Middle Class Film Class

The gang take a look back this week, as they revisit the initial review for the podcast, You're Next (2011). From the writer/director team that went on to bring you VHS (2012), VHS 2 (2013) and The Guest (2014), You're Next is a home invasion movie with dark Home Alone twists, plenty of sibling rivalry, and a great soundtrack. Easily missed by most casual movie goers, it's worth a w...

The gang does it in one take this week as they Birdman (2014) featuring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Zach Galifianakis .  In news, we talk about Pinnochio, The Prestige, The Illusionist, parity movies, Cate Blanchett , Ewan McGreggor, Tilda Swinton, Guillermo Del Toro, Christoph Waltz, Finn Wolfhard, John Turturro, Birdbox, The Mist, Shape of Water, Avatar, Game of T...

**1st half spoiler free **    The gang hits up Neflix for a release-week viewing of the Action, Sci-fi, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jamie Foxx featuer, Project Power (2020). We give our immediate thoughts on the movie, so you can make an informed decision to spend your Friday night watching it, or rewatch Jurassic Park again. Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com   Tyler Noe   Joseph Navarro   and Pete A...

The gang puts away the SNES and grows up this week, as they review Jonah Hill's debut writing and directing effort, Mid90's - 2018. Staring Sunny Suljic, Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges, and Na-kel Smith. This coming of age tale follow Stevie, a 13 year old with a complicated broken home, looking for acceptance with a group of troublesome older kids, at a local skateboard shop, in his...

The gang returns some video tapes this week as they review American Psycho (2000) featuring Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Justin Theroux, and Chloë Sevigny . The dark comedy showcases Bale's first body transformation for a role, as well as his amazing acting chops. Through his murderous tendencies, and obsession to fit in and be the best, Patrick Bateman shows u...

The gang break the family curse this week as they review Shia LeBouf's feature length debut, Holes (2003) directed by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Collateral Damage) This Disney original time capsule follows Stanley Yelnats into a juvenile work camp, Camp Greenlake, to spend 18 months digging holes. Spanning 4 generations, the children's story of family's curses, unlikely friendships...

The gang gains power from our Earth's yellow sun this week as they review Man of Steel (2013) starring Henry Cavill. Widely beloved, and sometimes beguiled as Kal-El of Krypton, Henry Cavill seems to be the only choice for the role of Superman for the foreseeable future. MoS is his first showing in the titular role. Zach Snyder heads this CD blockbuster, also starring Russell Crowe, Amy Adams...

The gang busts out their TI-84 graphing calculators this week as they review the debut feature length release from Darren Aronofsky, Pi (1998). Before directing Requiem For a Dream, Black Swan, The Wrestler, Mother!, or Noah... Aronofsky made this Black and White low budget film about a math genius who is obsessed with math in the natural world. Adam Murphy also calls in for a very special edition...

The gang has a close encounter this week as the review the classic family adventure, alien visitor movie, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982) by Steven Spielberg. This American icon of a movie kick started the career of Drew Barrymore, and the night terrors of our very own Pete Abeyta. Pete faces his fears as he watches the nightmarish creature on the big screen for the first time in over 25 years....

The gang comes out clean on the other side this week as they review the absolute classic The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Frank Darabont, based off the Stephen King novella. What can be said about the story of Andy Dufresne and Red... A life in prison, and they're way out. A nearly perfect film, but do the guys think it holds up? Also, Adam stops buy to plop a movie on our proverbial desk i...

The gang gets their sea legs this week as they review Robert Eggers' sophomore release, The Lighthouse (2019). A cinematic achievement by any stretch of the imagination, The Lighthouse take the viewer into the madness of two light house keepers, young and old, as they spend an unknown length of time on that damned rock. Also, Adam stops buy to plop a movie on our preverbal desk in the segment...

The gang goes full Gilliam this week, as they review Brazil (1985) written and directed by Terry Gilliam. This futuristic portrayal of a not-so distant society overran by bureaucracy and burdensome technology is a one of a kind movie. Polarizing in its adoration/hatred, and edited/censored multiple time for various countries, it really is a must watch. Chosen by the wheel of destiny and by listene...

