The Movie Crew Podcast

Episode 467: The Crew’s stuck in a time loop while watching Christopher Landon's Happy Death Day. This Groundhog Day inspired slasher film is a fun genre mashup that scored at the box-office. The movie is perfectly cast (at least the actresses are), the kills are fun (although very PG-13), and its paced well. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more am...

Episode 466: The Crew’s building their best man with a tan while watching Jim Sharman's The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This Halloween favorite denies classification, it's a musical, a horror spoof, and a sexy sex comedy. It's also the longest running theatrical release in film history, and it's the recommended way to watch the film cause it definitely loses the fun energy without the audience part...

Episode 465: The Crew’s figuring out what things do react well to bullets while watching John McTiernan's The Hunt for Red October. This 90's sub film was a box-office hit and start of the Jack Ryan franchise, but Sean Connery steals the film and Jack Ryan (played only once by Alec Baldwin) ends up being the least interesting supporting character. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, h...

Episode 464: The Crew’s tickling their pet talking gorilla while watching Frank Marshall's Congo. This adventure film misses the mark on building suspense, so the best scenes are when the actors deliver exposition dialogue. And if it wasn't for Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry, Delroy Lindo, and Joe Pantoliano the movie might have fumble that. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to S...

Episode 463: The Crew’s out of town working this week so Brian and his wife review some recent sci-fi films. The first is Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic film, The Dog Stars. Followed by David Robert Mitchell's dinosaur film that has heavy Spielberg/Amblin vibes, The End of Oak Street. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariu...

Episode 462: The Crew’s kissing Nolan's butt while watching his adaptation of The Odyssey. That's right, it's another all male (no Kristin yet again) Christopher Nolan love fest review. They can't help their lack of originality, when a movie's this great, all you can do is join the herd. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquar...

Episode 461: The Crew’s laying naked on a rocky beach while watching Uberto Pasolini's The Return. Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes are amazing as Penelope and Odysseus, it's a shame they're only in three scenes together. The film is a wonderfully grounded adaptation of The Odyssey, which makes the poor handling of the marketing and distribution so frustrating. The Crew discusses… If you like ou...

Episode 460: The Crew’s looking at all the beautiful people while watching Wolfgang Petersen's Troy. Despite being Brad Pitt's highest grossing film at the time, its huge budget kept it from becoming massively profitable. The Crew's opinions vary greatly on this film, some think its fun entertainment and others think it's laughably bad. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to...

Episode 459: The Crew’s praying to Crom while watching John Milius' Conan the Barbarian. This bloody sword and sandal flick introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger (as a movie star anyway, he was already famous as a bodybuilder). More than 40 years later it's still entertaining, and perhaps the best of the 80's sword and sandals movies. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head o...

Episode 458: The Crew’s shooting mirrors while watching Orson Welles' The Lady from Shanghai. Welles' first film noir is a mixed bag, some scenes are amazing while others are workmanlike at best. Rita Hayworth and her swimwear steal the show. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on...

Episode 457: The Crew’s taking George's advice and buying a horse while watching Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons. Mr Welles second feature film isn't as welled remembered as Citizen Kane, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be just as studied and enjoyed. Welles' shots are perfection; the character blocking, the lighting, and camera movement communicate so much to the audience. We're in the...

Episode 456: The Crew’s holding their best snow globes while watching Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. This film is often cited as THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE, and for good reason. The filmmaking techniques used to tell the story are impressive by today's standards, and the story unfolds at a wonderfully quick pace. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more ama...

Episode 455: The Crew’s wearing their tightest purple outfits while watching Simon Wincer's The Phantom. This comic strip character's film career was cut short by truly terrible box-office numbers, and some bad reviews. Which is a shame cause the film looks incredible and the cast is more than game. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing musi...

Episode 454: The Crew’s doing their best maniacal laugh while watching Russell Mulcahy's The Shadow. This masked vigilante character started on the radio instead of comic books, but that doesn't mean he isn't cinematic. The sets and costumes look fantastic, really embracing style over substance. It's too bad it bombed at the box office killing the franchise before it started. The Crew discusses… I...

Episode 453: The Crew’s taking flight with snazzy jetpacks while watching Joe Johnston's The Rocketeer. This 90's superhero soars on the big screen thanks to some wonderful performances, truly great effects (that still look great today), and a lovingly recreated 1930s that's a feast for the eyes. Its a real shame this film didn't start the trilogy the filmmakers wanted. The Crew discusses… If you...

Episode 452: The Crew’s wearing their best yellow hat and coat while watching Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy. This comic strip adaptation is the very definition of over the top, especially from Al Pacino. The photography and production design are stylized gold, but unfortunately the main star and his leading lady (Warren Beatty and Madonna) are the weakest parts and take up so much screen time. The Cr...

Episode 451: The Crew’s out of town working this week, so Brian and his wife review some film adaptations/reimagining/remakes of old video games and cartoons. Mortal Kombat II is definitely the best of the franchise and its nice to see a fighting tournament film return to the big screen. Masters of the Universe is way better than the original 80's film, but we did feel the runtime. The Crew discus...

Episode 450: The Crew’s feeling the anxiety of unjust accusations while watching Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory. This anti-war film will give you second thoughts about joining any military. The tension is ever present, even after the genre switches from war film to courtroom drama. It's Kubrick's fourth film but his first real masterpiece. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head ov...

Episode 449: The Crew’s shaving their heads while watching Ridley Scott's G.I. Jane. This 90's film was unfairly judged when it came out, winning a Razzie for Demi Moore. But Demi delivers a tough and fun performance, and Ridley surrounds her with his expertly crafted shots and a supporting cast that's game. This film needs to be rediscovered by film buffs. The Crew discusses… If you like our musi...

Episode 448: The Crew’s feeling the red light claustrophobia while watching Tony Scott's Crimson Tide. This 1995 sub film has a wonderful all male cast, but Washington and Hackman steal the show as the disagreeing Captain and XO. There are plenty of sub cliches and wonderful action scenes, but the highlights are the characters weighing the pros and cons of launching a nuke without all the informat...

Episode 447: The Crew’s lost in the Gosling rizz while watching Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary. This perfectly casted film pulls on the heartstrings with a faceless alien friendship. No giant E.T. eyes here. And with a runtime over 2 hours, the pace never slows. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusw...

Episode 446: The Crew’s seeing double while watching Duncan Jones’ Moon. Duncan Jones exploded into the indie filmmaking scene with one of the best directorial debuts. The low budget (5 million) is hardly noticeable, the camera setups and pace show the passion of a younger filmmaker but with the sure-footedness of an experienced one. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to So...

Episode 445: The Crew’s lack of oxygen may have something to do with forgetting to breathe while watching Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity. This 2013 box office hit was one of a few 3D movies that audiences ate up. The 3D really added to the story and the suspense. And this film is suspenseful, living up to the clichéd phrase “it’s a rollercoaster ride”. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, he...

Episode 444: The Crew’s shocked by all the talent in front of, and behind the camera, while watching Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr Ripley. This 1999 thriller is a complex character study of the titular Mr Ripley, who wants to be a “fake somebody”. The film is perfectly cast, and the impressive crew is at the top of their game. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Sou...

Episode 443: The Crew’s surprisingly divided on Rob Reiner’s Misery. This Stephen King adaptation is often cited as one of the best, but some of the Crew question the creative decisions. They like the lens choices but not the lighting. If you love the film or hate it, this episode has something for you. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing...