MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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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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Mike and Mitch sit down to discuss current and past films from the leftist political perspective.
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COWABUNGA DUUUUUDES!!!! Zoë (of Season of the Bitch) and Ash (of Horror Vanguard) deep dive into the TMNT Cinematic Universe. Who is the horniest turtle? What are the turtles astrological charts? What is the leftist feminist interpretation of these art house cinema creations? You’re gonna have to listen to find out. TURTLE POWER! New podcast weblog
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Rivka and Frank unpack Oliver Stone’s 1994 psychological action thriller Natural Born Killers. They get into whether the film was successful in its satirization of violence in the media or if it just ended up glorifying it, how the performances still hold up, and Frank reveals if he ever got the NBK tattoo he wanted as a teenager… 🤝 TO HEAR THE FUL…
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The Host with Jon Greenaway (Horror Vanguard)
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This week, my guest Jon Greenaway (The Horror Vanguard) and I delve into the intricate layers of Bong Joon-ho's film "The Host," appreciating its masterful storytelling and character analysis of Gang-du. We explore the film's blend of comedy and seriousness, praising its tonal shifts and expert composition for a captivating cinematic experience. Dr…
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Rocky (w/ Pamela Capalad & Dyalekt)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by Pamela Capalad and Dyalekt, an anti-capitalist artist power couple who co-founded a financial liberation program for creators of color called See Change. The group discusses Sylvester Stallone's 1976 American classic, Rocky, and how its characters and themes are deeply rooted in the fabric of American capitalism, from …
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Heat (1995) with Keith Orejel and Matthew Solomon
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Keith and Matthew as they delve into Michael Mann's 1995 classic, 'Heat,' examining the film's detailed depiction of the cop and robber dynamic and the loneliness of Los Angeles. Are there real hit crews? Are they as good as DeNiro? The conversation includes fascinating insights about Matthew's documentary, 'Reimagining Safety,' which explores alte…
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Clerks (1994) with a bunch of Clerks
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I'm not even supposed to be here today. 37. In a row?? What else is there to say. Kevin Smith's first film. We discuss how incredible it was to have been made, the politics of Gen X, gum commericials and so much more. Smirk Gently: https://www.instagram.com/smirkgently https://linktr.ee/smirkgently https://tiktok.com/@smirkgently Movies vs Capital…
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Eyes Wide Shut (1998) with Jonathan Kennedy
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Evan and Jonathan Kennedy dive deep into Stanley Kubrick's final masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. They unravel the film's surreal and controversial elements, dissecting Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's roles and examining themes of capitalism, class disparity, and male inadequacy. The discussion highlights rich costume parties, sinister secret societies,…
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This episode a quick hit on the new film Longlegs in collaboration with Concessions podcast co-host Jared! We are also joined by actor and director, Max Henry. Concessions: https://pod.link/1700141653 https://twitter.com/DanConcedes https://www.threads.net/@jaredconcessions Max Henry: Ourorboros Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=uYQernpE…
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MVC will be taking an indefinite hiatus while Frank deals with his back injury - we'll hopefully be back in the next few weeks or months. You can listen to Frank's announcement here. Love you, comrades. We'll talk to you soon.بقلم Movies vs. Capitalism
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Beetlejuice (1988) with Emma Berquist
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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! A Tim Burton film about a bunch of rich snobs trying to gentrify the country. I'm joined by author Emma Berquist to discuss this classic. Emma Berquist: Books Twitter Instagram Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com https:/…
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Daniel Bessner)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…
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Twilight: New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breakdawn Part 1 and 2 (2011, 2012) with Schizophrenicreads and Hungry Rye
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Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorpod http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod https://www.threads.net/@leftoftheprojectorpodبقلم Evan
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Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…
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Independence Day (1996) with The Intervention
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Today, we celebrate our Independence Day! Well, maybe not, but you can hear us talk about how it's not possible to get from NYC to D.C. in 4 hours during a global apocalypse. Welcome to earth! The Intervention podcast Twitter: @intervenepod Instagram: @intervention_pod Email: interventionpod@gmail.com Twitter: @levi0levi Instagram: @levi0levi0levi …
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Capitalism, A Love Story (w/ Harvey Kaye) [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…
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Trading Places (1983) with Labor Jawn podcast
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We dip our toes into a film that has some, shall we say, scenes that didn't age well. The rest did though... Labor Jawn: Patreon: @laborjawn Instagram: @laborjawn Tiktok: @laborjawn Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftofthepro…
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{Rebroadcast} Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) w/ Rob Rousseau and Oslowe
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Is this movie a remake? If so, is it "the greatest remake of all time?" Regardless, the space goo has come to earth and it is turning everyone into mindless consumers who no longer think for themselves. Can it be stopped before it's too late? Oslowe: TikTok // Rob Rousseau: The Insurgents podcast // Twitter // Twitch //Left of the Projec…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…
