In a slight departure from our regular movie content, we bring an episode on Star Trek, Trekkie politics, the Federation, and its history. I'm joined by Caribbean Warrior who will provide a deep dive into the Star Trek universe. This will be a great primer for anyone new to the Star Trek Universe... Or make all the big Trekkie fans mad that we left something out or went against your preferred theories.Hope you enjoy it and hit us up on social media if you want to follow the show and other leftist content.Left of the Projector Ko-Fi PageTikTok PageInstagram Page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

The Lord of the Rings saga couldn't be more relevant than now with the release of the new show Rings of Power. If you're on the left and have dismissed this movie in the past due to some of the connections to Christianity, I implore you to take another watch or read, or both!I am joined by Hungry Rye who will impart their knowledge on the LOTR with a Marxist twist. Stay tuned for future episodes where we will dive into the incredible 2nd and 3rd chapters of this Trilogy. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

If you grew up in the 90's and had a computer, you probably saw Hackers. This cult classic really brings back those 90's computer memories for me and my guest Serra Despair. While this movie may not be her best, Angelina Jolie makes her feature film debut and plays the rich white girl in a cast of mostly people too old for their roles as high school kids.Hackers brings out a lot of interesting themes about the world around us, corporate BS and much more. Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

This week's episode features a new movie, yes, we do those too. The Hunt came out in 2020 right before the pandemic after a delay from 2019. The movie features so-called elite liberals literally hunting conservatives at a manor...somewhere. The movie is super gory and super exaggerated, but it makes for a great discussion of class antagonism, culture wars, and much more.I am joined by Amanda Joy, who you can follow on Instagram and TikTok.Left of the Projector Ko-Fi PageTikTok PageInstagram Page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Jaws is a lot more than a classic blockbuster film that coined the term "Blockbuster." Emlie is back again to chat about class analysis, capitalism, and much more. Left of the Projector Ko-Fi PageTikTok PageInstagram Page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Pixar's A Bug's Life is not just a kids movie -- It's a kids movie with an underlying message of a colony of ants reaching class consciousness and overthrowing their grasshopper oppressors. SmirkGently joins me again to discuss how the ants, led by Flick, are able to understand their true worth and stand up to Hopper and the grasshoppers. Left of the Projector Linkshttps://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPodhttps://boxd.it/5T9O1https://leftoftheprojector.comhttps://instagram.com/leftoftheprojectorhttp://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpodhttps://www.threads.net/@leftoftheprojector

You couldn't have a podcast about film without John Carpenter and there isn't much that is more John Carpenter than They Live. Ok, well maybe Halloween, but I digress. This week I am joined by Nelson from The Dixieland of the Proletariat, an excellent podcast you'll need to check out if you haven't already. We'll discuss the class aspects of this movie as it relates to class, capitalism and of course The Pervert's Guide to Ideology by Slavoj Žižek. Žižek's analysis of this film, among others, is really essential in unpacking ideology. He of course has the classic line: The Name of this trashcan is ideology." What's Left of the South Podcast Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

Who Framed Roger Rabbit takes back to 1988, a golden era of Disney movies, and to one that was visually stunning with its mixture of cartoons and live action. It was one of the first of its kind. But...did you know that the film tells the true story of the destruction of rail and trolly in every American city? Cloverleaf, the evil company in the film is a stand-in for National City Lines.This week I discuss the cartoonishly evil Judge Doom with the Leftist Down Under. This was a favorite film of theirs (and mine) and the discussion really will detail the ways that capitalism undermines innovation, trains, and instead pushes us to the brink...Leftist Down Under on TikTok Left of the Projector Links ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Stream Links ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

We are back again this week for the first bonus episode between regular interview discussions. This episode I will give some thoughts on one of the best horror movies ever made: Black Christmas. For those who are big horror buffs, you probably know all about it. For those who aren't or just missed this 1974 gem, I'd encourage you to find it (it's free right now on many sites) and watch it. Black Christmas was a genre-defining film that established the slasher/psychological thriller era even before the famed Halloween by John Carpenter. You'll find themes rarely found in horror movies as well as the first use of "The call is coming from inside the house" in a horror film.Left of the Projector Ko-Fi PageTikTok PageInstagram Page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support

This week we dive into yet another 90's film with the memorable film Pleasantville. I promise we'll do some new movies soon...Pleasantville stars Toby Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H Macy and Joan Allen. People probably remember it best for the stark difference from black and white movie into color. The movie evokes a lot of strong symbolism, whether director Gary Ross meant it or not. I'm joined this week by Emlee aka The Jolly Leftist on TikTok who suggested this episode for its interesting themes. While some are overused, it's still is poignant today.Left of the Projector Ko-Fi PageTikTok PageInstagram Page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support