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