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Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Count Dracula (1970) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Alex Herbert
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It's Vampire season? Well, maybe it's not, but it is on Left of the Projector. I am joined by Alex Herbert, a professor and author, to discuss four of the main films within the Bram Stoker Dracula cannon. Alex Herbert: https://alexherbert.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/punksaround/ https://www.instagram.com/lenin_in_45_volumes/ LOTP: https…
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Rosemary’s Baby (w/ Kate Willett)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…
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Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2014)
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Back again with more Alien and Predator content, this time, the prequels. I am joined by Joe Mayall and Hugo Joe Mayall: Link Tree Twitter Instagram Hugo: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemeansshirts/ Left of the Projector https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com ht…
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Never on Sunday (w/ Nomiki Konst)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…
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The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003) with @Joman and Serra
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Do you want to know what The Matrix episode is? It is all around us, right now, you are listening to us talk about The Matrix. I am joined by musician and content creator Joman and returning guest Serra. Joman: https://jomanmusic.com/ https://x.com/jomanmusic https://www.instagram.com/jomanmusic https://www.youtube.com/c/jomanmusic Serra: https://w…
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The Dark Knight (w/ Anthony DePice) [PATREON PREVIEW]
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Rivka and Frank are joined by professional organizer and agit-prop creator Anthony DePice to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight. Is Joker a master organizer? Where was the Gotham Rec Center? Does Alfred ever get a break? All these questions and more on this black-pilled episode. For next week's movie, we'll be watching th…
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Etneral Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) with Concession podcast
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What would you erase if you had this totally not safe experimental technolog to erase some memory of yours? We ask that and more with Dan and Jared of Concessions: Consider the Bigger Picture. Follow them: https://pod.link/1700141653 https://twitter.com/DanConcedes https://www.threads.net/@jaredconcessions Left of the Projector: https://www.patreon…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kelly Kaufman, to discuss the 2014 jazz thriller Whiplash. This film is Damian Chazelle’s breakout feature starring JK Simmons and Miles Teller. They talk about abusive power dynamics in the arts, toxic masculinity and the dangers of perfectionism under capitalism. Frank and Rivka also discuss the recent rants…
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Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World's End (2013)
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Three Flavours Cornetto or The Cornetto Trilogy is the wonderful work of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg. Each of these films fit into the puzzle that is their mind. Did you know that Simon Pegg's thesis was about film and Marxism? Get ready for some laughs with Cullen and Caitlyn of Caitlyn's Conspiracy Corner and Bill. Caitlyn: https://www.instagram.…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by theater educator, author, and Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn, David Bruin, to discuss the 2011 finance drama Margin Call. The film, which takes place at a fictional investment firm at the start of the 2008 financial crisis, is a fascinating look into the toxic work of finance. They talk about the ins-a…
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Coming out you this week with a fresh movie that had all the people talking. I'm joined by CJ and Martyn Strange, host of Filmsplaining. CJ: https://radiofreenation.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lovebroccoli?lang=en Martyn: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange https://www.instagram.com/filmsplainingpod/ https://letterboxd.com/martynstrange/ http…
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Oldboy (w/ Julian Elijah Martinez)
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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and educator Julian Elijah Martinez for a conversation about Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece Oldboy. They discuss the film’s themes of toxic male narcissism and unquenchable vengeance, how the film serves as a metaphor for the violence perpetuated by the carceral system, and how many live Octopi the lead actor …
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X-men (2000) with Podcasty For Me
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What mutant power would you like to have? I take a deep dive into nerdom and politcs of X-men, the first live action feature film of the franchise, with Jake Serwin and Ian Rhine of the podcast Podcasty For Me. A podcast where they talk about every film Paul Schrader has been involved with (previously every Clint Eastwood film). Podcasty For Me: ht…
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Stalker (1979) with RevLeft Radio and Amanda Joy Moon
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We are back with another installment of Andrei Tarkovsky. If you enjoyed our episode on Solaris this week we exlore his acclaimed film Stalker. cinema. I am excited to have back on the showBreht O'Shea, of Revolutionary Left (RevLeft) Radio and back on the show, Amanda Joy Moon. Amanda Joy Moon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajoymoon/…
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Rivka and Frank share their thoughts about the new dystopian war film Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland. They discuss the film’s seemingly complete lack of politics, other than its cynical view of war correspondents and journalists in general. They also get into the whole “Red vs. Blue” debate, how the film fails to contextualize our …
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