Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with composer Eric Richardson to talk about his path into music and film. Eric shares how he got pulled into filmmaking, which later led him to study Music Education at the University of Minnesota. He also reflects on how teaching students reshaped his relationship with music and pushed him to find a new way to keep his passion alive. To top it off,...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—with composer Eric Richardson continue their sting operation in a ‘bate (debate) on The Rip . The crew defines “fridge-ing,” or women in refrigerators, debates whether The Rip truly qualifies as an action movie, and breaks down standout elements like the armored car sequence and the film’s two “true” details. Then, they close with a broader discussion on the...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome composer Eric Richardson into a full-blown sting operation for this ‘bate (debate) on The Rip . In this segment, they kick things off by asking who the better actor is—Matt Damon or Ben Affleck. Then they tackle whether being on Netflix helped or hurt the film, how it stacks up against other action heavyweights, and the Batfleck movie that almost happ...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are still stranded on the island and still locked in a ‘bate (debate) over Sam Raimi’s Send Help . Nick starts by airing his Bone Temple nitpicks before pivoting to Send Help , where the in-depth discussion begins. The crew spar over the constantly shifting power dynamics between Linda and Bradley, whether Rachel McAdams was the right choice to play Linda, an...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—after washing up on an island find themselves in a ‘bate (debate) on Sam Raimi’s Send Help . In this segment, they tackle corporate power structures, unhinged eating challenges, and the Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises. Plus, they share their rankings of Sam Raimi’s films. Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsMN https://www.in...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back in another minisode, swinging into their ‘bate (debate) on Primate . The crew breaks down the film’s single-location setup—what works, what doesn’t, and the kills—and later dives back into the question of which films really qualify as sci-fi. Plus, Kirk shares his theater experience watching the film. Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsM...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk, with Nick off-camera—monkey around in this minisode as they ‘bate (debate) Primate . The crew questions whether the film’s premise has real substance before the conversation goes off topic, touching on real-life events in Minnesota and later on the original ’80s Strangers . Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@JKProductionsMN https://www.instagram.com/jkproductionste...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down for an interview with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Nick Krekeler. In this closing segment, he dives into his production company, Kale Whinn Productions, and the short films and projects he’s created, from Tomorrow to The App . Krekeler also walks through his writing process and breaks down the power of great sound design, while sharing insights into the...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—alongside Nick Krekeler return to the Continental to ‘bate (debate) John Wick Chapters 1–4. The crew kick things off with a brief tangent on the unexpected emotional brutality of ’80s kid movies. From there, they dig into how much time actually passes in the John Wick universe, whether Winston is secretly the real villain, and which past characters should hav...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome producer, director, and actor Nick Krekeler to a ‘bate (debate) on John Wick Chapters 1–4. In this segment, the crew asks the real questions—like whether the John Wick series should’ve included a sex scene. From there, they unpack the reasons why they watch the movies they watch, comparing Wick’s razor-sharp action to Marvel spectacle, and digging int...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Ben—and Movie-Man T square up for another ‘bate (debate) on Marty Supreme . In this closing segment, the crew debates whether the ending was truly hopeful, if the trailer misled at all, and which sport they could each see themselves going full “Marty Supreme” in. Follow Movie-Man T https://www.instagram.com/moviemantofficial/ Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@JKP...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk,Ben—and Movie-Man T step up to the table and serve a full-contact ‘bate on Marty Supreme. The crew question whether ping-pong should even be considered a sport. Then they discuss whether Marty is just an asshole or an anti-hero. Plus, they riff on Safdie vs. Coen solo joints and argue over who should actually take Best Actor. Follow Movie-Man T https://www.instagram.co...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, Ben, and Nick—are back in full Farx force with Movie-Man T, hunting for brains and stirring up a little ‘bate (debate) over 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . In this closing segment, the crew digs into the potential fates of characters and who could possibly return, what childhood is like in the zombie apocalypse, how it stacks up against other zombie franchises, and...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, Ben, and Nick—assemble in full Farx force with Movie-Man T to take on the rage virus in this ‘bate (debate) on 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . The crew breaks down the tonal shift from the original, discusses which 28 Years Later reigns supreme, and attempts to define the elusive Teeaboo—like weeaboo. Follow Movie-Man T https://www.instagram.com/moviemantofficial/ F...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with filmmaker power duo Adam Burke and Jud Nichols for a candid, high-energy deep dive. In this final segment, Adam and Jud break down their multi-hyphenate identities, how they met, and why their creative partnership clicks. Adam shares his path from chiropractor to filmmaker—and opens up about finding ways to reinvent himself during and after doin...

*As Wet Paper Bag continues its film festival run, the crew is focusing on the film’s technical and behind-the-scenes aspects rather than the plot. The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with Wet Paper Bag creators Adam Burke and Jud Nichols, the writing, directing, producing, and editing team behind the film. The crew shares their insecurities and digs into the literal and metaphorical s...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with filmmakers Adam Burke and Jud Nichols to discuss their upcoming feature, Wet Paper Bag , as it makes its way through the festival circuit. In this segment, Adam and Jud unpack the journey of the film, from its origins and casting to the first table read and their roles in making it happen. Plus, the Farx brothers break down how they used AI in a...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with composer and producer Mick Lynch for an in-depth interview. Mick dives into his latest projects, from composing the soundtrack for the indie game Give Up the Ghost to creating a protest-driven concept album with his band, Polliwog. He also talks about what he loves most about composing, how he found his way into horror, and why he’s been feeling...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—joined by returning guest Mick Lynch—head back to the crime scene to continue their ‘bate on Wake Up Dead Man . The crew breaks down the killer’s plan and motives, examines whether the mystery holds up, and discusses the phone call between Jud and Louise. Plus, Mick drops a scorching hot take on Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining . Follow Mick Lynch https://www.in...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome back composer and producer Mick Lynch for a ‘bate (debate) on Rian Johnson’s latest Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man . The crew ranks the Knives Out films, stacks them against other great whodunits, and digs into the fictional works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Plus, things get heated as the crew (everyone except Kyle—he’s standing f...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with quadruple threat Merit West (improviser, actor, model, and musician). Merit breaks down his wild career path, from blackjack dealer to model, band member of The Flaw , and film actor. He also dives into his creative side—turning a simple car antenna into a game—and his out-of-this-world spice product, Salt from Mars . Follow Merit West https://w...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—head back into the wilds of Pandora with Merit West as their ‘bate (debate) on James Cameron’s Avatar continues. The crew digs into the existence of the soul, the line between science and the supernatural, whether Avatar is a metaphor for the internet, and—most importantly—what Nick really thought of the movie. Plus, Merit drops some surprisingly fascinating...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—welcome quadruple threat Merit West (improviser, actor, model, and musician) for a spirited ‘bate (debate) on James Cameron’s Avatar . The crew dives into when and how each of them first saw the film, whether Avatar has enough sci-fi elements to truly qualify as science fiction, and each shares their own “definitive” sci-fi movies.  Follow Merit West https://...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—sit down with actor, writer, director, editor, and model Matthew Daniel Ford. Matthew breaks down how he broke into the filmmaking scene, highlights his past work, and teases what’s next. The crew also swaps stories about the last movie or TV show that made them cry. Plus, Kyle drops a story about an old boss he codenamed “Greg Kinnear.” Follow Matthew Daniel...

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back with Matthew Daniel Ford, diving back into their ongoing ‘bate (debate) on The Siege . Before the clash officially begins, Matthew drops his Letterboxd review. The crew unpack the film’s use of blackface as metaphor, break down what actually qualifies as propaganda, and weigh in on the idea of the American Dream. Tensions rise when talk of regulation...