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Left of the Projector

Evan, Bill, Ward
Capitalism
Andor
Marxism
Nosferatu
Consumerism
Vampires
Severance
Hollywood
Horror Films
Class Consciousness
Class Struggle
Kevin Smith
Star Wars
Fascism
Soviet Union
Sinners
Quentin Tarantino
Al Pacino
Class Dynamics
Paul Thomas Anderson

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: www.pa... more

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Recent Guests

Alice Winterland
Software engineer, actress, writer, and AI activist
Episode: Her (2013) with Alice Winterland
Max Henry
Trained clown and former late-night variety show host
Episode: Box Office Drop: You Can See Everything (2026)
Hungry Rye
Co-host of Literary Liberation
Literary Liberation
Episode: Box Office Drop: Digger (2026) with HungryRye
Eleanor Johnson
Professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University and author of Scream With Me and Monstrous Bitch
Columbia University
Episode: Suspiria (1977 & 2018) with Eleanor Johnson
Kendra Dawsey
Friend of the show, previously appeared on Strange Days
Episode: Donnie Darko (2001) with Kendra Dawsey
Ashley (Smirk Gently)
Friend of the show, guest on this episode
Episode: Sheep Detective (2026)
John Barker
Co-founder and managing director of All the Right Movies; author
All the Right Movies
Episode: Inception (2010) with John Barker
Jason Christian
Guest, co-host of Cold War Cinema
Cold War Cinema
Episode: They Live By Night (1948) with Jason Christian
Alexa Speed
Friend of the show, also known as Cut Off The Spigot
Cut Off The Spigot
Episode: Being John Malcovich with Cut Off the Spigot

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Evan
Bill
Ward

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Best leftist film pod

    I listen to a lot of film pods and for any lefty out there (or film lover), this is the podcast for you. Just saw they added some new hosts from the Andor series and look forward to see where it goes from here. Great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thedon922
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 stars but..

    Giving the show five stars because I enjoy it, but I implore the people on this podcast to do two minutes of research before recording. Every episode contains questions that are easily searchable. That said, I still love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDEstey001
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good pod

    Interesting discussions, cool people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alek M
    Canada2 years ago
  • A new way to think about movies

    This great podcast features host Evan and guests discussing a film in the context of its political environment at the time and how that might translate to the contemporary. Often unknown backstory of how and why the film might have been created is revealed as well as direct or indirect influence of or reaction to government institutions is provided.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJTomdog
    United States2 years ago
  • Left of my heart

    I love love love this podcast. Evan is so chill and insightful and he brings in great guests. Picks a nice blend of movies too and doesn’t speak over the audience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronSpeerzy
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews praise Evan for a relaxed, insightful style and for choosing engaging guests and films.
Listeners value the Marxist and leftist readings that add fresh perspectives to familiar films.

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Her (2013) with Alice Winterland
Q: Does Samantha want to be human, or is her desire for a body simply a consequence of how she was programmed?
Winterland suggests Samantha initially understands desire through the human perspective and information she was given, but eventually moves beyond the wish to become human.
Her (2013) with Alice Winterland
Q: What was your motivation for choosing Her?
Alice Winterland chose it because she works with AI as a software engineer and finds its portrayal increasingly relevant amid today's widespread discussion of AI.
Box Office Drop: You Can See Everything (2026)
Q: Do you find, like, what do you think, that that's problematic?
Henry argues that accepting a share of documentary proceeds is problematic and makes Evans appear desperate, while Evan questions whether Evans thought payment would give him influence over the film.
Box Office Drop: You Can See Everything (2026)
Q: What would you tell someone who doesn't know anything about Nathan Fielder's work?
Henry says Fielder's awkward, committed comic persona can be difficult to recommend, but the documentary may make new viewers more receptive to his style.
Suspiria (1977 & 2018) with Eleanor Johnson
Q: How do you think the portrayal of the coven differs between the two films?
Johnson describes the 2018 film as a feminist reworking in which the coven can be reformed under new leadership, while the original presents female power more negatively and leaves the protagonist to escape it.

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What is Left of the Projector about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Film discussions pair close readings of movies with Marxist and anti-capitalist analysis. Regular hosts Evan, Bill, and Ward consider how films reflect class, labor, corporate power, nationalism, gender, and other social forces, while also talking about performances, filmmaking choices, genre, and the cultural moment around a film. The format is conversational and often humorous, with room for personal reactions and lively disagreement alongside political critique.

Guests bring perspectives from film criticism, academia, media, and horror fandom, and discussions range from classic genre films to contemporary releases. A distinctive feature is the attention to how a movie's politics connect with its production, historical context, and prese... more

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4. Eleanor Johnson
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