Middle Class Film Class
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWeekly movie news and review released every Monday and Wednesday. Mondays are Gab & chatter (movie news, discussion) and streaming recommendations. Wednesday is one deep dive review chose from the Wheel of Destiny. Recorded live to tape with Joseph, Pete & Tyler. Email us to be featured on the air, or for general inquiries [email protected]
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Charade (1963) review / dir. Stanley Donen
April 24, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe gangs find out the real treasure were the stamps we collected along the way, this week, as they review Joseph's pick from the Wheel of Destiny, Charade (1963). With a star studded cast including Cary Grant, and Audrey Hepburn, this comedy mystery thriller is a sharp piece of 60's cinema that is highly regarded and rated. Do the sensibilties of 60 years ago still hold up today? Will Pete, Tyler, and Joseph sing the praises of Charade? Or will they return it to sender? It's streaming right...
Gab & Chatter: Fallout / Rebel Moon pt 2 / Lake Michigan Monster / Daniel Isn't Real / What Jennifer Did / Drive-Away Dolls / Cronos / Solo: A Star Wars Journey / Deadpool 2 / War for the Planet of the Apes
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBHello classmates! What’s new and exciting in theaters, Brian Cox has a lot to say, Tarantino abandons his final movie, and Joseph toys with Pete & Tyler Why every Star Wars film has the wrong title https://youtu.be/8oqYhRT-A8s?si=R-44AZE4EUWU4-Xq Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/lpud05bJh_Y http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCF...
Windy City Heat (2003) review / dir. Bobcat Goldthwait
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThe gang gets to know Scary Perry Caravello this week, as they review the 2nd feature release from Comedy Central Films, Windy City Heat. In conjunction with Jackhole, so expect Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corolla, and a mix of early 2000's comedians. Perry is a true character, and Windy City Heat is a true underseen gem. Catch an out of print DVD of it on Amazon, or watch below and weight in along with Pete, Tyler, and Joseph. Next week’s movie is unrentable, and unstreamable. Watch it below. http...
Gab & Chatter: Civil War / The Zone of Interest / Night Swim / Noah / X (2022) / Walk The Line / The Treasure of Foggy Mountain / The Fighter / Child's Play / Dicks: The Musical
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBHello classmates! Scary movies are on the way, Teenage Mutant Ninja Sequels, and The Gang weighs in on Alex Garland’s Civil War Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/zR8NC8C24Zw http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmcla...
Blackberry (2023) review / dir. Matt Johnson
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThe gang goes to Waterloo.... where the vampires hang out, this week as they review the latest from writer/director Matt Johnson, Blackberry (2023). Released as a standalone movie in theaters early in 2023, then later re-released that same year as a limited series on Hulu with 16 additional minutes added, Blackberry tells the story of the rise and eventual fall of the Blackberry, from Canadian tech company Research in Motion. Watch the theatrical cut on AMC+ and the limited series on Hulu ri...
Gab & Chatter: Monkey Man / The First Omen / The Magic Prank Show / Lisa Frankenstein / Da Hip Hop Witch / Loqueesha / EO / The Dirt Bike Kid / Goodwill Hunting / I'm Just Fucking With You / Wyrmwood
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBHello classmates! Javier has entered the chat, Happy Gilmore 2: The Reckoning, Joseph’s playin games… and Monkey Man vs The First Omen. Thank you to Javier, our first ever Cool-ass Yard Duty for filling in for Tyler. https://www.instagram.com/isthat.javi/ Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/WnZNzJM8fU0 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.tw...
La Haine (1995) review / dir. Mathieu Kassovitz
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThe gang finds a pig's piece this week, as they review the black and white french slice of French life on the wrong side of the tracks, La Haine (HATE). Follow allong with Vinz, Hubert, and Said across 24 hours of their daily life in the wake of a violent riot that left one of their friends in the ICU, being beaten by a police officer. You, the viewer get to meet 3 unique characters, and find out how far they will or will not go to get their vengeance, or fit the idealistic view of a badass ...
