Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—in tandem with filmmakers Kari & Annabelle Layland venture deeper through the yellow hallways to ‘bate (debate) Kane Parsons’ Backrooms. The crew dissects Kyle’s interpretation of the Backrooms, weighing its similarities to Stranger Things and trying to make sense of Clark’s sudden character change in act 3. It’s a heated battle as one Farx brother fights...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome festival director, DP, director, and actress Kari, alongside actress Annabelle Layland, for a ‘bate (debate) as they venture into the liminal spaces of Kane Parsons’s The Backrooms . In this segment, the crew share their personal ties to the larger lore of the Backrooms before discussing the contention surrounding a 19-year-old filmmaker stepping into...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with writer, director, and AD Brook Yager. She kicks things off with her screenwriting journey through MCTC and Metro State. Brook then shares how college connections launched her into assistant directing and later into art department roles, while teasing the inspiration behind her upcoming directorial feature, Her Viscera . Plus, Brook opens up abou...

The Farx Brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—along with Brook Yager and Movie Man T continue to 'bate (debate) their way through Curry Barker’s Obsession , proving they might be just as obsessed as the film itself. Picking up where they left off, the crew dive back into discussing the film's elevated horror status, dissect whether Nikki is truly possessed, and break down the ending while also de...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome assistant director, director, and writer Brook Yager and Movie Man T as they wish upon a ’bate (debate) over Curry Barker’s Obsession . In this segment, the crew discusses what’s helping the film become a sensual hit, whether it’s built for normies, if it earns the "elevated horror" label, and how it compares to other genre staples like Get...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with filmmaker Luke Oleen-Junk to deconstruct his journey as a cinematographer, editor, and gaffer. The conversation gets underway with the story behind Luke’s hyphenated last name and his specific credit preferences. He then charts his path from going to film school in Chicago to the Louisiana comedy and indie band scenes, leading into his current d...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—along with Luke Oleen-Junk dive back into their ‘bate (debate) over Joel Potrykus’ Vulcanizadora . In this segment, the crew dissects the lead duo, Marty and Derek, and the messy logistics behind their shared suicide pact. Then, they grapple with the archetype of the “millennial male loser,” questioning if their cohort is truly a “lost generation” and gets de...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome cinematographer, editor, and gaffer Luke Oleen-Junk for a ‘bate (debate) on Joel Potrykus’ latest feature, Vulcanizadora . The session kicks off with the crew once again struggling to pronounce another film with a unique title. Luke recounts his first experience with cannabis, his natural affinity for DIY filmmaking, and the specific traits that defin...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview improviser, singer, writer, creative strategist, and founder of Webb Improv LLC, Ash Webb. The conversation gets underway with Ash’s songwriting for the indie feature Small Town Girl . She then traces her journey from the Northeast to LA, where she pursued singing and acting with a newfound discovery of improv. She shares highlights from...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—resume their quest for revenge with professional creative Ash Webb for a ‘bate (debate) on the 2002 film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo . In this segment, Ash shares her personal history with the film, spanning from a church screening to a recent rewatch with her father. The conversation swerves into chaos as they pivot to horoscopes, Filipino stereo...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome professional creative Ash Web to a ‘bate (debate) on the revenge epic, The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). The crew kicks things off by revealing their religious roots before Kyle connects his screening experience to a major moment in U.S. history. From there, the crew discuss who among them wore the "nerd" label in high school, unpack the dra...

Settle back in for the last segment of the Farx Family Films Club premiere! The Farx Brothers sit down for an interview with Benny, Lily, and McKenna from Paprikas to get to know them a bit better. The cast open up about their roots, the video games currently on their radar, and how they each got their start in the film scene. Plus, they even school the Farx Brothers on the lore of the Backrooms....

Lock back in for the spoilers segment of the Farx Family Films Club premiere! The Farx Brothers are still kicking it with Benny, Lily, and McKenna from Paprikas . Jump in as the cast gets honest about what they actually thought of the show before and after filming. Plus, they’re breaking down whether high school cliques are still a thing, their favorite school lunches, and sharing their hopes for...

