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Emilia Perez (2024) with Bring Out Your Dead podcast Feb 18, 2025

In this episode, we take a critical look at the film "Emilia Perez," an endeavor that has stirred significant debate due to its questionable narrative and representation. Joined by Griff and Chris from "Bring Out Your Dead," we dissect the film’s convoluted plot revolving around a Mexican cartel leader's journey of transition amidst the violence of the drug war. We highlight the controversies related to the film’s lack of authentic Mexican representation and the director Jacques Audiard's dismissive approach to Mexican culture. Our conversation unpacks the harmful stereotypes perpetuated by the film, particularly regarding trans women, and critiques its failed attempts at emotional resonance. We express disappointment in the film’s arbitrary musical numbers and underwhelming performances, particularly from Selena Gomez. Ultimately, we urge listeners to rethink their engagement with "Emilia Perez," advocating for cinema that embraces authentic narratives and empowers marginalized voices

Bring Out Your Dead:

https://www.instagram.com/bringoutyourdeadpod/

https://pod.link/1706697539

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wsrp6l2a5JlXPJvG5Iwwg?si=3c5d62ed204a42a0

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) with Jen (How the Red was Won) Feb 13, 2025

Fun podcast episodes is my middle name

How the Red was Won

https://www.instagram.com/how_the_red_was_won/

https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?

https://open.spotify.com/show/6YlNKncmYS7V08VOvs4XH4?si=066707a71c5b4a98

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TV BONUS: Severance: Season 2, Episodes 1-4 Feb 11, 2025

Red and SmirkGently join me to discuss Season 1 and Season 2, episode 1-4.

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The Exorcist (1973) Feb 04, 2025

In this episode, I join Hugo and Priscilla Luna to explore the iconic 1973 horror film The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin. We dissect its classification as horror, delve into its psychological themes, and reflect on how early exposure to the film shapes perceptions of the genre.

We examine the historical context of post-Vietnam America, discussing societal fears surrounding science and religion. The conversation highlights Friedkin's innovative filmmaking techniques and key scenes, particularly Reagan’s possession. We also analyze character arcs, focusing on Father Karras’s internal struggles. We wrap up by recommending both versions of the film to appreciate its layered narrative and significance in cinema.

Pricilla Luna:

https://www.instagram.com/communalpress

https://www.instagram.com/mutual.aid.collective/

https://www.instagram.com/calaverawearofficial/

Hugo

https://www.instagram.com/seizethemeansshirts

https://linktr.ee/seizethemeans

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeizeTheMeans24

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https://www.mikemiley.com/

Mulholland Drive (2001) with Mike Miley Jan 28, 2025

In this episode, we explore David Lynch's enigmatic film "Mulholland Drive" with author Mike Miley, who is preparing to release "David Lynch's American Dreamscape." Our discussion unravels the film’s complex narrative and its critique of the American dream, framed against the backdrop of Hollywood. Mike shares his personal experience discovering the film and reflects on its characters, Betty and Rita, as symbols of hope and disillusionment.

Mike Miley:

Pre order Book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/david-lynchs-american-dreamscape-9798765102893/

https://instagram.com/mikecmiley

https://bsky.app/profile/mikemiley.bsky.social

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1975) with Nathan Gelgud Jan 21, 2025

Nathan Gelgud, a comic artist, discusses the 1974 film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three on the show this week. We explore the film's representation of New York City during a tumultuous period marked by crime and economic decline, highlighting its authenticity through character accents and Walter Matthau's performance. Nathan reflects on the diverse motivations of the hijackers, the film's commentary on class and desperation, and its critique of municipal authority. The conversation also touches upon the socio-political context of 1970s New York, addressing the film's problematic portrayals while affirming its significant exploration of collective action and civic-mindedness. Nathan ultimately champions the film as essential viewing for its nuanced depiction of urban struggles.

Nathan Gelgud:

https://www.instagram.com/gelgud/

https://www.patreon.com/gelgud

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1818478318/pierrot-shirt?etsrc=sdt

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Mirror (1975) with Revolutionary Left Radio and Amanda Joy Moon Jan 14, 2025

Well, it's been a year and now our fourth episode in the Andrei Tarkovsky series. This is truly one of the greatest films ever made and I hope you enjoy our deep and vulnerable conversation.

Amanda Joy Moon:

⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajoymoon/ ⁠

TikTok⁠⁠: https://tiktok.com/@amandajoymoon

RevLeft:

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/guerrilla-history

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/#/redmenace/

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Alien: Romulus (2024) Jan 07, 2025

In this week's episoide, we dive into the latest Alien franchise film. I'm joined by Bill and Ward.

Bill:

https://www.instagram.com/the_red_gobbo/

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Nosferatu (2024) with Alex Herbert Dec 31, 2024

Alex Herbert is back for the full episode. We dive into Caliban and the Witch, gothic horror, why do some people not like this film, class dymanics and so much more. Dive with this spoiler filled episode.

Alex Herbert:

https://filmfreakcentral.net/2024/12/nosferatu-2024/

Links:

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Movie Review {spoiler free} - Nosferatu with Alex Herbert Dec 26, 2024

It's finally here and here we are with our quick impressions and teasing our full episode, out Dec 30, 2024. In the meantime, hear our first impressions, the characters, how it fits in Dracula lore and teasers on class dynamics.

Alex Herbert:

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Jingle All the Way (1996) Dec 23, 2024

Jingle All the Way is an Xmas movie about capitalism and it's love for product placement and selling of toys. It's honestly not even that deep.

The Intervention podcast

Twitter: @intervenepod

Instagram: @intervention_pod

Email: interventionpod@gmail.com

Twitter: @levi0levi

Instagram: @levi0levi0levi

Email: levi0levi@duck.com

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Mallrats (1995) Dec 17, 2024

Kevin Smith is back, though not on this podcast, that's just a tricky way to say he's back with his second film, Mallrats. Joining me are SmirkGently and Levi of the Intervention podcast.

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Friday the 13th (1981) and Friday the 13th Part 2 Dec 13, 2024

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Home Alone (1990) Dec 10, 2024

This week on the show, Home Alone. What is there to say about this classic...

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{REBROADCAST} - Batman Returns (1992) with Collective Action Comics and The Black Casebook Dec 03, 2024

Batman Returns is a Christmas movie and this week, in place of your regularly scheduled *new* episode, I am rebroadcasting this classic.

What do you get when you have two comic book podcast hosts together for one Batman movie discussion? I don't know, you'll have to find out. This week we discuss the Christmas film Batman Returns.

The Black Casebook Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/blackcasebookpod/

https://pod.link/1618791941

https://twitter.com/BlackCasebook

Collective Action Comics:

https://www.instagram.com/collectiveactioncomics

https://www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics/posts

https://pod.link/1573028630

https://twitter.com/CAComixPod

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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) with Altmania podcast Nov 26, 2024

In this episode, I analyze the 1985 neo-noir action thriller "To Live and Die in L.A." with Ryan and Este from Altmania. We discuss the film's themes of crime and corruption within the socio-political context of 1980s America, highlighting performances by William Petersen and Willem Dafoe.

We explore the film’s critique of wealth disparities, unique cinematography by Robbie Müller, and Wang Chung's influential soundtrack. Key scenes and character arcs, especially Petersen's moral ambiguity, are examined. Finally, we reflect on the film's alternate ending and its impact, celebrating its cult classic status and inviting listeners to join us in further cinematic discussions.

Altmania:

https://linktr.ee/altmania

https://www.patreon.com/altmania

https://x.com/altmaniapod

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Natural Born Killers (1994) with David Hering Nov 19, 2024

In this episode of Left of the Projector, I discuss Oliver Stone's 1994 film, Natural Born Killers, with Dr. David Hering. We explore the film's chaotic narrative, its historical context, and its provocative commentary on media and violence. Dr. Herring reflects on his first viewing experience and we critique the film’s stylistic choices, questioning whether they convey a meaningful political message or merely emphasize chaos. Our conversation also addresses the film's portrayal of societal issues, particularly race and systemic violence, while recognizing its bold visual style and enduring relevance in American culture.