Gab & Chatter: Immaculate / Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Dicks: The Musical / There's Something in the Barn / Geostorm / Dashcam / Apollo 18 / Paint / Cube 2 / Mafia Mama / Bodies Bodies Bodies / Wonka / Donnie Darko
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBHello classmates! Messages from the class, Kong = mx + Godzilla(Sydney Sweeney), Ang Lee almost won Best Picture, and Joseph brings a game to the show Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/qe0Mzk_sQqI Thank you to Darryl from Getting Dafoe You for the smooth vocals in the Me Myself and Tyler sting https://linktr.ee/dafoeyoupod http://www.MCFCpodc...
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) review / dir. Robert Fuest
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThe gang lays the groundwork for Se7en and Saw this week, as they review the forgotten B-movie classic starring the legendary Vincent Price, The Abominable Dr. Phibes. This pick was Pete's but inspired by Bruce Purkey of Cinemmadicts. Listen them on all pod platforms, or interact on the Cinemaddicts Facebook group to continue the conversation. This is the 2nd week in a row that Tyler has seen the movie, but Pete and Joseph haven't... how did they like it? How do YOU Like Dr. Phibes? Email us...
Gab & Chatter: Road House / Dream Scenario / The Last Brunch / Hundreds of Beavers / Dune (1984 / Hellboy (2019) / Phave IV / Apollo 13 / The Straight Story / Kiki's Delivery Service / Ghost in the Shell
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBHello classmates! Joker 2 plays the hits, Late Night with A.I. Devil, and SORA has begun it’s ascension into Hollywood royalty Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/jB8EMQuZOf8 Thank you to Darryl from Getting Dafoe You for the smooth Me Myself and Tyler vocals https://linktr.ee/dafoeyoupod http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpod...
Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987) review / dir. Andy Sidaris
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThe gang brings along ole Trusty (a bazooka) this week, as they review the wonderfully over the top, Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1987) from sleaze-lord, Andy Sidaris. In Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug kingpin. Watch along on Tubi or Plex, and find out if you land with Tyler, or with Pete and Joseph Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30...
Gab & Chatter: Ricky Stanicky / American Circumcision / American Splendor / Taintlight / Total Recall / A Goofy Movie / An American Werewolf in London / Spaceman
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBHello classmates! Denis isn’t sure about his Dunes, MCFC Oscars payoff, Liam Neeson has big shoes to fill, and people are sick of the movies Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! https://youtu.be/jB8EMQuZOf8 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcas...
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) review / dir. Kevin Reynolds
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThe gang robs from the rich and gives to the poor this week as they review the VHS classic of the early 90's, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Rickman, this not historically accurate retalling of medieval England is pure popcorn fun. Brought to us by Patreon Linda, aa childhood classic for Pete, and a first time watch for Tyler... Tune in to hear what they thought. No Joseph today, as he's out sick. Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD wi...
Gab & Chatter: Spaceman / Damsel / Imaginary / Biosphere / The Babadook
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBHello classmates! Mission Impossible 3 was The Bomb, Winnie the Pooh’s big awards win, and Movies are Full of Themselves Check out the in-depth and interactive title drop website below https://www.titledrops.net/ Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/9pz9BKZqijs http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMC...
Eraserhead (1977) review / dir. David Lynch
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThe gang goes back to the weird start, as they review David Lynch's debut feature film, Eraserhead (1977). It's Joseph's pick this week, and a first watch for him. Tyler and Pete watched it years ago... But how is it with fresh eyes? The gang digs into this extremely divisive legend, and unpacks their feelings about Lynch, weird movies, and the Eraserhead mythos. Movie is streaming on MAX right now, if you want to follow along. Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or t...
Gab & Chatter: Dune 2 / Stopmotion / Lovely Dark & Deep / IO Capitano / Camp Pleasant Lake / Bad CGI Gator / Nobody / Villains / Captain Underpants / Totally Killer / Nimona / Watcher / The Mask / Bobby Yeah
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBHello classmates! MCFC at the movies, Leonardo DiCaprio almost fell to the dark side, and The New Crow… now with more shitty tattoos Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/sqTV6Jgb-JY http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclas...
