Movie Baters with The Farx Brothers

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, continue their team-up with Tristan Crawford—director, animator, writer, and editor—for a ‘bate (debate) on Thunderbolts*. Come along as they dive headfirst into spoilers, discussing topics like mental health, theories involving Norman Osborn, the post credit scene, the Fantastic Four, and much more. Follow Tristan Crawford https://www.instagram.com/the52ndwizard/...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by returning guest Tristan Crawford—director, animator, and writer—to ‘bate (debate) Thunderbolts*. Topics of discussion range from directors in the MCU, to where the film stands post-Endgame, to the backlash of female-led superhero films, and much more. Follow Tristan Crawford https://www.instagram.com/the52ndwizard/# Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome multi-hyphenate, Upper Midwest filmmaker Justen Jones to a ‘bate (debate) on The Monster Squad. Leave your wooden stakes at the door and listen as they discuss sexy vampires vs decrepit vampires, Late Night hosts, mushroom coffee, and much more. Plus, they theorize how to extract a werewolf in absent of a full moon. Follow Justen Jones https://www.instagra...

The Farx bros, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview director, producer, and editor Ryan Becken. Tune in as they discuss parenting and the use of curse words, what it was like for Ryan to grow up in Duluth, what it means to be a “confrontational artist”, and much more. Plus, Kyle shares more about the bet he made with his Dad. Follow Ryan Becken https://www.instagram.com/ryanbecken75/ An Element of...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with fellow greaser Ryan Becken continue their ‘bate (debate) on Rumble Fish and The Outsiders. Shift into gear as they discuss specific scenes in both films, S. E. Hinton, the other N word, and much more. Plus, Kyle talks about the lack of youth centered films in the next generation.  Follow Ryan Becken https://www.instagram.com/ryanbecken75/ An Element of...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome director, producer, and editor Ryan Becken to a ‘bate (debate) on Francis Ford Coppola’s Rumble Fish & The Outsiders. Join in on the brawl as they discuss what drew him in to those films, the “hassle” of owning physical media, comparing the lives of kids then to now, and much more. Plus, Ryan tells a story from his youth involving his Dad’s fishing kni...

In this special minisode, the Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, leave the Manc Ave and step into the night. Join them as they walk and ‘bate (debate) Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Listen as they discuss whether or not the trailers showed too much, the various mythos of vampires, and the special thanks section in the after credits. Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/ https://www.instagram.c...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with Nick Michael conclude their ‘bate (debate) on Death of a Unicorn. Join in as they dive deep into spoiler territory, with discussions from the CGI to Will Poulter’s performance to the curious difference between snorting and simply touching a unicorn horn — and so much more.  An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnIOGCr3IQ Follo...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with Nick Michael, grab life by the horns in a ‘bate (debate) on Death of a Unicorn. Tune in as they discuss whether or not it makes for a good date night, theatrical release strategy, A24, and much more. Plus, Nick shares what happened to him immediately after leaving the movie. An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnIOGCr3IQ Follow Us...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with returning Champ Nick Michael conclude their anniversary with a look into the future. Take a listen as they discuss the three heats (as defined by Kyle), the look of newer films, their goals and hopes for the pod, and much more.  An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnIOGCr3IQ Follow Us https://www.youtube.com/@jkproductions6790/ htt...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with special guest Nick Michael, shift gears into a ‘bate (debate) on New Literalism as seen on The New Yorker. Come along as they breakdown Anora, The Brutalist, and other Oscar films. As well as discussions on aesthetics vs reality, Intelligentsia, and the issues plaguing the film and television industry.  An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/w...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome writer and director Nick Michael to celebrate  their one year anniversary. Join in as they discuss being a multi-hyphenate, how the pod has changed since the first episode, the upcoming Jurassic World: Rebirth film, and much more. Plus, Nick shares a dog sitting story.  An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnIOGCr3IQ Follow Us ht...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by Nick Michael to ‘bate (debate) the latest (live action) Snow White/Rachel Ziegler controversy. Listen in as they also discuss tariffs, cgi dwarfs, Cinema Con, and much more. Plus, Kyle shares a text message from the head of a certain upcoming film festival. This segment is being released ahead of its intended episodes. An Element of Pugilism Trailer...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview producer, cinematographer, writer, and actor Chelsey Grant. Join in as they discuss her journey from stage to film, the Sanford Mesiner method of acting, her short film Visitant of Paris, and much more.  Follow Chelsey Grant http://instagram.com/chelseygrant_actor/?hl=en An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnIOGCr3...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with actor Chelsey Grant, continue their ‘bate (debate) on Speak No Evil. Listen as they dive into spoilers with discussions on which version is best, the notes Chelsey took during her rewatch, having an intimacy coordinator on set, and much more. Plus, Kyle Farx shares a story involving his neighbor.  Follow Chelsey Grant http://instagram.com/chelseygrant_a...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by performer of screen and stage, Chelsey Grant to ‘bate (debate) both versions Speak No Evil. Tune in as they discuss misleading movie trailers, socio-economic themes, the dangers of being politically correct, and much more.  Follow Chelsey Grant http://instagram.com/chelseygrant_actor/?hl=en An Element of Pugilism Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview actress Gael Palen. Listen as they discuss Gael’s history as a classically trained singer, her process in creating a short film involving grief, the upcoming Zfest film festival, and much more. Big props to Gael for being open and sharing the experiences she had growing up in a multicultural household. Follow Gael Palen https://www.instagram....

