Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview writer-director Paul Ngang. In this segment, Paul traces his journey into filmmaking, beginning with his experience navigating the festival circuit with his short, Claire . He explores the inspiration and themes behind projects like Last Taco and Y’all Making a Movie? before dissecting his creative process. To wrap things up, Paul pitche...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—along with Paul Ngang reach Tau Ceti E as the ‘bate (debate) on Project Hail Mary continues. The crew tackles the ultimate sacrifice: Would they accept a one-way ticket into the void to save humanity? They debate whether they have the stomach for Stratt’s ruthless pragmatism, deconstruct the linguistics between Rocky and Grace, and question how Eridian techno...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—bring writer-director Paul Ngang into the fold to strap in and blast off for a ‘bate (debate) on the new Project Hail Mary film. Before they unpack the film, the crew ranks Ryan Gosling’s best performances and their all-time favorite space movies. Then, they dive into the big questions: would a world government actually unite in a crisis? Would some people be...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with creative director and producer Devin Phaly. In this segment, Devin gives an inside look into Fillet Studios as he traces the spark of inspiration that transformed a vision into a powerhouse production company. He pulls back the curtain on his creative process and the hard-won lessons of the startup life. Plus, the Farx Brothers drop their own ad...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—along with Devin Phaly are back for round two to ’bate (debate) The Karate Kid (2010). The crew breaks down Mr. Han’s past, discusses if the hot water switch was government overreach, and settles the ultimate score: Miyagi vs. Han . They also dive into the film’s use of Eastern medicine, the winning blow, and the film’s alternate ending. Plus, Kyle finally ge...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome creative director Devin Phaly to the mat for a ‘bate on The Karate Kid (2010). The crew questions if the title even holds water and whether Karate Kid: Legends is a necessary addition or a reach for the franchise. They dive into Jaden Smith’s acting, the mature pivot in family films, and reveal their definitive rankings. Plus, the team goes head-to-he...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—hit the 100-club with the epic conclusion to this three-part series. Joined by judges Alex Suszko, Merit West, and Mick Lynch, they’re delivering an extra-extended 'bate (debate) on Frankenstein and The Bride! The crew dissects feminism, cultural impact, and "adaptation vs. iteration" with the usual brand of wild takes and off-the-rail tangents....

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—keep the 100th-episode momentum alive alongside Alex Suszko, Merit West, and Mick Lynch for a high-stakes ‘bate (debate) on Frankenstein and The Bride! The battle lines are drawn as the judges reveal their allegiances, forcing Kyle and Kirk to fight to sway the room. Between the breakdown of ensemble casts and use of characters, Nick finds time for a morbid r...

To celebrate their centennial milestone, the Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are joined by Alex Suszko, Merit West, and Mick Lynch for the ultimate cinematic showdown. In this special anniversary ‘bate (debate), the crew goes head-to-head over Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! From personal connections to the high-stakes rules of the debate, they’re breaking d...

In this special minisode, the Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with writer, director, and entrepreneur Matt Osterman to talk shop about the Minnesota Film Alliance (MFA). Tune in as they break down the MFA’s vision, the current landscape of MN film scene, and how you can get involved.  Disclaimer: This is not an official podcast of Minnesota Film Alliance. Matt and Kyle are members spea...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down for an interview with writer-director and producer Cam Weiner. In this closing segment, Cam reflects on his high school roots in music and the moment he pivoted toward screenwriting. He breaks down his creative process, explaining how he’s more interested in the mythology and philosophy behind his characters, while teasing his upcoming project, Tript...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—return with Cam Weiner to unpack their ‘bate (debate) on the 2026 Oscars. Rest assured, they won’t be silenced mid-sentence. The crew turns their sights to the Best Picture winner, dissecting the motives behind the Christmas Adventures Club. Then, a wild tangent: has the MCU ruined careers? Plus, Cam shares his Top 10 films of 2025. Follow Us https://www.yout...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer-director Cam Weiner to roll out the red carpet for this ‘bate (debate) on the 2026 Oscars. The crew begins by questioning if F1 deserved its nomination. They each reveal their weakest nominee and tackle whether Brad Pitt has ever lacked charm in his films. Plus, Kyle goes on a bit of a tear over the Best Animated Feature winner.  Follow Us http...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—cut to the chase to unmask every spoiler in this ‘bate on Scream 7 . The crew dissects why Scream 7 is a fleeting thrill doomed to be forgotten, hunts for the best entry (other than the first) in the series, and asks the ultimate question: can the franchise return to being elevated horror, or is it now just a sequel-machine product? Plus, Nick breaks down a p...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—aren’t falling for the old split up shtick and are sticking together to take a stab at a ‘ bate (debate) on Scream 7. In this segment, the crew takes a blade to the worst entries in the series, hack through the Scream 7 timeline issues, and question which films in the franchise work as a classic whodunnit Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsMN htt...

