Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Ben—watch Predator: Killer of Killers , Dan Trachtenberg’s latest entry in the Predator franchise. The film follows three elite warriors in three different time periods who become prey to the ultimate hunter: the Predator.  Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/ https://www.instagram.com/jkproductionsteam/ https://www.facebook.com/JKProductionsMN/

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with filmmaker extraordinaire Nora Peterson, director and cinematographer. The episode kicks off with the trio exchanging their Arnold Schwarzenegger/Kindergarten Cop impressions. Nora shares some stories from her childhood, her move from Minnesota to Indianapolis and back again. She opens up about discovering her passion for editing and cinematography. Plu...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—are joined once again by cinematographer and director Nora Peterson for a competitive 'bate (debate) over Kon Ichikawa’s docu-film The Tokyo Olympiad . This time, Nora comes fully prepared and schools the brothers, unpacking the film’s unexpected connection to the iconic anime Akira , then diving into the behind-the-scenes tension between NBC and the U.S. govern...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome Nora Peterson—cinematographer and director —for a free for all ‘bate (debate) on Kon Ichikawa’s docu-film The Tokyo Olympiad . In this episode, they break down the film’s three unique cuts and  analyze Ichikawa’s narrative editing. They also unpack what it meant for Japan—and the world—on the postwar global stage. The conversation then shifts to Michael Mo...

In the thrilling conclusion of their two-part interview, the Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—wrap things up with the endlessly fascinating Adam Colt: musician, film festival director, and passionate Bigfoot researcher. This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes world of running a film festival, how it's evolved over the years, and what trends it had. The conversation then takes a serious turn i...

In this first installment of a two-part interview, the Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with the multi-hyphenate Adam Colt: musician, festival director, and dedicated Bigfoot researcher. Adam takes us on a wild ride through his life’s journey—from the mountains of Colorado to the lakes of Minnesota. Hear how he launched a recording studio, met the love of his life, and how Zfest came to be. In...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, venture back into the woods with Adam Colt—musician, festival director, and seasoned Bigfoot researcher—for another round of their ongoing ‘bate (debate) on Sasquatch Sunset . This time, the trio visit Adam’s personal run-ins with Bigfoot, dissecting wild scenes from the film—including the unforgettable highway moment—and swapping stories about other legendary cry...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—welcome musician, festival director, and Bigfoot researcher Adam Colt for a wild ‘bate (debate) on Sasquatch Sunset. Together, they’ll dive deep into the mysterious creature as seen in the Patterson-Gimlin film. Adam breaks it all down—from whether Bigfoot’s a trans-dimensional being to the eerie “Samurai speak” and the divide between the high strangeness and flesh-...

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—are joined by returning champion Nick Michael for a wide-ranging, mind-expanding interview with none other than composer extraordinaire Jeff Goldsmith. From his early days in Chicago to rediscovering his love for music in Minnesota, Jeff takes us on an inspiring journey through his upbringing with the Suzuki method, his unique way of seeing color through music, and...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are back with composer Jeff Goldsmith and returning champ Nick Michael—for another round of heated ‘bate (debate), diving headfirst into Ryan Coogler’s Sinners . The crew tackles it all: the film’s unapologetically vulgar language, the use of AI in relation to music, and the burning question—did the vampires actually have a point? They dissect the movie’s core the...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by returning champion Nick Michael for another spirited episode of cinematic debate—or as they like to call it, a ‘bate. This time, they welcome special guest Jeff Goldsmith, an accomplished composer, to sink their teeth into Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners . Get ready to grab your metaphorical stakes as the panel dives deep into a wide-ranging disc...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, pull over from the high-octane chaos to sit down with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Eric Forsman for an interview. They dig into his latest Z-Fest short film, Today’s Special: Love, unpacking the challenges and creative sparks on set. The conversation then shifts gears into Eric’s evolution from theatre kid to indie filmmaker, his inspiration from Hollywood directors,...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, continue their race alongside filmmaker, writer, producer, and cosplayer Eric Forsman to ‘bate (debate) Death Race 2000 . Tune in as they tear into the film’s chaotic rules, dystopian rebellion, and wrestler-fueled absurdity, all the while weaving in takes on internet rules and pop culture mayhem. Plus, Kyle drops a tale involving World War II memorabilia. Follow...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, slam it into high gear as they welcome director Eric Forsman for a no-brakes ‘bate (debate) on the cult classic Death Race 2000. Strap in as they speed into Eric’s 50-film watchlist, the violence of the 70s, censorship, and much more.  Follow Eric Forsman https://www.instagram.com/dragonsblood23/ Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/ https://www.in...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview writer Travis Olson. Come along as they discuss MNWIFT, the WaZoo Show and Valor’s Kids, script writing software, and much more. Plus, Travis pitches a script he wrote based off an episode of the pod. Follow Travis Olson ⁠https://www.instagram.com/apocryphaltrav/?locale=zh-hans&hl=af⁠ Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with Travis Olson, look inward to the root of the issue as the ‘bate (debate) on Psycho Therapy continues. Tune in as they discuss the discrepancies of the film, Britt Lower’s character, Travis’ fascination with knives, and much more.  Follow Travis Olson ⁠https://www.instagram.com/apocryphaltrav/?locale=zh-hans&hl=af⁠ Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@...

