The Movie Crew Podcast

Episode 168: The Crew’s feeling the midlife blues as they discuss the ninth film from Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. It’s the story of Rick Dalton (a failing actor) & Cliff Booth (Rick’s stuntman) in 1969 Hollywood during the Manson Family murders. And that’s the entire plot, cause this fairytale is about hanging out with characters and soaking up the 60’s ambience. The Crew...

Episode 167: The Crew’s plotting to steal $500,000 while watching Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. The film didn’t receive the acclaim of Pulp Fiction, but as become some Tarantino fan’s favorite film from the director. It’s the Crew’s favorite! There’s so much to love here, but the highlight is the romance between Jackie Brown and Max Cherry. Pam Grier was robbed of an Academy Award nomination!...

Episode 166: The Crew’s eating Royale with Cheese burgers while discussing Quentin Tarantino’s second film, Pulp Fiction. The film was a massive box office hit, nominated for 7 Academy Awards, and put Quentin Tarantino on the map. QT’s direction & writing style, while not original, have been copied more than any other 90’s director. The movie is a masterpiece... no question, but how does it hold u...

Episode 165: The Crew’s rambling about the directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino. Reservoir Dogs is one of the most well-known indie films of the 90’s and introduced the world to Tarantino’s crazy style. Does it hold up? They discuss... If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Runtime: 01:34:...

Episode 164: The Crew’s gone mad looking deep into the eye holes of the Crystal Skull. They’re reviewing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The audience reaction at the time was super negative, and “Nuke the Refrigerator” has all but replaced “Jump the Shark” in pop culture. Despite the hate, the Crew is split on this film. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and...

Episode 163: The Crew’s looking for the Holy Grail as they discuss the third Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It’s the only film in the series where Indy has a character arc. Due in large part, to the fact his dad tags along on this adventure. And the comedic chemistry between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery is amazing, some of the best jokes in the franchise. If you like our...

Episode 162: Will the Crew fall to the black sleep of the Kali Ma as they discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? No, cause it’s a fun adventure film. No time for sleep Dr. Jones! The film did cause some controversy over the amount of violence and child slavery plot. And as a result, the PG-13 rating was created (Gremlins helped as well). Red Dawn was the first PG-13 film, released only two...

Episode 161: The Crew’s discussing the ultimate Hollywood-Kaijū showdown Godzilla fans have been waiting for, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). This time co-writer Michael Dougherty is directing and he ramps up the fantasy elements. The effects are amazing and Godzilla has more screen time, but is it enough to make it a good movie? The crew discusses. Reference: Godzilla speaks, Godzilla flie...

Episode 160: The Crew’s discussing the evil Superman/Horror film, Brightburn. The opening weekend gross was low for a horror film (and even lower when compared to the average Superhero film), but it’s low budget may help it turn a profit. Let’s hope it makes money, cause the Crew really wants a sequel. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. An...

Episode 159: The Crew’s trapped in a small town grocery store, discussing Frank Darabont’s third Stephen King adaptation, The Mist. The film opened on Thanksgiving 2007 to mixed critical opinions, and a disappointing box office take. The Thanksgiving release date and the film’s downbeat ending, are probably to blame. But after it’s theatrical run, The Mist has become a cult film and had a spinoff...

Episode 158: The Crew’s running to the rooftops to discuss the 1990 underground monster movie, Tremors. It’s a comedic take on the 50’s monster movies. The special effects are still jaw-dropping after 29 years; thanks to some expertly edited miniatures. But the chemistry and ribbing between Fred Ward and Kevin Bacon make this monster movie truly special. Reference Material: Trailer to the canceled...

Episode 157: The Crew’s jumping down into the caves to discuss Neil Marshall’s The Descent. The film is a claustrophobic inducing nightmare; thanks to the incredible cave sets. The all-female cast, music, lighting, and gore effects are true standouts in the horror genre. It’s one of the 21st century’s best horror films… they discuss. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more aweso...

