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Proletarian Contrarian

Proletarian Contrarian

Join Lewis and Nick as they analyze, from a leftist perspective, some of the most under-performing and underappreciated films they can find, and honor those workers whose contributions would otherwise go unnoticed.

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01:06:18

Episode 81: Buy Nick a Katana ("The Challenge," 1982)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/07/22

John Frankenheimer apparently predicted the future, because 1982's "The Challenge" is an eerily accurate depiction of the contemporary weeaboo. Scott Glenn plays Nick in another life as he stumbles his way to Japan, joins a secret samurai society, falls in love with the sensei's daughter, storms a brutalist/vaporwave evil stronghold, and wields a katana of destiny. Lewis is standing by to help you make it through Nick's mispronounced Japanese. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro - "The

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01:25:10

Episode 80: Gojira, Godzilla, Let's Call the Whole...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/07/13

Lewis and Nick dive deep into their consumerist-driven childhoods by reviewing "Godzilla" (1998) and reminiscing about its associated merchandise. A strange beast of the late 90's, Emmerich's would-be summer blockbuster can't live up to those golden halcyon memories of the Pro/Con boys. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "Godzilla" by Blue Öyster Cult Theme song from the 1978

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01:46:22

Episode 79: Kaos Theory - An Interview with Wych...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/07/06

In a Pro/Con first, Lewis and Nick interview director Wych "Kaos" Kaosayananda. Wych directed the film "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" as covered on Pro/Con in episode 50. After having heard the review, Wych reached out to the boys, and history was made. The trio discuss the trajectory of Wych's career, its highlights and lowlights, and where things stand in a world under quarantine. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by

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01:24:14

Episode 78: Lewis and Nick ("You and Me," 1938)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/06/30

Pro/Con examines its oldest film to date, 1938's "You and Me" from seminal director Fritz Lang. A dud when released, this genre-bending rom com/musical/crime caper is something truly unique. Power couple George Raft and Sylvia Sidney lead a charming cast of ne'er-do-wells through the old-fashioned (and depressingly relevant) hellscape of retail work. This overlooked classic demands reevaluation. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series

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01:36:22

Episode 77: Release the Jaden Cut ("Gemini Man," 2019)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/06/22

Lewis and Nick continue their streak of straight-up good movies with returning Pro/Con champion Ang Lee's "Gemini Man" (2019). This flick is best described as "the love child of Brian De Palma and John Woo," making it the best possible version of a third Mission Impossible . Incredible action, solid performances, and a striking thematic undercurrent more than make up for some bad de-aging effects. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a

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02:11:30

Episode 76: Marcus Clay Gun Club ("Deacons for...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/06/15

Lewis and Nick continue their unsettling trend of enthusiastically appreciating the movies they recap with "Deacons for Defense" (2003), a retelling of the beginning of the titular organization. Director Bill Duke helms an incredible cast while employing a TV-movie budget to impressive effect. Sincerely moving, it is both regrettable and inspiring that this film continues to be so relevant. NOTE: Local bail funds and activist organizations are most deserving of financial support at the moment. As

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01:36:16

Episode 75: Digimon Chopped and Screwed ("Digimon:...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/06/01

As America implodes in real time, Lewis, Nick, and special guest Lucas (@ OofMadonn) take a moment to return to the warm, ska-infused nostalgia of "Digimon: The Movie" (2000). A truly bizarre product, the flick isn't really one solid narrative, it's basically three TV specials stitched together. Some sharply animated sequences, a few truly hilarious moments, and the threat of internet blackout and nuclear annihilation keep this curiosity relevant. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Coronamon:

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01:27:18

Episode 74: Zen and the Art of Warrior Cinema...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/05/25

Lewis and Nick examine the podcast-to-fash pipeline by discussing the biopic "Geronimo: An American Legend" (1993), written by arch-fascist John Milius. While this Revisionist Western exults in the less savory aspects of the Spartan-Zen ethos, it also explores the truly horrendous actions of the U.S. government against Native Americans through a critical lens. This sentiment, Walter Hill's direction, along with a collection of stellar performances from the lead and background actors in some truly

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01:32:34

Episode 73: Dunged & Dragged On ("Dungeons &...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/05/18

Roll up your attributes, fill out your character sheets, and self-select into your chosen races (predicated upon skull shape)--it's time for a session of "Dungeons & Dragons" (2000)! The bane of geeks across the realm, it's nothing if not well suited to its source material. Hovering somewhere between "enthusiastic fan film" and "entertaining dreck," this flick at least has the decency to give Lewis and Nick a springboard to scrutinize the game itself. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro:

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01:34:34

Episode 72: The Little Marty That Could ("Boxcar...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/05/11

Martin Scorsese makes his big Pro/Con debut with "Boxcar Bertha" (1972). As Marty's second feature film, its roughly hewn aesthetic is a perfect match for its subject material. Leftist criminal exploitation film never looked so good, or felt so relevant to what's going on today. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) Score by Gib Guilbeau and Thad Maxwell

