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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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01:21:20

Episode 63: Steven Soderbergh Onlyfans ("The...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/09

Author June Sayers (@ JuneSayers1) joins Lewis and Nick to discuss sex work, the alienation of the late aughts, and the supremely underrated direction of "The Girlfriend Experience" (2009). This nearly plotless film, which explores the ennui of existence, is a supreme testament to the validity of hot rights (neatly capturing the prime interests of Lewis, Nick, and June, respectively). Soderbergh and star Sasha Grey knock it out of the park with this late capitalist masterpiece. June's Patreon:

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01:29:30

Episode 62: The Great Dismal Present ("Johnny...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/03/02

Boot up your simstim decks, jack in to the Matrix grid, and run a search for "Pro/Con Episode 62." You'll find that your favorite couple of Gentlemen Losers, Lewis and Nick, have thoroughly analyzed "Johnny Mnemonic" (1995). Jam-packed with incredible sets, weirdo 90's imagery, and prescient CGI graphics better suited to a basic cable late-night heartburn commercial, this cyberpunk classic has been marinating in its anachronisms for two and a half decades, and has developed a fuller, richer flavor

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01:36:00

Episode 61: Shadowbanned ("The Shadow," 1994)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/02/24

"Who knows what bullshit lurks in the heart of Online.....Pro/Con knows!" Thus concludes Pro/Con's pulp month! Slip into a dark alleyway with Lewis and Nick and watch out for "The Shadow" (1994). An odd entry of the 90's pulp adaptation craze, this gem offers much to appreciate despite some wonky acting. Pinpoint aesthetics, fanciful writing, and an eerie tone all come together for some truly bizarre, pulpy goodness. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes

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00:00:46

PREVIEW BONUS Episode 60: Conan's Band of Merry Men...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/02/19

PATRON BONUS EP ALERT! https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-60-band-34163707 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.

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01:22:08

Episode 59: The Riddle of Nu Metal ("Conan the...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/02/17

"Pro/Con, what is best in life?" "To subtweet your enemies, see them melt down before you, and to hear the lamentations of their mufos!" That's right folks, Pro/Con tackles 2011's "Conan the Barbarian" for part three of Pulp Month. As brutal as a barbarian's rage, it's also about as eloquent and engaging. Vague Dark Souls imagery and admirable effort from Jason Momoa can't make up for the earnest, tedious self-seriousness with which this dud takes itself. Our Patreon:

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01:21:29

Episode 58: The Pervy Phantom ("The Phantom of the...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/02/10

"The phantom of the opera is there/Inside our pod..." Welcome, one and all, to the Pro/Con review of "The Phantom of the Opera" (2004), that most Gothic and, uh, romantic of stage musical adaptations. Joining the Pro/Con lovebirds for this romantic episode is Lewis' wife Katy, an avowed Phantomhead. Join the trio as they debate the lurid merits of director Joel Schumacher, gush over Gerard Butler's wardrobe, and ponder the mystery of Erik the Phantom's toy monkey. Our Patreon:

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01:13:48

Episode 57: No Ethical Monkey Business Under...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/02/03

Welcome to Pro/Con's Pulp Month of 2020! Grab hold of a vine and leap headlong into "The Legend of Tarzan" (2016)! You know it's a rough one when Lewis and Nick constantly reference the Disney adaptation in a positive light. What's that, you ask? Is this movie bad? Well, does a gorilla shit in the jungle? You know it, folks! 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/-) "Strangers Like

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01:37:40

Episode 56: You Down With B.D.P. ("Domino," 2019)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/01/27

Director Brian De Palma makes his big Pro/Con debut with "Domino" (2019). Lewis and Nick express their enthusiasm for the work of the notorious BDP in between their plot breakdown of this Eurotrash banger. A haunting soundtrack, a searing performance from Eriq Ebouaney, and a handful of memorable action set pieces give this lazy Sunday afternoon flick some staying power. 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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01:16:29

Episode 55: Snyder's Court of Owls ("Legend of the...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/01/20

Pro/Con is officially a Zack Snyder stan podcast (third Snyder film!), apparently. Lewis and Nick examine "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" (2010) like an ornithologist prodding a fresh pellet. A visually stunning and earnest adaptation of the titular YA book series, the film nevertheless falls prey to all of the common issues that shadow every would-be Harry Potter. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by

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01:01:39

Episode 54: Apoopos of the Wet Snow (“Out Cold," 2001)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/01/13

How often can Lewis and Nick deflect from discussing the plot of "Out Cold" (2001)? Very often, turns out! Analyzing regurgitated Casablanca references, prodding the cultural detritus of the aughts, and dumping on Weezer is more interesting than anything in this stinker. Except for a truly inspired visual poop gag. 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/-) "Anytime" by Eve 6

