Middle Class Film Class

Pete brings in Jason from Binge Movies to break down one of the most underrated movies of 2023, with all the flare and historical context of only he can bring. Originally The Iron Claw (2023) was Tyler's pick from The Wheel of Destiny, but he is out sick today, and Joseph is out of town, so this episode is a two-hander. If you haven't seen the movie yet, watch it on Max then listen along...

Hello classmates! Enemy Mine remake in the works, Megalopolis still looking for money, the unmade Woodstock biopic, and Werewolves are on the horizon  Thank you to Eric Holmes from Cinnemaddicts. Sunbscribe to his podcast, and join the Cinemaddicts FB group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/cinemaddictspodcast Thank you to John from 1999: The Podcast. Subscribe to his podcast and follow him on Twit...

The gang shoots their own hands this week, as they review an underseen and underrated WWI romance from the director of Amelie... A Very Long Engagement (2004) A Patreon pick from Binge Lord Dan, this movie blends the serious with the whimsical and delivers a truly unique viewing experience. With two Oscar nominations, will the story-telling and creative filmmaking win over the gang? A first watch...

Hello classmates! There’s no stopping the new Donald Trump biopic, Bill Paxton’s dark sequel that never was, and Emma Stone brings Nathan Fielder to the big screen Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/36ZtCranBT4 http://www. MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCF...

The gang gets cursed to spend all eternity in household appliances this week, as they review Pete's pick from the wheel of destiny, The Brave Little Toaster. A movie that mixes the sweet with the macabre and paved the way for Toy Story and Pixar as a whole, TBLT tells the story of how a group of 50's era appliances find their way from a neglected summer cottage to NYC to reunite with the...

Hello classmates! Mike Flanagan takes a crack at a 51 year old dead horse, Zack Snyder returns to his roots, and is A.I. considered a slur now? Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/nJly1UVa9Wo http://www. MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www....

The gang learns that trees are good and pollution is bad this week, as they review the kids movie that makes environmentalism fun, FerGnGully: The Last Rainforest (1992). Marking the introduction of Robin Williams into the world of Voice Acting for animation, this hybrid hand-drawn and CG animated movie released the same year as Disney's classic, Aladdin. Likely overshadowed by the awesome mi...

Hello classmates! The Ultimate Internet troll hits Amazon Prime, The great McDonalds in the sky has one new patron, and Guillermo Del Toro doesn’t mince words with Alfonso Cuaron.  Social Media Monster hits Amazon Prime for rental on May 31st. Go seek it out, and support indie arts and the director, Peter John Ross. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live strea...

The gang is become death this week, destroyers of worlds, as the review the movie that gave Chris Nolan his Oscar... Oppenheimer (2023). Joseph's pick from the wheel of destiny, which he chose in order to force Tyler to watch a good movie that he banned for seemingly no reason. How did Pete and Joseph enjoy the movie at home, after seeing it in 70mm IMAX in theater? And does Tyler line up wit...

Hello classmates! New movies that you’ve never heard of, Jim Cameron and John Carpenter are BFF’s, and Francis Ford Coppola hasn’t seen *those* reviews for Megalopolis   Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/6jPp7zmTsRM http://www. MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch....

The gang  leaves Brannifer behind in lieu of Brangelina this week, as they review the 2005 fun spy double-cross movie, Mr & Mrs Smith directed by Doug Liman. Follow along John and Jane Smith as they discover they are both sleeping with the enemy, in the form of a hired assassin working for the other side, that they are married to. This ridicuous premise is too stupid to not work, right?!? Well...

Hello classmates! Ryan Gosling turns a new leaf, YouTubers are now making big time movies, Jordan Peele announces his new movie, and Sigourney Weaver goes back to space   Thank you to special guest host, Jack Fitzpatrick from LetsCrashThisParade YouTube channel. Please go subscribe to his channel and watch some of his fantastic ranking videos. https://www.youtube.com/@LetsCrashThisParade   Visit t...