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01:46:28

Episode 71: The Gospel of JJ ("Star Wars: Episode IX...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/05/04

Star Wars is dead; long live Star Wars. Friend of the show and subject matter expert Molly (@ mythofmadness) joins Lewis and Nick for an agonizing deep dive into "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" (2019). Tune in to learn why Reylo is exactly the ship that this misbegotten trilogy needed; to stan Babu Frik (blessed be his name); and to at long last put to rest our own personal obsessions with this crumbling cultural monolith. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when

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01:19:00

Episode 70: Dudes Rock from the Sun (“Mission to...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/04/27

Strap in and count down with Lewis and Nick as they review Brian De Palma's "Mission to Mars" (2000), a film that essentially amounts to being the Dudes Rock version of "2001: A Space Odyssey." Packed with a stellar cast and some classic BDP flourishes, it's good enough to make you forget it was based off of a Disney ride. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "A Martian" by

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01:14:52

🚨Episode 69 🚨 Harold & Kumar Do America ("Harold &...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/04/20

Remember 2008? Lewis and Nick sure do, but if you don't, check out "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" (2008). Experience the thrills of low-hanging stoner and sex jokes. Feel the excitement of smug apolitical centrism. Relive the wonder of sir epic bacon himself, Neil Patrick Harris (random!!). A show-stopping performance by James Adomian as George W. Bush (America's Hitler, whose birthday happens to be 04/20 lol) isn't enough to save this musty flick. Our Patreon:

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00:51:24

Episode 68: Florian's World Tour ("The Tourist,"...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/04/13

Assistant Professor of German Paul (@ pdobryden) joins Lewis and Nick to discuss one of the most extraordinary figures of the film world, aristocratic failson extraordinaire Florian Maria Georg Christian Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck (real name). The product of a socialist mother and an anti-Communist father, Florian grew to become one of the most fascinating figures of contemporary cinema. We dive into various sources, including an interview in the National Review(!) to suss out the mystery behind

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01:23:59

Episode 67: That Time Jeff Bridges Posted Ass ("8...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/04/06

Lewis and Nick jump back to the 80's for a post-mortem on Hal Ashby's final film, the neon-soaked neo-noir "8 Million Ways to Die" (1986). What begins as an awkward genre piece ends up as one of the more singular movies ever featured on the podcast. From a bizarre shootout in an empty warehouse to a nuanced depiction of alcoholism to Andy Garcia's rat tail, this flick does it all. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro narration by Jeff Bridges and Vyto Ruginis Music- "when the struggle

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01:17:12

UNLOCKED: Episode 60: Conan's Band of Merry Men...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/04/01

Okay, we got to the good non-Milius Conan. Join Lewis and Nick as they lustily gorge themselves on "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), a far more delectable meal than the 2011 reboot. Come for peak Schwarzenegger, stay for Grace Jones, Andre the Giant, Mako Iwamatsu, Wilt Chamberlain, and Tracey Walter all coming together to film a goofy, live-action D&D adventure. Intro and outro narration by Mako Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡

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01:19:56

Episode 66: Dead or Alive, You're Cumming With Me...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/30

Join your Pro/Con boys as they review the contemporary 2020 documentary "RoboCop 3" (1993) and do everything in their power to talk about comics and shit instead. Truly awful, this entry in the illustrious RoboCop saga is a bonkers mishmash of screenwriter Frank Miller's Japanophile sensibilities and director Fred Dekker ripping off the first two films in the series. Tune in for tons of idiosyncratic Lewis/Nick content! Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes

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00:34:58

UNLOCKED: Episode 24: Ewoks: The Rise of Brimley...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/25

Our very first Patreon-exclusive episode demands an exceptional film, and "Ewoks: The Battle of Endor" (1985) certainly delivers. A direct sequel to 1984's "Caravan of Courage," "The Battle for Endor" is the more uneven film, yet the one that achieves greater emotional extremes--from camp to whimsy to sincere grief. Featuring space orcs, a sweet castle, and Wilford Brimley, you couldn't in good conscience ask for much more from a 1980's TV film. "The Battle for Endor" proves that Star Wars, for all

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01:30:52

Episode 65: The Skeleton Key to Joe Dante ("Looney...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/23

Take a backseat with Nick and listen to Lewis fanboying over Joe Dante and his 2003 film "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." A loving homage to all things Looney and Tuney, Dante also takes time to pack in as many references to classic science fiction as possible, and more than a few to the weirdo films of Classic Hollywood as well. Definitely one of the top-tier movies we've reviewed for the show, and one of the very real reasons Pro/Con even exists. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when

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Episode 64: Wildin’ Out (“The Call of the Wild," 1972)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/16

Ripped straight from the sensational pages of Jack London comes 1972's "The Call of the Wild," the classic tale of a dog gone, uh, wild. Director Ken Annakin [sic] adds an interesting stylistic flourish, somewhat reminiscent of a roughly cut nature documentary. The film is a fine adaptation of London's classic, faithful in both depiction and tone. Plus the dogs are cute. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡

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