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Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx Bros of JK Productions

Movie Baters is a JK Production featuring the Farx Brothers, Kirk and Kyle, debating a movie related topic. Typically, the segments will be Non-Spoiler debate, Spoiler debate, and an Interview with an Upper Midwest Filmmaker.

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All Episodes

01:03:23

Vanessa M. H. Powers & Weapons - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep....

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/23

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—brew up another ‘bate (debate) on Weapons with Vanessa M. H. Powers: director, editor, theatre maker and head of Oxford Comma Films LLC. In this segment, the crew dissects whether Weapons has a sexist undertone, kills its gays, or dares to tackle school shootings. Then, they discuss whether it could charm the awards circuit. One Farx brother even compares the film to Get Out.Follow Vanessa M.H. Powershttps://www.instagram.com/oxfordcommav/?hl=enFollow

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00:30:19

Vanessa M. H. Powers & Weapons - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/20

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are joined by Vanessa M. H. Powers, multi-hyphenate filmmaker and founder of Oxford Comma Films, for a ‘bate (debate) on Weapons. The crew dive into whether Weapons could snag Best Cinematography, weighing it against other films like Prisoners and Barbarian, and take a spoiler-free stab at cracking Weapons’ central theme.Follow Vanessa M. H. Powershttps://www.instagram.com/oxfordcommav/?hl=enFollow

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00:45:01

Kari Layland & Superman - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 72)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/18

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with actor and director Kari Layland for a revealing conversation. In this final segment, Kari dives into her journey from portrait photographer to filmmaker, the making of her first short film, and her bold plans for a feature film. Plus, Kari shares how she got her kids involved in film.Follow Kari Laylandhttps://www.instagram.com/kari__layland/?hl=enFollow

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00:39:30

Kari Layland & Superman - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 72)

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2025/09/15

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back faster than a phone booth costume change, teaming up once again with Kari Layland in a heated ‘bate (debate) over James Gunn’s Superman. They dive into what other titles the Man of Tomorrow might have donned, whether he truly has an arc or is just flying and punching, and unpack the kryptonite-laced challenge of rebooting an entire cinematic universe from scratch.Follow Kari Laylandhttps://www.instagram.com/kari__layland/?hl=enFollow

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00:31:07

Kari Layland & Superman - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep. 72)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/12

The Farx brothers — Kyle, Kirk, and Nick — leap into action faster than a speeding bullet with Kari Layland for a ‘bate (debate) on James Gunn’s Superman. In this segment, they dive into the politics behind the Man of Steel and unpack the classic slogan: “Truth, Justice, and the American Way.” Then, the crew takes on Krypto the Superdog and calls out today’s blockbuster trend: CGI action films that forget to tell a meaningful story.Follow Kari

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00:39:45

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 71)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/09

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael sit down to interview filmmaker Jarrod Crooks. In this closing segment, Jarrod shares how he broke into filmmaking, dishes on his two features The Big Gift and the in-progress Vexx Torn, and lays out his approach for getting his films seen. Plus, Nick opens up about his evolving writing process over the years.Follow Jarrod Crookshttps://www.instagram.com/the.fan.man/Follow

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00:50:48

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 71)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/06

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, team up with returning champ Nick Michael and filmmaker Jarrod Crooks to lay down the law in this ‘bate (debate) on Police Story. The crew dives into Jackie Chan’s big stunt, the heightened sense of reality and death in cinema, and they take a crack at defining comedy itself. Then things get serious as Jarrod shares his use of AI in a recent short film, reigniting the ethical debate around artificial intelligence.Follow Jarrod

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00:34:45

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/04

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael welcome indie action filmmaker Jarrod Crooks to a high-octane ‘bate (debate) on Police Story. They dive into their personal connections to Jackie Chan’s films, how Jackie’s work transformed on its journey to American screens, and what Jarrod learned from Hong Kong cinema. Plus, the crew discusses their respective production names.Follow Jarrod Crookshttps://www.instagram.com/the.fan.man/Follow

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00:41:48

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 70)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/09/01

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with returning champ Nick Michael to interview writer, director, and producer Nick Swedlund. To wrap up the series, the crew dives into the soft skills of leadership when it comes to directing, Swedlund’s experience co-directing the short film Blue Check, and what led him to attend the American Film Institute (AFI). Plus, Swedlund shares behind-the-scenes insights on managing a YouTube channel.Follow Nick Swedlundhttps://www.instagram.com/swedlunk/?hl=enFollow

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01:14:59

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 70)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/30

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael continue their journey west with Nick Swedlund. Join them for a ‘bate (debate) on Sanctified in this extra-long segment packed with anamorphic lens talk, what was left on the cutting room floor for Sanctified, and a breakdown of trope vs. echo. Things take a turn as Swedlund shares his unfiltered take on the Minnesota film scene. He dives into how the state has siloed itself off from the rest of the industry—but there may be a

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00:43:51

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep....

