The Marx-ish Brothers

In this episode, we discuss the newest action film with leftist undertones

In this episode, the Bros discuss the second part of Dune, as well as the Academy Awards.

In this episode, the Bros are joined by Christine to discuss the film Past Lives. But first, we look at news in the film world, and conclude with the Letterboxd game.

In this episode, The Bros go over the Oscar nominations. There are predictions, films that are left out and more!

In this episode, the Bros look back at the year 2023 in film. WE look past our best of the year, as well as the best films we watched for the first time in 2023. This is a chill episode, so grab a beverage and enjoy!

In this mega episode, the Bros look at two films from the end of 2023 and have a fun discussion. recorded over the holidays this is a combined episode of two different recordings

In this episode, we look at the blockbuster film The Hunger Games, and discuss its politics and place in popular culture

In this episode, we look at the new David Fincher film, while using it to discuss the state of streaming. We also look at the "new Red scare" that has hit Hollywood surrounding the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All that and more in this weeks episode!

In this episode, we are joined by our longtime friend Rhett, as we discuss the science fiction classic that is Planet of the Apes. Lots of news, discussion of religion and much more, this is a fun, laidback winter episode

In this bonus episode, Joseph Interviews Irma and Ella about their thoughts on the fest and a quick look at some of the films featured.

In this episode, we look at a classic Hitchcock film, which has become a Halloween tradition for the two of us for the past many years. Joseph takes the opportunity of this film to look at voyeurism, cinema, and the male gaze, using it as a discussion point for Laura Mulvey's famous 1975 essay, "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema". We also look at the news and have another exciting Letterboxd game. Resources: https://www.perlego.com/knowledge/study-guides/what-is-laura-mulveys-male-gaze-theory/ https://collider.com/rear-window-alfred-hitchcock-femininity/ https://variety.com/2023/film/features/marvel-jonathan-majors-problem-the-marvels-reshoots-kang-1235774940/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/hunger-games-prequel-sag-interim-agreement-1234921598/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/dan-gordon-wga-resignation-israel-interview-1234920556/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/kino-lorber-streaming-service-kino-film-collection-1234921524/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sag-aftra-responds-latest-studio-offer-resume-negotiations-1234920257/ Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest

In this episode, we get into a discussion about the new Martin Scorsese film. But before that, we get into news, talk split elites and more! Resources: https://collider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-not-streaming-sag-aftra-strike-over/ https://collider.com/john-carpenter-godzilla-day-movie-marathon/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-study-sex-movies-tv-1235627979/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-joins-letterboxd-lists-double-feature-choices-1234920446/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/devery-jacobs-criticizes-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1234919472/ https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-viewpoint-film-review-killers-of-the-flower-moon/ Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest

In this episode, we discuss the pre-Hays code horror film "The Old Dark House". A fun discussion and a good film to lead into Halloween, with some interesting news to look at to start

In this episode, we talk about the new sci-fi film The Creator, directed by Gareth Edwards (Rouge One, Godzilla). We discuss its importance as a non-IP studio film, as well as get distracted by ideas of Marxism and AI. Resources: https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-creator-box-office-projection-marketing-1235555695/ https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23895762/the-creator-review-gareth-edwards-john-david-washington https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/19/gareth-edwards-the-creator-ai-sci-fi-movies https://www.marxist.com/artificial-intelligence-doomsday-for-humanity-or-for-capitalism.htm https://nofilmschool.com/greig-fraser-gareth-edwards-sony-fx3 https://thestreamr.com/2023/10/02/the-creator-is-an-anti-asian-embarrassment-to-science-fiction/?expand_article=1

In this episode, we are joined by our friend and Joseph's cousin-in-law Erin as she helps us discuss the film Office Space. We look at how this film deals with alienation while getting sidetracked by shoplifting and ultimately just having a good time. We also look at the news surrounding the two Hollywood strikes, with the writer's strike officially ending on Wednesday. References and further reading: https://deadline.com/tag/actors-strike/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/jessica-chastain-explains-how-sag-aftra-interim-agreements-work-1234906161/ https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-indie-film-label-pigeonholes-movies-1234910318/ https://www.polygon.com/23893273/wga-hollywood-writers-strike-tv-movie-contract-explained Letterboxd: joewest Cam Klassen

With unplanned perfect timing, this week we look at the film "Blue Collar", which follows the lives of workers in the automotive industry and their struggles. This comes as the UAW is starting its strike for better working conditions and pay. We also look at how this film has aged, how it could be better, and rant about hyper-local issues. Check out the new Website! https://marxishbros.com/ If you're in the Winnipeg area, check out the African Movie Festival in Manitoba! https://www.am-fm.ca/ Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest

In this episode as apart of their ongoing series of labour films during the strikes in Hollywood, the Bros look at a future classic of modern leftist cinema, "Sorry to Bother You". Extend reading: https://publicautonomy.org/2019/05/08/sorry-to-bother-you/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3F70RJxm6o Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest

In this episode, the Bros discuss the labour epic "Matewan" (1987). Inspired by this, the discussion goes towards historic leftist movements and the future of leftist organizing. Further reading: https://slate.com/culture/2019/10/matewan-criterion-john-sayles-interview.html https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/john-sayles/john-sayles-a-career-retrospective Letterboxd: cam klassen joewest

In this episode, the Bros talk about Modern Times, directed and starring Charlie Chaplin as a continuation of worker-oriented cinema while the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are on strike. There is also a look at current news, the Letterboxd game, and recommendations. Follow us on Letterboxd: @cam klassen @joewest Recommendations: "Drinking Up The Revolution" by James Wilt Blue Beetle (2023) Andor (2022-)

With the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, the Bros decided to do a series of films based on labour organizing and leftist thought. To kick things off, we look at The Organizer, a film about a professor who comes to a small Italian town and helps organize a strike amount factory workers at the turn of the 20th century.