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Left of the Projector

Evan, Bill, Ward

On Left of the Projector we discuss from film from a leftist perspective. Episodes will feature guests who will offer their thoughts on films from a shared interest in class consciousness and personal experience. While everyone can take something different from a movie, LotP will provide discussion and analysis from an anti-capitalist and Marxist point of view. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod (Patreon)

tv & film film reviews

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01:41:28

The Hunger Games Trilogy w/ Hungry Rye and Rob

Left of the Projector ·

2023/06/13

The Hunger Games trilogy made over a billion dollars and is often seen as a work of revolution in a dystopian future. What if the movie wasn't so revolutionary afterall? What if they entire thing was a counter revolution or a bourgeoisie revolution? I dive in with friends of the show Hungry Rye and Donttagrob. The episode includes book differences and discussion of all 4 films. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon

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00:49:10

BONUS: F&ck it! We'll Do It Live w/ Turn Leftist podcast

Left of the Projector ·

2023/06/12

This week we talked about the Chinese "Spy Base" in Cuba, Ted Kaczynski joining pre-industrial society in the afterlife, Trump getting indicted (again!) and the I-95 collapse. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

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01:10:59

The Thing (1982) w/ Brandon (Cars and Comrades) &...

Left of the Projector ·

2023/06/06

John Carpenter's The Thing stands the test of time as one of the greatest horror movies of all-time. Friends of the show Mike from Turn Leftist podcast and Brandon from Cars & Comrades podcast come on to discuss. Did Carpenter make an anti-communist movie by accident...or on purpose? Turn Leftist Instagram LinkTree Cars and Comrades: Instagram Podcast Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ---

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01:10:40

Saved! w/ James Doonquah and Smirk Gently

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2023/05/30

Saved! is one of those early 2000's films that kind of flew under the radar. The movie stars Jena Malone, Mandy Moore & Macaulay Culkin as a parody of what it's like to be in a Christian community and high school. The premise being Malone become pregnant and all of the drama that ensues. I am joined by friend of the show Smirk Gently as well as James Doonquah (Legion of Doom on socials). James Doonquah Instagram TikTok Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠Patreon

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01:07:34

Wolf of Wall Street w/ Turn Leftist, Bx_Prol and...

Left of the Projector ·

2023/05/23

A Wolf of Wall Street is a satire. I'm joined by Mike (co-host of Turn Leftist podcast), Chris (Bx_Prol) and James (Comrade Workwear) to discuss greed, capitalism and much more Turn Leftist Instagram LinkTree Comrade Workwear/James TikTok Website Bx_Prol/Chris: Instagram TikTok Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

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01:28:05

Parasite w/ The Intervention podcast

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2023/05/16

It's been 3 plus years since Parasite won best picture at the Academy Awards and in that time has the movie held up? Did it offer a too simplistic, on the nose take of class analysis? How does Korean history play into the movie itself and perhaps making of the movie? My guests include Levi, Nick and Steve, hosts Intervention Podcast. These are all questions we will discuss! THE CINEMATIC POLITICS OF BONG JOON-HO, BY GORD SELLAR Intervention Pod: Instagram Podcast Left of the Projector

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00:59:05

The Lego Movie w/ Movies vs Capitalism

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2023/05/09

From the people who brought you Legos comes the Lego Movie. A movie about legos moving around and doing stuff...but with hints of anti-capitalism. I'm joined by Rivka and Frank of the Movies vs Capitalism podcast to chat about the 2014 film about Legos. Movies vs Capitalism Podcast Instagram Tiktok YouTube Left of the Projector Links ⁠Patreon ⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠ ⁠Merch⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

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01:09:23

Ex Machina w/ Schizophrenicreads and Hungry Rye

Left of the Projector ·

2023/05/02

Ex Machina is a soft sci-fi (a term coined by the episode's guest, Nathan) film from 2014 that depicts a Turing Test performed by a supposed "winner" of a contest. Instead, we have something else entirely. This film has so many directions you can take the discussion, especially a philosophical one. Here, we opted to disect the fake fear of the threat of AI, how the capitalist class probably will implement AI, and much more. Nathan - Schizophrenicreads Instagram TikTok Podcast -

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01:16:19

Joker (2019) w/ Hungry Rye, Smirk Gently and Costume...

