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Movies and politics, the most dynamic of duos. Followed closely by Cam and Joe, the hosts of the Marx-ish Brothers Podcast. Each week we dive into a film, while connecting it to the politics happening around the world

The Marx-ish Brothers


    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Marx-ish Brothers

    Andor season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:00


    A look at season 1 before the new season

    2024 Academy Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 48:16


    Recap of the Oscars

    Carrie (1976)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 48:59


    Its the spookiest time of the year (American election time) and we look at a film that explores the rise of Christian Nationalism. What a lighthearted topic!

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 48:15


    We're busy but this was a fun episode!

    Alien (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 44:30


    News! Banter! Alien!

    Blow Out (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 44:30


    In this episode, the Bros watch a timely film about political assassinations, plat the Letterboxd game and more!

    Monkey Man (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 44:00


    In this episode, we discuss the newest action film with leftist undertones

    Dune Part Two and the 2024 Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 49:00


    In this episode, the Bros discuss the second part of Dune, as well as the Academy Awards.

    Past Lives (2023) feat. Christine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 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.

    2024 Oscar Nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 42:31


    In this episode, The Bros go over the Oscar nominations. There are predictions, films that are left out and more!

    A Look Back at 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 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!

    Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom (2023) & May December (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 81:00


    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

    The Hunger Games (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 44:01


    In this episode, we look at the blockbuster film The Hunger Games, and discuss its politics and place in popular culture

    The Killer (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 44:30


    In this episode, we look at the new David Fincher film, while using it to discuss the state of streaming. We also look at the "new Red scare" that has hit Hollywood surrounding the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All that and more in this weeks episode!

    The Planet of the Apes (1968) Feat. Rhett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 50:30


    In this episode, we are joined by our longtime friend Rhett, as we discuss the science fiction classic that is Planet of the Apes. Lots of news, discussion of religion and much more, this is a fun, laidback winter episode

    *BONUS* African Movie Festival in Manitoba Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 106:46


    In this bonus episode, Joseph Interviews Irma and Ella about their thoughts on the fest and a quick look at some of the films featured.

    Rear Window (1954)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 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/https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/kino-lorber-streaming-service-kino-film-collection-1234921524/https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sag-aftra-responds-latest-studio-offer-resume-negotiations-1234920257/Letterboxd:@cam klassen@joewest

    Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 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://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-joins-letterboxd-lists-double-feature-choices-1234920446/https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/devery-jacobs-criticizes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1234919472/https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/Letterboxd:@cam klassen@joewest

    The Old Dark House (1932)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 44:00


    In this episode, we discuss the pre-Hays code horror film "The Old Dark House". A fun discussion and a good film to lead into Halloween, with some interesting news to look at to start

    The Creator (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 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-washingtonhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/19/gareth-edwards-the-creator-ai-sci-fi-movieshttps://www.marxist.com/artificial-intelligence-doomsday-for-humanity-or-for-capitalism.htmhttps://nofilmschool.com/greig-fraser-gareth-edwards-sony-fx3https://thestreamr.com/2023/10/02/the-creator-is-an-anti-asian-embarrassment-to-science-fiction/?expand_article=1

    Office Space (1999) feat. Erin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 77:02


    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.indiewire.com/news/general-news/jessica-chastain-explains-how-sag-aftra-interim-agreements-work-1234906161/https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-indie-film-label-pigeonholes-movies-1234910318/https://www.polygon.com/23893273/wga-hollywood-writers-strike-tv-movie-contract-explainedLetterboxd:joewestCam Klassen

    Blue Collar (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 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

    Sorry To Bother You (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 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=O3F70RJxm6oFollow us on Letterboxd:@cam klassen@joewest

    Matewan (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 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.htmlhttps://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/john-sayles/john-sayles-a-career-retrospectiveLetterboxd:cam klassenjoewest

    Modern Times (1936)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 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@joewestRecommendations:"Drinking Up The Revolution" by James WiltBlue Beetle (2023)Andor (2022-)

    The Organizer (1963)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 41:19


    With the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, the Bros decided to do a series of films based on labour organizing and leftist thought. To kick things off, we look at The Organizer, a film about a professor who comes to a small Italian town and helps organize a strike amount factory workers at the turn of the 20th century.