David Hering:

https://x.com/hering_david

https://www.davidhering.com/

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GoldenEye (1995) with Bring Out Your Dead Nov 12, 2024

In this episode of Left at the Projector, I explore the 1995 James Bond film "GoldenEye" with Griff and Chris from Bring Out Your Dead. We discuss Pierce Brosnan's debut as 007, the dynamics of Bond’s relationships with female characters, and the film's dramatic plot involving Sean Bean's villain.

We reflect on the nostalgia surrounding "GoldenEye," its impact on the Bond franchise, and the cultural themes of imperialism and masculinity. Humorous highlights include the film's absurd moments and memorable one-liners. In concluding, we debate the film’s relevance for modern audiences and its legacy in the Bond series.

Bring Out Your Dead:

https://www.instagram.com/bringoutyourdeadpod/

https://pod.link/1706697539

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wsrp6l2a5JlXPJvG5Iwwg?si=3c5d62ed204a42a0

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Election (1999) - Election Day 2024 Special Edition with Hungry Rye and Bill Nov 05, 2024

Hello - welcome to the most important episode of our lives, er wait, election. Anyway, I'm joined by Bill and HungryRye.

Literary Liberation:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literary-liberation

https://www.instagram.com/literaryliberation

https://www.instagram.com/hungryrye/

https://linktr.ee/Hungryrye

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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) with Podcasty For Me Oct 31, 2024

In this episode, we explore the cult classic Halloween 3: Season of the Witch with guests Jake and Ian from Podcasty for Me. We delve into the film’s unique narrative, which abandons the Michael Myers storyline in favor of a standalone horror tale. Despite its initial box office struggles, we argue for its imaginative depth, touching on themes of capitalism, technology, and corporate greed embodied by the character Conal Cochran.

Jake shares his personal connection to the film, and we analyze how its eerie elements, such as the haunting jingle for the Silver Shamrock masks, reflect broader societal issues. Our discussion dives into the film's practical effects, dark humor, and standout performances, particularly from Tom Atkins and Stacey Nelkin.

As we wrap up, we investigate the film's ambiguous ending and its lingering impact on viewers, encouraging audiences to embrace Halloween 3 for its creativity and unique place within the horror genre.

Podcasty For Me:

https://www.podcastyforme.com/

https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe

https://twitter.com/podcastyforme

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme

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Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Oct 28, 2024

Always look on the bright side of life. Joined again by Lemony Fresh Pines and Sully to discuss a 70's film that has some serious cringe but also some really relevant criticism of leftist organizations. Come back in time with us...

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Shrek (2001) and Shrek (2003) with PokePreet and Literary Liberation podcasts Oct 22, 2024

Evan teams up with hosts of the Literary Liberation podcast and PokePreet to analyze the 2001 movie 'Shrek' through political and cultural lenses. The conversation delves into the film’s political themes, including class struggle, consumerism, and libertarian values, and considers Shrek’s impact in a post-9/11 context, exploring ideas like imperialism and Jewish-coded interpretations. The discussions also cover Shrek's cultural relevance, examining its humor, appeal across generations, and the success of its soundtracks that capture early 2000s culture. The group speculates on the future of the Shrek franchise, discussing potential challenges for Shrek 5 and assessing the series' broader cultural impact.

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BONUS: Jennifer's Body (2009) with Closeted History and @AllThingsLabor Oct 17, 2024

Enjoy this week's bonus episode with Destiny of Closeted History, where I made a guest appearance to discuss the queer horror film Jennifer's Body.

Closeted History

https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory

https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory

https://patreon.com/ClosetedHistory

https://www.youtube.com/@closetedhistory

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The Lost Boys (1987) Oct 14, 2024

This week on Left of the Projector I have on friends of the show, Ashley and Alex Herbert. Alex shares with us his Peter Pan theory of the film and we dive into much more!

Alex Herbert:

Smirk Gently:

https://www.instagram.com/smirkgently/

https://linktr.ee/smirkgently

https://www.threads.net/@smirkgently

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Smokey and the Bandit (1977) With Cars and Comrades Oct 10, 2024

In this episode, we analyze the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" with the hosts of Cars and Comrades. We share our personal connections to the movie, discussing how it shaped our views on truck driving and outlaw culture, particularly through Brandon's experience. The conversation revolves around the Bandit's wild quest to transport Coors beer and critiques the comedic representation of law enforcement, exemplified by Sheriff Buford T. Justice. We delve into the film's themes of working-class solidarity and anti-authoritarianism, highlighting the camaraderie among truckers and the Bandit’s folk hero status. Our analysis also touches on the humor, improvised dialogue, and gender roles, particularly through Sally Field's character. As we reflect on the film's lasting legacy, we share personal ratings and recommendations, reiterating its significance for car enthusiasts and fans of classic comedy, all while reinforcing our mission to explore car culture from a leftist perspective.

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The Devil's Backbone (2001) with Olivia of You Have Been Watching Films Oct 07, 2024

In this episode of Left of the Projector, we explore Guillermo del Toro's impactful film The Devil's Backbone, released in 2001, with Olivia from "You Have Been Watching Films." Our conversation highlights the film's intricate narrative and its blend of childhood innocence within the harrowing context of the Spanish Civil War. We examine character dynamics in the orphanage, reflecting on the themes of unity and resistance against oppression, while discussing the symbolic role of ghosts and the lingering effects of war on childhood. As we dissect the film's rich imagery and underlying messages, we emphasize the glimmers of hope and resilience present in the children's journey. We encourage both new and returning viewers to experience this essential work within del Toro's filmography, appreciating its quiet yet profound storytelling.

Olivia - You have Been Watching Films

https://www.youtube.com/youhavebeenwatchingfilms

https://www.patreon.com/youhavebeenwatchingfilms

https://www.threads.net/@youhavebeenwatchingfilms

https://letterboxd.com/oliviabagshaw/

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Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2 (2003, 2004) Oct 03, 2024

In this episode, I chat with Libby about Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" Volume 1 and Volume 2, examining the film's themes and narrative choices. We discuss the decision to split the film due to its lengthy runtime and how it impacts audience engagement. Libby shares her affinity for the film and highlights the empowering portrayal of female characters like "the Bride," O-Ren Ishii, and Vernita Green.

We delve into pivotal scenes and Tarantino's unique cinematic techniques, as well as the emotional and philosophical aspects of revenge. Libby proposes an intriguing theory about the polyamorous dynamics among characters, prompting a discussion on love and power. We wrap up by reflecting on Tarantino’s controversial reputation and the importance of critically engaging with his work, exploring the rich storytelling and representation within "Kill Bill."

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The Mist and The Fog with Kayte Terry and Cars and Comrades Oct 01, 2024

In this episode, we explore the thematic elements of "The Fog" and "The Mist" with guests Kayte Terry and Brandon. Kayte is cohost of Fangs for the Memories and Tendor Subject and Brandon cohosts the podcast Cars and Comrades.

Focusing on the films, we examine their atmospheres, social dynamics during crises, and the tension between individualism and community. A deep dive into "The Mist's" impactful ending reveals commentary on human nature, while we also share horror film recommendations for the season.

Kayte Terry:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaytet

Website: https://www.kayteterry.com/

Fangs for the Memories: https://www.instagram.com/fangspodcast/

Tender Subject: https://www.instagram.com/tendersubjectpod/

Cars and Comrades:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/

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Movie Review: The Substance (2024) Spoiler Free Sep 26, 2024

In this episode of Left of the Projector, host Evan delves into 'The Substance,' a new body horror film directed by Coralie Fargette and starring Demi Moore, Dennis Quaid, and Margaret Qualley. He offers a mostly spoiler-free analysis, discussing not only the stark and gory visuals but also the deeper commentary on body image and the challenges women face in Hollywood. Evan highlights the film's extreme and visceral approach to horror, comparing it to other notable works like 'Dead Alive' and 'The Fly,' while praising its unrelenting critique of societal standards imposed on women. Listeners are encouraged to watch the film in theaters and stay tuned for a detailed, spoiler-filled discussion in a future episode.

