Left of the Projector

Imagine a world where the only dining option is Taco Bell. In this world, there is also no violent crime. What's the catch you ask, well, a large portion of the population lives underground, the people top side are touch starved, repressed, and don't have any real ability to live a life of their own choosing. What world is this? It is that of Demolition Man. The 1993 action movie featuring Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone, and Sandra Bullock was a movie that could only be made in the 90s. The plot, the "acting" and the ending are a site to be seen. That's not to say this movie still isn't a solid action movie for the era. Joining me to discuss the film is first-time guest Costume Whimsey and returning guest Serra Despair. 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

Forrest Gump received high acclaim when it came out in 1994 and was honored with Best Picture at the Oscars too. While the movie hits on tons of those heart strings, nostalgia, and the things that Boomers love, it is also filled to the brim with light propaganda. What makes it so successful at this is how well the movie is constructed. Except for that weird bit where he becomes a runner, it has end-to-end historical references that help you relive that time in America. The problems include the dismissal of all Black achievements and a glorification of the Vietnam War which is widely accepted as an absolute travesty. With my to discuss are SmirkGently, ComradeLarry, Heyyyy and KobasGhost. 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

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers came out when the United States was debating and then invading Iraq over supposed WMDs and it was this climate that influenced some of the aspects of this film. In addition, Vigo Mortensen was very much opposed to the US illegal invasion of Iraq and we love him for it. Hungry Rye is back to bring into focus the geopolitical aspects happening when this film came out and how important this film really is to the trilogy. Many find this movie slow or unapproachable given that much of the "action" happens near the end at Helms Deep. I hope that after listening to this episode, we will convince you that is far more than that. 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

The original George A Romero's Dawn of the Dead is part of his series of now six zombie films. The Night of the Living Dead was ground breaking for it's time and had far more to tell us than just being a zombie flick. Dawn of the Dead might have even more to tell us about our society of consumption and capitalism. If you go looking for information on Romero's politics, you'll mostly come up empty, but Dawn of the Dead is without a doubt a very political movie. Cole and I 1dissect this film with the aid of Guy Debord's 1967 book Society of the Spectacle. It's almost as if the movie was made to be brought to light by Debord's book. 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

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one of those movies that you can watch from any moment in the movie and be happy. Heck, I'd even watch it with commercials on cable...if I still had cable. The movie is one of John Hughes most well known movies outside of the ones with Molly Ringwald. And speaking of Molly, I am joined by podcaster Molly McLeer who is the founder of Solid Listen Podcast Network. She lends her comedic voice and knowledge of everything pop culture to this all time classic film. While we do bring in some class analysis, this episode is here to make you laugh, cry and then laugh again. 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

No Country for Old Men was a departure from the Coen bros typical film, but not entirely. It still employed many of the same vehicles but it was built on Cormac McCarthy's neo-Western novel from 2005. The film went on to win Best Picture and the performances are spectacular.  The themes of longing for a bygone era, difficulty adjusting and see what lies ahead are among some of the themes I discuss with my guest Commie Trucker. 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

Halloween on Halloween. What else is there to say... I bring you a short bonus episode, with our regularly schelduled episode coming tomorrow! 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

The 1990's were filled with vampire classics, one of which may be Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. For perhaps the first time on this show, I rewatched a movie and it didn't bring back that 90's nostalgia that I so dearly love. Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt both perform well, but it's hard to fully love it knowing the type of people they are today. But I digress... Vampire lore has a long history, much of which stems from the classic novel 'Dracula.' However, the mythos goes back much further. There are many alagories and ways to interpret the vampire, but perhaps the most useful version is that of the blood-sucking capitalist.  The mere idea of a person, who drains you of your blood until you are dead sounds remarkably similar to that of a Capitalist in our current system. An individual or corporation sucks the life out of its workers so that it remains moving, living, and immortal. Enjoy Smirk Gently's return to the show to discuss the film. DO you think it holds up? 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

The original Candyman film spawned numerous sequels, all of which fell flat and were not true to the original. Enter the new era of Candyman was ushered in by Director Nia DeCosta and writer Jordan Peele. The movie acts as a direct sequel to the OG Candyman film and does a great job of making it so you didn't need to see it to understand the new one.  Horror films should be viewed through a leftist and marxist lense, and this film is no different. There are class, race and other issues that are glaring once you look past the gore and jump scares.  I'm joined by three-peat guest Emlie - The Jolly Leftist - who lends are expert eye for Horror films.  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

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