    Barbie (2023) Featuring Irma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 51:00


    In this episode, the Bros are joined by Irma, a writer who just so happens to be the partner of Joseph. We descuss the highs the lows and the basic Marxist critiques of the film, while covering news and having some laughs along the way

    Twelve Angry Men (1957)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 45:30


    A blast from the past as we look at this classic film. Lots of news talk, theory ramblings by Joseph and clever insights by Cam, this is one that is for the true left-y film fan.

    Nimona (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 37:00


    In this episode we look at the newest Netflix animated feature while discussing its themes, and why Disney canceled it. All this and more!

    Asteroid City (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 46:00


    In this episode, we look at recent news in film and hyper-local politics. We also discuss the film Asteroid City, with some spoilers

    2023 Summer News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 42:03


    In this episode, we catch up on news surrounding the film industry and give our take on itLinks: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/fast-and-the-furious-f9-admit-liability-stunt-life-changing-injuries-joe-watts-1235640717/ https://deadline.com/2023/06/international-cinematographers-guild-national-executive-director-alex-tonisson-1235423934/https://deadline.com/2023/06/comic-con-marvel-studios-netflix-universal-sony-sit-out-fan-fest-1235423661/https://www.vulture.com/2023/06/spider-verse-animation-four-artists-on-making-the-sequel.htmlhttps://variety.com/2023/film/obituaries-people-news/finis-dean-smith-dead-true-grit-stuntman-1235654108/https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/michael-de-luca-pamela-adby-turner-classic-movies-1234878445/https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/dga-ratifies-amptp-deal-averts-directors-strike-1234878478/https://youtu.be/KdtpZR8cC_w

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    Air (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 32:30


    Get ready for Joseph to rant about Marxist concepts while also looking at the surface level. Its a ride!

    Days of Heaven (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 38:00


    Sometimes a film catches you off guard and for us that was this one. Listen to us ramble about a masterpiece

    Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 57:00


    Streaming! Disney Plus! Writers Strike! The bros talk about it all in this episode

    Sunshine (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 35:03


    In this film, we discuss the film Sunshine as it leads us down a rabbit hole of how religion and leftism interact

    Children of Men featuring Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 41:00


    In this episode, we are joined by our friend Hunter to discuss the film Children of Men as well as general news

    Shazam! (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 33:59


    In this episode we look at the movie Shazam! as well as the general state of the DC movie universe

    2023 Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 40:00


    In this episode, the boys look at the winners and losers of the 2023 Acadamy Awards, with some rants and raves

    The Glass Key and pre Oscar talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 52:59


    In this episode we talk about the film "The Glass Key" as well as our pre 2023 Oscar thoughts

    The Menu (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 47:41


    We're back! And better than ever. in this episode we look at the hit film The Menu, as well as the BFI top 100 films

    Oscars, "The Batman" (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 52:46


    It's been a while and the Bros have a lot to talk about. They discuss the state of the movie industry, how the Oscars went, and Batman.

    2025: The World Enslaved By A Virus (2021) feat. Dom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 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

    They Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 37:54


    In our second John Carpenter episode, we are all out of bubble gum and ready to kick ass. But first, the bros take a look at some of the new movie news. Stay to the end to see if Cam is able to win the Letterboxd game.

    Pig (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 30:45


    For a late birthday to the great Nicolas Cage, the Bros look at the 2021 film Pig. They discuss themes, if its really like John Wick and more! Stay till the end to see if Cameron will win the Letterboxd game.If you enjoyed this, please leave a review!

    It's a Wonderful Life (feat. Leah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 53:00


    In this very special holiday episode, the Bros have a guest to discuss the classic Christmas film 'It's a Wonderful Life'. We look at the politics, the history, and compare it to an article criticing it. All that and more in this weeks episode

    Fargo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 31:15


    A long time favorite of Joseph's, the Bros discuss the 90s indie hit Fargo. With a setting reminicent of Canada and the weather of a classic Christmas, settle in for our look at a unconventional holiday movie

    Tick, Tick...BOOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 29:30


    The Bros take a look at the first film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda , get upset at Kelloggs and play a new game based off of Letterboxd reviews.

    Fantastic Mr Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 26:59


    The brothers are feeling the cozy vibes as winter comes to be, and found this to be the perfect film for the season. Also, they get mad about North American trains, because how can you not

    Dune (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 30:41


    We watch the movie Dune and share our thoughts, enjoy!

    Luca

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 27:23


    We discuss the latest Pixar film Luca

    "Inside" (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 26:20


    The Bros discuss the new Netflix special by Bo Burnham

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