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Network (1976) with Andre Swai Sep 24, 2024

In this episode of Left of the Projector, I discuss the 1976 film Network with graduate film student Andre Swai. We analyze the film's biting satire on media, focusing on Howard Beale's descent into sensationalism and Faye Dunaway's obsession with ratings. Our conversation highlights the film's critique of corporate greed and its relevance in today's media landscape as we approach 2024. We also draw connections to other films that echo similar themes, reinforcing "Network's" enduring significance in cultural commentary on the interplay between entertainment and societal values.

Apologies for the quality on this one.

Andre Swai

https://www.instagram.com/andre.swai

https://letterboxd.com/dreswai/

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L.A. Confidential (1997) with Concessions podcast Sep 17, 2024

In this episode, we explore the film L.A. Confidential, discussing its intricate plot and standout performances alongside Dan and Jared from Concessions. We share personal reflections on our evolving interpretations, debating whether it fits into traditional noir or neo-noir.

Our conversation analyzes the moral complexities of characters like Ed Exley and Bud White, while addressing themes of police brutality and Hollywood's darker undertones. We reflect on the performances of Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Kim Basinger, considering contemporary implications on their roles.

As we unpack narrative intricacies, including tabloid sensationalism and LAPD corruption, we critique the absence of working-class figures, emphasizing how it reveals societal injustices. Finally, we offer cinematic recommendations that connect with themes of justice and identity, enhancing our rich exploration of L.A. Confidential.

Concessions:

https://pod.link/1700141653

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concessions-consider-the-bigger-picture/id1700141653

https://twitter.com/DanConcedes

https://www.threads.net/@jaredconcessions

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Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024) with Closeted History and Schizophrenic Reads Sep 10, 2024

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

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The Rings of Power - Season 2 - Episodes 1-3 Recap (with spoilers) Sep 05, 2024

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

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True Romance (1993) with Revolutionary Rhetoric podcast Sep 03, 2024

In this episode of Left of the Projector, I chat with Tyler and Kennan from the Revolutionary Rhetoric Podcast about the cult classic *True Romance*. We explore its unique blend of romance and crime, character dynamics, and the interplay between reality and fantasy, particularly through Christian Slater’s character.

Tyler expresses his deep appreciation for the film, while Kennan provides a fresh perspective as a newcomer. We discuss memorable scenes, the chemistry between Slater and Patricia Arquette, and the socio-economic themes reflected in the characters' choices. We also touch on the film’s outdated elements and the evolution of media representation.

To wrap up, we share our ratings, highlighting the film’s narrative depth and lasting significance. Tune in for a concise yet insightful analysis of *True Romance*.

Revolutionary Rhetoric

https://www.instagram.com/revolutionaryrhetoricpod/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAovDGRQ3cXJsXlK08d0IPg

https://linktr.ee/revolutionaryrhetoric

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Movie Review: Alien: Romulus (2024)- Spoiler free Aug 29, 2024

In this mini episode of Left of the Projector, host Evan delves into a review of 'Alien Romulus,' the ninth installment in the Alien franchise. Directed by Federico Alvarez and featuring stars such as Kaylee Spaney and David Johnson, this film is set between the events of the original 'Alien' and 'Aliens.' Evan explores the film's thematic connections to hypercapitalism, its world-building elements, and its portrayal of working-class struggles. Breaking down key aspects like practical effects and character dynamics, Evan provides insights while maintaining a spoiler-free stance, emphasizing the film's continuation of the franchise's legacy.

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Ivan's Childhood (1962) with Revolutionary Left Radio and Amanda Aug 26, 2024

Join Breht, Amanda, and Evan as they delve into Andrei Tarkovsky's first feature film, Ivan's Childhood (1962). The episode starts with a lighthearted discussion about dream dinner guests, then moves into a detailed analysis of themes like innocence lost, war trauma, and symbolic elements such as trees and cobwebs. The hosts draw parallels between the film's depiction of war and ongoing humanitarian crises like those in Palestine. Part of their Tarkovsky series, this episode also touches on broader issues like moral responsibility toward children and insights from the guests' personal work.

Amanda Joy Moon:

⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajoymoon/ ⁠

TikTok⁠⁠: https://tiktok.com/@amandajoymoon

RevLeft:

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/guerrilla-history

https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/#/redmenace/

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) with Oslowe Aug 20, 2024

In our discussion, we deeply analyze the classic horror film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" exploring its historical impact, societal reflections, and character dynamics. We dissect its themes, including family, societal norms, and survival through violence, revealing the movie's narrative complexity. Reflecting on the cast's challenges during production, we consider ethical concerns in filmmaking. Additionally, we uncover the film's authenticity and enduring legacy, celebrating its influence on horror history and its reflection of societal fears. Our conversation concludes with a nod to future explorations in horror cinema, highlighting its profound societal mirror.

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Capitalism: A Horror Story: Gothic Marxism and the Dark Side of the Radical Imagination

The Host with Jon Greenaway (Horror Vanguard) Aug 13, 2024

This week, my guest Jon Greenaway (The Horror Vanguard) and I delve into the intricate layers of Bong Joon-ho's film "The Host," appreciating its masterful storytelling and character analysis of Gang-du. We explore the film's blend of comedy and seriousness, praising its tonal shifts and expert composition for a captivating cinematic experience. Drawing from filmmakers like Scorsese and Carpenter, we admire how Bong Joon-ho combines action, tone shifts, and social commentary. The discussion touches on the film's themes of political protest, societal disillusionment, and the central importance of family in Bong Joon-ho's work. We reflect on the symbolic significance of shared meals and familial unity, challenging conventional storytelling methods and highlighting the power of metaphor in critiquing societal norms. Reflecting on anti-capitalist themes and individual agency within systemic structures, we contemplate the potential for change through acts of resistance and solidarity in a complex world.

Jon Greenaway:

Website

Twitter

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Heat (1995) with Keith Orejel and Matthew Solomon Aug 06, 2024

Keith and Matthew as they delve into Michael Mann's 1995 classic, 'Heat,' examining the film's detailed depiction of the cop and robber dynamic and the loneliness of Los Angeles. Are there real hit crews? Are they as good as DeNiro? The conversation includes fascinating insights about Matthew's documentary, 'Reimagining Safety,' which explores alternatives to traditional policing. With discussions ranging from character choices to the influence of movie scores, this episode offers a captivating intersection of crime, cinema, and societal safety.

Keith Orjel

Matthew Solomon:

https://www.reimaginingsafetymovie.com/

@mattytheglue | Linktree

https://www.instagram.com/mattytheglue

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Clerks (1994) with a bunch of Clerks Jul 30, 2024

I'm not even supposed to be here today. 37. In a row?? What else is there to say. Kevin Smith's first film. We discuss how incredible it was to have been made, the politics of Gen X, gum commericials and so much more.

Smirk Gently:

https://www.instagram.com/smirkgently⁠

https://linktr.ee/smirkgently

https://tiktok.com/@smirkgently

Movies vs Capitalism:

https://linktr.ee/movies_vs_capitalism

https://www.instagram.com/movies_vs_capitalism

The Intervention podcast:

https://twitter.com/intervenepodInstagram: @intervention_pod

Email: interventionpod@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/Levi0Levi

https://www.instagram.com/levi0levi0levi

Email: levi0levi@duck.com

Left of the Projector:

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Eyes Wide Shut (1998) with Jonathan Kennedy Jul 23, 2024

Evan and Jonathan Kennedy dive deep into Stanley Kubrick's final masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. They unravel the film's surreal and controversial elements, dissecting Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's roles and examining themes of capitalism, class disparity, and male inadequacy. The discussion highlights rich costume parties, sinister secret societies, and Christmas motifs that cleverly disguise the film's dark narrative. Join the hosts as they connect the enigmatic ending to the film's beginning, reminisce humorously about half Christmas, and appreciate Kubrick's meticulous attention to detail. Jonathan Kennedy also shares insights on his new projects and social media presence.

