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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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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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00:39:44

Michael Williams & The Smashing Machine - Interview...

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2025/11/18

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with entrepreneur, filmmaker, boxing coach, and business owner Michael Williams. In this segment, Michael talks about his journey from Twitch streamer to real estate developer and cleaning business owner. He also shares how he went on to film an entire documentary on his phone at Battle of the Badges, presented by Element Gym. Plus, he offers his perspective on the power of always being “one away.”Follow Michael

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00:40:03

Michael Williams & The Smashing Machine - SPOILERS...

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2025/11/15

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—are back in the ring with entrepreneur, filmmaker, and boxing coach Michael Williams for round two of The Smashing Machine ‘bate (debate). This time, the crew goes toe-to-toe over how the film stacks up against Iron Claw and Warrior, the role and realism of Emily Blunt’s character Dawn (and whether her real-life counterpart has thoughts about how she was depicted), and the legacy of the real Mark Kerr himself.Follow Michael

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00:39:05

Michael Williams & The Smashing Machine - Non...

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2025/11/12

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—welcome entrepreneur and filmmaker Michael Williams for a ‘bate (debate) on The Smashing Machine. The crew shares their personal ties to mixed martial arts and the UFC before diving into why Emily Blunt stepped into the ring—and what’s up with The Rock’s prosthetics. Plus, they weigh in on the documentary that started it all.Follow Michael Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/651michael_/?hl=enFollow

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00:40:50

Kaity Heart, This is Spinal Tap, & Spinal Tap II: The...

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2025/11/10

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with Kaity Heart, lyricist, director, freelancer, and lead singer of Sunflower Fox & the Chicken Leg, to talk music, madness, and making it happen. In this interview, Kaity opens up about the first music video she directed and edited, the story behind how the band formed, and what it’s really like working as both a cover and original band. Plus, she spills on two of the craziest weddings she’s ever played.Follow Kaity

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00:55:56

Kaity Heart, This is Spinal Tap, & Spinal Tap II: The...

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2025/11/08

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—team up with lead singer of Sunflower Fox & the Chicken Leg Kaity Heart to keep the ‘bate (debate) rolling on This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. In this segment, Kaity gets candid about how she'd like to make her exit, whether these rock mockumentaries can hold their own against The Muppets, and they dive into how resentment can simmer within bands—and the creative world at large. Plus, Kaity shares the story behind the

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00:34:23

Kaity Heart, This is Spinal Tap, & Spinal Tap II: The...

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2025/11/05

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome Kaity Heart: lead singer of Sunflower Fox & the Chicken Leg, lyricist, director, and freelance. It’s battle of the bands as they ‘bate (debate) This Is Spinal Tap and it’s sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. The crew dives into their personal histories with the films, then Kaity gets real about her own Spinal Tap moments on tour, and they compare the cult classics to other mockumentary music gems. Plus, Kaity opens up about her jaunt into

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01:30:03

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

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2025/11/03

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—watch Green Room. The film follows a punk band that becomes trapped in a remote venue after witnessing a brutal crime. As they fight to survive, they must outsmart a group of violent neo-Nazis, led by a cold and calculating Patrick Stewart. The film explores the harrowing clash between prey and predator in an unforgiving, high-stakes battle for lifeFollow

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01:10:04

Movie Man T & One Battle After Another - SPOILERS...

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2025/11/01

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—return with Movie Man T as their ‘bate (debate) on Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest epic, One Battle After Another, rages on. In this closing segment, the crew breaks down the film’s handling of its Black characters, whether Bob knew or not, and which role might be Leonardo DiCarpio’s most fun performance. Plus, hear the one thing Nick just couldn’t battle through.Follow MovieManT https://www.instagram.com/moviemantofficial/Follow

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00:30:23

Movie Man T & One Battle After Another - Non Spoilers...

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2025/10/30

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—team up with Movie Man T to ‘bate (debate) Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest mind-bender, One Battle After Another. In this segment, the crew shares their PTA film rankings, dives into immigration themes, questions the double standard around borders (countries vs. states), and unpacks the loaded use of the word genocide.Follow MovieManT https://www.instagram.com/moviemantofficial/Follow

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00:34:59

Damian Walker, Zfest, & Horror Films - Interview...

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2025/10/27

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with writer, producer, and new Z-Fest director Damian Walker in this closing segment. Damian dives into his start in filmmaking, his rise through the Twin Cities festival circuit, and what it’s like to take the reins at Z-Fest. He also pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a festival—and teases the big changes on the horizon.Follow Damian Walkerhttps://www.instagram.com/damianwalker_55/Follow

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00:33:26

Damian Walker, Zfest, & Horror Films - SPOILERS...

