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On Left of the Projector we discuss from film from a leftist perspective. Episodes will feature guests who will offer their thoughts on films from a shared interest in class consciousness and personal experience. While everyone can take something different from a movie, LotP will provide discussion and analysis from an anti-capitalist and Marxist point of view. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod (Patreon)
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Evan and Bill discuss one of the greatest adventure films of all time, Steven Spielberg's 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. We promise we didn't ruin it! Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
Ghostbusters is just a silly little comedy about why the EPA is actually the villain. Come hear Ash and Jon from Horror Vanguard podcast say why this is flawed and so much more. Horror Vanguard https://bsky.app/profile/thelitcritguy.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/darrowvania.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social https://bookshop.org/p/books/capitalism-a-horror-story-gothic-marxism-and-the-dark-side-of-the-radical-imagination-jon-greenaway/20692080?ean=9781914420887&next=t Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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This week we are joined by Mike from the MDX Podcast to discuss the greatest adaptation of the Odyssey ever put to film. Not that bloated 7MM IMAX ego stroking project of Christopher Nolan of course, but the Coen Brothers' 2000 film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". We discuss why this is a truer and closer adaptation of the epic poem, the difference between fantasy and myth, what it means to be a dapper Dan man, and the politics of depression era US. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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Guest Links Brooke Obie: https://substack.com/@blackgirlwatching https://www.threads.com/@brookeobie https://www.instagram.com/brookeobie/ Bring Out Your Dead Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bring-out-your-dead-latin-america-vs-the-british-empire/id1706697539 Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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Join us as we return to John Carpenter, this time earlier in his career, with 1981's "Escape from New York." Starring Kurt Russel (the first time they worked together), Lee Van Cleef, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine and Harry Dean Stanton, the movie transports us to the bleak future of....1997. As a group of millennials we can't disagree. We discuss the muddled politics of Carpenter in comparison to some of his later films, its misanthropic underpinnings, and how Snake Plissken doesn't count as an anti hero because he doesn't count as a hero at all. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
This week we are joined by Alex and Rusteen of the Andorks Pod, a weekly Andor pocast, to discuss Bong Joon Ho's "Okja." We discuss the shortcomings of releasing movies straight to streaming, how veganism is a liberal ideology and of course a little bit of Andor. Honestly, there was a way more in depth show description but the internet ate it and I had to rewrite it and I just don't have the brain power to remember what I wrote last time. It's a good episode though! Guest Links Official Website Andorks on Patreon Andorks Podcast RSS Andorks on YouTube Andorks on Instagram Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
The highest grossing film made for under 1 million dollars since 1973's "Enter The Dragon", Curry Barker's directorial debut "Obsession," starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless (as well as a special appearance by Andy Richter), has proven that people still want to go to the movies. As long as the movie is worth watching. Join us as we discuss the breakout hit's comprehensive dismantling of the "nice guy", incels, the importance and reality of consent, and the seemingly innumerable viewers that missed the point of this film entirely. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
Something a little lighter this week for everyone. Evan, Ward and Bill discuss the 2002 rom-com "Two Weeks Notice." Starring Sandra Bullock at the height of her popularity alongside Hugh Grant, with appearances by Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein and Heather Burns this is the tale of a "radical leftist" who joins a corporate real estate conglomerate and helps them destroy neighborhoods and ruin lives all because a bumbling oaf of a pretty boy charmed her into his limo. Seriously, at least one of the hosts may have some fondness for this film but it is the height of capitalist propaganda, whitewashing of the oligarchy and depictions of anyone with a moral backbone as a grandstanding performance artist more than willing to abandon all principles when offered a low fat muffin basket, a generous Christmas bonus, and a corner office. Also, Evan claims that the 1950s were the height of the romantic comedy as a genre. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
Buckle up folks as we delve into the three hour bedtime story for the US, 2000's "The Patriot." Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tcheky Karyo, Rene Auberjonois and Tom Wilkinson alongside many more, this $110 million dollar "historical war film" tells a very special version of the Revolutionary war that makes the fever dreams of Ben Shapiro seem more realistic. One of the rare movies we implore listeners to not watch prior to listening, join us as we discuss the film's loose grasp on reality, the propaganda of films like this, the review scandal, and the hate gremlin that lives behind Mel Gibson's eyes. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
We are discussing for a millennial movie that's all about vibes: Donnie Darko, with comedian Kendra Dawsey. Guest Links Kendra's Instagram Kendra's Official Website Kendra's Linktree Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
The second in our series on "non adult films," we are joined again by Rae of Proles Pod alongside their co host Jeremy to discuss the 1971 live action animated musical comedy "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." Starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Same Jaffe, John Ericson, Ian Weighill, Cindy O'Callaghan and Roy Smart, the film was meant to recapture the success of "Mary Poppins," which was released 7 years earlier. Unfortunately for us it did not come close to capturing the charm of "Mary Poppins" though it did turn a profit for Disney. Join us as we examine the post World War 2 coping mechanism of a nation with worse pacing than a bad trip on slo-mo, and all the racism and nationalism a nation could muster onto screen. Guest Links Proles Pod on Youtube Proles Pod on Instagram Proles Pod on Patreon Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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Joined this week by friend of the show, Smirkgently, Evan and Ward talk about 2026's "Sheep Detective" loosely inspired by the book, "Three Bags Full" and starring Hugh Jackman, with Nicholas Braun, Ncholas Galitzine and Emma Thompson. Evan and Ward ride handle Smirk's cutting wit and brilliant discourse without Bill this week (which is why there isn't a more detailed description of the episode since he wasn't there and now you know who to blame when synopsizes aren't written and art isn't uploaded). Guest Links Smirkgently on Threads Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
Is this week a dream? Find out as we chat with John Barker, Host of All The Right Movies and author of the upcoming book All the Right Movies: The Stories and Secrets Behind the Making of 25 of Hollywood's Greatest Films . Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-barker-atrm/ https://alltherightmovies.com/ https://www.amazon.com/All-Right-Movies-Hollywoods-Greatest-ebook/dp/B0GQ5HNJVT Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
Our guest this week is Ayesha of Every Single Sci-Film Ever* where we discuss the legendary film Metropolis . Released in 1927, this science fiction masterpiece of the silent film era was directed by Fritz Lang and based on the 1925 novel by Thea von Harbou. Join us as we discuss the conflicting messages of the film and debate whether Rotwaang was the original tech bro and did Lang intend to make bourgeois propaganda? Guest Links Official Website Every Sci Fi Film on Threads Every Sci Fi Film on Instagram Every Sci Fi Film on YouTube Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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Rogue One is a Star Wars story, but really it's a Jyn and Andor story. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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