Jonathan Kennedy

https://jonkennedy.net/

https://www.threads.net/@getradified

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Longlegs (2024) Jul 18, 2024

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/#_=_

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Beetlejuice (1988) with Emma Berquist Jul 16, 2024

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:

Books

Twitter

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Twilight: New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breakdawn Part 1 and 2 (2011, 2012) with Schizophrenicreads and Hungry Rye Jul 09, 2024

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Independence Day (1996) with The Intervention Jul 02, 2024

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

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Email: levi0levi@duck.com

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Trading Places (1983) with Labor Jawn podcast Jun 25, 2024

We dip our toes into a film that has some, shall we say, scenes that didn't age well. The rest did though...

Labor Jawn⁠:

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{Rebroadcast} Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) w/ Rob Rousseau and Oslowe Jun 21, 2024

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?

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Rob Rousseau: ⁠The Insurgents podcast⁠ // ⁠Twitter⁠ // ⁠Twitch⁠

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Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Count Dracula (1970) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Alex Herbert Jun 18, 2024

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:

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Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2014) Jun 11, 2024

Back again with more Alien and Predator content, this time, the prequels. I am joined by Joe Mayall and Hugo

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The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003) with @Joman and Serra Jun 04, 2024

Do you want to know what The Matrix episode is? It is all around us, right now, you are listening to us talk about The Matrix. I am joined by musician and content creator Joman and returning guest Serra.

Joman:

https://jomanmusic.com/

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Etneral Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) with Concession podcast May 28, 2024

What would you erase if you had this totally not safe experimental technolog to erase some memory of yours? We ask that and more with Dan and Jared of Concessions: Consider the Bigger Picture.

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Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World's End (2013) May 21, 2024

Three Flavours Cornetto or The Cornetto Trilogy is the wonderful work of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg. Each of these films fit into the puzzle that is their mind. Did you know that Simon Pegg's thesis was about film and Marxism? Get ready for some laughs with Cullen and Caitlyn of Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner and Bill.

Caitlyn:

https://www.instagram.com/jamieleesquirtis/

Cullen:

https://www.instagram.com/vhs_action_rewind/

Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner:

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Bill:

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Civil War (2024) May 14, 2024

Coming out you this week with a fresh movie that had all the people talking. I'm joined by CJ and Martyn Strange, host of Filmsplaining.

CJ:

https://radiofreenation.substack.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@lovebroccoli?lang=en

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https://linktr.ee/martynstrange

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X-men (2000) with Podcasty For Me May 07, 2024

What mutant power would you like to have? I take a deep dive into nerdom and politcs of X-men, the first live action feature film of the franchise, with Jake Serwin and Ian Rhine of the podcast Podcasty For Me. A podcast where they talk about every film Paul Schrader has been involved with (previously every Clint Eastwood film).

Podcasty For Me:

https://www.podcastyforme.com/

https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe

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Stalker (1979) with RevLeft Radio and Amanda Joy Moon Apr 30, 2024

We are back with another installment of Andrei Tarkovsky. If you enjoyed our episode on Solaris this week we exlore his acclaimed film Stalker. cinema. I am excited to have back on the showBreht O'Shea, of Revolutionary Left (RevLeft) Radio and back on the show, Amanda Joy Moon.

Amanda Joy Moon:

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RevLeft:

Red Menace: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/#/redmenace/

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Falling Down (1993) with Collective Action Comics and Bx Prol Apr 23, 2024

If you were making a list of films (I did) that conservatives don't understand, this would be near the top. I am joined again by friends of the show Nat (Collective Action Comics) and Chris (Bx_Prol) to talk through a Michael Douglas movie that is likely his best performance.

Nat:

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics/posts

Podcast: https://pod.link/1573028630

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CollectiveActionComics

Chris:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bx_prol

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Clueless (1995) with Karina Aybar Jacobs Apr 18, 2024

As if! The outfits, the one liners, the best teen film of the 90's? I break down Clueless with Karina, who you may remember from the Barbie episode.

Karina:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekarinaaybar/

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Minority Report (2002) Apr 16, 2024

What if we could stop crime before it happened or prevent crime? Well, we know cops don't do that now. In this Tom Cruise sci-fi film from the post 9/11 era, Minority Report is a cautionary tale...or is it just reality? I'm joined by Al to discuss this classic.

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9 to 5 (1980) with Carsie Blanton Apr 11, 2024

Dolly, Lilly and Jane get the revenge many of us dream of in this timeless classic comedy from 1980. I'm joined by singer songwriter Carsie Blanton, who just released her new album After the Revolution, which you can listen everywhere!

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https://www.instagram.com/carsieblanton/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NkiZTHV6voDpcA7eEQQMb

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Equilibrium (2001) Apr 09, 2024

Remember how good The Matrix was? Well, this isn't as good despite grabbing a lot of the same movie ideas. Even so...there are lots of liberal minded themes to discuss here. I am joined by Dante the Hater who you can find on TikTok and Instagram.

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Dune: Part 2 (2024) with Chris Wade (Chapo Trap House) and Commie Trucker Apr 04, 2024

Have some spice and settle into a therapy session on Dune: Part 2. What else is there to say, you've heard of this film. It made lots of money, but was it good?

Commie Trucker: TikTok // Twitter // Podcast

Chris Wade: Twitter // And Introducing // Chapo Trap House

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{Rebroadcast} Dune (2021) with Commie Trucker Apr 01, 2024

Rebroadcast in anticipation of Dune: Part 2 coming April 4, 2024

Frank Herbert's Dune series has long been considered an impossible series to bring to film. We saw David Lynch try and fail, but in 2021, Denis Villeneuve accomplished the unthinkable. Dune Part One, the first half of the first novel, is a stunning film that really does an excellent job bringing the story to life. I'm joined again by Commie Trucker, co-host of the ⁠Left without Borders podcast⁠, to discuss how it does the book justice, the themes embedded in the movie and why it's so beloved among the right wing.

Commie Trucker:

⁠TikTok⁠

Twitter: https://twitter.com/commie_trucker

Left of the Projector

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Dial M For Murder (1954) and A Perfect Murder (1998) Mar 26, 2024

A classic Hitchcock film and it's lesser remake, with Michael Douglas and Goop are up for discussion this week. I welcome back to the show Stephanie Edd and first time guest, Emily.

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The Purge (2013) & The Purge: Anarchy (2014) with Molly McLear and Don Guillory Mar 21, 2024

The Purge and its successors in the franchise are almost to obvious in their messages and themes, but they are ripe for discussion especially given plans for a 6th film and the state of the world in 2024.

I'm joined again by Molly McLear and first time guest Don Guillory

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"Paranoia Trilogy": Klute, The Parallax View and All the President's Men with Brynn Mar 19, 2024

I am joined by Brynn of the Generation Loss and Beep Beep Lettuce to discuss our first ever triple feature. This includes all three of Alan Pakula's "Paranoia Trilogy." We start with Klute, which features an oscar winning performance by Jane Fonda; The Parallax View staring Warren Beaty and then end with All the President's Men, with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Brynn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinematografi Stay Inside Music: https://twitter.com/StayInsideMusic Left of the Projector Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5T9O1 Subscribe: https://leftoftheprojector.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Jackie Brown (1997) Mar 14, 2024

Quentin Tarantino made Pulp Fiction and then said, well, maybe that was a little too violent, I'm gonna make something different. And that film was Jackie Brown and it's a 5 star film. With me to discuss is returning guest Hugo.