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/27

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with returning champ Nick Michael, welcome writer, director, and producer Nick Swedlund for a good old-fashioned ‘bate (debate) on his latest feature film, Sanctified. They kick things off by asking: does North Dakota really count as “the West”? Swedlund shares how The Tree of Life changed the way he sees cinema, and the crew goes head-to-head on westerns throughout the years. Plus, Swedlund weighs in with his unfiltered thoughts on the controversial feature

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01:41:02

Movie Baters presents "Bone-us" Commentary:...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/25

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—watch Friendship. The film follows Craig (played by Tim Robinson), a lonely suburban dad who becomes obsessed with his charming new neighbor, Austin (played by Paul Rudd). What starts as a quirky bromance spirals into a cringey, unsettling descent into emotional chaos.Follow Ushttps://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsMNhttps://www.instagram.com/jkproductionsteam/https://www.facebook.com/JKProductionsMN/

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00:33:30

Movie Man T & Eddington - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 69)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/23

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with Movie Man T meet at high noon for a ‘bate (debate) on Eddington. In this final showdown, the crew discusses the gunfight scene, the film’s messy situationship, and the surprising thread of empathy—especially toward right-leaning characters. Plus, Kyle plugs his friend’s band, Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg.Follow MovieManT https://www.instagram.com/taylormorland/?hl=enFollow

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00:28:56

Movie Man T & Eddington with Mrs. Farx - Non Spoilers...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/20

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by Movie Man T—plus a surprise cameo from Mrs. Farx—for a fiery ‘bate (debate) on Ari Aster’s Eddington. In this two-part showdown, the crew dives into whether Eddington qualifies as a western, unpacks the cast’s performances, and revisits Aster’s earlier films. Follow MovieManT https://www.instagram.com/taylormorland/?hl=enFollow

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00:43:36

Natalie Tran & Friendship - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 68)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/18

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with returning champ Nick Michael sit down with multi-talented powerhouse Natalie Tran—actor, content creator, singer, model, and director. In this closing segment, Natalie opens up about her start as a content creator as well navigating the online world, and how she approaches collabs with fellow influencers. Plus, she dishes on the lookalike contest she threw to celebrate hitting one million followers on instagram.Follow Natalie

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00:30:47

Natalie Tran & Friendship - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 68)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/16

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—with returning champ Nick Michael and actor, content creator, singer, and director Natalie Tran are back for a spoiler-filled ‘bate (debate) on Friendship. In this segment, the crew dives deep into the enigma that is Craig Waterman—loser or winner? They also discuss the song choices involved in singing in front of your bros, and later reveal their go-to sandwich spots.Follow Natalie Tranhttps://www.instagram.com/itsnatalietran/?hl=enFollow

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00:29:50

Natalie Tran & Friendship - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep. 68)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/13

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, team up with returning champ Nick Michael to welcome multi-hyphenate star Natalie Tran—actor, content creator, singer, and director—for a 'bate (debate) on the film Friendship. Natalie kicks things off with a hilarious story about missing the movie in theaters…then later bumping into a surprising celebrity by happenstance. From there, the crew dives into Friendship vs. I Think You Should Leave, unpacks the meaning of “brain rot,” and debates whether the characters

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00:45:08

Lisa Evanson & The Grand Budapest Hotel - Interview...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/11

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with comedian and actor Lisa Evanson for a deep dive into her creative journey, from sales intern to full-time film freelancer. She also shares about her directorial debut on the short film All You Had to Do and her latest stage role at the Fringe Festival. Plus, she speaks about how she reconnected with her religion.Follow Lisa Evansonhttps://www.instagram.com/leesawmarie/?hl=enFollow

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00:32:58

Lisa Evanson & The Grand Budapest Hotel - SPOILERS...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/09

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—with comedian and actor Lisa Evanson continue their ‘bate (debate) on The Grand Budapest. In this segment, the crew breaks down everything from the cat-launching scene to the miniatures in the opening, then tackle whether M. Gustave is queer and explore the idea of queer mentorship. Plus, Kyle shares which AI assistants are right wing and left wing.Follow Lisa Evansonhttps://www.instagram.com/leesawmarie/?hl=enFollow

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00:37:37

Lisa Evanson & The Grand Budapest Hotel - Non...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/08/06

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—welcome comedian and actor Lisa Evanson for a fiery ‘bate (debate) on Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. In this segment, they clash over whether audiobooks count as reading, dissect Wes Anderson’s whimsical aesthetic as well as the violent acts in them, and weigh in on the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Follow Lisa Evansonhttps://www.instagram.com/leesawmarie/?hl=enFollow

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