Middle Class Film Class

The gang survives the sarcastic apocalypse this week, as they review the Lori Petty led comic book movie, Tank Girl (1995). A fan pick from listener, Chris, who previously had us review Antichrist, this post apocalyptic edge-fest may have been doomed from the start, and definitely has an audience that loves it for its personality. With Ice-T, Reg E. Cathey, and even Iggy Pop unrecognizable as muta...

**1st half spoiler free **   The gang learns Comanche this week, as they watch the newest addition to the Predator franchise, set 300 years in the past, Prey (2022). Follow Naru, a young adult in the Comanche tribe in Early America, as she eagerly fights to prove her worth as a warrior to her tribe, and her family. While not as big and strong as her male counterparts, Naru is quick and skilled in...

On this episode: On this episode: Batgirl? I barely knew her, There’s no crying in reboots and  Doug Liman walks on hallowed ground PLUS gendered streaming services are here, and Tom Hardy? More like Tom Hard to understand In news: Discord, remote recording, COVID-19, Warner Brothers, Zach Snyder’s Justice League, Batgirl, DC Films, HBO Max, Paramount+, Catwoman, Aquaman, Scoob 2, Ezra Miller, The...

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater, it is unfortunately cut off about halfway through this episode. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1547490735 The gang joins a rock and roll ninja biker gang this week, as they cruise the beaches of Miami looking for a little kiss... It's time for Miami Connection (1987)....

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/1547490735 On this episode: Chris Rock still holding onto that grudge, manic pixie dream girls fight back, and TikTok’s best comments. PLUS a 90’s classic reboot for the ages, and a special call-in guest… In news: American Spirits, food poiso...

The gang finds out if androids dream of electric sheep this week, as they dive into the near-future cyber dystopian sci-fi, Bladerunner 2049 (2017). Set 50 years in the future from the prequel (re;eased 35 years prior), our hero Kay, is a bladerunner on the brink of a world changing revelation about his past, and the childhood he never knew was possible. Coming just 1 year after the amazing alien...

On this episode: Dungeons and Dragons and Drive-ins and Dives, A whole new way to consume movies, and The Rock is a big strong guy. PLUS Phase 5 and 6, the fart heard ‘round the world, and a bevy of new release indie reviews.  In news: Listen in to find out http://www. MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com      Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010 Get some merch: https://middle-class-fi...

The gang perfects their thousand yard stare this week, as they review one of the most effective war movies ever put to film,  Come and See. Flor is a 15 year old Belarusian boy with a romanticized view of what war means. He leaves his mother and twin sisters to join the resistance again Hitler and his nazi foot soldiers, who are hell bent on exterminating all of the Belarusian citizens. Over the c...

On this episode: Pratt v Ford: a battle for the ages, a Thor review dripping with maple syrup, and Cartoon Network royalty brings us a new animated movie. Plus! Listeners have seen it a thousand times, Shots fired at Baby Yoda, and a friendly Hawaiian alien gets a live action reboot In news: Reincarnation, Gen Z meme humor, Boomer humor, natural disasters in movies, Titanic, tornado, Krakatoa, Yel...

The gang learns a lot about a man based on when he washed his hands, this week, as they review Best Picture winner The Shape of Water (2017). Eliza is a lonely mute woman who works as a janitor at a CIA research facility that houses an amphibious creature known only as The Asset. Eliza forms a kidship with the God-like creature as they bond over their loneliness, inability to form speech, and thei...

On this episode: Gentleminions have invaded theaters, Jeff Goldblum in the new Thor movie and MCFC crashes TikTok. PLUS Joseph’s reaches mach 8, the month of Hollywood passings continue, and Batman was never meant to be serious.  In news: Crazy Eyes, Mr Deeds, Willem Dafoe, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Illumination, Steve Carrell, gentleminions, Batman, Dark Knight Rises, Despicable Me, Thor: Love an...

The gang has the end built into the beginning this week, as they review Charlie Kaufman's brain child, Synecdoche; New York (2008). Not to be confused with Schenectady, NY, the city... Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, much like this movie, and much like the play being staged within the movie. Brought to us by the writer of Eternal...