Hugo:

Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemeansshirts/

TikTok:

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Salvador (1986) with Leftist Squidward Mar 12, 2024

This week I'm joined by Thomas (Leftist Squidward on TikTok) to discuss a film with a historical perspective: Oliver Stone's Salvador. The film went mostly unnoticed at the time and even since has little resurgence. There is however, a lot to going on in the 1979-1980 period in El Salvador and we delve into the film as well as the history. You can follow Thomas online: https://linktr.ee/thomsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leftistsquidward Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thomsky/ Left of the Projector: Subscribe: https://leftoftheprojector.com ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠: https://boxd.it/5T9O1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod ⁠⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leftoftheprojector ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotp_pod/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Oppenheimer (2023) with Nathan Shuherk (Schizophrenic Reads) & Justin Clark Mar 07, 2024

Was Oppenheimer a climate change movie? The beginning of the security state? Find out more with my guests Nathan Shuherk and Justin Clark.

Justin Clark: //

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Link Tree⁠: https://linktr.ee/justinclarkph

⁠Red Reviews Podcast⁠: https://www.justinclark.org/podcast

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Manhunter (1986) & Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Black Casebook Mar 05, 2024

Michael Mann March is here and it's off to a flying start with Manhunter and a companion double feature, Silence of the Lambs to fill out the Hannibal Lecter pair. I'm joined by returning guest Walt of The Black Casebook podcast, all about Batman, and in Walt's word, Michael Mann is the most Batman director.

The Black Casebook Podcast

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Snowpiercer (2013) with Joe Mayall and Hugo Feb 29, 2024

From legendary South Korean film director Bong Joon-Ho, Snowpiercer is one of the standouts for dystopian films of the last 20 years. Back on the show are Hugo and Joe Mayall who break down this film where Chris Evans is NOT Captain America. Joe Mayall:

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⁠Instagram ⁠

Left of the Projector

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The Harder They Fall (2021) Feb 27, 2024

Ryan Howze, of Concious Environment Creations suggested The Harder They Fall for a Black History Month entry. And will you have fun watching this movie and listening to us discuss it. Even if you're not a western watcher, this epic all black western delivers!

Ryan Howze:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ideffoverthink

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideffovrerthink

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QYAMfmUqs9vn0HhQ4n6Ug

NPR Appearance: https://www.wbfo.org/wbfo-brief-season-4-2023/2023-06-27/buffalo-whats-next-black-history-is-essential-learning

SmirkGently:

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⁠⁠Link Tree

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{Rebroadcast} Starship Troopers (1997) Feb 22, 2024

**With some renewed interest in Starship Troopers after some very awful X (formerly Twitter) threads, I wanted to rebroadcast this episode which gets into the heart of the matter: This movie is satire.**

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.

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Fargo (1996) with Brooke Pridemore Feb 20, 2024

Back again with more Coen bros film for your listening pleasure. This week I'm joined by musician and film enjoyer Brook Pridemore to dig into the feminism of Fargo and much more.

Brook:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookpridemore/

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Brookpridemore

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Brookpridemore

Bandcamp: https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.com/album/glad-to-be-alive

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Oscar 2024 Picks with Nathan Shukerk (Schizophrenic Reads) Feb 15, 2024

First ever Left of the Projector Oscar episode. We talk about all the Best Picture films and lots more. Nathan: Link Tree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/nathanshuherk⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/SchizoReads⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/schizoreads⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreads Left of the Projector Subscribe: https://leftoftheprojector.com ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠: https://boxd.it/5T9O1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod ⁠⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leftoftheprojector ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotp_pod/ --- Support this podcast: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

You've Got Mail (1998) Feb 13, 2024

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PREVIEW: Oscar 2024 Picks with Nathan Shukerk (Schizophrenic Reads) Feb 08, 2024

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Predator (1997) & Predator 2 (1990): For Carl Weathers ~ EPISODE 100 Feb 06, 2024

This episode was scheduled a bit further out, but it felt fitting with the passing of legend Carl Weathers to get it out there. Predator is one of the great action films of all time and paired with Predator 2, you really get a lot of the political through lines. I'm joined by returning guest Joe Mayall and Keith.

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Solaris (1972) with RevLeft Radio and Amanda Joy Moon Jan 29, 2024

This week on Left of the Projector, we delve into the world of Soviet cinema. The first installment of a new series on Andrei Tarkovsky is Solaris. This film is a journey inward, a exploration of self. I am excited to have Breht O'Shea, of Revolutionary Left (RevLeft) Radio and back on the show, Amanda Joy Moon. Amanda Joy Moon: ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajoymoon/ ⁠Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/riotgrrrlprintz/?etsrc=sdt ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠: https://tiktok.com/@amandajoymoon RevLeft: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/ Guerrilla History: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/guerrilla-history Red Menace: https://www.revolutionaryleftradio.com/#/redmenace/ Left of the Projector Subscribe: https://leftoftheprojector.com ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠: https://boxd.it/5T9O1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod ⁠⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leftoftheprojector ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotp_pod/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Iron Man 2 (2010) with The Minyan podcast Jan 28, 2024

The MCU has come to Left of the Projector...the choice? The military industrial complex's beloved Iron Man 2. The US DoD had a heavy hand in this film, and Elon Musk had a cameo (seriously). I'm joined by Prez from The Minyand Podcast. Prez: Twitter (The Minyan): https://twitter.com/the_minyan Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-minyan/id1469758206 Left of the Projector Links: Subscribe: https://leftoftheprojector.com ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠: https://boxd.it/5T9O1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod ⁠⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leftoftheprojector ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotp_pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Miller's Crossing (1990) with Stephanie Edd Jan 22, 2024

Can one really get enough Coen Bros films? Coming off a recent drop of The Big Lebowski, we are back again with Miller's Crossing. There is was so much to discuss with my guest Stephanie Edd, writer and content creator, who recently release a new book The Clear Case.

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Bonus! Exodus (1960): with Intervention Pod & Labor Jawn Jan 18, 2024

We're back with Evan of Left of the Projector for the third (maybe second?) entry in the History in Film series. This time it's 1960's Zionist epic, Exodus. Based on the novel of the same name by Leon Uris, this film aimed to convince American Jewry to consider the State of Israel (at this point, only twelve years old) as a nation deserving their investment, sympathy, and loyalty.

Somehow, we've dragged along Sam and Gabe from Labor Jawn to slog our way through this three and half hour long piece of Zionist propaganda...at least we got a shirtless Paul Newman out of it.

Primary Sources:

In Vigilant Brotherhoodby The American Jewish Committee - (see pg 64-70 for "The Blaustein-Ben-Gurion Agreement")

"Is Zionism a Liberating Democratic Movement?" by Henryk Erlich

"This is a struggle between the children of light and the children of darkness, between humanity and the law of the jungle" Tweet by Benjamin Netanyahu

"שטיל, די נאַכט איז אױסגעשטערנט [Quiet, the Night is Full of Stars]" performed by Isabel Frey

Resources:

Answer Coalition

If Not Now

Jewish Voices for Peace

Middle East Children's Alliance

The Palestine Children's Relief Fund

Palestinian Youth Movement

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Wayne's World (1992): Do You Have Any Grey Poupon? Jan 15, 2024

This week, we're bring back the 90's nostalgia and discussing if Wayne is cringe or simply misunderstood. I'm joined by Ward and Joy, Caitlyn and Cullen and Mike. So that's some Turn Leftist and Caitlyne's Conspiracy Corner podcasters ready to party on.

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El Conde (2023) with Bring Out Your Dead podcast Jan 11, 2024

What if Pinochet was a Vampire? Well, that is what Pablo Larraín's El Conde seeks to find out. The film takes us through Pinochet's descent into the man we know from history, but was it successful. I'm joined again by Griff and Chris from Bring Out Your Dead podcast. They bring their historical takes on Latin America to dig into the depths of this film. Bring Out Your Dead:

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Twilight (2008) with Schizophranic Reads Jan 09, 2024

Do not adjust your podcast app...we are in fact discussing Twilight on the show this week. I contend, from a search of the internet (all of it), that this is the first ever leftist take on Twilight. Stay tuned for a future episode on all the remaining movies in one go. I'm joined by Nathan Shuherk (@schizophrenicreads) who is the host of Schizophrenic Reads podcast. Nathan loves non-fiction books...and Twilight.

