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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

00:43:34

Merit West & Avatar - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep. 86)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2026/01/07

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome quadruple threat Merit West (improviser, actor, model, and musician) for a spirited ‘bate (debate) on James Cameron’s Avatar. The crew dives into when and how each of them first saw the film, whether Avatar has enough sci-fi elements to truly qualify as science fiction, and each shares their own “definitive” sci-fi movies. Follow Merit Westhttps://www.instagram.com/meritwest/Follow

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00:42:25

Matthew Daniel Ford - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 85)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2026/01/05

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with actor, writer, director, editor, and model Matthew Daniel Ford. Matthew breaks down how he broke into the filmmaking scene, highlights his past work, and teases what’s next. The crew also swaps stories about the last movie or TV show that made them cry. Plus, Kyle drops a story about an old boss he codenamed “Greg Kinnear.”Follow Matthew Daniel Fordhttps://www.instagram.com/sprinter24/Follow

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01:10:46

Matthew Daniel Ford & The Siege - SPOILERS (MBwTFB...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2026/01/03

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back with Matthew Daniel Ford, diving back into their ongoing ‘bate (debate) on The Siege. Before the clash officially begins, Matthew drops his Letterboxd review. The crew unpack the film’s use of blackface as metaphor, break down what actually qualifies as propaganda, and weigh in on the idea of the American Dream. Tensions rise when talk of regulation versus innovation sparks a full-on Farx-on-Farx showdown.Follow Matthew Daniel

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00:41:15

Matthew Daniel Ford & The Siege - Non Spoilers...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/31

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer, director, editor, model, and actor Matthew Daniel Ford for a ‘bate (debate) on The Siege. The crew explore whether the film was truly insensitive or simply sensationalized at the time, the use of a specific group as a clear villain, and why movies like this aren’t made anymore. Plus, they discuss the real-life parallels between the movie and events happening today.Follow Matthew Daniel Fordhttps://www.instagram.com/sprinter24/Follow

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00:23:21

Bonus: Avatar: Fire & Ash

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/29

While the sauna warms up, the Farx Brothers—Kyle and Kirk—turn up the heat on a short ‘bate (debate) on James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. In this bonus mini-sode, they tackle one crucial question: would their brother Nick Farx like it? Then they dive into whether the latest Avatar is the most movie ever made—and reckon with the other Avatar, the airbending one.Follow

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00:53:23

Alex Rumsey & Mother! - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 84)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/26

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with actor-director Alex Rumsey for a rapid-fire deep dive. Alex breaks down the three words that define her in the film scene, opens up about growing up in a conservative home, and dishes on her latest stage role in Low Pay, Don’t Pay. She also shares what the festival run taught her while taking her short Dogfather on the circuit. Plus, Kirk reveals how he ended up heckling a certain host at a film festival.Follow Alex

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01:19:01

Alex Rumsey & Mother! - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 84)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/23

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—continue their ‘bate (debate) on Mother! with multi-hyphenate actor-director Alex Rumsey, pushing it even further. In this extended segment, the crew breaks down the film’s stacked allegories—from domestic abuse to biblical symbolism—while wrestling with the big question: who’s the true antagonist, Him… or humanity itself? They also share their personal interpretations of Mother! through the lens of their own religious backgrounds. Plus, the crew weighs in on

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00:42:51

Alex Rumsey & Mother! - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep. 84)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/20

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome actor-director Alex Rumsey back for a heated ‘bate (debate) on Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! In this segment, the crew attempts the impossible: crafting a logline for someone who’s never seen the film. Then, they dive into the trolley dilemma and unpack the movie’s heavyweight themes—from domestic turmoil to emotional abuse. Plus, they tackle the age-old question: are people born evil, or is evil forced upon them?Follow Alex

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00:42:28

Chelsie Knight, Mrs. Farx, & Wayward - Interview...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/17

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—and Mrs. Farx sit down with writer and producer Chelsie Knight in this interview segment. Chelsie talks candidly about life as the creative one in her relationship and the partner who backs her. The crew digs into the desire to have their creative endeavors truly witnessed. Plus, Nick shares his own story of being supported throughout his former relationship.Follow Chelsie Knight https://www.instagram.com/writerchelsieknightFollow

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00:22:36

Chelsie Knight & Wayward - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 83)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/15

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—along with writer and producer Chelsie Knight keep the ‘bate (debate) rolling on Netflix’s Wayward. The crew dives in, weighing whether they’d take the “Leap” to erase their own trauma, and they also break down the series’ ending. Then things get even heavier as they tackle the use of drugs and substances—and whether social media and entertainment hits the brain the same way.Follow Chelsie Knight https://www.instagram.com/writerchelsieknightFollow

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01:09:11

Chelsie Knight & Wayward - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep. 83)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/13