Almost one year ago—just days before Easter—the Farx brothers (Kyle and Kirk) sat down with Ian Fishman to record a Bone-Us episode. What followed was one of the most inebriated, unhinged, chaotic recordings in Bone-Us history. Editing attempts were made. Tempers flared. Vulgar language was shouted at laptops. The episode was declared lost to time, mostly due to attempts to match continuity, follo...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview writer, director, actor, and model Danna Gilbertson. From the roots of its name to a new vision for the future, Danna shares how she’s pivoting Cirsium (her production company) toward writers’ retreats and creative community. In addition drops her go-to strategy for beating writer’s block. Plus, Danna gives us a first look at her latest...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—return with writer, director, actor, and model Danna Gilbertson to drop a systems patch on this ‘bate (debate) on Ron’s Gone Wrong . The crew deconstructs everything from the film’s setting to the thin line between wealth and power, ultimately questioning if Ron is actually "alive" or just a glitchy algorithm. Stepping beyond the plot, Kyle and Kirk...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome writer, director, actor, and model Danna Gilbertson to ‘bate (debate) Ron’s Gone Wrong . To kick things off, Nick shares his relationship with cartoons and animated films. Then, the crew dives into the ethics of the machine: is Ron actually alive, do the generative bots we use today even qualify as true AI, and what are the ramifications for the next...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview artist, film director, and theatre maker Vanessa M. H. Powers. The conversation opens with a look at Vanessa’s experience with the festival circuit, her search for distribution, and a preview of her up-and-coming projects. Then, she charts her journey from a freelancer in the film scene to her current role as a full-time editor. To wrap...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—return with writer-director and editor Vanessa M. H. Powers to pick more scabs and ‘bate (debate) her feature film, Silly Little Wounds . In this extended segment, Vanessa shares the inspiration behind the story, using the high school experience as a backdrop and a catalyst for where this ensemble of characters ends up. The crew dives into the characters'...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome back Vanessa M. H. Powers for a ‘bate (debate) on her feature film, Silly Little Wounds . The crew dives into the film’s technical craft—from how it was shot to capturing a vibe reminiscent of The Romantics and The Breakfast Club . Vanessa also shares how the film serves as a love letter to Millennials and spotlights the key collaborators behind the s...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down to interview director and producer Barry Andersson. In this closing segment,  the crew dives into Barry’s journey from shooting on 35mm to building his own production company MOGO, and his perspective on directing versus producing. Then, Barry pulls back the curtain on his features, sharing how he cast the female lead in The Soviet Sleep Experiment a...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are joined by director-producer Barry Andersson for a jam-packed ‘bate (debate), spending less time on Overnight Delivery and more time taking swings at cinema as a whole. The crew clash over the chemistry between Paul Rudd and Reese Witherspoon in Overnight Delivery before diving into whether Glen Powell has real movie-star juice. Then they take on Hollywood...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome director and producer Barry Andersson to a ‘bate that, unlike Overnight Delivery , packs big debates into one express segment. The crew opens on whether 2019 was the last truly great year of cinema—and ask if it’s harder to build a solid top ten films of the year. Then they tackle Barry’s great films standard, the gap between a  genuinely good film an...