The Movie Crew Podcast

This week Brian and Waheed discuss Luc Besson’s visually spectacular, sci-fi comic book adaptation, Valerian and a City of a Thousand Planets. The film didn’t do the best at the box office, but will it become a cult classic? We discuss. Follow and view producer/director Waheed AlQawasmi’s work at wafilms.com . If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome mus...

This week, Brian and Paul get brainwashed by John Frankenheimer’s 1962 political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate. It’s all-star cast includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury (giving an incredible evil mom performance). The film is made in ’62, but it’s still relevant today! If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesom...

Brian, Jeremy, and Jared are discussing the first collaboration between George Lucas and Steve Spielberg, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The Return of the Great Adventure! Follow and view Jared Callan’s work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenpodcast.com or on iTunes . If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him...

Brian and Paul are running from the infected (sort of zombies) as they discuss, 28 days later. It’s the film that made zombies run; run after all the cash moviegoers spent, making it a box office hit. There are spoilers for the third season of The Walking Dead, and Resident Evil. Articles referenced in the show: Robert Kirkman’s reaction to 28 days later If you like our music intro, cl...

Brian, Jeremy, and Jared are getting ready for Halloween as they discuss all things horror. They’re talking about the original horror films, their sequels, reboots, and the imitations. Articles referenced in the show: Buy Siren – the short VHS segment turned into a feature film , the AFI 100 Most Thrilling Films , IGN Top 25 Horror Movies of All Time . Follow and view Jared Callan&#821...

We’re putting the horror movies on pause to discuss the long awaited Blade Runner sequel, Blade Runner 2049. We do our best to take in all the visuals and analyze the multiple meanings of each scene. Spoilers start at 22:40 Articles referenced in the show: Harrison Ford punches Ryan Gosling, Roger Deakins says to see Blade Runner in 2D, How Sean Young's Rachael appeared in Blade Runner 2049, and t...

Brian and Paul are going back to Crystal Lake to discuss the 1982 sequel, Friday the 13th part 3. They're discussing the 3D format the film was shot in, the iconic Hockey Mask, and the age of the stoners (seriously - how do they belong here, who are they friends with??). If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee . And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian...

We're kicking off the Halloween month by continuing our "Based on a Novel" series with Clive Barker's, Hellraiser. We're comparing the 1987 film to Barker's novella, The Hellbound Heart. Articles referenced in the show: Roger Ebert's Hellraiser review If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins (editor) & Je...

This week Brian and Lindsay discuss Baz Luhrmann's 2001 musical, Moulin Rouge. It's a movie about singing, a movie about dancing, but most importantly, a movie about love. Grab your sweetheart, turn the lights down, and enjoy this insanely energetic movie! If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. Watch Brian Elkins (editor) & Jeremy Benson's (director)...

Brian, Jeremy, and Jared are reviewing Suspiria on it's 40th anniversary. An original 35mm uncut print is currently touring the U.S. (and a 4K digital restoration) and the guys got to see it! We review the 35mm print and discuss this classic Italian giallo film. Articles referenced in the show: Suspiria 35mm Uncut screening schedule , 40th Anniversary blu-ray and DCP screening info Follow and view...

Stephen King's It has already set a box office record - highest grossing opening weekend for a horror film! Jared Callan joins us to discuss the new film in theaters, the 1990 mini-series, and the novel. Spoiler Warning! We talk about everything. So, go see the film first, then listen to the show. Follow and view Jared Callan's work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenp...

In this episode, Brian and Paul take a look back at the 1987 kid's horror/comedy, The Monster Squad. Join us to find out if the Wolf Man has nards, why Rudy is the coolest teen monster slayer, and where that third vampire bride ran off to. Rock until you drop! If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins...

With the passing of Haruo Nakajima (the man in the Godzilla suit) Brian and Paul discuss the 1965 Toho Kaiju film, Godzilla vs. Monster Zero. If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins (editor) & Jeremy Benson's (director) new film, Girl in Woods on iTunes , or wherever you get your VOD content. Contact...

