Medfield College Film Society

This week the society takes a victory lap with our favorite forgotten Volkswagen in the latest installment to the Herbie franchise with the 2005 comedy Herbie: Fully Loaded, directed by Angela Robinson and starring early 2000s it girl, Lindsay Lohan with Justin Long, Matt Dillon and Michael Keaton. Get your sponsorship plugs in, look for some loopholes in the NASCAR rule book, then run by the car...

This week the society hits the slopes with the 1972 comedy Snowball Express, directed by society favorite Norman Tokar and starring a whos-who of some of our past films, including Dean Jones, Nancy Olsen, Harry Morgan, and Keenan Wynn.  I hope you all are ready for this newfangle trend called skiing, because it seems to be very dangerous - heat up the fondue and grab all the steaks you can find, i...

Hockey one.... Hockey two!!!!  This week the society is watching the 1992 Disney film The Mighty Ducks , directed by Stephen Herek and starring Emilio Estevez, Lane Smith, and Joshua Jackson.  Let's turn back the clock to the height of Michael Eisner's powers, where a son's hobby could spawn a film franchise and a professional sports franchise.  Does it have a ferris wheel?  No.  Bu...

Ye come seeking adventure in salty old pirates eh?  Sure, ya come to the proper place.... but keep a weather eye open!   The boys from Ye Medfield College and Film Societeers are back with a true historic gem in 1950's Treasure Island, directed by Byron Haskin, and starring Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, and Disney stalwart Bobby Driscoll.  Let's hit the open water with as many bad pirate...

Seasons Greetings from all of us here at the Medfield College Film Society!  This year for our third-annual holiday special, we are bringing in reinforcements with our first SPECIAL GUEST (tm) to discuss the 1992 classic The Muppet Christmas Carol , directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine, along with all our favorite Muppets.  Join us as we depart for another interpretation through thi...

This week the society breaks the Haley Mills seal in style with the 1965 crime thriller That Darn Cat, starring her and the one and only Dean Jones as Agent Zeke Kelso, along with a who's who of Disney greats and otherwise in supporting roles.  By the end of this, you will be begging for a sandwich with your kitchen privileges as we try and save a woman whose life is being discussed with alar...

This week, the society doubles down on the animation, as they watch the 1963 Disney classic The Sword In the Stone , directed by Wolfgang Reitherman and starring Karl Swenson, Sebastian Cabot, and Rickie Sorensen.  Long-time listeners to the podcast may be shocked to find the consensus that bubbles up during this episode - you never know what alliances may form around here!  However, everyone can...

It's time for another SPOOOOOKY HALLOWWWEEEEEN special.  This year, it's only half spooky, as we're watching the 1949 Disney animated package film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad , directed and animated by a crew of Disney greats, and staring Basil Rathbone and der Bingle himself, Bing Crosby.  Join us as we suffer bouts of motormania and, well whatever you call that conditio...

Mom, is it Spooky Season yet?  This week, the society dips their toes into a pond of thrills as they watch Escape To Witch Mountain,   the 1975 thriller, directed by John Hough, and starring Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, and Donald Pleasence... and some kids.  We have the Winnebago packed and ready to go, just make sure you pack a few clown dolls and we should be good to go.  Won't you join us?...

Daniels for D.A.!  It's election season, and we've got the perfect candidate for you to kick off Season 4 of the Medfield College Film Society! It's the 1976 madcap comedy The Shaggy  D.A. , starring Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway, and Keenan Wynn.  Prepare to fill your 1970s Walt Disney Productions Bingo Card with this one, as it is a nexus of actors and places we'v...

In this our season 4 teaser, we look at three of our upcoming movies but more importantly, we look back at the life of one of our favorite actors, Tommy Kirk. Tommy passed away in September of 2021 and we'll talk about three of our favorite Tommy Kirk movies. Follow on @medfieldfilm on social media for the latest updates! Bydand Graphic Solutions Todd Knaperek of Bydand Graphic Solutions; log...

Well, if you've been following the podcast over the past few years, you probably knew this was coming.  This week, we continue our summer series with the last selection of the Summer by none other than our resident critic, Andy Brown.  And yet, Andy manages to bring one of the most likely-to-be-criticized films of the year, and that's saying something.  The society concludes a summer of...