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The Big Lebowski (1998) with some nihilists Jan 02, 2024

The Dude abides. One of my favorite films and one of the Coen Brothers (writers and directors) least favorite of their films. We will discuss why that might be, iconic scenes, the characters from a Marxist perspective and much more.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) Dec 26, 2023

Clark Griswold. What is there to say about a man who makes chemical additives for your kids cereal and is too stupid to know how to use a staple gun. This is the 3rd in the Vacation series, and perhaps some of it holds up...you'll just have to listen to returning guests, Libby and Smirk Gently have to say about it....

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A Bug's Life: For Oppressed Ants Everywhere {REBROADAST} Dec 21, 2023

For Animated Insect Week™ I bring you a rebroadcast of episode 14 of A Bug's Life. This is a throwback to a very early episode from August 2022. This is a companion to Antz. Kevin Spacey still sucks. SmirkGently:

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Antz: Workers of the World Unite Dec 18, 2023

This week on Left of the Projector, we bring you a double feature of "Revolutionary" animated films about insects. First up, Antz, a brand new episode with SmirkGently, Destiny and . This has been a long time request and while the movie falls short it's its revolutionary spirit, we get into a discussion of labor and more. Alex:

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Back to the Future (1985): Where we're going we don't need capitalism Dec 14, 2023

This week, we revisit the second greatest trilogy (LOTR still the GOAT), in part 1 of Back to the Future. I'm joined by Caitlyn and Cullen from Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner podcast.

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Fatman (2020): Santa Works for the Government Dec 11, 2023

What would the holiday season be without a movie about Santa. In this case, however, we bring you Fatman, a film starting Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins. It's really something else and the writers/directors are quite an interesting pair. We also dive into military propaganda in film and how tight they are in Hollywood. Amanda Joy Moon:

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Batman Returns (1992) with Black Casebook and Collective Action Comics Dec 04, 2023

What do you get when you have two comic book podcast hosts together for one Batman movie discussion? I don't know, you'll have to find out. This week we discuss the Christmas film Batman Returns.

The Black Casebook Podcast:

https://www.instagram.com/blackcasebookpod/

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) with Hungry Rye and SmirkGently Nov 30, 2023

Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure exploitation... Willy Wonka is the perfect personification of Elon Musk. Elon Musk was born 2 days after the release of this film, but if you listen along with Smirk Gently and Hungry Rye, you'll understand why. Smirk Gently: // Instagram // LinkTree // TikTok// Literary Liberation://

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History in Film: Citizen Kane (1941) Nov 27, 2023

We embark on a new series of deep dives into historically important films. The first in this series is Citizen Kane. Often dubbed "the greatest film ever made," I am joined by Levi and Justin to discuss Orson Welles, the making of Citizen Kane and its historical significance. The Intervention://

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day Nov 20, 2023

A classic Arnold film we recorded way back on 9/11 (you'll understand after you listen). I'm joined by Grant and Libby. Grant:// TikTok // Instagram // Libby:// TikTok // Instagram

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Jurassic Park with Dang We Stole this Podcast Nov 16, 2023

Jurassic Park. What is there to really say about this movie other than it's what happens when a capitalist uses technology for evil instead of good and then is shocked when the results are not what he'd hoped. Welcome to Left of the Projector... Dang We Stole This Podcast - Hosts Lemony Fresh Pine and Sully // ⁠YouTube⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ // ⁠Instagram⁠ Left of the Projector Links: //

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Children of Men with Bring Out Your Dead podcast Nov 13, 2023

Children of Men has become more relevant and prescient with every year since it came out in 2006. When we recorded this on October 19, 2023, it was stunning how you could see comparisons of the immigration facilities to Gaza. This movie is a glimmer of hope...perhaps the hope that all those who are opressed need to one day be free.

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Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Nov 09, 2023

One of the most important films and potent satires you'll ever watch. Dr. Strangelove is just as relevant today. Hear Steve from The Intervention podcast and Pete discuss why...

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The 5th Element with some meat popsicles Nov 06, 2023

The 1990's were wild. Boy bands, the Spice Girls and Bruce Willias movies that are begging for a bunch of millenials to discuss. I'm joined by Serra Despair and Costume Whimsy (check out our episode on Demolition Man) to dig through this treasure trove of 90's nostalgia.// Left of the Projector Links: //

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Bonus with The Intervention: Palestine, Empire, and Zionism Article Series: Hasbara, Unwavering Israeli Propaganda Nov 02, 2023

In this episode Evan from Left of the Projector Podcast joins us to discuss the Israeli means to control narrative and manipulate information: hasbara (הסברה). Even if you've never heard of hasbara there is a very good chance it has touched your life. We talk about out own struggle to overcome the fairytale image of Israel, how it has helped conflate anti-Zionism with anti-Judaism, and ways to combat it's grip on friends and family.Major Sources:Freeman, Chas W. Jr. - Hasbara and the Control of Narrative as an Element of StrategyHasbara Handbook: Promoting Israel on CampusFree Palestine.//

Resources:
Jewish Voices for Peace
Middle East Children's Alliance
National March for Palestine: Saturday, Nov. 4 in Washington, D.C.
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund
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Night of the Living Dead with Comrades Oct 30, 2023

George A Romero is typically considered the father of the modern zombie film. Continuing spooky season, I'm joined by Levi (The Intervention), Red and Cole to discuss what zombies are in this film, how the year of release (1968) is so significant to the film and much more. There are countless articles the group read preparing and so below you'll find a collection of some of those pieces.

*Correction: It took longer than 3 weeks to film this movie* NY Times - Horror Auteur Is Unfinished With the Undead // Why George A Romero’s Night of the Living Dead still gets under our skin // George Romero’s zombies will make Americans reflect on racial violence long after his death // How 1960s counterculture infected George A. Romero film 'Night of the Living Dead' // Legacy of the Dead: History of the Zombie // The Intervention:The Intervention Instagram // The Intervention podcast // Levi TwitterRed: Instagram // TikTok //

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The People Under the Stairs with Literary Liberation podcast Oct 26, 2023

In this week's second installment of Spooky Month, I am joined by the new hosts (Mariah and Kristen) of Literary Liberation, a podcast discussing fiction books from a Marxist perspective. This episode we touch on a maybe forgotten Wes Craven movie, The People Under the Stairs. Literary Liberation: Instagram // Kristen // Rye // Left of the Projector Links: //

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Alien with Real Life Goon and Jolie Oct 23, 2023

We throw around “the greatest of all time” a lot, but Alien is considered by some as one of the greatest horror/scifi films ever made. You’ll have to listen to hear what Dr. Real Life Goon and Jolie think and really what the heck is coming out of that dude’s chest…

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The Shining with a bunch of Comrades Oct 16, 2023

Stanley Kubrick's vision for The Shining did not win any points from Stephen King, but you cannot deny its greatness. I'm joined by returning guests The Jolly Leftist and Hugo as well as Joe Mayall to discuss the themes, book comparisons and much more.

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Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Oct 09, 2023

This week I'm joined by Nick and Levi of The Intervention podcast to discuss Guillermo del Toro's horror tale Pan's Labyrinth.

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Reaching for a Dark Rose by Jim Ramey

Pan's Labyrinth: The Real Meaning Of Guillermo Del Toro's Dark Fairytale by Andrew Housman

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BONUS: The Grapes of Wrath with The Intervention Oct 05, 2023

Bonus crossover content!! I joined The Intervention to discuss a couple of pieces of culture from the New Deal Era. We start by taking a look at the fascistic Gabriel Over the White House, brought to you by arch-reactionary and media oligarch, William Randolph Hearst. We then move to the meat of the discussion on a decidedly better piece of culture, The Grapes of Wrath, in its various media manifestations.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers with Rob Rousseau (Insurgents podcast) and Oslowe Oct 02, 2023

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?

