Middle Class Film Class

The gang repents for their sins this week, as they review First Reformed (2017) starring Ethan Hawke. This sharply drawn, portrayal of a reverend of a small tourist church dealing with a sudden emotional burden  is sometimes bleak, and definitely had a ending that will leave you scratching your head. Written by Paul Schrader - writer of Taxi Driver. Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in...

The gang sees double this week, as they break down the Denis Villeneuve psychological surreal thriller, Enemy (2013) streaming right now on Netflix. This darkly foreboding follow up to Prisoners is a precursor to Sicario, Arrival, and Bladerunner 2049. Get your thinking caps on and try to decipher the meaning in this tense, atmospheric head-scratcher of a movie. And as usual, get your weekly strea...

The gang finds their chi this week, as they review Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Pete hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Follow along as we find out whether the third movie in the franchise was  waste of money, or worth your time; Also, as usual, get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us at M...

1st half spoiler free - The gang hit the theater for a release-day viewing of the controversial movie, The Hunt (2020) We give our immediate thoughts on the movie, recorded the night of the viewing. Short bonus episode for all our listeners wondering if it's worth the $12 to go see this one in theaters, or wait for DVD/streaming release Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com   Tyler Noe   Joseph N...

The gang rise up this week as they review A Taxi Driver (2017) a Korean historical drama that recounts the 1980 Gwangju political uprising. On the heels of South Korea becoming a democratic nation, this event which marked the death of roughly 140 innocent protesters at the hands of the South Korean government/militia, and a major turn in the tides of public opinion on the state of Korea to the res...

The gang get emaciated this week, as they review The Machinist (2004) starring Christian Bale. Joseph hosts this week as this was his choice on the wheel of destiny. Stream this week's movie on Amazon Prime, and follow along as we break apart this pre-Dark Knight Bale psychological thriller. A bounty of streaming picks this week from all three hosts, for all tastes, as the wheel chooses anoth...

The gang's get lost in purgatory this week, as they review Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) Tyler hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Follow along as we get into this indie darkish comedy drama with a cast of supporting characters that are now much more famous than the leads. Will Joseph finally get one of his movies to review for next week?!? Also, as usual, ge...

The gang's bottom get soggy this week, as they review The Cohen Brothers' O Brother Where Art Thou (2000) Pete hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Follow along as we get into the music, the characters, The Odyssey... As usual, get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us at MCFCp...

The gang gets lost on the yellow brick road this week when they review Return to Oz (1985) Peter chose this week's movie, so he is hosting this week. Is the movie as haunting as he remembers? Will Joseph and Tyler enjoy the favorite from Peter's childhood? Why is an egg poisonous to nomes? No steaming picks this week, instead the Oscars are discussed the night of the awards, with the win...

The gang gets Loony this week when they take a trip down nostalgia lane and review the classic from every 80's kid's childhood: Space Jam (1996) Tyler chose this week's movie, so he is hosting this week. Will the gang still love the semi-animated crossover movie? Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon and watch what we're watching. Also st...

The gang gets goes low budget this week as they dive deep into They Looks Like People (2015) a low budget suspense "horror" movie available on Amazon Prime. Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so follow along on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon and watch what we're watching. Also stay tuned til the end for next week's mystery movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Email us at MCFCpodcast@...

**NO SPOILERS**  The gang hit the theater for a release-day viewing of Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space (2019) staring Nicolas Cage. We give our immediate thoughts on the movie, recorded the night of the viewing. Short bonus episode for all our listeners wondering if it's worth the $8 to go see this sci fi flick in theaters. We are joined by special Guest Deanna Navarro Email us at M...

The gang ride like lightning this week, as they review The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) A fantastically acted drama of fathers and sons, spanning over 15+ years, with a cast of super stars that were not so well-known at the time. Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Mahershela Ali Ray Liotta, Ben Mendhelsohn, Bruce Greenwood, Rose Bryne, and Dane DeHaan. Also get your weekly streaming movie picks, and next...

The gang lose their heads this week, as they review Ari Aster's Hereditary (2018) Tyler hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Follow along as recant the amazing performances and shocking scenes from this elevated horror movie. Bonus mini review from a call-in guest. As usual, get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http:/...

The gang gets their 80's action fix this week, as they review John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1991) Tyler hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Follow along as we break down the highlights and lowlights of this early 80's classic of action camp. Also, get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://faceboo...

The gang dumbs it down this week, as they review Mike Judge's Idiocracy (2006) Peter hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Listen along for the deep dive review of this painfully relevant comedy that has both very broad, and much more subtle laughs. Also, get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://facebook.com/MCFCpod...

The gang finds some footage this week, as they review The Blair Witch Project (1999). Tyler hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Listen along for the deep dive review of this scary movie that redefined the genre of found footage horror, and to get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us at...

The gang fall into formation this week, as they review The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). Pete hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Listen along for the deep dive review of this classic in American Cinema, that won 7 academy awards, and to get your weekly streaming movie recommendations from Hulu, Amazon prime and Netflix http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us at M...

The gang get in touch with their inner Heidecker this week, as they review Mister America (2019) featuring Tim Heidecker of Tim and Eric. Tyler hosts this week, as this was his movie from the Wheel of Destiny. Listen along for the deep dive review of this mockumentary style feature length film from one of the most unique comedic performers around today, and to get some streaming movie selections f...

The gang get wholesome this week, as they review A League of Their Own (1992) directed by Penny Marshall. ) Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell. This was Pete's wildcard movie, so the 3rd spot on the wheel goes back to Joseph. What will the wheel of destiny choose this week? Listen along to find out, and to get some streaming movie selections from Hul...

The gang get their Cage on this week as they review The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) directed by Werner Hertzog. This movie was rife with controversy when it debuted, as it was seen as an unauthorized remake or sequel to Bad Lieutenant (1992) by Abel Ferrara, starring Harvey Keitel. Listen as as the guys discuss the movie and the controversy. This was Joseph's wildcard movi...

The gang gets gross this week, as they review From Beyond (1986) Stuart Gordan's follow up to The Re-Animator. Practical effects galore in this 80's sci-fi classic based on the H.P. Lovecraft story. Joseph discusses Jojo Rabbit, The wheel of destiny reveals our next deep dive review, and as always streaming movie selections for this the listeners http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us...

Stoker (2013) is the topic of today's deep dive review. Chan Wook Park, of Old Boy fame, directs this artistic melodrama murder-mystery starring Mia Wasakowska, Mathew Goode, and Nicole Kidman. Streaming picks by all three of the crew, and a new movie is picked by the wheel of destiny http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast   Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com   Tyler Noe   Joseph Navarro   and Pete A...

Tyler Noe Joseph Navarro and Pete Abeyta The guys go deep in their review of the Brendan Fraser classic, George of the Jungle (1997) Joseph and Tyler saw this movie 15+ years ago... have their fond memories lasted through the decades? The gang gives their weekly streaming picks, and spin the Wheel of Destiny for next week’s feature movie.  http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast Email us at MCFCpodcast@gm...

Tyler Noe Joseph Navarro and Pete Abeyta   HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Middle Class Film Class Halloween Special this week, featuring a spoiler-free review of The Lighthouse, in theaters this week, and the gang each give their Top 5 movies to watch at Halloween. Get in the spooky spirit, and drop us a line to tell us what we missed on our lists.   http://facebook.com/MCFCpodcast   Email us at MCFCpodcast@gma...