This week, the society continues its summer series with Michael's choice, Sandy In Disneyland, a 1974 television special starring Sandy Duncan and featuring a who's who of the day including Ruth Buzzi, the Jackson 5, and Ernest Borgnine..... and so, so much more.  Witness the society stretched to the very brink this week.  Will they survive?  Will the center hold?  You'll just have...

This week the society wrestles control back of the podcast feed to continue their Summer series.  This time Jeff is picking what to watch, and the selection is a 1970 short called Dad, Can I Borrow the Car, written by Ted Berman and directed by Ward Kimball.  Have you ever wondered what Disney would do if they had very few restrictions on branding?  Are you interested in car culture of the mid cen...

This week your favorite guys are back talking about your favorite film franchise from your favorite film studio.  We see what the maestro James Cameron has up his sleeve with the trailer from Avatar: The Way of Water.  It wouldn't be a great title if it didn't have a colon in it! Come on! Let's see what's inside!

This week the society begins their summer series Medfield College Film Society Presents, where each member successively picks something for the society to watch. Robert is up first, and he will be taking us through the Disney parks classic TV episode “The Happiest Show On Earth” from the seminal series Boy Meets World. So join us and get a bit of Feeny in your diet, and a lot of continuity problem...

It's that time folks, the Season 3 FINALE!  This week the society watches the 1989 classic comedy "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids," directed by Joe Johnston and starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, and and Marcia Strassman.  You simply WILL NOT BELIEVE YOUR SIZE as we delve into our childhood memories and discuss the merits of various snack cakes, and wrap up yet another great season here...

This week the society is watching a true Disney classic, the 1959 madcap comedy The Shaggy Dog , directed by Charles Barton and starring Fred MacMurray, the late great Tommy Kirk, and Kevin Corcoran as MOOCHIE!  Join us as we discuss the many moods of Moochie and discover what happens when a curse catches the son of a noted dog hater.  Prepare yourself for intrigue, hilarity, and some discomfort s...

This week the society watches the 1971 comedy The Million Dollar Duck, directed by Vincente McEveety and starring Dean Jones, Sandy Duncan, and Joe Flynn.  Ever wonder what would happen if you got a sudden glut of cash via a radioactive duck?  Are you up-to-date on your tax law and gold bullion policies?  Well, this be the place! Watch out for nosy tax assessors and the government and their textbo...

This week the society returns to a tale they can't seem to let go of and checks out the 2003 remake of Freaky Friday,  directed by Mark Waters, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.  Join us as we see what happens  when a mother and daughter trade places and decide to make things as difficult as they possibly can for themselves instead of just staying home.  Brush up on your talk thera...

This week the society boards their version of the Satellite of Love and experiences the 1979 madcap adventure Unidentified Flying Oddball , directed by Russ Mayberry and starring Dennis Dugan and Jim Dale.  Join us if you dare for this trip into space and back in time to King Arthur's Court, and see if Robert can break Andy down further than ever before.  You'll need plenty of space gear...

This week the society gets the "come hither" put on them by the King of Leprechauns as they watch the 1959 period drama Darby O'Gill And The Little People , directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Janet Munro and 007 himself: a young Sean Connery.  Join us as we explore the lore of the little people under a haze of pub drinking.  Be aware if your children watch this movie a few sc...

This week the society kicks off the new year with an epic adventure in 1954's epic 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea , directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Kirk Douglas and James Mason.  We dive into this early Disney blockbuster and society longtime favorite, filled to the brim with amazing special effects, acting, and music.  Join us as we board the Nautilus and enjoy all manner of icky se...

This week the society celebrates the holidays with its second-annual Christmas special!  And the gang's all here, we're watching the 1983 animated short Mickey's Christmas Carol, directed by Burny Mattinson and starring Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, and Clarence "Ducky" Nash, as well as a large cast of Disney favorites!  Join us as we travel the well-worn path to Victorian En...

This week the society watches the madcap classic Disney comedy The Ugly Dachshund   from 1966, directed by Norman Tokar and starring Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette.  Join us as we discover what happens to a young tumultuous married couple as they add a great dane to a group of impish doxies in what is perhaps the perfect house.  Make sure to get party insurance and protect all your art supplies,...