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01:26:47

Episode 53: Enter Sandman ("Spider-Man 3," 2007)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/01/06

New year, new decade, old Spidey, baby! That's right, Lewis and Nick kick off 2020 by revisiting "Spider-Man 3" (2007), a wonderful, heartfelt depiction of the beloved Marvel Comics icon that is objectively more faithful than the MCU's Spider-Tech Intern. A sprinkle of some messy Twitter drama adds a spicy note to the full body of this hearty review. Excelsior! 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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00:03:10

UNLOCKED: 2019 Pro/Con Intro Outtakes

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/12/30

Lovely outtakes from Lewis and Nick's weekly ritual of garbling the same damn intro. Subscribe to our Patreon for more of our charming chemistry. https://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/-)

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01:16:29

Episode 52: Deez, A Pro/Con Christmas Miracle ("Mixed...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/12/23

A whole year of Pro/Con! We love to see it. That's why Lewis and Nick chose to close out the year with a strange little holiday film, "Mixed Nuts" (1994). It's chock-full of 90's comedy personas--woke short king Adam Sandler is a standout--and lazy Christmas humor. Come for Liev Schriber's problematic, yet memorable and affecting, first film role as a trans woman, and stay for Sandler's ukulele-backed crooning. Happy Holidays everyone! CW: Discussion of suicide Our Patreon:

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01:19:03

Episode 51: Hellworld in the UK ("Hellboy," 2019)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/12/16

Take some big dumb guy energy with you into the new Brexit decade--that's right, it's time for "Hellboy" (2019). Startlingly different from the del Toro films, the 2019 entry is overflowing with wonky CGI, horrific demon imagery, and shouting. Overambitious to a fault, "Hellboy" makes the case that some stories are best left in comics. 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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01:16:34

Episode 50: Kaos Reigns ("Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever,"...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/12/09

Well folks, we made it all the way to our 50th episode, and we knew we had to pick a special film for this one. That's why Lewis and Nick chose "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" (2002), one of the most internet-infamous flicks around. Too bad it kicks ass! Seriously, there's exactly one supremely-hated film that definitely does not deserve its 0% Rotten Tomatoes score, and it's this one. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats"

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01:10:27

Episode 49: Scopes Monkey Podcast ("Evolution," 2001)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/12/02

Ivan Reitman's post-Ghostbusters content is groanworthy enough to turn the most hardened Internet Atheist into an Intelligent Design evangelical. Lewis and Nick review "Evolution" (2001), a painful would-be comedy on the level of midweek Comedy Central afternoon block flicks. Creative creature design and some decent performances aren't enough to elevate this stinker--best to let it sink into the murky depths of the primordial cinematic soup where it belongs. Our Patreon:

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01:51:16

Episode 48: Orange You Glad Mobster Month Is Over?...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/11/25

Going to emphasize the "Contrarian" half of our title and end Mobster Month with a bang: Part III is an excellent finale to "The Godfather" saga. Lewis and Nick firmly believe that every commonly-derided aspect of the film--the politics, the religion, Sofia Coppola--are worthy, essential aspects to the denouement of a masterful series. We've been going along with the critical consensus for most of our recent episodes, but just when we thought we were out...our kneejerk contrarianism pulled us back

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01:24:16

Episode 47: What's Cooking? ("The Kitchen," 2019)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/11/18

As organized crime threatens the fabric of American life, Mobster Month threatens the psyche of your Pro/Con boys. Join Lewis and Nick as they struggle to discuss their struggle to get through "The Kitchen" (2019), a tedious adaptation of a Vertigo comic book series. This flick is a true disservice to the talents of everyone involved, and we can honestly say that our digressive recap is more worthy of your time. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes

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01:11:05

Episode 46: Paisan-Managerial Class ("Mobsters," 1991)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/11/11

Pro/Con continues its dive into Mobster Month with, uh, "Mobsters" (1991), a smorgasbord of stereotypes that would be reductive and offensive if they were applied to anyone except the Italians. This flick is honestly less of a film and more of a collective fever dream hovering over Staten Island in perpetuity. In true podcast fashion, it serves as a springboard for Lewis and Nick to meander and blather about unrelated topics before focusing on the most important social issue of our era: the

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01:17:06

Episode 45: I Can't Believe We Didn't Make a...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2019/11/04

It's time for Mobster Month! We're kicking things off with "Shark Tale" (2004), a Dreamworks picture from the early, awkward days of the mainstream CGI era. Elements of note include eerily lifelike character models, dated references, something of a tiny Sopranos reunion, and Martin Scorsese's only voice acting role. Stick around for our post-review sequence which highlights the social value of ironic anti-Italian racism. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself

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