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Movies and politics, the most dynamic of duos. Followed closely by Cam and Joe, the hosts of the Marx-ish Brothers Podcast. Each week we dive into a film, while connecting it to the politics happening around the world/

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Dune (2021)

Dune (2021)

2021-10-2630:41

We watch the movie Dune and share our thoughts, enjoy!
The Thing (1982)

The Thing (1982)

2021-02-2329:02

Long time no talk! The Bros return after a short break to discuss a horror classic from the 1980s while exploring its possible feminist message.
In our first episode, we fumble our way through as we discuss how this film relates to the current political climate
Andor season 1

Andor season 1

2025-04-2252:00

A look at season 1 before the new season
2024 Academy Awards

2024 Academy Awards

2025-03-1448:16

Recap of the Oscars
Carrie (1976)

Carrie (1976)

2024-10-3148:59

Its the spookiest time of the year (American election time) and we look at a film that explores the rise of Christian Nationalism. What a lighthearted topic!
We're busy but this was a fun episode!
Alien (1979)

Alien (1979)

2024-08-1544:30

News! Banter! Alien!
Blow Out (1981)

Blow Out (1981)

2024-07-2544:30

In this episode, the Bros watch a timely film about political assassinations, plat the Letterboxd game and more!
Monkey Man (2024)

Monkey Man (2024)

2024-05-1244:00

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.
2024 Oscar Nominations

2024 Oscar Nominations

2024-01-2542:31

In this episode, The Bros go over the Oscar nominations. There are predictions, films that are left out and more!
A Look Back at 2023

A Look Back at 2023

2024-01-2045:05

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
The Killer (2023)

The Killer (2023)

2023-11-2444:30

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.
Rear Window (1954)

Rear Window (1954)

2023-11-0356:30

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
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