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Brazil with Chris Wade (Chapo Trap House, And Introducing) and Commie Trucker Sep 26, 2023

This week on the show we discuss a film that was almost never even made, but Terry Gilliam pulled it off and thank god he did. Gilliam created a world that melds together hope, fear, love and much more. I am joined by Chris Wade (producer of Chapo Traphouse) and Commie Trucker (Left Without Borders). // Commie Trucker: TikTok // Twitter // Podcast Chris Wade: Twitter // And Introducing // Chapo Trap House Left of the Projector Links:

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Dogma (1999) Sep 19, 2023

Kevin Smith created the View Askewniverse for his films and it's quite possible that Dogma is the most polished, insightful and "best" of the bunch. I

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Men in Black with Andre Swai and CJ (@LoveBroccoli) Sep 12, 2023

The Men in Black: a secret agency of the the Immigration and Naturalization Services (I.N.S.) that is in charge of illegal and legal "aliens" from other galaxies. Their existance is hidden through a flashy red light that allows the agency to mold the story to fit their narrative. Add this all together and you political film showing the dangers of illegal immigrants and how the US uses propaganda surrounding it to fit their narrative.

I'm joined by Andre and CJ to discuss this blockbuster 90's film.

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Superman (1978) with Collective Action Comics and Legendary Black Lion Sep 05, 2023

Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's three leftists talking about the original Superman movie. Christopher Reeves, for many, is the Superman. This movie built on decades of Superman comics and brought him the man of steel to the big screen. I'm joined by Superman expert Nat (Collectitve Action Comics) and Legendary Black Lion. // Collective Action Comics: IG: // Patreon: // Listen: // Twitter //

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The Running Man with Dang We Stole This Podcast Aug 29, 2023

This week on LotP I bring you The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger (he's in the movie, not a guest). A perhaps somewhat forgotten film from the 1980's that depicts a dystopian future where people are forced to compete on a TV Game show while being hunted by stalkers. The movie is loosely based on a novel by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) and takes some liberties to make it into an Arnold classic. Dang We Stole This Podcast - Hosts Lemony Fresh Pines and Sully // YouTube // TikTok // Instagram Left of the Projector Links:

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Uncut Gems with Matt Christman (Chapo Trap House) and Commie Trucker Aug 22, 2023

Uncut Gems is a thrilling romp through the mind of Howie (Adam Sandler) and how he manages multiple bets, debts and much more. Take some blood pressure meds and strap in.

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The Hobbit Trilogy with a bunch of Tolkeinists Aug 16, 2023

Order is back to the shire. For those that had issue with the ep at 1:09:55, it's fixed!

If there ever was any doubt that capitalism has major impacts on movies, this is the ultimate evidence. A wonderful kids book, 250 pagse in length was turned into a trilogy of movies over 8 hours long. There are pointless battles, characters, love triangles and other revisionism.

I'm joined by my LOTR companion, Hungry Rye (who you may remember from the LOTR Trilogy of episodes), Mike (turn leftist podcast) and Nick (Intervention podcast) to discuss.

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Barbie with a bunch of comrades Aug 08, 2023

What else is there to say. Here we are discussing Barbie from a leftist perspective.

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Rollerball (1975 & 2002) with Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson (Justice Warriors Comic, The Nib) Aug 01, 2023

Rollerball is a forgotten classic of the 1970s. The 2002 remake of Rollerball should simply be forgotten. The former is a classic dystopian film that delves into so much more than a made up sport. Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, authors of the comic Justice Warriors join me to discuss both movies and dystopian film. Links: Buy Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/Matt-Bors/9781952090226 // Ben Clarkson: https://thebenclarkson.com/justice-warriors // Twitter: https://twitter.com/benclarkson // Matt Bors: https://www.mattbors.com/newsletter // https://twitter.com/MattBors // Left of the Projector Links // Patreon // Podcast Stream Links ⁠ // ⁠Merch Store⁠ // ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ // ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠TikTok // Rollerball Short Story via YouTube: // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVXWyaEeq1U --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Sorry to Bother You with Ryan Howze (Conscious Environment podcast) and James (Comrade Workwear) Jul 25, 2023

Sorry to Bother you is a masterpiece. I have returning guest James and Ryan to discuss. James:// https://www.comradeworkwear.com // https://www.instagram.com/comradeworkwear/// Ryan // https://www.instagram.com/ideffoverthink // https://dot.cards/cec // https://www.tiktok.com/@Ideffoverthink // Interview with NPR: // https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aMTDptgTtq6dchCgej4Wl?si=707feaa0755b4b30 // Left of the Projector // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod // Subscribe: https://pod.link/1627324689 // Merch: https://leftoftheprojectorpod.threadless.com/ // Instagram: https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod // TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod // --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Escape from L.A. with a bunch of comrades Jul 18, 2023

Escape from LA, John Carpenter's sequel to Escape from New York is the only sequel he's directed and despite awful CGI, this campy movie rules. Kurt Russell makes his triumphant return from Cleveland to star in this movie in L.A. Turn Leftist https://www.instagram.com/turnleftist ⁠ // https://linktr.ee/turnleftist // Cars and Comrades: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast // ⁠⁠https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml /// What's Left of the South podcast // https://linktr.ee/wlotspod // https://www.instagram.com/wlotspod Left of the Projector Links// Evan of LotP // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod // Subscribe: https://pod.link/1627324689 // Merch: https://leftoftheprojectorpod.threadless.com/ // Instagram: https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod // TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

12 Monkeys with Steve (Intervention podcast) and Costume Whimsy Jul 10, 2023

Time loops, the Florida Keys, eco-fascism, and a performance for the ages by Brad Pitt. All of these made for a great discussion. I was joined again by Steve from the Intervention podcast and Costume Whimsy to chat about this 90s film. Intervention Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/intervention_pod/ // https://theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/ *** Left of the Projector // Evan of LotP // https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector // https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/left-of-the-projector/id1627324689 // https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod // --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Patriot Games (1992) Jul 03, 2023

It's July 4th, so this week we bring you a movie the CIA fighting the IRA (or a faction of it). This 90's Tom Clancy classic is one of those movies that was a product of its time. Clancy's character Jack Ryan has spawned countless movies and a TV Show. If you're anything like me...you were rooting for the IRA and against the CIA.

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Dune: Part One (2021) w/ Commie Trucker Jun 20, 2023

Frank Herbert's Dune series has long been considered an impossible series to bring to film. We saw David Lynch try and fail, but in 2021, Denis Villeneuve accomplished the unthinkable. Dune Part One, the first half of the first novel, is a stunning film that really does an excellent job bringing the story to life. I'm joined again by Commie Trucker, co-host of the Left without Borders podcast, to discuss how it does the book justice, the themes embedded in the movie and why it's so beloved among the right wing.

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The Hunger Games Trilogy w/ Hungry Rye and Rob Jun 13, 2023

The Hunger Games trilogy made over a billion dollars and is often seen as a work of revolution in a dystopian future. What if the movie wasn't so revolutionary afterall? What if they entire thing was a counter revolution or a bourgeoisie revolution? I dive in with friends of the show Hungry Rye and Donttagrob. The episode includes book differences and discussion of all 4 films.

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The Thing (1982) Jun 06, 2023

John Carpenter's The Thing stands the test of time as one of the greatest horror movies of all-time. Did Carpenter make an anti-communist movie by accident...or on purpose?

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Saved! w/ James Doonquah and Smirk Gently May 30, 2023

Saved! is one of those early 2000's films that kind of flew under the radar. The movie stars Jena Malone, Mandy Moore & Macaulay Culkin as a parody of what it's like to be in a Christian community and high school. The premise being Malone become pregnant and all of the drama that ensues. I am joined by friend of the show Smirk Gently as well as James Doonquah (Legion of Doom on socials). James Doonquah

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Wolf of Wall Street (2013) May 23, 2023

A Wolf of Wall Street is a satire.