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome back writer and producer Chelsie Knight for a ‘bate (debate) on Netflix's Wayward. In this segment, the crew does their best to avoid spoilers—though they inevitably veer off track into a discussion about the portrayal of sex scenes in film and TV, IVF, and the growing pressure to stifle any sort of disagreement or real conversation. Plus, Chelsie and Kyle clash over whether attire that can be deemed too revealing should be regulated in public

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00:35:30

David Mair & Predator: Badlands - Interview (MBwTFB...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/10

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with psychiatrist and filmmaker David Mair. In this segment, David traces his path from filming scrappy high-school shorts to pursing medicine, then his return to filmmaking through the 48hr film competition. Plus, Kyle talks candidly about the “hobbyist” label and shares what he thinks could be shaping the MN film scene.Follow

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00:41:01

David Mair & Predator: Badlands - SPOILERS (MBwTFB...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/08

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back in the hunt with filmmaker David Mair as their ‘bate (debate) over Predator: Badlands rages on. They dig into the film’s possible metaphors—from male loneliness to the nature-versus-nurture dynamics between the sexes—pick apart whether the planet felt “alien” enough, and lay out their wishlist for the next installment. Plus, the crew dives into what works—and what absolutely doesn’t—when franchises collide.Follow

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00:34:57

David Mair & Predator: Badlands - Non Spoilers...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/06

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—bring filmmaker David Mair into the hunt for a ‘bate (debate) on Predator: Badlands. In this segment, the crew breaks down the film’s synthetic body count, the look and design of the Yautja, and how it stacks up against the rest of the franchise. Plus, Kyle and Nick bust out their best Jesse Ventura impressions.Follow Ushttps://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsMNhttps://www.instagram.com/jkproductionsteam/https://www.facebook.com/JKProductionsMN/

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00:31:11

Kevin McMahon & Tron: Ares - Interview (MBwTFB ep. 81)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/03

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with content connoisseur, actor, and nerd of nerds Kevin McMahon (aka Polygeekism). In this closing segment, Kevin shares his journey from the military to tech to filmmaking, how he became involved in competitive lightsaber combat, and how he landed a role in an upcoming, yet-to-be-released Broken Lizard film. Plus, Kyle gets a sneak peek at what playing DnD would be like.Follow

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00:49:59

Kevin McMahon & Tron: Ares - SPOILERS (MBwTFB ep. 81)

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/12/01

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—are back in the Grid with actor and nerd of nerds Kevin McMahon (aka Polygeekism) for a ‘bate (debate) on Tron: Ares. The crew breaks down whether Jared Leto actually pulled off playing a robot, dives into where “goodness” even comes from, and how Humans should distinguish the difference between good and bad. Kevin also drops insight on the directors behind Tron: Legacy and Ares. And yes—at long last—they reveal what they were watching during the Movie Baters’

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00:34:23

Kevin McMahon & Tron: Ares - Non Spoilers (MBwTFB ep....

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/11/29

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—welcome actor and nerd-of-nerds Kevin McMahon (aka Polygeekism) for a high-speed ‘bate (debate) on Tron: Ares. In this segment, the crew share their first impressions, their thoughts on the soundtrack, and how the film stacks up against its predecessors. Plus, Kevin dives into what it’s like seeing his kids play games like Minecraft and Roblox, and reflects on the future of digital play at large.Follow

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00:40:05

Sally-Anne Hunt, Sebastian Luna, & The Ballad of...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/11/26

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down to interview power couple Sally-Anne Hunt and Sebastian Luna about their filmmaking journeys. Sally-Anne talks about moving away from in front of the camera to behind it, while Sebastian recalls his beginnings in stop-motion animation. Hear how the two met, what it’s really like working together, and where they’re headed next in the film world. Plus, the crew breaks down why Minnesota is a film scene—not an industry.Follow Sally-Anne

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00:43:14

Sally-Anne Hunt, Sebastian Luna, & The Ballad of...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/11/24

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—return with filmmakers Sally-Anne Hunt and Sebastian Luna to continue their ‘bate (debate) on The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. In this segment, the crew pick their favorite vignettes, break down each of the stories, and wrestle with the big question—was The Gal Who Got Rattled’s ending actually hopeful? Plus, Kyle shares some business wisdom.Follow Sally-Anne Hunthttps://www.instagram.com/s.lly.nne/Follow Sebastian Lunahttps://www.instagram.com/sebastianlvna/Follow

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00:37:23

Sally-Anne Hunt, Sebastian Luna, & The Ballad of...

Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers ·

2025/11/21

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—welcome camerawoman Sally-Anne Hunt and G&E Sebastian Luna for a lively ‘bate (debate) on The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. In this segment, the crew digs into whether the title hits the mark, how the film stacks up visually against other Coen classics, and the definitive Coen Brothers watch order.Follow Sally-Anne Hunthttps://www.instagram.com/s.lly.nne/Follow Sebastian Lunahttps://www.instagram.com/sebastianlvna/Follow

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