Middle Class Film Class

**1st half spoiler free **   The gang becomes vengeance this week as they review the newest iteration in the Batman franchise starring Robert Pattinson as the titular hero, and helmed by Matt Reeves. If you can believe it, this is an even darker and grittier version of the DC superhero we have all come to know and love over the years. The Deck is stacked with supporting actors as well: Jeffrey Wri...

The gang doesn't take NO for an answer this week as they review Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, and Rhys Darby. Joseph's pick on from the wheel this week, and a first time watch for both Tyler and Pete. Was Jim Carrey the best version of himself? Or is Yes Man, one that you don't have to say YES to... watch it on HULU right now, then find out if you ag...

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/1408976685 This week: Tom Hardy’s incredible aura, Star Trek 4 cast negotiations, and VHS first prints at auction. Plus, listener voicemails and Hollywood’s elite on the ground in Ukraine… In news: Streaming, Jesse Jones, Twitch, www.twitch.t...

The gang takes shrooms, then the shrooms take them this week, as they review Gaia (2021). Billed as a South African eco-horror, Gaia follow a pair of park rangers who get separated in the deep jungle, only to find a father son duo living off the land, and a handful of creatures consumed by the spores of mother earth herself. Taking inspiration from The Last of Us, The Descent, and even The Lightho...

The Razzies’ new category, Ana De Armas is Marilyn Monroe, and Walton Goggins in the Fallout-verse. Plus! The Life of Larry David, Dune Part 2 is in the works, and Francis Ford Coppola says 'Feh' to crowd funding In news: Abeyta Studio, The Navarro’s Rumpus Room, ass to ass, fountain pen, hipsters, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Ethan Coen, Aunt Linda, Casablanca, AFI top 100, Video Game Movies...

**1st half spoiler free **   The gang wears their mother's face this week, as they review the ninth installment in the Texas Chainsaw franchise. A direct sequel to the original ground-breaking film, only set 50 years in the future in Harlow, TX. Was this a faithful sequel, or a shit show reboot? Do you have to be a horror fanatic to love this movie, or will that make you hate it? Watch it now...

The gang learns that 1 + 1 sometimes = 1 this week, as they review an early feature from the great Denis Villeneuve, Incendies (2010). In primarily French and Arabic, the viewer is taken along with twins, Jeanne and Simon, as they follow the last wishes of their late mother to bring a letter to their long lost brother, and birth father in the middle east. Denis Villeneuve is clearly one of the gre...

Eight is enough for Kenneth Branagh, Netflix is done with Marvel, and The Patman may or may not be a DJ on valium. Plus! Get Out’s alternate endings, Joesph is back from COVID leave, and we’re joined by 2 amazing guests. In news: Netflix, Marvel shows, Disney+, Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Arrow, the CW, DC comics, The Simpsons, Star Trek The Next Generation, Gilmore Girls, Seinf...

The gang believes in fate this week, as they review the anti-romantic comedy from Mac Webb, (500) Days of Summer. Starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon Levitt, this hipster quirk-fest takes the traditional boy meets girl story, and turns it on its head. Will Tom spend the rest of his days on Summer break? Or will it be his heart that is breaking. Watch it on Hulu or Amazon Prime, then follow...

On this episode: One Flew over the Cuckoo's Book, Ethan Coen reviews Macbeth, and Pinocchio in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus! That 90’s show is here, and a look behind cinema’s most iconic boulder In news: Panic at the Disco, Office Space, Coronavirus, the quest for 500, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey, Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk, The Shining, Stephen King, The Bible, The Ten Co...

The gang just takes 40 lashings this week, as they review the Australian "western" movie penned by Nick Cave, The Proposition. Starring Guy Pearce and Ray Winstone, this bleak drama has all the bleak realism of The Rover, and adds acting chops from John Hurt, and a Nick Cave soundtrack, plus hard-to-watch torture. The full movie is available uncut on Youtube, so watch it this week, then...

On this episode: Sequels and reboots a-plenty, Aquaman behind the wheel, and Texas Chainsaw’s V-O homage. Plus Peter Dinklage cancels The Brother’s Grimm, Ron Perlman is old as fuck, and Nick Cage embraces his teen angst for Dracula.  The Batman poster, The quest for no posters, Zodiac, The Riddler, The man in the Iron Mask, Name, Jason Mom, Fast and the Furious 10, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Somoan, D...

The gang joins the Tokugawa Shogunate and apostatize this week, as they review the 2016 Martin Scorsese depress-fest, Silence. Set in 1640's Japan, Silence tells the story of two Portuguese Jesuit Padres returning the far-away land, to save a fellow priest rumored to have abandoned his faith, and living amongst the locals. The local ruling government who wishes to keep out all foreign influen...

On this episode: Kanye West wants the final cut, A Christmas Story’s faithful sequel and The Batman Extended cut?? Plus Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the star wars universe, and fans sue for false trailer advertising. Streaming live on Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. www.twitch.tv/STABcomedy streaming fresh live comedy every single day. Watch the full video here  https://www...

The gang watches, mouth agape, this week as they review the critically and socially panned debut feature from Sia,... Music (2021). Starring Kate Hudson (Zu) and Maddie Ziegler (Music), this movie takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ranging from "Who green-lit this movie?" to "I feel dirty watching this" and everywhere in between. If you can bear to watch it, Music is avail...

**1st half spoiler free **   The gang speaks ye olde English this week, as they review the newly released film by Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Only available on Apple TV, this high-art rendition of the classic William Shakespeare play has been called a masterpiece by some, and pretentious AF by others. Where do Joseph, Tyler and Pete stand? Listen in to find out! Email us at MCFCpodca...

On this episode: The Golden Globes in the Metaverse, Oscar host buzz, and Bam Margera is BACK in the jackass movie. Plus we really talk about Zorro this time, and does the world need a new Final Destination? The answer might shock you...  In news:  Elk Grove, foggy nights, New Year, insurrection day, The Quest for no trailers, The Batman, Robert Pattinson, Paul Dana, Colin Farrell, Knives Out, Ria...

The gang gazes at the skin of a killer this week, as they review the first movie in the worldwide phenomenon series, Twilight (2008). Follow along with Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she takes the viewer into the depths of teen angst and Stockholm Syndrome. Also staring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, and many other familiar faces. Grossing almost half a billion dollars worldwide, the Twilight...

On this episode: And we're back! On this episode Lana Wachowski’s lack of passion project discussion, Nicholas Cage’s horse adventures, and Mike Judge blesses us all… Plus an unlikely new Zorro, and the most prolific media reviewer calls into the show. Follow Michael Elliott on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/michael_elliott/ In news:  The Matrix Resurrections, Lana Wachowski, Keanu Reeves,...

Welcome the start of a new year! Time for new resolutions, and wrapping up old ones. Join Pete in a solo rant about the 500+ movies he watched this year on his Quest for 500. Best and worst lists from 2021, 2020, the 2010's, the 2000's, 90's, 80's, and 30's - 70's. We will see you all with the full gang next week! http://www. MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gm...

The gang is charges their kamehameha this week, as they review what may be the biggest egg laid on this podcast... Dragonball: Evolution (2009). The ill-fated live action feature, based on the beloved childhood anime, truly is a spectacle to behold. And lucky for our listeners, it's streaming now on Amazon Prime. So tune in and watch the horror, then listen in to Tyler, Pete and Joseph as the...

On this episode: The gang wraps up the year streaming live on Twitch through STAB comedy. Click the link to watch both episodes https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1237091675 We also go through our top 5 and bottom 5 movies we reviewed in 2021. Plenty of streaming picks, and gab and chatter to go around. Catch us on our next stream, every 4th Saturday of the month.  In news:  Christmas movies are overrat...

The gang is wrongly accused this week, as they review Joe Wright's follow up Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and James MacAvoy... Atonement (2007). Also featuring a young Saoirse Ronan, Juno Temple, and Benedict Cumberbatch before he blew up. Set during WWII, Atonement tells a tale of two loves that could have been, and the unjust reason that they can never be. Heartbreaking, an...

On this episode: The Lighthouse is a Christmas movie, Master Chief gets his own series and Olivia Wilde’s modern take on sex in cinema. PLUS listener reaction to Titane, and a call from friend of the show: Adam Murphy. Also new cast for The Last of Us series and The Oppenheimer Project, and… does showing wang get you canceled at the oscars? In news: Unrepresented dick, The Lighthouse, Chris Evange...

The gang french kisses a firetruck this week, as they review the new release from provocative French director, Julie Ducournau, Titane (2021). The less you know about the movie going in the better, so take the plunge and watch this over the top, dark, story that gives no regard for the well-being of the audience... then listen to our take on Titane, and send us an email or leave a voicemail. Conta...