On this episode: A new game has entered the chat, Christian Bale has a list of demands, and Trainspotting… more like Carspotting. PLUS James Cullen Bressack calls in to talk about his new release Hot Seat, starring Kevin Dillon and Mel Gibson. In news: Michael st. Michaels, The Greasy Strangler, the gift closet, Tee Spring, MERCH, Ezra Miller, Dune, Deanna, Javier, Camille, Jo-man, Harry Potter, G...

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/1513969272 The gang takes flight this week, as they review The Rocketeer (1991) a Disney family adventure movie set in the golden age of aviation, and the infancy of the 3rd reich. Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton...

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/1513969272 On this episode: John Williams leaves Hollywood, big time cinema anniversaries, and news on the Furiosa front. PLUS Alex Garland’s surprise career as a director, listener review and voicemail, and a sneak peek at some upcoming movi...

The gang becomes man of the house this week, as they review Paul Dano's directorial debut, Wildlife (2018) starring Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ed Oxenbould. Based off a novel of the same name, Wildlife is a story of an American family in a state of decay in 1960's Montana. When the patriarch of the house packs up and leaves his family to fight a ravaging fire on the Canadian bo...

On this episode: Lord of the Rings anime, Sam Jackson’s favorite role, and Ezra Watch 2022. PLUS… Taika Waititi’s vision for Star Wars, and the sequel none of us knew we wanted.  In news: COVID, Public restrooms, Lord of the Rings anime, War of The Rohirrim, Kenji Kamiyama , Rings of Power, LOTR Amazon series, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Game of Thrones, Peter Jackson, Meet the Feebles, Bad Taste, Sa...

The gang is shorter than I expected this week, as they review the classic cheesy bar brawl movie, Road House (1989) starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, and Sam Elliott. While no one is going to argue that Road House should have won Best Picture in 1990, but its campy cheesy approach to Bar Rescue has been a favorite of general audiences since its release. How did the gang like this late 80'...

On this episode: Tyler has abandoned his post, Ezra watch 2022, and a call from the other side of the world. PLUS! M Night cranks out another gem, updates from Joseph, and grievances with The Goonies In news: Coronavirus, X-Files, Mother, Danzig, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ezra Miller Watch 2022, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, R Kelly, Macauley Culkin, Michael Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola, Warner Broth...

The gang finds the killer this week, as they review the movies based off the classic board game we all know, Clue (1985) Directed by Jonathan Lynn, also written by Lynn and John Landis. This movie comes along with some interesting history, classic cast, and whip-sharp dialogue. Considered a classic who dunnit by many, was Clue able to charm the likes of Tyler, Joseph and Pete? Watch it with your S...

On this episode: Twilight reunion movie... but not the way you think, and the Morbius sweep is back this weekend! PLUS, radioactive documentaries on HBO, and the Kanye West biopic that never was… In news: Chernobyl, pronouns, Ezra Miller, Charles Manson, The Farewell, John Orlando, The PVDcast, Tyler and Company, Titane, Harold and Maude, The Brotherhood of Death, Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Krist...

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/1311588701 The gang respects the rules this week, as they review Wes Craven's classic meta slasher, Scream (1996). Starring Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, Matthew Lillard, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Henry Winkler, and a l...

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/1311588701 On this episode: Winnie the Pooh’s new nightmare & Neill Blomkamp behind the wheel. Plus! Behind the scenes with Dino DNA, and good news for apprehensive fans of The Last of Us Streaming on twitch.tv/stabcomedy In news: David C...

The gang pretend their twins this week as they review the Charlie Kaufman meta masterpiece, Adaptation. Streaming now on HBO Max, watch this heady introspective look at the film adaption process, writers block, Hollywood cliches, second guessing, and ultimately loss and acceptance. How did Joseph, Pete and Tyler like it? Tune in to find out. http://www. MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmai...

On this episode: Gaspar Noe trips balls in low gravity, and Disney execs are anti-Depp. Plus... Taika’s new project, listener email and voicemail, and a special call-in guest. In news:Andrew Watches Movies, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach, Nacho Libre, Jared Hess, Jack Black, Mexican Food, Oscar’s Very Mexican Food, Curtis Park, Gaspar Noe, Gravity, The Independent, Indiewire, Alfonso Cuaron, 2001: A S...