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
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!
We're busy but this was a fun episode!
In this episode, the Bros watch a timely film about political assassinations, plat the Letterboxd game and more!
In this episode, we discuss the newest action film with leftist undertones
In this episode, the Bros discuss the second part of Dune, as well as the Academy Awards.
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.
In this episode, The Bros go over the Oscar nominations. There are predictions, films that are left out and more!
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!
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
In this episode, we look at the blockbuster film The Hunger Games, and discuss its politics and place in popular culture
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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-)
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.
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
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.
In this episode we look at the newest Netflix animated feature while discussing its themes, and why Disney canceled it. All this and more!
In this episode, we look at recent news in film and hyper-local politics. We also discuss the film Asteroid City, with some spoilers
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/Â 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
Get ready for Joseph to rant about Marxist concepts while also looking at the surface level. Its a ride!
Sometimes a film catches you off guard and for us that was this one. Listen to us ramble about a masterpiece
Streaming! Disney Plus! Writers Strike! The bros talk about it all in this episode
In this film, we discuss the film Sunshine as it leads us down a rabbit hole of how religion and leftism interact
In this episode, we are joined by our friend Hunter to discuss the film Children of Men as well as general news
In this episode we look at the movie Shazam! as well as the general state of the DC movie universe
In this episode, the boys look at the winners and losers of the 2023 Acadamy Awards, with some rants and raves
In this episode we talk about the film "The Glass Key" as well as our pre 2023 Oscar thoughts
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
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