Left of the Projector ·

2023/04/25

Joker is one of those movies in that one group of people sees one way, and everyone else sees another. I'll let you listen to see who says what... The movie itself is one of those love it or hate it, and I kinda fall in between the two. I am joined by podcast regulars to chat about the movie. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ --- Support this podcast:

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01:25:51

Triangle of Sadness w/ Michael Workman and Ivan

Left of the Projector ·

2023/04/18

Triangle of Sadness got lots of buzz and for good reason. While there have been a lot of anti-capitalist themes in movies lately, this one may be the best of the bunch. More complex characters, an ending that makes you think (spoilers in episode, as always) and much more. I'm joined by film maker Michael Workman and Ivan who will bring their own unique perspective and life experience into the discussion. Michael T. Workman: Website Email: mtworkman@gmail(dot)com Means

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01:05:23

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King w/ Hungry Rye

Left of the Projector ·

2023/04/11

Well, I'm back... I'm back with Hungry Rye to bring you the final installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy of episodes. It's been a journey and sad to reach the conclusion. We hope you've enjoyed listening as much as we've enjoyed bringing Marxist analysis to the LOTR Trilogy. Sources: Greedy like GollumLOTR wiki Past Episodes: LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring episodeLOTR The Two Towers episode Other Podcasts and Episodes: Intervention Pod IG Left of the Projector

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00:58:34

Idiocracy w/ Cole and Libby

Left of the Projector ·

2023/04/04

Idiocracy is about eugenics. To the Mike Judge apologists, just get over it. No matter how you slice it, that's the undertone of this film and his comments about the movie don't make it any better. Prepare for the highest level analysis you'll ever find on the internet for this movie. Libby is back with d*ck jokes, I mean why not, just consider the movie we're discussing. And Cole is back with more Society of the Spectacle. --- Support this podcast:

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01:01:53

Newsies w/ Chris Wade (Chapo Trap House, Hell on Earth)

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2023/03/28

Movies about organized labor are few are far between. But Disney's Newsies is that rare exception that is still a class today. One of the few others, Norma Rae, which was released 20 years earlier, also depicts the struggles of organized labor in a more modern sense. This twin bill of films are what I watched along with my guest, Chris Wade, Producer of Chapo Trap House and Hell on Earth as well as And Introducing and Infinite Cast on the book Infinite Jest. Podcast Stream Links ⁠ ⁠Merch

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01:04:00

Blade Runner (1982) w/ a couple Comrades (dontagrob &...

Left of the Projector ·

2023/03/21

Blade Runner was revolutionary at the time and while effects have made leaps and bounds since then, the themes of Blade Runner persist today. What does it mean to be human? Are the new "race" of android replicants capable of empathy? What is the class structure like in this dystopia? I'm joined by Claire and Rob to answer these questions and many more. Podcast Stream Links Merch Store YouTube Channel Instagram TikTok . --- Support this podcast:

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01:12:22

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story: w/ a bunch of comrades

Left of the Projector ·

2023/03/14

We have seen Hollywood release a bunch of left adjacent films in recent years and Glass Onion is one of them. We should however not confuse these movies with any type of left movement in Hollywood - this is what sells. That said, this movie does have some very interesting themes if you peel back the layers of the onion (pun intended). We find some interesting metaphors, critiques of different groups of people from a liberal leaning perspective and more. I am joined by Smirk Gently and

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01:03:23

The Death of Stalin w/ a bunch of comrades

Left of the Projector ·

2023/03/07

Hollywood rarely makes films about the Soviet Union, at least from their perspective (even if it's a bit ahistorical). The Death of Stalin came out 100 years to the month of the Russian Revolution, which was no accident. Despite the flaws of this film, which we discuss in full, it's a really fun "fan fiction" (as per Jolly Leftist). I had fun watching and hearing those more knowledgable about the period that I am discuss all the facts. I am joined by podcast regular The Jolly Leftist as well as

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00:55:22

Groundhog Day w/ Smirk Gently and Randy

Left of the Projector ·

2023/02/28

It's Groundhog Day...again. Actually, just the first time we have covered this time loop movie on the show. Groundhog Day is filled with jokes and Bill Murray being a total jerk. Probably for 100 or more years before he finally becomes class-conscious. We will mostly talk about how he gets to this point, how capitalist mode of production fits into the movie and lots of jokes. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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01:10:43

District 9 w/ a bunch of comrades

Left of the Projector ·

2023/02/21

District 9 is as pertinent as it was when it came out almost 15 years ago. There is a lot to discuss in this episode and we easily could have added another hour on more topics (possible bonus ep coming soon for supporters). One thing we did not address as it wasn't known prior was the director's (Neill Blomkamp) politics. Specifically in an interview which he states that the reason for lack of resources worldwide is over population and thus not enough to go around. This is straight eugenic

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01:02:30

Mystery Men w/ Hugo and Jolly

Left of the Projector ·

2023/02/14

Mystery Men is one of those films that you either love or hate. Or even more accurately, it's a film you've heard of or one you haven't. During the peak of Ben Stiller's acting career, he stared in There's Something About Mary and was riding high. Then Mystery Men came out which was an utter flop. Lucky for Stiller, Meet the Parents came out a year later and the rest is history. While Mystery Men is a goofy comedy film of working class superheros, it does say a lot about

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01:04:10

American Psycho w/ a bunch of comrades

Left of the Projector ·

2023/02/07

Patrick Bateman is a hero to some, a person to be emulated. I’m here to tell you: don’t be like Patrick Bateman. American psycho is a satire of materialism, capitalism and the rotten core of finance capital and Wall Street. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

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