The gang gets microscopic this week, as they review Innerspace (1687) staring Martin Short, Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, also produced by Steven Spielberg and Directed by Joe Dante. This PG rated sci fi comedy follows a hot shot Airforce pilot shrunken down to the size of a blood cell, and injected into a hilarious hypochondriac, all while an international arms dealer is out to catch them both. Also...

The gang get traumatized this week, as they review You were Never Really Here (2018) starring Joaquin Phoenix, and driected by Lynne Ramsay. Streaming right now and probably forever on Amazon, since it's an Amazon original, so watch and follow along. As always, plenty of streaming picks to help you find what's worth watching this week, and a spin on the wheel of destiny to find out what...

The gang gets witchy this week, as they review Suspiria (2018) A remake of Dario Argento's 1977 psychological horror thriller. This version is done my Luca Guadagnino of Call me by Your Name fame, and has a completely different feel and execution than the famous original. Did the new take work or fail? Watch for yourself and listento find out...  streaming right now on Amazon Prime Adam Murph...

This special episode is a companion episode for when you decide to rip the bandaid off and watch Glenn Danzig's Verotika (2019) and don't want to do it alone. Tyler, Pete and Joseph are here to be your crap-talking podcast buddies. We suggest either putting the episode on a small speaker like an Amazon Echo or Google Home, or listen with one earbud in, while you watch the movie.  What mo...

The gang get their Hot Topic on this week as they review Glenn Danzig's debut feature length movie, Verotika (2019). Fair warning, this seems like more of a softcore vampire porno than an actual film. The $2 million budget movie feels like more of a $100k budget, so maybe save your money and just watch the trailer. You'll get the idea... and Adam Murphy stops by to weigh in on a gem call...

The gang visits the MOMA this week as they review The Square (2019) from director Ruben Östlund , of Force Majeure (2014) fame. The film has been critically acclaimed and panned, making it an excellent topic of conversation. Will Tyler, Jospeh and Pete love it or hate it? Streaming on Hulu now, so you can watch it and decide for yourself. Also get your weekly streaming movie picks, and next week&a...

The gang discover their fursonas this week, as they review Cats (2019) by Tom Hooper. Does it live down to the hype? Does it deserve a feature length roast session/commentary? Will Sir Ian McKellan ever work with green screen again? Tyler and Joseph also talk about The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Pete digs up some dirt on Tyler Also get your weekly streaming movie picks, and next week's myst...

This special episode is a companion episode for when you decide to rip the bandaid off and watch Tom Hooper's Cats (2019) and don't want to do it alone. Tyler, Pete and Joseph are here to be your crap-talking podcast buddies. We suggest either putting the episode on a small speaker like an Amazon Echo or Google Home, or listen with one earbud in, while you watch the movie.  This is our f...

The gang learns their folklore this week, as they review Border (2018) A Swedish romance/mystery/fairytale rooted deep in Scandinavian folklore, set in our modern world. From the writer of Let the Right One in (2008) and draped with awards, this movie is sure  to keep you guessing, and drop your jaw on more than one occasion. Streaming right now on Hulu Also get your weekly streaming movie picks,...

The gang get musically abused this week, as they get deep inside Whiplash (2014) by Damien Chazelle. Before La La Land and First man, Chazelle write and directed this intense and tight drama about pushing yourself, and being pushed, to be the best, at all costs. Pete will be leading the show, as it was his pick on the wheel, this week. Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in to Netflix, H...

The gang get historical this week, as they dive deep into Christopher Nolan's tense WWII drama Dunkirk (2017). With non-linear storytelling, multiple time jumps, and no set main character, this masterpiece of a film is done in a way only Nolan can. Not streaming currently, but well worth a $3.00 Youtube or Amazon digital rental. Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in to Netflix, Hul...

The gang's got a breaking story this week, as we dive deep into Nightcrawler (2014) A thrilling look at the life of one would-be headline news footage videographer, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Though not streaming on any of the usual suspects, Nightcrawler is worth seeking out. Follow along and hear our take... Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon and w...

The gang gets mythological this week as they break down Pan's Labyrinth (2006) by Guillermo Del Toro. Streaming on Netflix right now, so have a watch and follow along! Set in WWII era Spain, this dark fantasy juxtapose to an even darker reality is an early release from the master Mexican Film maker, Del Toro. Plenty of streaming picks, this week, so tune in to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon and wa...