Middle Class Film Class

On this episode: The unexpected passing of a Hollywood heavy and Guillermo Del Toro’s next project… PLUS! Joseph’s Oscar payoff,  what’s the deal with black and White movies, and how Papa Ford helped River Phoenix fill his shoes In news: Holidays, Jehovah, Arbor Day, Boxing Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Columbus Day, Vince Guara...

The gang finds out that aint no rule says the dog can't play this week, as they review the cultural phenomenon Air Bud (1997). Everyone has heard the jokes, and the million and 1 spinoff sequels, but have you actually sat down and watched the OG? Well we have, and we had a blast discussing it with a critical eye.  Visit the Indie GoGo for Joseph's new project: Raven's Landing  https...

On this episode: The gang weighs in on their Oscar prediction, and Tyler gives us the downloads on The Razzies. PLUS! The reboot movie that none of us expected, and not another Teen cartoon movie??  In news: Truancy, Mountain Dew, N-word pass, 2023 Oscars, Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hong Chou, The Whale, Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin, James Lee Curtis, Everything Eve...

The gang walks the streets of Paris this week, as they review the 2nd in the "Before Trilogy",  starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, Before Sunset. 9 Years later, and Jesse visits Paris on his world tour promoting his new book retelling the events of his one chance night in Vienna with Celine. Lo and behold, Celine now lives in Paris, and the pair spend his few remaining hour in Paris j...

On this episode: It’s been 10 short years… time for another Lord of the Rings movie, and John Wick 4 is long as fuck. PLUS!!  A Kev-Man review of the new MCU movie, and an update on Raven’s Landing In news: California apocalypse, cousin It, Josh G, Your Next Favorite Movie Podcast, https://linktr.ee/ynfmoviepod , Sleepaway Camp, Felissa Rose, Jack Fitzpatrick, LetsCrashThisParade YouTube channel,...

This one's for the classmates! The second installment of our triple review bonus episodes. Once a month, we will pull 3 random fan picks to watch and review. One movie for each of us, chosen at random. If we did the math right, that should mean that by the end of 2023, our whole list will be completed! This episode Joseph will cover Triangle (2009) from Jack, Tyler will be reviewing Sleepaway...

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1749009343 The gang spends a dozen years on a project this week, as they review Richard Linklater's magnum opus, Boyhood (2014). There has never been a film quite like Boyhood, shot over the course of 12 years, following Mason (Ellar Col...

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1749009343 On this episode: It’s been 10 short years… time for another Lord of the Rings movie, and John Wick 4 is long as fuck. PLUS!!  A Kev-Man review of the new MCU movie, and an update on Raven’s Landing In news: Twitch, STAB Comedy, www...

The gang goes super saiyan this week as they review Patron Javier's pick, Dragon Ball Super: Broly! This wildly successful standalone movie in the Dragon Ball Super cartoon series. A first time watch for all three of us, available for rent for $4 on all the usual suspects, if you want to watch along too. Thank you so much to Javier for this delightful pick, it truly is a movie we would have m...

On this episode: How much is too much for the MCU? and Hellboy round three! PLUS The worst in the Amityville universe, Hong Chau speaks her mind, and Raven’s Landing coming to your screens soon In news: Sex scenes, pornography, German dungeon porn, Basic Instinct, Twitter, Angel Airways, Christian Cable TV, The Room, Tommy Wiseau, Bill Nighy, Love Actually, Martin Freeman, Slash Film, Marvel Cinem...

The gang feeds a stray this week, as they try to spice things up while they watch Gerald's Game. Adapted from the Stephen King Book, this chamber piece wrapped in a drama wrapped in a supernatural thriller is dripping with Stephen King and Flanagan easter eggs, and suspense. Hold onto your butts, because there is one scene that you will never forget. Watch it on Netflix, try not to scream, th...

On this episode: A24 gives a teenager the keys to the kingdom, and there was DEFINITELY room on that door. PLUS Joseph takes his medicine from Force Five Podcast, and Adam Rosen calls in! Writer and editor of the new book: You’re Tearing me Apart Lisa!: The Year's Work on The Room, the Worst Movie Ever Made In news: Apple cider vinegar, bird, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagle...

