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JK Productions, Minneapolis, MN (2025)

09/23/2025

Vanessa M. H. Powers & Weapons - SPOILERS

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Vanessa-M--H--Powers--Weapons---SPOILERS-MBwTFB-ep--73-e37q5h1

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—brew up another ‘bate (debate) on Weapons with Vanessa M. H. Powers: director, editor, theatre maker and head of Oxford Comma Films LLC. In this segment, the crew dissects whether Weapons has a sexist undertone, kills its g**s, or dares to tackle school shootings. Then, they discuss whether it could charm the awards circuit. One Farx brother even compares the film to Get Out.

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09/20/2025

Vanessa M. H. Powers & Weapons - Non Spoilers

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Vanessa-M--H--Powers--Weapons---Non-Spoilers-MBwTFB-ep--73-e37nj7p

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are joined by Vanessa M. H. Powers, multi-hyphenate filmmaker and founder of Oxford Comma Films, for a ‘bate (debate) on Weapons. The crew dive into whether Weapons could snag Best Cinematography, weighing it against other films like Prisoners and Barbarian, and take a spoiler-free stab at cracking Weapons’ central theme.

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09/18/2025

Kari Layland & Superman - Interview

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Kari-Layland--Superman---Interview-MBwTFB-ep--72-e37jsiv

The Farx brothers—Kyle and Kirk—sit down with actor and director Kari Layland for a revealing conversation. In this final segment, Kari dives into her journey from portrait photographer to filmmaker, the making of her first short film, and her bold plans for a feature film. Plus, Kari shares how she got her kids involved in film.

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09/15/2025

Kari Layland & Superman - SPOILERS

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Kari-Layland--Superman---SPOILERS-MBwTFB-ep--72-e37f6lv

The Farx brothers—Kyle, Kirk, and Nick—are back faster than a phone booth costume change, teaming up once again with Kari Layland in a heated ‘bate (debate) over James Gunn’s Superman. They dive into what other titles the Man of Tomorrow might have donned, whether he truly has an arc or is just flying and punching, and unpack the kryptonite-laced challenge of rebooting an entire cinematic universe from scratch.

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09/12/2025

Kari Layland & Superman - Non Spoilers

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Kari-Layland--Superman---Non-Spoilers-MBwTFB-ep--72-e37dobv

The Farx brothers — Kyle, Kirk, and Nick — leap into action faster than a speeding bullet with Kari Layland for a ‘bate (debate) on James Gunn’s Superman. In this segment, they dive into the politics behind the Man of Steel and unpack the classic slogan: “Truth, Justice, and the American Way.” Then, the crew takes on Krypto the Superdog and calls out today’s blockbuster trend: CGI action films that forget to tell a meaningful story.

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09/09/2025

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - Interview

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Jarrod-Crooks--Police-Story---Interview-MBwTFB-ep--71-e3741k0

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael sit down to interview filmmaker Jarrod Crooks. In this closing segment, Jarrod shares how he broke into filmmaking, dishes on his two features The Big Gift and the in-progress Vexx Torn, and lays out his approach for getting his films seen. Plus, Nick opens up about his evolving writing process over the years.

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09/06/2025

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - SPOILERS

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Jarrod-Crooks--Police-Story---SPOILERS-MBwTFB-ep--71-e372j5r

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, team up with returning champ Nick Michael and filmmaker Jarrod Crooks to lay down the law in this ‘bate (debate) on Police Story. The crew dives into Jackie Chan’s big stunt, the heightened sense of reality and death in cinema, and they take a crack at defining comedy itself. Then things get serious as Jarrod shares his use of AI in a recent short film, reigniting the ethical debate around artificial intelligence.

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09/04/2025

Jarrod Crooks & Police Story - Non Spoilers

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Jarrod-Crooks--Police-Story---Non-Spoilers-MBwTFB-ep--71-e37123t

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael welcome indie action filmmaker Jarrod Crooks to a high-octane ‘bate (debate) on Police Story. They dive into their personal connections to Jackie Chan’s films, how Jackie’s work transformed on its journey to American screens, and what Jarrod learned from Hong Kong cinema. Plus, the crew discusses their respective production names.

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09/01/2025

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - Interview

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Nick-Swedlund--Sanctified---Interview-MBwTFB-ep--70-e36scto

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, with returning champ Nick Michael to interview writer, director, and producer Nick Swedlund. To wrap up the series, the crew dives into the soft skills of leadership when it comes to directing, Swedlund’s experience co-directing the short film Blue Check, and what led him to attend the American Film Institute (AFI). Plus, Swedlund shares behind-the-scenes insights on managing a YouTube channel.

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08/30/2025

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - SPOILERS

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Nick-Swedlund--Sanctified---SPOILERS-MBwTFB-ep--70-e36ptil

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, and returning champ Nick Michael continue their journey west with Nick Swedlund. Join them for a ‘bate (debate) on Sanctified in this extra-long segment packed with anamorphic lens talk, what was left on the cutting room floor for Sanctified, and a breakdown of trope vs. echo. Things take a turn as Swedlund shares his unfiltered take on the Minnesota film scene. He dives into how the state has siloed itself off from the rest of the industry—but there may be a glimmer of hope.

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08/28/2025

Do you want to feel happy like this child?

Then why don't you come to the Crow River Film Festival
at
4PM, Saturday, August 30

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St. Michael Cinema 15

08/27/2025

Nick Swedlund & Sanctified - Non Spoilers

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jk-productions/episodes/Nick-Swedlund--Sanctified---Non-Spoilers-MBwTFB-ep--70-e36lafu

The Farx brothers, Kyle and Kirk, along with returning champ Nick Michael, welcome writer, director, and producer Nick Swedlund for a good old-fashioned ‘bate (debate) on his latest feature film, Sanctified. They kick things off by asking: does North Dakota really count as “the West”? Swedlund shares how The Tree of Life changed the way he sees cinema, and the crew goes head-to-head on westerns throughout the years. Plus, Swedlund weighs in with his unfiltered thoughts on the controversial feature Stone Creek.

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