers are feeling the cozy vibes as winter comes to be, and found this to be the perfect film for the season. Also, they get mad about North American trains, because how can you not | |||
| Dune (2021) | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:30:41 | |
We watch the movie Dune and share our thoughts, enjoy! | |||
| Luca | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:27:23 | |
We discuss the latest Pixar film Luca | |||
| "Inside" (2021) | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:26:20 | |
The Bros discuss the new Netflix special by Bo Burnham | |||
| The Mitchells vs The Machines | 22 May 2021 | 00:46:15 | |
In this episode, the Bros are joined by an actual blood brother Braden! We discuss the movie, with plenty of other discussions along the way | |||
| Dune Part Two and the 2024 Oscars | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:49:00 | |
In this episode, the Bros discuss the second part of Dune, as well as the Academy Awards. | |||
| Paddington 2, Citizen Kane, and the Oscars | 05 May 2021 | 00:58:52 | |
In this episode, we take a look at the 2021 Oscars, as well as the recent comparison of Citizen Kane and Paddington 2 | |||
| The Thing (1982) | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:29:02 | |
Long time no talk! The Bros return after a short break to discuss a horror classic from the 1980s while exploring its possible feminist message. | |||
| Captain America, The Winter Soldier | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:15:29 | |
In our first episode, we fumble our way through as we discuss how this film relates to the current political climate | |||
| Past Lives (2023) feat. Christine | 11 Feb 2024 | 00:39:59 | |
In this episode, the Bros are joined by Christine to discuss the film Past Lives. But first, we look at news in the film world, and conclude with the Letterboxd game. | |||