City of God (2002) review / dir. Fernando Meirelles & Katia Lund
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe gang changes their name from lil Dice this week, as they review the amazingly intense and gritty Brazilian masterpiece, City of God. Made in a real favela, with real residents of the City of God, this movie is a stark vision of life in that chaotic part of the world. This is Joseph's pick from the wheel of destiny, and it's on AFI's 1000 movies to see before you die. Have you seen it? What did you think? Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video...
Gab & Chatter: Thanksgiving / Last Voyage of the Demeter / Next Goal Wins / Be Kind Rewind / Elvis / Breakfast on Pluto / The Iron Claw / Kazaam / Be Kind Rewind / One Cut of the Dead / Vampire's Kiss
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHello classmates! Tyler Perry has a love/hate relationship with A.I. , Werner Herzog has stared Hell in the face, and the modern world has ruined genre movies Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/M_TZB2kOqo8 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://ww...
Rocketman (1997) review / dir. Stuart Gillard
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe gang endulges in the finest fart jokes this week, courtesy of Harlen Williams in Rocketman (1997). You cannot think about this movie without thinking of at least one specific fart joke in the sea of fart jokes in this movie. They even advertised it on the poster... the fart filled the space suit! Fun or Dumb? please write in and tell us what you thought about Rocketman. Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/KMb4erRGhG8 ...
Gab & Chatter: El Conde / Bottoms / Sexy Beast / The Hobbit (1977) / Tombstone / Blindspotting / Howl / The Scary of Sixty-First / Slayers / After Earth
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBHello classmates! Is Christopher Nolan the next big name in Horror? Ridley Scott’s career is stayin alive, and stars… they’re just like us, weird as hell Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/B61dE5Qffks http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.in...
Inside Llweyn Davis (2013) review / dir. Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThe gang Loses the Gorefein's cat this week as they spend 2 weeks with Oscar Isaac as a wistful grieving folk singer in the Coen Brother's most underrated movie, Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Set in Greenwich Village in the early 1960's, this sorrowful week(s) in the life story is subtly one of the more beautifully shot modern films, while also being full of dynamite performances, well-drawn characters, and a soundtrack to die for. If you have been waiting for an excuse to watch this one, here...
Gab & Chatter: Orion and The Dark / Past Lives / Out of Darkness / Hustlers / Slotherhouse / Master Gardener / Life / Thelma and Louise / Little Nicky / Talented Mr. Ripley / Poor Things
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBHello classmates! The Oscars add new categories, 2024 is the year of sequels and prequels, and Barbie behind the scenes is not what it seems Check out @TheMovieRabbitHole for his 3 part series on modern CGIm part 1 is below, and part 3 is what is discussed on this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ttG90raCNo&ab_channel=TheMovieRabbitHole Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/Azj...
Children of Men (2006) review / dir. Alfonso Cuaron
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThe gang stabs Baby Diego for not giving his autograph this week, as they review the dystopian near future sci-fi from Alfonso Cuaron, Children of Men. The world of the near future is a familair place that looks about the same as now, except women have lost the ability to bear children, and the youngest person on the planet is 18 years old and a worldwide celebrity. Theo (Clive Owen) joins his ex wife on a mission to deliver a pregnant woman to the care of a vigilante group called The Human ...
Gab & Chatter: Writer/Director Michael Lukk Mitwak, Molli and Max in the Future... plus IMDB Poker, and streaming picks!
February 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHello classmates! Michael Lukk Litwak calls in from The Future, Netflix needs Greta, and Joseph toys with Pete and Tyler. Check out Molli and Max in the Future in theater, on demand, and on BluRay https://www.michaellitwak.com/ https://www.molliandmax.com/ Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/lJaeb3dMfaE https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21426456/ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch...
