The Movie Crew

Episode 430: The Crew’s buying creepy collectible dolls while watching John Leonetti’s Annabelle. This prequel/spin-off of the first Conjuring film is a massive downgrade. Some of the jump scares and set pieces work well (especially the elevator scene), but the acting and direction leave a lot to be desired. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more ama...

Episode 429: The Crew’s playing the clap game while watching James Wan’s The Conjuring. This box office hit spawned a massive franchise, and as of today, is the highest grossing horror franchise. James Wan’s a master of setup and geography, building some effective suspenseful moments climaxing with a jumpscare. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more...

Episode 428: The Crew’s eating 2 meatball subs while watching Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break. This 90’s action classic is surprisingly light on the action, and more interested in the vibes and culture of surfing… which is probably what makes the film work. Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey, and Lori Petty are perfectly cast. And the closeups of the actors during the skydiving sequence are still unmatched...

Episode 427: The Crew’s giving the LOVE hand to Charles Laughton’s The Night of the Hunter. This hugely influential film is the only time Charles Laughton got behind the camera. It’s often categorized as a horror film or a film noir, but it’s more in line with a dark kids fantasy (think Labyrinth, replacing muppets with an evil preacher). The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head...

Episode 426: The Crew’s wondering how many fourth wall breaks are too many while watching Woody Allen’s Annie Hall. This 70’s Best Picture winner has so many iconic images, costumes, and jokes. Diane Keaton delivers a funny and charming performance that’s so modern for its time. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon...

Episode 424: The Crew thinks Pedro Pascal is the clear choice in a love triangle while watching Celine Song’s Materialists. Song’s second feature as writer and director is just as layered, funny, heartbreaking, and joyous as her first film, Past Lives. She’s able to weave all these emotions in a unique way that invites comparisons to James L Brooks and Woody Allen; her voice is that strong. The Cr...

Episode 424: The Crew’s got their ice skates and samurai swords at the ready while watching Len Wiseman’s From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. In this John Wick spinoff, Ana de Armas kicks so much butt, but this script is bad. She deserves a better movie to showcase her rizz and badass training. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing...

Episode 423: The Crew’s not letting anyone inside while watching Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This big budget vampire flick exploded at the box office and got audiences excited. We got some nits to pick, but this is a wonderful success story for filmmaking, especially genre filmmaking. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquari...

Episode 422: The Crew’s getting some ink while watching David Cronenberg’s Eastern Promises. This Russian mob film set in London, despite dealing with people and locations we usually don’t see in mob films, feels surprisingly familiar. Cronenberg’s horror body is limited to onscreen violence and tattoos. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more a...

Episode 421: The Crew’s drinking Millbrook’s finest coffee while watching David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence. Cronenberg’s first collaboration with Viggo Mortensen proved to be a box-office hit and an even bigger hit with critics… earning two Oscar Nominations and ending up on several Top 10 lists. It’s simple mob story has layered meaning that only Cronenberg would want to explore on...

Episode 420: The Crew’s watching David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds on their GraveTech app. This morbid techno thriller is right in the Cronenberg wheelhouse, but with surprising amounts of comedy and heartbreaking moments between lovers. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on Y...

Episode 419: The Crew’s birthing their rage while watching David Cronenberg’s The Brood. This 1979 body horror film is a little dated now, but it does give you lots to think about and the visuals will stick in your head. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contac...

Episode 418: The Crew’s running from cartoon monkeys while watching Joe Johnston’s Jumanji. This Robin Williams hit from 1995 took over 20 years to spawn a billion dollar film franchise. This first installment was made at a time when CGI had never produced a hairy mammal onscreen, and you can tell. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing...

Episode 417: The Crew’s back after an unscheduled break to review John McTiernan’s Last Action Hero. This was Schwarzenegger’s summer movie follow up to Terminator 2’s massive success. Lots of money was spent and expectations were sky high, but the movie turned out to be a box office dud. The film has gained a cult following in the years since. Is it a misunderstood classic or were the criti...

Episode 416: The Crew’s betting if they can finish watching Donald Petrie’s How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey have great chemistry, even when they’re playing horrible characters. The direction and photography are impressive, but the script is so bad. Characters show up for one scene with zero payoff, and we’re not sure if any character grows or learns anything...

Episode 415: The Crew’s making sure Baby isn’t in a corner while watching Emile Ardolino’s Dirty Dancing. This 80’s hit has become a cultural phenomenon and withstood the test of time. The dance montages are magical and the Grey/Swayze chemistry is full of sexy moments. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. A...

Episode 414: The Crew’s raising their eyebrows at 90’s fashion while watching Lawrence Kasdan’s French Kiss. This is one of the rare Kasdan films he didn’t write, which is fine, cause Kevin Kline and Meg Ryan’s performances and their chemistry are the highlight here. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aqua...

Episode 413: The Crew’s getting the big knife while watching Norman Jewison’s Moonstruck. This 80’s rom com is one of the genres best offerings, thanks to a great script, confident and simple direction, and a cast that brings their characters to life. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can a...

Episode 412: The Crew’s wishing the full length Dracula musical existed while watching Nicholas Stoller’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This funny and heartwarming rom-com is Jason Segel’s first starring role in a feature film, which he wrote himself. The script is honest with some great performances. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing...

Episode 411: The Crew’s wondering where the full moon went while watching Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man. Whannell’s second Universal Monster adaptation isn’t as good as his Invisible Man, but the movie moves fast, and adds plenty of scares and some good body horror moments (à la Cronenberg’s The Fly). The Crew has some problems with the character development. They discuss… If you like our music...

Episode 410: The Crew’s pretty sure this is Tarantino’s favorite werewolf movie (cause the transformation scene is just feet) while watching George Waggner’s The Wolf Man. This atmospheric 1941 film is missing some of the famous werewolf lore (no full moon), but adding to it as well (needing silver to kill the beast). The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud a...

Episode 409: The Crew’s a little confused on the vampire rules in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Rules aside, the Crew’s excited for the fourth film from Mr. Eggers, after one of the best directorial debuts of all time with The Witch. It’s technically impressive and all the performances are pitch perfect, but some of the Crew has problems with the film’s runtime. If you like our music intro, head...

Episode 408: The Crew’s wondering how Keanu Reeves didn’t get fired while watching Francis Ford Coppola’s, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Yes Reeves is horribly miscast, but everyone else is great. The costumes really standout in a film with so many memorable moments and shots. And this may be the most faithful adaptation of the novel; the only big change is the love story, which was added for this...

Episode 407: The Crew’s going silent while watching F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu. This 1922 German silent film was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Stoker’s widow sued and the court ordered all prints to be destroyed. But like a vampire, the film has been resurrected, or restored from a few surviving prints. And thank god, cause the film set the blueprint for vampire films and...

Episode 406: The Crew’s glad Ridley Scott finally got a rhino in the colosseum. This 24 year awaited sequel is out in theaters, and the Crew has some questions about the plot and character development, but zero issues with the production values. Worth the wait? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariuswe...