Left of the Projector
by Evan, Bill, Ward
On Left of the Projector we discuss from film from a leftist perspective. Episodes will feature guests who will offer their thoughts on films from a shared interest in class consciousness and personal experience. While everyone can take something different from a movie, LotP will provide discussion and analysis from an anti-capitalist and Marxist point of view. Support this podcast: Patreon
Episodes
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Box Office Drop: You Can See Everything (2026)
**Spoilers** Guest Links https://www.instagram.com/maxtastrophe/ https://www.themaxhenry.com/links Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links...
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Box Office Drop: Digger (2026) with HungryRye
**Spoilers** Guest Links www.instagram.com/hungryrye/ https://linktr.ee/Hungryrye https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/literary-liberation/ Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left...
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Suspiria (1977 & 2018) with Eleanor Johnson
Guest Links Monstrous Bitch: A History of Terrifying Women Scream With Me Substack - Eleanor's Horrors Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host…
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The Cell (2000) with SmirkGently
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
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National Treasure (2004)
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Nightcrawler (2014)
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Evan and Bill discuss one of the greatest adventure films of all time, Steven Spielberg's 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. We promise we didn't ruin it! Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector…
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{Best of LotP - A Spooky Preview} Ghostbusters (1984) w/ Horror Vanguard
Ghostbusters is just a silly little comedy about why the EPA is actually the villain. Come hear Ash and Jon from Horror Vanguard podcast say why this is flawed and so much more. Horror Vanguard https://bsky.app/profile/thelitcritguy.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/darrowvania.bsky.social...
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Box Office Drop! The End of Oak Street (2026)
***Spoilers*** Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram Bill's Letterboxd Ward's Instagram Ward's Letterboxd
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
This week we are joined by Mike from the MDX Podcast to discuss the greatest adaptation of the Odyssey ever put to film. Not that bloated 7MM IMAX ego stroking project of Christopher Nolan of course, but the Coen Brothers' 2000 film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". We discuss why this is a truer…
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{Best of LotP} Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
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Box Office Drop! The Odyssey (2026)
Guest Links Brooke Obie: https://substack.com/@blackgirlwatching https://www.threads.com/@brookeobie https://www.instagram.com/brookeobie/ Bring Out Your Dead Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bring-out-your-dead-latin-america-vs-the-british-empire/id1706697539 Left of the Projector...
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{Best of LoTP} Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
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Escape From New York (1981)
Join us as we return to John Carpenter, this time earlier in his career, with 1981's "Escape from New York." Starring Kurt Russel (the first time they worked together), Lee Van Cleef, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine and Harry Dean Stanton, the movie transports us to the bleak…
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Okja (2017) with Andorks Podcast
This week we are joined by Alex and Rusteen of the Andorks Pod, a weekly Andor pocast, to discuss Bong Joon Ho's "Okja." We discuss the shortcomings of releasing movies straight to streaming, how veganism is a liberal ideology and of course a little bit of Andor. Honestly, there was a way more in...
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Obsession (2026)
The highest grossing film made for under 1 million dollars since 1973's "Enter The Dragon", Curry Barker's directorial debut "Obsession," starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless (as well as a special appearance by Andy Richter), has proven that people still...
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Two Weeks Notice (2002)
Something a little lighter this week for everyone. Evan, Ward and Bill discuss the 2002 rom-com "Two Weeks Notice." Starring Sandra Bullock at the height of her popularity alongside Hugh Grant, with appearances by Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein and Heather Burns this is the tale of a…
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{July 4th Special} The Patriot (2000)
Buckle up folks as we delve into the three hour bedtime story for the US, 2000's "The Patriot." Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tcheky Karyo, Rene Auberjonois and Tom Wilkinson alongside many more, this $110 million dollar "historical war film"…
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Donnie Darko (2001) with Kendra Dawsey
We are discussing for a millennial movie that's all about vibes: Donnie Darko, with comedian Kendra Dawsey. Guest Links Kendra's Instagram Kendra's Official Website Kendra's Linktree Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on…
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) with Proles Pod
The second in our series on "non adult films," we are joined again by Rae of Proles Pod alongside their co host Jeremy to discuss the 1971 live action animated musical comedy "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." Starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Same Jaffe, John Ericson, Ian...
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PATREON PREVIEW ~ The Projection Booth: Episode 3
If you want to listen to the full episode, head to our patreon Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's Instagram...
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Sheep Detective (2026)
Joined this week by friend of the show, Smirkgently, Evan and Ward talk about 2026's "Sheep Detective" loosely inspired by the book, "Three Bags Full" and starring Hugh Jackman, with Nicholas Braun, Ncholas Galitzine and Emma Thompson. Evan and Ward ride handle Smirk's cutting wit and brilliant...
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Inception (2010) with John Barker
Is this week a dream? Find out as we chat with John Barker, Host of All The Right Movies and author of the upcoming book All the Right Movies: The Stories and Secrets Behind the Making of 25 of Hollywood's Greatest Films . Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-barker-atrm/...
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Metropolis (1927)
Our guest this week is Ayesha of Every Single Sci-Film Ever* where we discuss the legendary film Metropolis. Released in 1927, this science fiction masterpiece of the silent film era was directed by Fritz Lang and based on the 1925 novel by Thea von Harbou. Join us as we discuss the conflicting...
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EPISODE 250! The Hunt for Red October
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Gareth Edwards Films: Rogue One (2016)
Rogue One is a Star Wars story, but really it's a Jyn and Andor story. Left of the Projector Links Official Website Left of the Projector on Letterboxd Left of the Projector on Instagram Left of the Projector on Patreon Left of the Projector on Threadless Host Links Evan's Letterboxd Bill's...
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Dredd (2012)
This week are joined by Mike from The MDX Podcast to talk about 2012's "Dredd," starring Karl Urban, Lena Headey, Olivia Thirlby and Wood Harris. Directed by Pete Travis (not really, as you will find out), this film brings the gritty, dystopian, comic classic Judge Dredd to life on the big screen...
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Mulan (1998) with Proles Pod
This week we are joined by Rae and Tony of the esteemed Proles Pod to discuss 1998's "Mulan," the animated one,(not that live action crap) starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, June Foray, James Hong, Pat Morita and George Takei. We ruin the childhood memory of this movie…
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They Live By Night (1948) with Jason Christian
We are joined by Cold War Cinema's Jason Christian to discuss 1948's "They Live By Night," credited as one of the earliest noir films and an example of the "socially conscious cinema" of its day. The directorial debut of Nicholas Ray, the film stars Cathy O'Donnell and Farley Granger alongside...
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Being John Malcovich with Cut Off the Spigot
This week we are joined by friend of the show Alexa, from Cut Off The Spigot, to discuss 1999's "Being John Malkovich" directed by Spike Jonze and starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, and of course, John Malkovich. We discuss one of our favorite topics, alienation…
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American Pie (1999) with Willz Talks
This week we are joined by Willz Talks to discuss the 90s raunchy comedy classic American Pie, the defining fill of Jason Biggs' career. It may seem like there isn't much to say, but upon examination it turns out there is a lot lurking beneath the surface of this incel predicting pie. Guest Links...
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Bugonia (2025)
We are joined by Dawson to talk about "Bugonia", Yorgos Lanthimos's English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film "Save the Green Planet!" by Jang Joon-hwan. Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, we discuss the muddled message of the…
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Melania (2026)
It's April Fools listeners and we are all being played by fools. We prove just how foolish we are by choosing to watch Brett Ratner's biopic of Melania Trump. There really isn't that much else to say here folks, you'll just have to listen and find out how we fared. Left of the Projector Links...
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Showgirls (1995) with Lily Eagla
Two Verhoeven in a row! This week we are joined by Lily Eagla to discuss Verhoeven's notorious cult classic "Showgirls," a movie that stalled the career of Saved By The Bell alum Elizabeth Berkley before going on to be recognized as an important piece of satire ahead of its time. We discuss the...
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PATREON PREVIEW ~ The Projection Booth: Episode 2
In episode two of The Projection Booth, Bill and Evan get the upcoming films for 2026, what's most and least anticipated (spoiler, we don't care about the MCU). We also break down the impact of reality TV and the absolute failure of media literacy (nope, no ever said that before). Check it out!...