The gang discover Matt Damon and Ben Affleck this week as they review their introduction to Hollywood, Good Will Hunting. Pete's pick this week, and a first watch for Joseph. Does the greatness of this "great movie" hold up for Joseph? Does Tyler feel that the script was just a puff piece to inflate Matt Damon's ego? Watch along on Max, then tune in and find out  Visit the YouT...

Hello classmates! New Panos Cosmatos vampire movie on the way, Pauly Shore is sweating to the oldies, and Furiosa spared no expense Pre-order Last Stop in Yuma County on Demand https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-last-stop-in-yuma-county/umc.cmc.3azd4vge5rrvoy9bxi3cez22p   Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

This week 2/3 of the show is out of town, so enjoy this MCFC episode from 2021 which features the 1st episode of Tyler and Company *********************************** The gang drives a $5,000 car, and wears a $100 suit this week, as they review Black Dynamite (2009) Pete's choice this week, as they watch this comedic homage to 70's black exploitation movies... warts and all. Does Michael...

This week 2/3 of the show is out of town, so enjoy this MCFC episode from 4 years ago, way before we knew what we were doing.  *********************************** The gang discover their fursonas this week, as they review Cats (2019) by Tom Hooper. Does it live down to the hype? Does it deserve a feature length roast session/commentary? Will Sir Ian McKellan ever work with green screen again? Tyle...

The gangs find out the real treasure were the stamps we collected along the way, this week, as they review Joseph's pick from the Wheel of Destiny, Charade (1963). With a star studded cast including Cary Grant, and Audrey Hepburn, this comedy mystery thriller is a sharp piece of 60's cinema that is highly regarded and rated. Do the sensibilties of 60 years ago still hold up today? Will P...

Hello classmates! What’s new and exciting in theaters, Brian Cox has a lot to say, Tarantino abandons his final movie, and Joseph toys with Pete & Tyler Why every Star Wars film has the wrong title https://youtu.be/8oqYhRT-A8s?si=R-44AZE4EUWU4-Xq Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzg...

The gang gets to know Scary Perry Caravello this week, as they review the 2nd feature release from Comedy Central Films, Windy City Heat. In conjunction with Jackhole, so expect Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corolla, and a mix of early 2000's comedians. Perry is a true character, and Windy City Heat is a true underseen gem. Catch an out of print DVD of it on Amazon, or watch below and weight in along wi...

Hello classmates! Scary movies are on the way, Teenage Mutant Ninja Sequels, and The Gang weighs in on Alex Garland’s Civil War Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/zR8NC8C24Zw http://www. MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.faceb...

The gang goes to Waterloo.... where the vampires hang out, this week as they review the latest from writer/director Matt Johnson, Blackberry (2023). Released as a standalone movie in theaters early in 2023, then later re-released that same year as a limited series on Hulu with 16 additional minutes added, Blackberry tells the story of the rise and eventual fall of the Blackberry, from Canadian tec...

Hello classmates! Javier has entered the chat, Happy Gilmore 2: The Reckoning, Joseph’s playin games… and Monkey Man vs The First Omen. Thank you to Javier, our first ever Cool-ass Yard Duty for filling in for Tyler.  https://www.instagram.com/isthat.javi/ Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK...

The gang finds a pig's piece this week, as they review the black and white french slice of French life on the wrong side of the tracks, La Haine (HATE). Follow allong with Vinz, Hubert, and Said across 24 hours of their daily life in the wake of a violent riot that left one of their friends in the ICU, being beaten by a police officer. You, the viewer get to meet 3 unique characters, and find...

Hello classmates! Messages from the class, Kong = mx + Godzilla(Sydney Sweeney), Ang Lee almost won Best Picture, and Joseph brings a game to the show Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/qe0Mzk_sQqI Thank you to Darryl from Getting Dafoe You for the smoo...

The gang lays the groundwork for Se7en and Saw this week, as they review the forgotten B-movie classic starring the legendary Vincent Price, The Abominable Dr. Phibes. This pick was Pete's but inspired by Bruce Purkey of Cinemmadicts. Listen them on all pod platforms, or interact on the Cinemaddicts Facebook group to continue the conversation. This is the 2nd week in a row that Tyler has seen...