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/

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2025/4/22/2/f9a3f1d7-be1b-4d62-b770-47ff66d6968c_andor.mp3

A look at season 1 before the new season

Andor season 1

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2025/3/14/19/d85b9c7f-e060-42aa-a4bc-2677b85bd432_academyawards2025.mp3

2024 Academy Awards

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/10/31/4/ed3c5f2a-f8fa-41b9-b952-ff1986c35f0e_carrie_1976.mp3

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!

Carrie (1976)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/9/11/2/b3291e12-a0eb-45eb-9a12-f5a6ec79124f_kingdomoftheapes.mp3

We&#39;re busy but this was a fun episode!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/8/15/1/b27dfe12-e2c6-4532-a34a-52a165e8ba48_alien.mp3

Alien (1979)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/7/25/2/0747d314-4524-4d7b-a386-f4abfbf68512_blow_out_1981.mp3

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

Blow Out (1981)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/5/12/0/a52e9089-e7ef-4941-908a-7e5e18f1f492_monkeyman.mp3

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

Monkey Man (2024)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/12/17/ccdd2a85-dade-462e-ab3f-42f763db235a_2024_oscars_and_dune_part_two.mp3

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

Dune Part Two and the 2024 Oscars

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/11/17/de5c187a-5bb8-4a11-8a2b-17d61d3a2493_pastlives.mp3

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.

Past Lives (2023) feat. Christine

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/25/17/c7ff5b8d-bfc2-42a0-86e1-3c779373cff2_oscar_nominations.mp3

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

2024 Oscar Nominations

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/20/21/4ff102e5-4ed2-40d7-8e38-98f8dcdec068_2023_review.mp3

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!

A Look Back at 2023

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/20/21/4a09dffc-fb1f-4d09-b065-54b98f1e0aba_aquaman_may_december.mp3

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

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

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/12/14/18/775cbce4-0b2c-4c0e-b7f7-f11772541900_thehungergames.mp3

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

The Hunger Games (2012)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/24/19/e44239f0-5a17-4220-95f2-7ba71f8adec3_the_killer_2023.mp3

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 &#34;new Red scare&#34; that has hit Hollywood surrounding the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All that and more in this weeks episode!

The Killer (2023)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/10/0/c0d53c2b-e6d2-4b5b-974a-9fa53b890235_planetoftheapes_1968.mp3

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

The Planet of the Apes (1968) Feat. Rhett

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/5/22/7146b020-810f-4107-ba40-4d503e616eaa_african_film_fest_mon_1743_1_.mp3

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.

*BONUS* African Movie Festival in Manitoba Interview

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/3/19/d672e98a-b7d0-49b3-8de5-a82a7f17ddad_rear_window.mp3

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&#39;s famous 1975 essay, &#34;Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema&#34;. 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/<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/hunger-games-prequel-sag-interim-agreement-1234921598/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/hunger-games-prequel-sag-interim-agreement-1234921598/</a><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/dan-gordon-wga-resignation-israel-interview-1234920556/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/dan-gordon-wga-resignation-israel-interview-1234920556/</a><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/kino-lorber-streaming-service-kino-film-collection-1234921524/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/kino-lorber-streaming-service-kino-film-collection-1234921524/</a><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sag-aftra-responds-latest-studio-offer-resume-negotiations-1234920257/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sag-aftra-responds-latest-studio-offer-resume-negotiations-1234920257/</a>Letterboxd:@cam klassen@joewest

Rear Window (1954)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/10/27/19/948adf66-e24f-406c-8fc7-d1d7392eb13b_killeroftheflowermoon.mp3

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:<a href="https://collider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-not-streaming-sag-aftra-strike-over/" rel="nofollow">https://collider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-not-streaming-sag-aftra-strike-over/</a><a href="https://collider.com/john-carpenter-godzilla-day-movie-marathon/" rel="nofollow">https://collider.com/john-carpenter-godzilla-day-movie-marathon/</a><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-study-sex-movies-tv-1235627979/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-study-sex-movies-tv-1235627979/</a><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-joins-letterboxd-lists-double-feature-choices-1234920446/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-joins-letterboxd-lists-double-feature-choices-1234920446/</a><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/devery-jacobs-criticizes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1234919472/" rel="nofollow">https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/devery-jacobs-criticizes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1234919472/</a><a href="https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/" rel="nofollow">https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/</a>Letterboxd:@cam klassen@joewest

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/10/19/3/49ffc4c6-49c5-4e70-bb1e-d9d45875a094_theolddarkhouse.mp3

In this episode, we discuss the pre-Hays code horror film &#34;The Old Dark House&#34;. A fun discussion and a good film to lead into Halloween, with some interesting news to look at to start

The Old Dark House (1932)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/10/6/17/24133820-4d63-4525-a0e7-aa42a041b811_thecreator2023.mp3

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: <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-creator-box-office-projection-marketing-1235555695/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-creator-box-office-projection-marketing-1235555695/</a><a href="https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23895762/the-creator-review-gareth-edwards-john-david-washington" rel="nofollow">https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23895762/the-creator-review-gareth-edwards-john-david-washington</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/19/gareth-edwards-the-creator-ai-sci-fi-movies" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/19/gareth-edwards-the-creator-ai-sci-fi-movies</a><a href="https://www.marxist.com/artificial-intelligence-doomsday-for-humanity-or-for-capitalism.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.marxist.com/artificial-intelligence-doomsday-for-humanity-or-for-capitalism.htm</a><a href="https://nofilmschool.com/greig-fraser-gareth-edwards-sony-fx3" rel="nofollow">https://nofilmschool.com/greig-fraser-gareth-edwards-sony-fx3</a><a href="https://thestreamr.com/2023/10/02/the-creator-is-an-anti-asian-embarrassment-to-science-fiction/?expand_article=1" rel="nofollow">https://thestreamr.com/2023/10/02/the-creator-is-an-anti-asian-embarrassment-to-science-fiction/?expand_article=1</a> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKddx7bHlrDy2nW7lZwBoR7Lbh-0wgwSgznHGcruott3gA=s40-p">

The Creator (2023)

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