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Total Recall (1991)
This week we are joined by a true and original friend of the show, Farhad, to continue the exploration of the Paul Verhoeven action satire trilogy with 1990's "Total Recall". Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Robby Cox, and Rachel Ticotin alongside others, this 90s...
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Academy Award Special: With Nathan Shuherk (Schizophrenicreads)
Here are the top ten films nominated for Best Picture. Oh, wait, there are only ten. Anyway, Bill and Evan are joined by Nathan to discuss our snubs, the ten nominees and some predictions. Guest Links https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreads/ https://schizophrenicreads.substack.com/ Left of…
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Eddington (2025)
This week we cover Ari Aster's "Eddinton". Released in 2025 and starring Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, Luke Grimes, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Deirdre O'Connel and Michael Ward, and set in Aster's hometown during 2020 at the height of COVID-19. We discuss how timing is everything, Phoenix might...
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Episode 1: The Projection Booth
If the preview wasn't enough, and we admit it probably wasn't, you can hear the full first episode of our Patreon only series, The Projection Booth here! If you like what you hear join us in The Projection Booth and help support the podcast by supporting us on Patreon! Left of the Projector Links...
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PATREON PREVIEW ~ The Projection Booth: Episode 1
Welcome to the first installment of our new Patreon exclusive series, the Projection Booth! This week we start things off with the Left of the Projector Movie Challenge as Evan and Bill challenge each other to watch 2 movies the other has not seen each month and be ready to return in a month to...
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The Running Man (2025) with Worker's Lit
This week Evan and Bill are joined by the folks from the Worker's Lit podcast to talk about the 2025 film "The Running Man," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Josh Brolin, and Michael Cera. With a special appearance by Lee Pace. This...
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Black Panther (2018) & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
We are joined this week by author, screen writer, and friend of the show, Briana Cox to talk about Ryan Coogler's endeavors under the banner of the Marvel Cinematic universe: Black Panther 1 and 2. Both movies feature Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Angela...
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The Prestige (2006) with Alexa Speed (Cut Off the Spigot)
Are you listening closely? Every podcast consists of three parts, or acts. The first part is called the pledge, and that’s where I tell you that this week on Left of the Projector, we are dipping into the filmography of Christopher Nolan with his 2006 film The Prestige. That’s the ordinary part…
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THX1138 (1971)
In a time long, long ago. Before Jedi and wookies or misunderstanding of parsecs, a man made a movie that was less of a film and more of a performance art piece. That director was George Lucas and that work was his directorial debut, THX 1138. This week we are joined by friend of the show Amanda...
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Box Office Drop! 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
Evan and Bill discuss the newest entry in the 28 Days Later series, "28 Years Later- The Bone Temple". Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, the film stars Ralph Fiennes reprising his role as Dr. Ian Kelson and Alfie Williams as Spike, alongside newcomers Chi Lewis-Parry, Jack...
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Ocean's Eleven (2001) with Seize the Means Shirts
This week we are joined by friend of the show, Seizethemeansshirts to discuss Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Eleven." With an ensemble cast of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliot Gould, Carl Reiner, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts (among...
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Box Office Drop! Marty Supreme (2025) with HungryRye
This week on the show, we are hot off the presses with Marty Supreme with friend of the show Mariah (Hungry Rye). We discuss the myth of meritocracy and the hollowness of the self made man. There is a lot of meat in this film and the Josh Safdie delivers a masterful script and has you locked in…
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Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
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The Battle of Algiers (1966)
This week we discuss one of the most important revolutionary films ever produced, "The Battle of Algiers." Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and staring Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Brahim Hadjadj and Tommaso Neri, the film was released in 1966 and portrays the actions undertaken by rebels during the...
About this show
On Left of the Projector we discuss from film from a leftist perspective. Episodes will feature guests who will offer their thoughts on films from a shared interest in class consciousness and personal experience. While everyone can take something different from a movie, LotP will provide discussion and analysis from an anti-capitalist and Marxist point of view. Support this podcast: Patreon
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