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Parasite with The Intervention podcast May 16, 2023

It's been 3 plus years since Parasite won best picture at the Academy Awards and in that time has the movie held up? Did it offer a too simplistic, on the nose take of class analysis? How does Korean history play into the movie itself and perhaps making of the movie?

My guests include Levi, Nick and Steve, hosts Intervention Podcast.

These are all questions we will discuss!

THE CINEMATIC POLITICS OF BONG JOON-HO, BY GORD SELLAR

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The Lego Movie w/ Movies vs Capitalism May 09, 2023

From the people who brought you Legos comes the Lego Movie. A movie about legos moving around and doing stuff...but with hints of anti-capitalism. I'm joined by Rivka and Frank of the Movies vs Capitalism podcast to chat about the 2014 film about Legos.

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Ex Machina w/ Schizophrenicreads and Hungry Rye May 02, 2023

Ex Machina is a soft sci-fi (a term coined by the episode's guest, Nathan) film from 2014 that depicts a Turing Test performed by a supposed "winner" of a contest. Instead, we have something else entirely. This film has so many directions you can take the discussion, especially a philosophical one. Here, we opted to disect the fake fear of the threat of AI, how the capitalist class probably will implement AI, and much more.

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Joker (2019) w/ Hungry Rye, Smirk Gently and Costume Whimsy Apr 25, 2023

Joker is one of those movies in that one group of people sees one way, and everyone else sees another. I'll let you listen to see who says what... The movie itself is one of those love it or hate it, and I kinda fall in between the two. I am joined by podcast regulars to chat about the movie.

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Triangle of Sadness w/ Michael Workman and Ivan Apr 18, 2023

Triangle of Sadness got lots of buzz and for good reason. While there have been a lot of anti-capitalist themes in movies lately, this one may be the best of the bunch. More complex characters, an ending that makes you think (spoilers in episode, as always) and much more. I'm joined by film maker Michael Workman and Ivan who will bring their own unique perspective and life experience into the discussion.

Michael T. Workman:

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Email: mtworkman@gmail(dot)com

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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King w/ Hungry Rye Apr 11, 2023

Well, I'm back... I'm back with Hungry Rye to bring you the final installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy of episodes. It's been a journey and sad to reach the conclusion. We hope you've enjoyed listening as much as we've enjoyed bringing Marxist analysis to the LOTR Trilogy. Sources: Greedy like Gollum LOTR wiki Past Episodes: LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring episode LOTR The Two Towers episode Other Podcasts and Episodes: Intervention Pod IG Left of the Projector Links Patreon Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠

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Idiocracy w/ Cole and Libby Apr 04, 2023

Idiocracy is about eugenics. To the Mike Judge apologists, just get over it. No matter how you slice it, that's the undertone of this film and his comments about the movie don't make it any better. Prepare for the highest level analysis you'll ever find on the internet for this movie. Libby is back with d*ck jokes, I mean why not, just consider the movie we're discussing. And Cole is back with more Society of the Spectacle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Newsies w/ Chris Wade (Chapo Trap House, Hell on Earth) Mar 28, 2023

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.

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Blade Runner (1982) w/ a couple Comrades (dontagrob & Claire) Mar 21, 2023

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 Mar 14, 2023

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.

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The Death of Stalin w/ a bunch of comrades Mar 07, 2023

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.

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Groundhog Day w/ Smirk Gently and Randy Feb 28, 2023

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 Feb 21, 2023

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.

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Mystery Men w/ Hugo and Jolly Feb 14, 2023

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.

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American Psycho w/ a bunch of comrades Feb 07, 2023

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.

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Starship Troopers (1997) Jan 31, 2023

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.

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The Menu (2022) w/ SmirkGently and Oslowe Jan 24, 2023

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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The Barbarian (2022): w/ a couple of comrades Jan 17, 2023

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.

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Fight Club w/ Hungry Rye and Costume Whimsy Jan 10, 2023

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 Jan 03, 2023

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.

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Demolition Man w/ Costume Whimsy and Serra Despair Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 13, 2022

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 Dec 06, 2022

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.

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Dawn of the Dead (1978) w/ Cole Nov 29, 2022

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 Nov 22, 2022

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.

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No Country for Old Men w/Commie Trucker Nov 15, 2022

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.

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BONUS!! Halloween: It's Halloween, everyone's entitled to a good scare Oct 31, 2022

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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Interview with the Vampire w/ SmirkGently Oct 25, 2022

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 Oct 18, 2022

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.

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Get Out: I would have voted for Obama for a third term Oct 11, 2022

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.
I'm joined this week by Ryan who has a new podcast coming out called the Conscious Environment which you can listen to on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Star Trek: We are no longer obsessed with the accumlation of things Oct 04, 2022

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.
Hope you enjoy it and hit us up on social media if you want to follow the show and other leftist content.

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Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring: One Vangaurd To Rule Them All w/HungryRye Sep 27, 2022

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.

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Hackers: Crash and Burn into Student Debt, Fellow Kids Sep 20, 2022

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.
Hackers brings out a lot of interesting themes about the world around us, corporate BS and much more.

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The Hunt: It's the Capitalists you should be worried about Sep 13, 2022

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.
I am joined by Amanda Joy, who you can follow on Instagram and TikTok.

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Jaws: The beaches are open Sep 06, 2022

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.

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A Bug's Life: For oppressed ants everywhere! W/Smirkgently Aug 30, 2022

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.

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They Live!: ...and I'm all out of bubblegum Aug 23, 2022

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.

This week I am joined by Nelson from The Dixieland of the Proletariat, an excellent podcast you'll need to check out if you haven't already. We'll discuss the class aspects of this movie as it relates to class, capitalism and of course The Pervert's Guide to Ideology by Slavoj Žižek. Žižek's analysis of this film, among others, is really essential in unpacking ideology. He of course has the classic line: The Name of this trashcan is ideology."

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Capitalism is cartoonishly evil Aug 16, 2022

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.
This week I discuss the cartoonishly evil Judge Doom with the Leftist Down Under. This was a favorite film of theirs (and mine) and the discussion really will detail the ways that capitalism undermines innovation, trains, and instead pushes us to the brink...
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Bonus Episode - Black Christmas - The episode is coming from inside the house Aug 11, 2022

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.
For those who are big horror buffs, you probably know all about it. For those who aren't or just missed this 1974 gem, I'd encourage you to find it (it's free right now on many sites) and watch it.
Black Christmas was a genre-defining film that established the slasher/psychological thriller era even before the famed Halloween by John Carpenter. You'll find themes rarely found in horror movies as well as the first use of "The call is coming from inside the house" in a horror film.

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Pleasantville: Where's my dinner?!? Aug 09, 2022

This week we dive into yet another 90's film with the memorable film Pleasantville. I promise we'll do some new movies soon...
Pleasantville stars Toby Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H Macy and Joan Allen. People probably remember it best for the stark difference from black and white movie into color. The movie evokes a lot of strong symbolism, whether director Gary Ross meant it or not.
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Once Upon a Time in the West: They call them "millions" Jul 26, 2022

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.
If you're not a fan of westerns, this one will change your mind.
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The Truman Show: There's really nothing left to explore Jul 19, 2022

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.
I talk to Zoo about the implications of this depressing "comedy." The Truman Show is a reminder of the commercialization that was seen to this day. Everything is for sale, everything is a jammed pack full of advertisements and we may have lost some of our own identities in the process.
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‘The Truman Show’: Weir and Niccol’s Uplifting Yet Prophetically Disturbing Dystopian SatireHow we made The Truman Show – 20th anniversaryMusic by HoliznaCC0, Orphaned Media - Swingin' Richard

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The Batman: All Cops includes Batman Jul 12, 2022

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.
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RoboCop: "Dead or alive, you're coming with me" Jun 28, 2022

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.
Buckle up...
Notes:
Film School Rejects: "The Violent Satire of 'RoboCop' by Kieran Fisher
Tropics of Meta: "What Robocop Tells Us about the Neoliberal City, Then and Now" by Keith Orejel

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