- Carrie (1976)
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!
48m - Oct 31, 2024 - Blow Out (1981)
In this episode, the Bros watch a timely film about political assassinations, plat the Letterboxd game and more!
44m - Jul 25, 2024 - Monkey Man (2024)
In this episode, we discuss the newest action film with leftist undertones
44m - May 12, 2024 - Dune Part Two and the 2024 Oscars
In this episode, the Bros discuss the second part of Dune, as well as the Academy Awards.
49m - Mar 12, 2024 - Past Lives (2023) feat. Christine
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.
39m - Feb 11, 2024 - 2024 Oscar Nominations
In this episode, The Bros go over the Oscar nominations. There are predictions, films that are left out and more!
42m - Jan 25, 2024 - A Look Back at 2023
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!
45m - Jan 20, 2024 - Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom (2023) & May December (2023)
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
1h 21m - Jan 20, 2024 - The Hunger Games (2012)
In this episode, we look at the blockbuster film The Hunger Games, and discuss its politics and place in popular culture
44m - Dec 14, 2023 - The Killer (2023)
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!
44m - Nov 24, 2023 - The Planet of the Apes (1968) Feat. Rhett
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
50m - Nov 10, 2023 - *BONUS* African Movie Festival in Manitoba Interview
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.
1h 46m - Nov 5, 2023 - Rear Window (1954)
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
56m - Nov 3, 2023 - Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
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
57m - Oct 27, 2023 - The Old Dark House (1932)
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
44m - Oct 19, 2023 - The Creator (2023)
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
46m - Oct 6, 2023