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2025/10/24

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—keep the horror films ‘bate (debate) rolling with writer, producer, and Z-Fest director Damian Walker. In this segment, they dive into Weapons, unpack the uses of its side characters, and spar over what qualifies as elevated horror. Damian also argues why 1994 was a golden year for film—and shares what it was like being a judge at the Z-Fest film festival.Follow Damian Walkerhttps://www.instagram.com/damianwalker_55/Follow

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00:34:12

Damian Walker, Zfest, & Horror Films - Non Spoilers...

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2025/10/21

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer, producer, and Z-Fest director Damian Walker for a ‘bate (debate) about… horror films. To start off, the crew breaks down Z-Fest’s newest rules on AI use. Then the discussions turn to Oscar bait vs. actual Oscar-worthy films, favorite Final Destination sequels, and a dive into the difference between objective and subjective when it comes to films. Plus, Nick pitches his plan to "police" AI to the new Zfest director.Follow Damian

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00:38:49

Dan Dockery & The Dark Backward - Interview (MBwTFB...

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2025/10/18

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with cinematographer, director, editor, and writer Dan Dockery. In this closing segment, he reveals how he got started in film, going all the way back to his public access days, what pushed him into directing, and his top seven must-haves on any film set. Plus, as a passionate camera enthusiast, Dan gives a look at the diverse gear in his arsenal.Follow Dan Dockeryhttps://www.instagram.com/eatstoomuchjam/?hl=enFollow

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00:53:46

Dan Dockery & The Dark Backward - SPOILERS (MBwTFB...

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2025/10/15

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—and filmmaker Dan Dockery lock into a three-armed brawl over Adam Rifkin’s The Dark Backward. They dig into how it stacks up against Street Trash and The Greasy Strangler, dissect Marty Malt’s so-called arc, and explore the fine line between shock and sheer weirdness. Plus, Dan shares the two times a DVD of The Dark Backward played a small but memorable role in his life.Follow Dan Dockeryhttps://www.instagram.com/eatstoomuchjam/?hl=enFollow

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00:31:37

Dan Dockery & The Dark Backward - Non Spoilers...

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2025/10/13

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome cinematographer, director, editor, and writer Dan Dockery for a three-armed ‘bate (debate) on Adam Rifkin’s The Dark Backward. In this segment, the crew dives into the film’s cast (featuring the one and only Bill Paxton) and draws parallels to Eraserhead and Tim Burton’s dark universes. Plus, they peel back the greasy layers of the corporate behemoth known as Blumps.Follow Dan Dockeryhttps://www.instagram.com/eatstoomuchjam/?hl=enFollow

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00:53:02

Owen Royce & Close Encounters of the Third Kind -...

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2025/10/09

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview writer-director Owen Royce. In this final segment, Owen discusses his time at MCTC, where he gained hands-on experience shooting on film and reflects on the many people he met there. He dives into the making of his latest short film, Search Light and reveals what’s next—along with some honest advice on avoiding burnout.Follow Owen Roycehttps://www.instagram.com/chairongras/Follow

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00:21:59

Owen Royce & Close Encounters of the Third Kind -...

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2025/10/06

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—find themselves alongside writer-director Owen Royce in a deep-space ‘bate (debate) on Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He dives into why this classic tops his list of Spielberg films. The crew then shifts into a broader convo about Star Wars, Star Trek, and the sci-fi mechanics of space travel. Later, they explore the art of filmmaking—from the power of a great DP collaboration to what truly makes a film feel artistic.Follow Owen

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00:26:27

Owen Royce & Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Non...

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2025/10/02

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer-director Owen Royce for a ‘bate (debate) on Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Buckle up as Owen takes the crew on a wild and extraterrestrial ride diving into topics like time and space—and how the human mind collapses moments of time. From there, they explore probability waves, near-death experiences, and the eerie phenomenon of alien abductions—all in the name of exploring the outer edges of human perception.Follow Owen

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00:14:21

Bonus: Catalyst '22 (Kyle comes out...)

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2025/09/29

...as a Farx Brother. In this non-bone-us, bonus minisode, Kyle had the unique opportunity to collaborate with a passionate and creative team on a project that brought together bold ideas and authentic storytelling. On September 29th, 2022, along side Alissa Efteland (Production Designer, Co-Director), Jon Dittman (Writer, Producer), Kyle chats it up with the vibrant energy of host, Dan Stocke. Recorded in Duluth as part of the North Star Story Summit.Follow Dan

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