Kino Lefter

Evan MacDonald
Kino Lefter

A socialist podcast about movies and culture based in Edmonton, Alberta. New releases, throwbacks, TV and more get covered here and on our Patron-only feed. Host | Evan MacDonald Editor | Jamar Powell

  1. Community Diagnosis - the first ten minutes

    JAN 30

    Community Diagnosis - the first ten minutes

    As teased on the Wicked episode, Evan and Sophie (formerly of Dumb Bitch Media) have started a new show - Community Diagnosis.  This is a comedy show where we get a chance to hang out and diagnosis the individuals and communities contributing to society's many issues. The first episode covers disgraced dead Canadian comedian Mike Bullard. Expect to hear more about Mike's misadventures, the world of stand-up comedy, reality TV, and going insane at Tim Horton's or an all-inclusive resort in the weeks to come.  I have included a sample in the Kino feed. Much love to you all, and I hope you keep listening :) - evan

    11 min
  2. 152 - CEGEP in Oz: Wicked with Laura and Sophie

    JAN 16

    152 - CEGEP in Oz: Wicked with Laura and Sophie

    Laura and Sophie (@hogpussy) join me for the final episode of everyone's favourite movie podcast. Thank you for listening! Look forward to a new creative venture coming your way soon. ReComradations: Sophie: King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild (audiobook) Laura: [1] The Wizard of Oz (1939) [2] The Telepathy Tapes (podcast) Evan: [1] The Great Silence (1963) [2] Catching Chickens - Nourished by Time (EP)  Closing song: Hell of a Ride - Nourished by Time

    53 min
  3. 151 - Pierre Poilievre: Shadow Recruit - Sound of Freedom with Abdul and Jeremy

    JAN 15

    151 - Pierre Poilievre: Shadow Recruit - Sound of Freedom with Abdul and Jeremy

    Abdul (@MarxGasol) and Jeremy (@jeremyappel1025) join from the Kino Lefter vault to discuss the smash hit film of a summer in our memory, Sound of Freedom. Order Jeremy's book "Kennyism: Jason Kenney's Pursuit of Power" here. And subscribe to The Orchard, Jeremy's Substack. Check out the movie Abdul wrote, Peace by Chocolate and check out Allegiance. ReComradations: Evan: Faces (1968) dir. John Cassavetes Jeremy: [1] Trust the Plan by Will Sommer [2] Watching Blue Jays baseball Abdul: [1] Fantastic Four: Life Story [2] Aberration in the Heartland of the Real: The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh by Wendy S. Painting

    1h 45m

  4. 03/14/2023

    PREVIEW - Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark with Ava and Anna

    Friends of the show Ava (@westcoastwinter) and Anna (@electricityska) join for a an investigation into the comedic stylings of Marc Maron, and the troubling parasocial relationships he has cultivated on his Instagram. This is a preview of Primo Lefter, our premium show. You can visit our Patreon to get access to this episode, our archive, and every new episode.

    1 min

  5. 03/09/2023

    150 - Chandler Levack on the making of I Like Movies

    Joining me for 150th episode of the show is Chandler Levack, the director of I Like Movies. This is a film I saw at the Edmonton International Film Festival a few months back and has stuck with me ever since.  In the film, high schooler/cinephile Lawrence Kweller (Isaiah Lehtinen) begins working at Sequels Video while his personal relationships and dream of going to the Tisch School for the Arts fall in deeper jeopardy.  Watch Chandler's 2017 short We Forgot to Break Up on Vimeo.  I Like Movies starts playing this Friday at the TIFF Lightbox, CPX International Village (Vancouver,) Silvercity Burlington, Playhouse (Hamilton,) Cinematheque on March 11th (Winnipeg) and starting March 17th at Metro Cinema in Edmonton. ReComradations: New York Ninja (2021) dir. John Liu / Kurtis M. Spieler Rate + review the show on the podcatcher of your choice!Join the Kino Lefter DiscordJoin the Kino Lefter Facebook group "Kino Lefter VIP Cinema Experience"Get access to Primo Lefter, our weekly bonus show on our Patreon for just $3 per month.

    51 min

  6. 02/27/2023

    PREVIEW - The Book of Boba Fett: Twink Jawa with Vic

    Representations of the colonial frontier and post-humanism meet jokes about what if Jawas were gay. This is the kind of content you expect and demand from this podcast. Superstar guest Vic (@frklftcrtfd) returns. This is a preview of Primo Lefter, our premium show. You can visit our Patreon to get access to this episode, our archive, and every new episode.

    3 min

  7. 02/21/2023

    149 - Dune: Part One (2021) Messages From The Deep With Tyler, Sean, and Tristan

    Sean and Tyler from Alberta Advantage, and Tristan (my best friend and frequent guest) join forces for a discussion on imperialism, religion, and the brutal and ornate future of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part One from 2021. ReComradations: Tyler: Malazan: Book of the Fallen Tristan: Centre Place Sean: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Evan: D-Tox aka Eye See You, dir. Jim Gillespie (2002)  Rate + review the show on the podcatcher of your choice!Join the Kino Lefter DiscordJoin the Kino Lefter Facebook group "Kino Lefter VIP Cinema Experience"Get access to Primo Lefter, our weekly bonus show on our Patreon for just $3 per month.

    1h 54m

  8. 02/08/2023

    PREVIEW: Love is Blind Season Three with Sophie Hayes

    Comedienne and friend of the show Sophie Hayes returns to explore the very evil world of Netflix's most spiritually challenging dating show: Love is Blind.  Check out the comedy album Sophie's featured on, Diversity Hire! This is a preview of Primo Lefter, our premium show. You can visit our Patreon to get access to this episode, our archive, and every new episode.

    2 min
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About

A socialist podcast about movies and culture based in Edmonton, Alberta. New releases, throwbacks, TV and more get covered here and on our Patron-only feed. Host | Evan MacDonald Editor | Jamar Powell

Information

  • Creator
    Evan MacDonald
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kino Lefter
  • Show Website
    Kino Lefter

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