Episode 156: The Crew’s sticking to the roads as they discuss the John Landis Werewolf film, An American Werewolf in London. The Werewolf transformation scene was so revolutionary the Academy created a Makeup category for Rick Baker’s work. Mr. Landis is known for his comedy films, and there’s lots of jokes in the film. But Landis is also considered a Master of Horror with only two horror films in...

Episode 155: The Crew’s priming Old Sparky to review another Frank Darabont prison film, The Green Mile. Unlike The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile was a big box office hit in Christmas 1999. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. And follow him on SoundCloud , and YouTube Runtime: 01:14:06 Contact: themoviecrewe@gmail.com

Episode 154: The Crew’s ready to get busy living while they discuss Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption. This is another adaptation from Stephen King’s Different Season, originally titled Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. The film wasn’t a box office hit when it was released, but it did get 7 Oscar nominations. Today, it’s the #1 user rated movie on IMDb and many consider it the be...

Episode 153: The Crew’s breaking the barrier to discuss the newest adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. They review the novel and original 1989 film before moving on to the Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer film (the filmmakers behind Starry Eyes). Spoilers for the 2019 Pet Sematary start at 31:15. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. And...

Episode 152: The Crew’s walking along the train tracks discussing Rob Reiner’s, 1986 coming-of-age film, Stand By Me. They compare the film to the source material, Stephen King’s The Body (one of the four novellas in Different Seasons). If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. And follow him on SoundCloud , and YouTube Watch our latest film, Gir...

Episode 151: The Crew fell down the rabbit hole trying to interpret, Writer/Director Jordan Peele’s sophomore flick, Us. The performances, music, camera and lighting are genre perfect! But unlike Peele’s Get Out, the symbolism and metaphors can be interpreted a lot of different ways; they discuss. Spoiler Warning - Go see the movie first! We encourage everyone to buy the soundtrack, it's so good....

Episode 150: The Crew's snowed in at the Overlook Hotel discussing Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of The Shining. They compare the film to Stephen King’s novel and the TV Mini-Series. Kubrick’s film was poorly reviewed by critics and fans of the book (including King himself) when it was first released. But his film has become one of the most celebrated horror films of all time. If you like our music...

Episode 149: The Crew's getting juiced up with free cable as they sit to discuss the 1996 Jim Carrey comedy, The Cable Guy. Critics called it “too dark” for a Jim Carrey movie, but make no mistake, Carrey is very over the top earning his 20 million dollar payday. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. And follow him on SoundCloud , and YouTube...

Episode 148: The Crew's checking into room #1 at the Bates Motel to discuss the first modern horror film, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. This is one of the most talked about and studied films in history, and the shower scene is still shocking and inventive almost 60 years later. Hitchcock is the Master of Suspense, but make no mistake... this is a horror film! And please excuse Brian’s constant mispro...

Episode 147: The Crew's at the police lineup trying to pick out who’s guilty of making The Usual Suspects a modern classic. The film won 2 Oscars for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. The performances, script, direction, score, and camerawork are top-notch, but the editing is flawless. The Crew also gets into a pizza roll rant. If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more aw...

Episode 146: The Crew’s having some drinks at the Titty Twister while discussing From Dusk Till Dawn. It wasn’t the first collaboration between Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino but it’s probably their most famous. The first hour of the film is exactly what you would expect from the filmmakers of Pulp Fiction and Desperado. But the last 45 minutes shows their love for over the top exploitatio...

Episode 145: The crew’s been imprisoned for the last 15 years, and they’re ready to eat an Octopus alive while discussing Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy. It’s a revenge film with a deeply disturbing twist. They also discuss Spike Lee’s 2013 remake. Spoilers - watch the film first! If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from aquariusweapon. And follow him on SoundCloud ,...

Episode 144: Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate, Brian and Lindsay are discussing one of the greatest love stories ever put on celluloid, Fight Club. The film didn't get the best reviews when it was released (critics attacked the film for glamorising violence) and it was a huge box-office disappointment. Nevertheless, the movie found it's audience; it's #10 on IMDb's Top Rated Movies list. If you...