This week we're doing an audio commentary of 1997's Alien: Resurrection. Jared Callan joins us as we take a look back at the strangest and possibly the worst Alien film in the series. So, grab your beverage of choice and watch along as we laugh, cry, and scratch our heads in confusion. Follow and view Jared Callan's work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenpodcast.com o...

Brian and Waheed take a road trip to see Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk in a 70mm IMAX. This is the recording directly after our first viewing. And sorry for the subpar recording quality. Articles referenced in the show: American Cinematographer IMAX film post workflow Follow and view producer/director Waheed AlQawasmi's work at wafilms.com . If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more...

Brian and Waheed are going Ape this week, as they discuss the first three Apes films in the reboot/prequel series. Get out your snacks (bananas) and listen in as they talk about Rise, Dawn, and the newest installment - War for the Planet of the Apes. If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins (editor) &...

We're back with a new episode on Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo, and Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars. Two international superstars, two talented filmmakers, and one lawsuit. Join us as we look back at Akira Kurosawa's samurai film, Yojimbo; and it's spaghetti western remake, A Fistful of Dollars. If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him...

This week we're paying tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore. We're going to take a look back at his first three 007 Bond outings, Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, and The Spy Who Loved Me. If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins (editor) & Jeremy Benson's (director) new film, Girl in Woo...

Brian and Paul talk slasher films from the 80's and give a list of their favorite eight. Spoiler Warning for the show. Below is a timecoded list of the films discussed, if you need to skip some. Happy Birthday to Me - 21:30 Blood Rage - 25:27 The Burning - 26:66 The Prowler - 29:23 Child's Play - 34:10 My Bloody Valentine - 37:18 April Fools Day - 42:15 Friday the 13th part 2 - 45:42 Nightmare on...

We're concluding our Alien Retrospective series with the prequel/sequel, Alien: Covenant. Jared Callan joins us to discuss this continuation of Prometheus and the build up to Alien (with maybe a couple more films in-between). Spoiler Warning! We talk about everything. So, go see the film first, then listen to the show. Follow and view Jared Callan's work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podca...

We're continuing our Alien Retrospective series with the first prequel, Prometheus. Brian and Jeremy are joined by Jared Callan to discuss this divisive prequel, and ponder where the series is going from here. Questions are asked, but we don't have all the answers. Follow and view Jared Callan's work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenpodcast.com or on iTunes . If you...

We're continuing our Alien Retrospective series with the 1992 sequel, Alien 3. Brian and Jeremy are joined by Waheed AlQawasmi to discuss the Alien sequel some fanboys have dubbed "the worst of the series". Articles referenced in the show: David Fincher interview at BAFTA, alien 3 talks begin at 2:38. Follow and view producer/director Waheed AlQawasmi's work at wafilms.com . If you like our NEW mu...

This month we're starting our Alien Retrospective series, ending with the newest film, Alien: Covenant (May 19th). Brian and Jeremy are joined by Jared Callan to discuss the first film in the series, 1979's Alien. Follow and view Jared Callan's work at Inherent Media , and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenpodcast.com or on iTunes . If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to m...

Brian and Jeremy continue the "Based on a Novel" series with Ira Levin's, Rosemary's Baby. They're comparing the 1968 Roman Polanski film with the book, talk blocking talent, and get in a 12 minute trailer discussion. And remember, Hail Satan! If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCloud! Watch Brian Elkins (editor) & Jeremy...

Brian and Jeremy are discussing the 2017 Sci-fi/Horror film, Life. Articles referenced in the show: What Would Happen To Your Body In Space Without A Spacesuit , astronaut almost drowns during spacewalk , Thrillist article addressing the Venom prequel rumor , ISS YouTube video tour . If you like our NEW music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. And follow him on SoundCl...