Left of the Projector

George A Romero is typically considered the father of the modern zombie film. Continuing spooky season, I'm joined by Levi (The Intervention), Red and Cole to discuss what zombies are in this film, how the year of release (1968) is so significant to the film and much more. There are countless articles the group read preparing and so below you'll find a collection of some of those pieces. *...

In this week's second installment of Spooky Month, I am joined by the new hosts (Mariah and Kristen) of Literary Liberation, a podcast discussing fiction books from a Marxist perspective. This episode we touch on a maybe forgotten Wes Craven movie, The People Under the Stairs.  Literary Liberation:  Instagram // Kristen // Rye // Left of the Projector Links: // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We throw around “the greatest of all time” a lot, but Alien is considered by some as one of the greatest horror/scifi films ever made. You’ll have to listen to hear what Dr. Real Life Goon and Jolie think and really what the heck is coming out of that dude’s chest… Real Life Goon on TikTok – Come and get it // Jolie on TikTok // Left of the Projector Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Str...

Stanley Kubrick's vision for The Shining did not win any points from Stephen King, but you cannot deny its greatness. I'm joined by returning guests The Jolly Leftist and Hugo as well as Joe Mayall to discuss the themes, book comparisons and much more. Joe Mayall: Link Tree // Twitter // Instagram // Hugo: Seize the Means Merc h // Instagram // Left of the Projector Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠...

This week I'm joined by Nick and Levi of The Intervention podcast to discuss Guillermo del Toro's horror tale Pan's Labyrinth. The Intervention podcast // Left of the Projector Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ Sources: Reaching for a Dark Rose by Jim Ramey Pan's Labyrinth: The Real...

Bonus crossover content!! I joined The Intervention to discuss a couple of pieces of culture from the New Deal Era.  We start by taking a look at the fascistic  Gabriel Over the White House , brought to you by arch-reactionary and media oligarch, William Randolph Hearst.  We then move to the meat of the discussion on a decidedly better piece of culture,  The Grapes of Wrath,  in its various media...

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 Projector Links: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠Podcast Strea...

This week on the show we discuss a film that was almost never even made, but Terry Gilliam pulled it off and thank god he did. Gilliam created a world that melds together hope, fear, love and much more. I am joined by Chris Wade (producer of Chapo Traphouse) and Commie Trucker (Left Without Borders). // Commie Trucker: TikTok // Twitter // Podcast Chris Wade: Twitter // And Introducing // Chapo Tr...

Kevin Smith created the View Askewniverse for his films and it's quite possible that Dogma is the most polished, insightful and "best" of the bunch. I Movies vs Capitalism : Link Tree // Instagram Left of the Projector Links: ⁠Patreon⁠ // ⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

The Men in Black: a secret agency of the the Immigration and Naturalization Services (I.N.S.) that is in charge of illegal and legal "aliens" from other galaxies. Their existance is hidden through a flashy red light that allows the agency to mold the story to fit their narrative. Add this all together and you political film showing the dangers of illegal immigrants and how the US uses pr...

Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's three leftists talking about the original Superman movie. Christopher Reeves, for many, is the Superman. This movie built on decades of Superman comics and brought him the man of steel to the big screen. I'm joined by Superman expert Nat (Collectitve Action Comics) and Legendary Black Lion. // Collective Action Comics: IG : // Patreon : // Listen :...

This week on LotP I bring you The Running Man with Arnold Schwarzenegger (he's in the movie, not a guest). A perhaps somewhat forgotten film from the 1980's that depicts a dystopian future where people are forced to compete on a TV Game show while being hunted by stalkers. The movie is loosely based on a novel by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) and takes some liberties to make it into an Ar...

Uncut Gems is a thrilling romp through the mind of Howie (Adam Sandler) and how he manages multiple bets, debts and much more. Take some blood pressure meds and strap in. Matt Christman: https://www.chapotraphouse.com // Commie Trucker // ⁠https://twitter.com/commie_trucker // Left of the Projector Links: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠...