The gang sucks some steam this week as they review Mike Flanagan's legacy sequel to The Shining, starring Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson, Doctor Sleep (2019) streaming right now on Tubi. Featuring vampires that don't suck blood, deviations from the source material, and a perplexing hat... this horror fantasy drama is full of quirky and dark characters, child death, and vampire caniba...

On this episode: On this episode: Netflix pisses on their subscribers and tells them its raining, the DCEU is now the DC Elseworlds, and Sandler is back on Team Safdie… PLUS! Gladiator 2: Back in the sandles Again, and The Gang picks their favorite video games to adapt.  In news: No News transcription today  http://www. MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/pod...

This one's for the classmates! First of our triple review bonus episodes. Once a month, we will pull 3 random fan picks to watch and review. One movie for each of us, chosen at random. If we did the math right, that should mean that by the end of 2023, our whole list will be completed! This episode Joseph will cover Velvet Goldmine (1998) from Aunt May, Tyler will be reviewing Liza Minelli in...

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1721295050 The gang finds out what family means this week, as they review the Palme d'Or award winner, Shoplifters. This one missed all of our radars up til today... and it comes with a awards list a mile long, losing best Foreign Featur...

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1721295050 On this episode: Middle Class Film Class LIVE on twitch, Joel Schumacher has low self esteem. PLUS Oscar nominations, Listener mail, and The Last of us Season 2 In news: STAB comedy, The STAB show, Jesse Jones, Lucas, FIV, Tyler &a...

Hello Classmates! This is a special preview our weekly bonus Patreon series we have, covering each episode of HBO Max's new series: The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. This preview will be spoiler free, as is the entire episode 1... but after that we will be discussing events of each episode, differences from the game to the series, standout scenes, effects, and overall ju...

The gang discovers their spouses are cheating this week, as they review BBC's 2nd best film of the century, In the Mood for Love. Written and directed by visionary director, Kar-Wai Wong, off the heels of Chungking Express, this period melodrama with tones of noir and an overarching will-they-won't-they vibe, explores the newly formed friendship of two neighbors who must come to grips wi...

On this episode: The thirteenth Friday the thirteenth, and NPR’s review of movie reviews. Jinkies! Velma shits the bed in spectacular fashion, and just when Alec Baldwin thought he was out… they pull him back in. In news: Florida, New Zealand, Collider, Friday the 13th, Sean S. Cunningham, Halloween, Scream, Scream 6 Lost in New York, Maid in Manhattan, Billy, Stu, Jason X, Freddy vs Jason, Alien...

The gang visits Joel's Hole this week, as they review Nick Hamm's turn of the millennium drama thriller chamber piece, The Hole (2001) submitted to the show by Patron Joel. Starring Thora Birch and Keira Knightly. Forgotten to time, this British low budget flick leaves the viewer feeling dirty and confused. Not free to stream, but $3 on youtube aint bad, then tune in to hear who hated it...

On this episode: A sneak peek at this year’s Oscars, and What the hell is a Ke Huy Quaniasance??? PLUS Nukie saves actual lives, and Jonah Hill catches an actual beating. In news: Champion, Street wear, Goth Ninja, Cyber Ninja, delivery company, Golden Globes, flood warning, Will Smith, Oscars, Paul Walter Hauser, Blackbird, Richard Jenkins, Dahmer, Seth Rogan Pam and Tommy, Domhnall Gleeson, The...

The gang fakes an American accent this week as they review Kenneth Branagh's directorial sophomore mystery thriller, Dead Again (1991). Hired to find the true identity of a woman with a lost memory, Mike Church uses his P.I. skills and a little help from some quirky friends and business associates to crack the case. But along the way, he finds love in the mysterious focus of his investigation...

On this episode: Colin Farrell’s hideous face hits the small screen and Avatar 2: Something in the Way of Water joins the three comma club. PLUS! A new face of James Bond, and a comedic sequel 4 decades in the making. In news: Colin Farrell, The Batman, Penguin, HBO Max, Falcone, Something in the Way, Nirvana, Mike Marino, Mike Fontaine, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Michael Marino, True Detective, an...

The gang argues about who put ketamine in the spaghetti this week, as they review the under-seen and under-appreciated indy sci-fi chamber piece, Coherence (2013). 8 friends at a dinner party find themselves in the center or outer limit of a multiverse time warp drama. With the low budget feel of Primer, and the confined dinner party feel of The Invitation, Coherence may not be everyone's cup...