Get ready for the premiere of our brand-new series Farx Family Films Club . In this inaugural episode, the Farx Brothers hang out with Benny, Lily, and McKenna from the anticipated web series Paprikas . Tune in as the cast dishes on how they got involved, shares their top moments from set, and unapologetically roasts Millennials for being the corniest generation. Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Theodore (aka Nick)—sit down with Alex Marvin, a multi-hyphenate powerhouse spanning cinematography, photography, and production. To wrap the series, Alex reveals his transition from engineering to the world of corporate and documentary freelancing. He recounts his three-week gig in Alaska, sharing the thrill of filming from helicopters and dropping veteran techni...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—team up with multi-hyphenate creative Alex Marvin to trek once more into the frost and tackle Liam Neeson’s The Ice Road . The crew breaks down the cast from Laurence Fishburne to Amber Midthunder, debating who actually moved the needle and who was just along for the ride. Then, things take a sharp left turn as Kyle draws some wild parallels between Sinners and Abra...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—team up with Alex Marvin for an icy round two. The ‘bate (debate) continues as the trio takes on Liam Neeson’s The Ice Road . The crew dissects the highs and lows of Liam Neeson’s filmography and weighs the survival odds of trekking the wilderness by day versus night. Then, Alex recounts his ascent of Mount Whitney and his latest foray as an outdoorsman Plus, Kirk s...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Dennis (aka Nick)—with multi-hyphenate creative Alex Marvin continue their ‘bate (debate) on Koyaanisqatsi, deconstructing its themes and existentialism. The crew dives into the weight of prophecy and whether humanity can ever truly coexist with its own technology. They explore what it takes to steer the world back toward nature, all while once more into the depth...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Brayden (aka Nick)—welcome multi-hyphenate creative Alex Marvin for a 'bate (debate) on Koyaanisqatsi. The crew kicks things off by decoding the film’s tongue-twisting title. They then pivot to a deep dive into personal interpretations, brutalist architecture, and the technical mechanics of how an anamorphic lens compresses the frame. Most importantly, the cre...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Ted (aka Nick)—sit down with Abbey Lowenstein as she unpacks her journey as an actor, writer, director, and producer. She charts her move to New York to pursue acting, only for an electrical fire to spark a literal and figurative exit from the East Coast. Abbey then recounts how she found her way back to the craft and how she became a staple of the Oxford Comma Fi...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Gigoro (aka Nick)—take center stage with Abbey Lowenstein to raise the curtain on their ‘bate (debate) over Sentimental Value . In this segment, Gigoro shares his similarities to Gustav and the nuances of his own trouble connecting with people. The crew then dives deep into the central themes, from father-daughter relationships to generational trauma and the depic...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Todd (aka Nick)—welcome actor, writer, and director Abbey Lowenstein to a "’bate" (debate) on the award-winning international film Sentimental Value . To kick things off, each member of the crew presents an item of sentimental importance to them. Then, they discuss the film's metanarrative, debating whether its behind-the-scenes portrayal serves as a...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview writer, director, and entrepreneur Matt Osterman. In this segment, Matt breaks down the rewrite of a script once deemed “unshootable,” introduces his concept of “toxic humility,” and recounts his experience in LA. Then, he shares the inspiration behind his most recent film, Bitcon , and gives a preview of his next venture. Plus, the crew...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—keep the conversation alive with Matt Osterman as they ‘bate (debate) the high-voltage hauntings of Ghost from the Machine . The crew draws parallels between their projects and Matt’s, then dives into the "trailer-first" strategy of a pre-finished film. They question if ghosts are bound to a location or free to roam—and Matt recounts encounters of h...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer, director, and entrepreneur Matt Osterman to conjure a ‘bate (debate) on his debut feature, Ghost from the Machine . In this segment, the crew shares their writing processes, then Matt discusses his drive and method for launching the project, and whether or not any of them fear the paranormal. Plus, Nick breaks down his frustrations with the in...