Order is back to the shire. For those that had issue with the ep at 1:09:55, it's fixed! If there ever was any doubt that capitalism has major impacts on movies, this is the ultimate evidence. A wonderful kids book, 250 pagse in length was turned into a trilogy of movies over 8 hours long. There are pointless battles, characters, love triangles and other revisionism. I'm joined by my LOTR companio...

What else is there to say. Here we are discussing Barbie from a leftist perspective. Karina Aybar: https://www.instagram.com/thekarinaaybar // Sterling and Mike from Turn Leftist Podcast: https://linktr.ee/turnleftist // https://instagram.com/turnleftist // https://twitter.com/turnleftistpod // Hungry Rye: https://tiktok.com/@hungryrye // Kristen: https://tiktok.com/@krxxtxn // Left of the Project...

Rollerball is a forgotten classic of the 1970s. The 2002 remake of Rollerball should simply be forgotten. The former is a classic dystopian film that delves into so much more than a made up sport. Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, authors of the comic Justice Warriors join me to discuss both movies and dystopian film. Links: Buy Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/M...

Sorry to Bother you is a masterpiece. I have returning guest James and Ryan to discuss. James:// https://www.comradeworkwear.com // https://www.instagram.com/comradeworkwear/// Ryan // https://www.instagram.com/ideffoverthink // https://dot.cards/cec // https://www.tiktok.com/@Ideffoverthink // Interview with NPR: // https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aMTDptgTtq6dchCgej4Wl?si=707feaa0755b4b30 // Le...

Escape from LA, John Carpenter's sequel to Escape from New York is the only sequel he's directed and despite awful CGI, this campy movie rules. Kurt Russell makes his triumphant return from Cleveland to star in this movie in L.A. Turn Leftist  https://www.instagram.com/turnleftist ⁠ // https://linktr.ee/turnleftist // Cars and Comrades: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast // ⁠⁠htt...

Time loops, the Florida Keys, eco-fascism, and a performance for the ages by Brad Pitt. All of these made for a great discussion. I was joined again by Steve from the Intervention podcast and Costume Whimsy to chat about this 90s film. Intervention Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/intervention_pod/ // https://theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/ *** Left of the Projector // Evan of LotP // https:/...

It's July 4th, so this week we bring you a movie the CIA fighting the IRA (or a faction of it). This 90's Tom Clancy classic is one of those movies that was a product of its time. Clancy's character Jack Ryan has spawned countless movies and a TV Show. If you're anything like me...you were rooting for the IRA and against the CIA. Commie Trucker: ⁠https://twitter.com/commie_trucker Left of the Proj...

Frank Herbert's Dune series has long been considered an impossible series to bring to film. We saw David Lynch try and fail, but in 2021, Denis Villeneuve accomplished the unthinkable. Dune Part One, the first half of the first novel, is a stunning film that really does an excellent job bringing the story to life. I'm joined again by Commie Trucker, co-host of the Left without Borders podc...

The Hunger Games trilogy made over a billion dollars and is often seen as a work of revolution in a dystopian future. What if the movie wasn't so revolutionary afterall? What if they entire thing was a counter revolution or a bourgeoisie revolution? I dive in with friends of the show Hungry Rye and Donttagrob. The episode includes book differences and discussion of all 4 films. Left of the Pro...

John Carpenter's The Thing stands the test of time as one of the greatest horror movies of all-time. Did Carpenter make an anti-communist movie by accident...or on purpose? 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.thr...

Saved! is one of those early 2000's films that kind of flew under the radar. The movie stars Jena Malone, Mandy Moore & Macaulay Culkin as a parody of what it's like to be in a Christian community and high school. The premise being Malone become pregnant and all of the drama that ensues. I am joined by friend of the show Smirk Gently as well as James Doonquah (Legion of Doom on socials...

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