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are accompanied by actress Gael Palen in their continuation to ‘bate (debate) Snowpiercer and Okja. Follow along as they discuss whether or not humanity is doomed to repeat the mistakes that led to their dystopian life, the negativity in Bong Joon-ho films, how Gael got into watching more violent films, and much more. Plus, Gael shares a story about her grandfathe...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome actress Gael Palen to ‘bate (debate) two of Bong Joon-ho’s films: Snowpiercer and Okja. Essentially, pitting one film against the other. So come on board as they discuss social justice, the oddly phallic shapes in Bong Joon-ho’s films, whether or not dystopian narratives are effective, and much more.  Follow Gael Palen https://www.instagram.com/gaelpalen/...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with dialogue editor extraordinaire Andrew Macht, continue their ‘bate (debate) on the nominees for Best Sound. Tune in as they discuss whether or not a biopic is more cinematic than a music, foley vs sound effects, the use of AI in The Brutalist, and much more! Plus, Kyle shares a story involving a Farxling. Follow Andrew Macht https://www.instagram.com/and...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, welcome dialogue editor Andrew Macht to a ‘bate (debate) on the Oscar nominees for Best Sound. Or at least they try. Take a listen as they discuss sound mixing vs sound editing, Andrea’s Cozy Plates, the last feature film he worked on, and much more! This segment also has two intense medical stories. Big props to Andrew for being open and sharing them with us. Fol...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview dialogue editor Andrew Macht. Prepare for the ‘bate (debate) with a dive into Andrew’s work both on and off set, the secret to not burning out, being part of the Motion Picture Sound Editors Guild, and much more! Plus, learn more about the intricacies of sound as it moves from production to post.  Follow Andrew Macht https://www.instagram.com...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, sit down to interview cinematographer and Missourian native Brandon Mitchell. Join in as they dive into Brandon’s  humble beginnings in Missouri, the difference between nerd and geek, MCTC, and much more. Plus, Kyle Farx talks about quiz bowls back in his early school days. Follow Brandon Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/brandon.mitchell.505523/ Follow Us https:...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with Brandon Mitchell continue their ‘bate (debate) on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Listen as they take a jump point into spoilers and discuss the best villain in the trilogy, best sound drop, Adam Warlock and much more! Plus, they discuss the necessity of creative liberty when it comes to adapting comics to films. Follow Brandon Mitchell https://www...

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, are joined by cinematographer and Nova Corp officer Brandon Mitchell to ‘bate (debate) the Guardians of the Galaxy (GoTG) trilogy. Tune in as they discuss which trilogy in the MCU is best, who is the better wrestler turned actor, if GoTG is more like Star Trek or Star Wars, and much more!  Follow Brandon Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/brandon.mitchell.505523/...