The Movie Crew Podcast

Episode 292: The Crew’s wishing Atomo-vision with Rumble-rama existed while watching Joe Dante’s Matinee. John Goodman is great as director/producer Lawrence Woolsey (an Alfred Hitchcock / William Castle composite character). This film infects you with the love of 50’s sci-fi films. And apparently toilet paper was a panic-buy even in 1962. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over...

Episode 291: The Crew’s laughing at animal cruelty and speech impediments while watching Charles Crichton’s A Fish Called Wanda. This $8 million comedy was released in 1988 and became a sleeper hit, grossing $188 million worldwide. Kevin Kline won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his (don’t call me stupid) performance. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud...

Episode 290: The Crew’s lacing up their new Nike’s while watching Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill. Lawrence Kasdan directs a huge ensemble cast in his second feature. Glenn Close was the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination, but everyone’s great. Correction: Jake Kasdan, director of the Jumanji sequels, is the little boy asking for Tom Berenger’s autograph. If you like our music intro, head o...

Episode 289: The Crew’s wishing Ben Kingsley really could've been the 45th president while watching Ivan Reitman’s Dave. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver lead an all-star cast; every performance is perfection. The Oscar nominated script from Gary Ross handles the politics well without getting in the way of the character’s development. And the VFX are used to help tell the story, not be the story....

Episode 288: The Crew’s eating multiple plates of spaghetti while watching Lawrence Kasdan’s I Love You to Death. It’s a forgotten black comedy from the 90’s that still holds up. Based on the true story of a wife who tries to murder her cheating husband. All the actors give great and funny performances, but William Hurt and Keanu Reeves steel the show as two burned out hitmen. If you like our musi...

Episode 287: The Crew’s dodging suicidal bots while watching Lana Wachowski’s The Matrix Resurrections. After almost 20 years the third sequel finally arrives in theaters and on HBOMax. Neo and Trinity are back and still kicking ass. Neil Patrick Harris, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, and Jessica Henwick are great character additions. But the Crew is divided on the finished film. They discuss… If you like ou...

Episode 286: The Crew’s raising their giant mech arms in unison while watching the Wachowskis’ The Matrix Revolutions. This is the lowest grossing Matrix film to date and worst received. Audiences and critics had Matrix burnout when this sequel hit theaters six months after the previous installment. Don’t listen to the hate… this is a fitting finale. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro...

Episode 285: The Crew’s trying to figure out if Neo’s wearing a dress while watching the Wachowskis’ The Matrix Reloaded. Despite the fact this film was the highest grossing R-rated film at the time of release (and the film is still in the top 5), the audiences and critics were disappointed. And yeah, there’s a Zion dance orgy, but there’s also an impressive highway chase. A very divided Crew disc...

Episode 284: The Crew’s deciding which pill to take while watching the Wachowski Sibling’s The Matrix. This film was huge in 1999. It was a surprising box-office smash that went on to influence so much of pop culture. The costumes, the sunglasses, the music, and bullet time were everywhere. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aq...

Episode 283: The Crew’s making dresses from newspaper while watching Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho. This film has a more serious tone than Wright’s other work. There’s some funny moments as it starts with a magical rom-com feel before slowly turning up the tension and becoming a British giallo. The cinematography and music work together so well. And go see it in theaters, cause this is shaping...

Episode 282: The Crew’s shaving their heads and working on their British accents while watching Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man. This is Ritchie’s most reserved movie, but also his most tonally dark film. Sure, plenty of one-liners and thrilling set pieces, but this vengeance fueled rampage surprises you with a time jumping narrative that reveals characters in a more psychopathic light. And this maybe...

Episode 281: The Crew's getting horny while watching Scott Cooper’s Antlers. The film is produced by Guillermo del Toro, but make no mistake, this is a Scott Cooper film. And he does an impressive job on his first horror film. The creature effects are creepy, and more importantly, practical. And watch out for cinema’s most creative jump scare since The Exorcist III. The Crew discusses… If you like...

Episode 280: The Crew's doing lines of Spice while watching Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. It’s Lawrence of Arabia in Space, and it’s just as magical as the David Lean masterpiece. The world building is awe-inspiring and feels fresh. Which is even more impressive considering how often Frank Herbert’s novel has been cannibalized by sci-fi cinema. Everyone involved made something truly special that needs...