No, they’re not in therapy. The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome writer Travis Olson to a ‘bate (debate) on Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer. Take out a notepad and listen as discuss Evil Dead, Steve Buscemi, the identity crisis of the film title, and much more.  Follow Travis Olson https://www.instagram.com/apocryphaltrav/?locale=zh-hans...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, plunge back into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning . With the fate of the ‘bate (debate) hanging in the balance, the brothers discuss high-stakes questions. Why did the name change from Dead Reckoning to Final? What is Dead Reckoning? Which city was marked for destruction? Plus, they discuss how they would’ve liked the film to end.  Follow Us https://www.y...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview actor, producer, and rising director Tricia Buerke. Step away from the operating room and dive into her journey from Duluth to LA and back to Minnesota. Then, Tricia shares insights on her roles behind and in front of the camera, her upcoming project Should I Still Claim I Have Mind Powers? , and much more. Follow Tricia Buerke ⁠https://www.i...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are back with rising director Tricia Buerke for another methodical and precise ‘bate (debate) on The Killing of a Sacred Deer . They’re diving into who they'd sacrifice to save the family, whether or not Steve's rocking a power fetish, and if the film doubles as a metaphor for white privilege.  Follow Tricia Buerke https://www.instagram.com/trasha.a/?hl=en Help su...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, dive into a wild ‘bate (debate) with Tricia Buerke—actor, producer, and rising director—on The Killing of a Sacred Deer . Set the scalpel aside and tune in as they dissect the film’s eerie monotone performances, wrestle with whether it's God vs. Man or God vs. Satan, Groundhog Day, and much more. Plus, Tricia drops a story about her and her mom at The Hand That Fe...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, have accepted their mission to an early screening and so chose to ‘bate (debate) Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning in this special walk ’n talk. Join them as they discuss everything from scientology to how Mission: Impossible stacks up against its previous films. Plus, the ultimate acting showdown: Daniel Day-Lewis vs. Tom Cruise—who takes the crown? Follow...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview Tristan Crawford—Zfest award nominee, director, animator, writer, and editor. Tune in as they dive into Zfest and Best of Fest, Tristan’s line of work, and a honest discussion about film competitions. Follow Tristan Crawford https://www.instagram.com/the52ndwizard/# Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/ https://www.instagram.c...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview actor, producer, marketer, spokesperson, and voice over artist Justen Jones. Join the conversation with stories like Justen’s vocal surgery, as well as discussions about the best gas station in the country, Minnesota Movie Theatre Club and much more!  Follow Justen Jones https://www.instagram.com/justesaurus/?hl=en Follow Us https://www.youtu...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with Monster Squad member Justen Jones, walk into spoilersvania as the ‘bate (debate) rages on. Tune in as they discuss bon vivant vs bon voyage, lake life, the metaphor behind each of the monsters, and much more. Plus, Kyle discloses the origin of the Manc Ave couch.  Follow Justen Jones https://www.instagram.com/justesaurus/?hl=en Follow Us https://www.youtube.c...