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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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01:17:33

Episode 101: Me You Mnuchin ("Me You Madness," 2021)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2021/02/23

Movies! They're madness, for me and you. They certainly are, at least, for writer, director, producer, and star of "Me You Madness," (2021), Louise Linton. Deadly annoying and agonizingly pretentious, it still manages to remain the worst thing of all: boring as hell. Combine Don Jr.'s coke-addled mania, the inhuman sociopathy of Stephen Miller, and the screeching arrogance of noted YouTube critic Doug Walker and you get something approximating this bomb.Our Patreon:

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01:32:46

Episode 100: The Podbending Masters ("The Last...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2021/02/02

EPISODE 100 BABY WHOOOOOO!!!!! Lewis and Nick have finally logged one hundred episodes, just as Aang the Avatar spent one hundred years in his iceberg. Speaking of which, the movie sucks! The boys took a big risk and it really did not pay off on this infamous critical bomb. Crappy writing, shoddy effects, explicit whitewashing, and a gaggle of awkward childhood actors make this turkey more forgettable than entertainingly awful. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself

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01:17:25

Episode 99: America, Fuck No (Team America: World...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2021/01/19

Lewis and Nick wrap up their ad hoc Bush month with "Team America: World Police" (2004) featuring their good old buddy Sal. A mindless, directionless piece of dumb-smart-guy satire, this musical puppet show does a disservice to both forms of media from which it borrows so liberally without offering anything of itself. Technical virtues aside, all political/cultural commentary is nothing better than what you'd get from a foul-mouthed fourth grader. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con "An Oral

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01:17:02

Episode 98: RICO Suave ("Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/12/24

Mission Accomplished! A Christmas miracle! Lewis and Nick crack open the TV special "Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story" (2003). Nothing short of unadulterated propaganda for the then-burgeoning war on terror, the movie still manages to be as tedious as it is odious. Despite the inflammatory subject material, it's safe to skip this one--all of the juiciest James Woods bits have already been posted online. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a

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01:26:03

Episode 97: Dante's Inferno ("Homecoming," 2005)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/12/15

Our unexpected trip through the Bush era continues with "Homecoming" (2005) from pod favorite Joe Dante. Being the sixth episode of the anthology series "Masters of Horror," the flick adds a spooky twist on issues such as the U.S. War on Terror, veterans reintegrating into society, and national interference in federal elections. Timely! Lewis and Nick have once again managed to reanimate a decaying, forgotten classic. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes

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01:39:36

Episode 96: Parody Redact George Bush ("Redacted," 2007)

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/12/07

Lewis and Nick are back after a brief break with a showstopper from Brian De Palma: "Redacted" (2007). An avant-garde anti-war piece, the film is comprised entirely of fictional diegetic footage. This truly singular work utilizes unknown actors to further heighten the blur of fact and fiction. Chalk up another one on BDP's list of bangers. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro: Bill O'Reilly, the O'Reilly Factor Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats"

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01:37:42

🎃Episode 95🎃 HallQween ("Halloween: The Curse of...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/10/30

Friend of the show Lucas (@ OofMadonn) joins Lewis and Nick yet again to wish everyone a spooky Halloween! Halloween 6, that is: "The Curse of Michael Myers - The Producer's Cut" (1995). Halloween 6 is notable for being Paul Rudd's film debut as brat-cum-conspiracist Tommy Doyle, and one of the last films of Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, perennial thorn in Michael's side. Mysterious voices, a Mancow-esque shock jock, an ominous sex cult, and magic stones make for one of the more bizarre and

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02:07:28

Episode 94: And Your Little Pod, Too ("Practical...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/10/26

Lewis and Nick summon friend of the show Amanda to examine what is perhaps the ultimate 90's film, "Practical Magic" (1998). This adaptation of Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel focuses on early performances from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters. Snappy and charming, the episode also allows for plenty of digressions into contemporary paganism and New England trivia. 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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01:21:51

Episode 93: Brother, Can Ya Spare a Scooby Snack?...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/10/13

In a Pro/Con first, Nick's brother Paul (IG: tiger.got.your.tongue) joins him and Lewis to discuss "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004). A love letter to the series penned by James Gunn, its stellar cast and sharp writing give this goofy caper some heft. Even the monstrously unconvincing CGI comes across as cartoony rather than lame. Worst thing we can say is that it feels a tad overlong. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series

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01:41:34

Episode 92: Gobble, Gobble One of Us ("Feed," 2005)...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/10/05

In a Pro/Con first, Maddie and Zoe of TMI Yacht Club Podcast join Lewis and Nick for the first FOUR-HOST Pro/Con episode! Everyone tucks in to "Feed" (2005), one of the more unsavory films discussed on the show. Perhaps one of the weirdest artifacts of the post-9/11 grossout horror wave, "Feed" what you get when a normie dudebro duo gorges on too many early aughts shock sites. TMI Yacht Club Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tmi-yacht-club TMI Yacht Club Twitter: https://twitter.com/TMIYachtClubPod Our

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01:44:10

Episode 91: Attack and Dethrone the Gods ("Clash of...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/09/28

T (@ tgracchus1848) of the Machete y Mate podcast joins Lewis and Nick on a journey to the ancient world of 2010. Myspace was banished to Hades, having fallen in combat to Facebook; Obama's first term on Mount Olympus was in full swing; and the meme "Release the Kraken" was released on an unsuspecting internet. "Clash of the Titans" (2010), and its Impact font meme, reigned. A lesser film than its source, the remake remains forgettable, yet fun. Machete y Mate Podcast:

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01:46:37

Episode 90: Italian Excellence ("Super Mario Bros."...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/09/21

Mama mia, paisans! Pro/Con video game correspondent Hailey is back to review another misbegotten video game adaptation: "Super Mario Bros." (1993). Joining Lewis and Nick, the trio dive deep into the first live-action video game film. Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and Leguizamo The God are all in top form here, but a wonky dystopian fantasy tale that's one part Blade Runner and one part Land of the Lost does not a Mario movie make. Hailey's music: www.little-thief.bandcamp.com Our Patreon:

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01:40:47

Episode 89: Footballers Against Fascism ("Escape to...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/09/14

Guest month is truly in swing now as Lewis and Nick welcome Pro/Con's sports correspondent Jose (@ Guy42Mao) back onto the pod. Jose's pick "Escape to Victory" (1981) is a truly strange beast: a WWII period piece sports/war drama from John Huston. Solid direction, impressive production, and a memorably offbeat story can't offset a lackluster, meandering script. Pelé does some cool kicks, though. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series

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01:32:44

Episode 88: Martha May I? ("Batman v Superman: Dawn...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/09/08

At last, it's here--after having put it off for so long, Nick tactically engages with the Zack Snyder opus "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016). Lewis and special guest Cooper of the Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour podcast, veterans of the Batman v Superman institution, induct Nick into this unholy order of a movie that isn't actually that bad. Remove Eisenberg Luthor and Doomsday in the final act, and you have a halfway-decent superhero flick! Something more substantial than 90% of the MCU,

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01:23:08

Episode 87: Assault on Precinct 1312 ("Assault On...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/08/31

Pro/Con's Carpenter Month ends with a bang! If only abolishing the police were so easy. Lewis and Nick watched the remake of "Assault on Precinct 13" (2005), a choppy, uneven adaptation of the 1976 original. A few memorable performances (namely Laurence FIsburne, Drea de Matteo, and John Leguizamo) can't salvage this mess. At least Leguizamo gets to kill a cop with a katana. 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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01:25:04

Episode 86: Adopt the Childfree Lifestyle ("Village...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/08/24

Another Carpenter flick in the bag. Lewis and Nick plowed through "Village of the Damned" (1995), a striking film which makes a strong case against ever having children. This odd entry comes late in Carpenter's oeuvre, and has a few notably weird aspects: Christopher Reeve's final pre-accident appearance, a sizable flock of competent children actors, and Mark Hamill. This quirky flick is worth checking out, particularly given that it's a tight 98 minutes. Our Patreon:

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01:14:59

Episode 85: Black Moon Waning ("Black Moon Rising,"...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/08/17

Carpenter Month hits its first true speed bump, which goes by the name of "Black Moon Rising" (1986). Only tangentially related to Carpenter himself (who received a story credit), this awkward heist film has a smattering of clever sequences, but never really coheres into a solid story. With this in mind, listen along as Nick attempts to regale Lewis with anecdotes from his teenage years when he would climb on top of local arcade buildings for the thrill of it. Our Patreon:

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01:17:30

Episode 84: Samhain in the Membrane ("Halloween III:...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/08/10

Pro/Con's quarantine hive mind has retconned August into John Carpenter Month! This week we review the underrated "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" (1982). A bizarre plot, a catchy jingle, and a pitch-perfect tone officially makes III the second-best Halloween film of the franchise. What makes III a true Pro/Con classic, however, is its nuanced metatextuality and relevant themes (namely, anti-capitalism, anti-natalism and racism against the Irish) that kept Lewis and Nick engaged throughout. Our

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01:02:14

Episode 83: Assault on Precinct X Æ A-12 ("Ghosts of...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/08/03

The Master of Horror John Carpenter makes his Pro/Con debut! Unfortunately, it's pretty horrible. Lewis consoles Nick as he agonizes over the first Carpenter film he doesn't love, "Ghosts of Mars" (2001). Horny Jason Statham and a particularly campy Ice Cube, along with a couple of old school shootouts, make this film semi-watchable. Otherwise, for Carpenter completists only. 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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01:00:04

Episode 82: National Lampoon's Tora! Tora! Tora!...

Proletarian Contrarian ·

2020/07/27

Lewis and Nick lindy hop back in time to the year 1941 as they recap Steven Spielberg's..."1941" (1979). This flick from Spielberg's early era sits at an odd moment in his career, and remains his only straight-up comedy. With a huge star-studded cast, show-stopping dance numbers, impressive special effects, and some genuinely hilarious bits, "1941" remains worth revisiting for the sheer spectacle alone. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a

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