Episode 279: The Crew's screaming “Evil dies tonight” while watching David Gordon Green’s, Halloween Kills. After 2018’s Halloween was a box-office smash and the fans embraced it; expectations were high for this sequel. And if all you want is Michael Myers killing everyone in Haddonfield, this may be your favorite installment. But the film’s thematic messaging is muddled, Laurie Strode has nothing...

Episode 278: Spoiler Warning!!! The Crew’s having martinis (shaken, not stirred) while watching Cary Joji Fukunaga’s No Time to Die. This is Daniel Craig’s last Bond film, after 5 movies and a 15 year tenure as the world famous character. Fukunaga is the first American director of the series, and he brings the excitement and emotion. Hans Zimmer score is perfect, the sets are perfect, and the cine...

Episode 277: Spoiler Warning!!! The Crew’s cheering on their favorite Lethal Protector while watching Andy Serkis’ Venom: Let There Be Carnage. After the box-office success of the first film, a sequel was quickly green lit. Although, the director, cinematographer, and composer didn’t return for this follow up. Woody Harrelson and Naomie Harris are added to the cast and they’re game to play in this...

Episode 276: The Crew's eating chocolate and human brains while watching Ruben Fleischer’s Venom. After the poor reaction to Spider-Man 3, Venom gets to shine in his own movie. Although the film didn’t win any Oscars, comic fans seemed to embrace it regardless of Spider-Man’s involvement. The cast, led by a super committed Tom Hardy, are better than the material deserves. And Ludwig Göransson’s mu...

Episode 275: The Crew's shoplifting everything in sight while watching Todd Stephens’ Swan Song. Udo Kier delivers a wonderful performance, maybe the best performance of the year, as an aging gay man recapturing his former self. The story is heartbreaking with some funny moments, and the costumes and locations work well. This film could be a perfect 10, if it wasn’t for the horrible amateurish cin...

Episode 274: The Crew's downloading the blue shirt guy DLC while watching Shawn Levy’s Free Guy. The movie’s fun and fast paced, but also instantly forgettable. It’s Netflix fun! Ryan Reynolds is Ryan Reynolds, which is either good or bad, depending on your love of Reynolds. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aq...

Episode 273: The Crew's saying director Nia DaCosta’s name after watching her new film, Candyman. This is DaCosta’s debut horror film and she brings back Candyman to great effect; scarring a new generation of moviegoers. And like the original, this film has something to say… maybe too much to say for one film. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more a...

Episode 272: The Crew's feeding honey to a kidnapped baby while watching Bernard Rose’s Candyman. Tony Todd isn’t only the titular character but his presence is always felt, even when he isn’t on screen. His voice and eyes are enchanting, seductive, and creepy. It all works due to some great lighting, camerawork, performances, and a memorable score. It’s also one of the last good slasher films aft...

Episode 271: The Crew's playing poker and watching Richard Donner’s Maverick. It’s the best family western con-comedy film ever… and maybe the only one. All the performances are great; with the help of William Goldman’s brilliant script (move over Butch Cassidy). Vilmos Zsigmond’s cinematography is amazing; just look at the stagecoach sequence. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head...

Episode 270: The Crew's drinking beer and beating children while watching Richard Donner’s Radio Flyer. What happened here? There’s so much talent behind and in front of the camera, but no one can save this disjointed - Hallmark movie of the week - train wreck! And the script sold for 1.25 million dollars! And the original production was shutdown after filming for ten days; with an entirely differ...

Episode 269: The Crew's watering their rubber (condom) tree while watching Richard Donner’s wild Lethal Weapon 2. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are back in action from the first frame (the films starts mid-car chase). Joe Pesci is a welcomed addition to the cast…. ok, ok, ok, don’t eat the tuna at Subway. The first installment is a great action film, but this sequel is funny and entertaining with lo...

Episode 268: The Crew's sharpening their daggers in preparation to murder the Antichrist, while watching Richard Donner’s The Omen. After decades of directing television and a few forgettable movies, Donner delivers his first box-office hit and a true horror classic. This film is one of the best satanic panic films of the 60’s and 70’s; the other two greats are Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist. Co...