Howard The Duck (1986) review / dir. Willard Huyck
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThe gang spends $2,000,000 on a duck suit this week as they review the George Lucas produced uber-flop, Howard The Duck (1986). Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, this notoriously bad movie involves bad dialogue, duck nipples, one crazy villain, Tim Robbins on tilt, and more duck puns than you thought was possible in a 110 minute movie. It's a first time watch for all three of us, should you take the plunge? Listen in and find out Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with ful...
Gab & Chatter: Poor Things / The Crow / Cyborg / Venom / Midsommar / The Sting / Landscape with Invisible Hand / The Stranger
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBHello classmates! Film maker JOE BLACK joins the show to talk about his new movie, SUFFRAGE, The Dark origins of Ace Ventura, and the gang makes their 2024 Oscars predictions Check out all of Joe's feature's on www.bluemeanspregnant.com and rent SUFFRAGE on Amazon Prime right here https://www.amazon.com/Suffrage-Cat-Black/dp/B0CPB42R2C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A5RUW89QWA1&keywords=suffrage&qid=1706511278&s=instant-video&sprefix=suffrag%2Cinstant-video%2C150&sr=1-1 Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 1...
Frankenhooker (1990) review / dir. Frank Henenlotter
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThe gang rebuilds the love of their life this week as they review the comedy horror sleaze gem, Frankenhooker. From visionary director, Frank Henenlotter (Brain Dead, Basket Case, Bad Biology) and the Troma moniker, you know exactly what to expect from this gem of a movie. This movie was brought to us from Patreon member, Andrew Martin, who holds Frankenhooker in very high regard, calling it "THE RELIGION" in his family. This is a first time watch for Tyler, Pete, and Joseph, and we are tha...
Gab & Chatter: All Trivia Bonanza - Hosted by listener Dallas
January 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBHello classmates! No movie news or streaming picks this week, just pure trivia fun! The round of trivia was designed and hosted by Listener Dallas! Thank you so much to Dallas for all that he did to make this great 3 round trivia game for the three of us. Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/u6Qg3P0sHi0 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/M...
Stalker (1979) review / dir. Andrei Tarkovsky (Сталкер)
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe gang enters the zone this week to get their wish granted, as they review the grand daddy of all Russian arthouse movie, Stalker (1979) by Andrei Tarkovsky (Сталкер). Rumored to be directly responsible for the deaths of 3 separate crew members, including Tarkovsky and his wife... this movie was a challenge to make, and a challenge to watch. Do you have what it takes to ensure the nearly 3 hours of lingering shots and existential pondering and philosophy? If not, listen to Pete and Joseph ...
Gab & Chatter: Role Play / Self Reliance / Destroy All Neighbors / The Holdovers / C'mon C'mon / Love and Monsters / Air / Gran Turismo
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBHello classmates! Jo Koy bombs the Golden Globes, Pete & Joseph challenge each other, and yet another Frankenstein movie is on the way Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/lJaeb3dMfaE http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middlecl...
Fan Pick Roundup December 2023 - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon / Revanche / Starstruck
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIt's been fun, classmates. We promised that we would review all of the old fanpick movies one month at a time for the year of 2023. Well... we did it! Thank you everyone for your suggestions, and for listening still after all of these years. This episode Tyler will cover Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) from listener Dave, Joseph is reviewing Revanche (2008) from Eric Holmes, and Pete was assigned Starstruck (2010) from the Miner family. If you want to add to the convers...
Robot Jox (1989) review / dir. Stuart Gordon
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThe gang fights for Alaska this week as they review the latest Patreon pick from the wheel of destiny... Today they review Robot Jox from Patreon Joel. 30 years after the last nuclear holocaust which left most of the world dead, the two remaining nations settle territory disputes by fighting giant mecha robots. Robot Jox walked to Pacific Rim could run. Streaming right now on Amazon Prime, then listen to Pete, Jospeh, and Tyler lay into this childhood favorite from Joel. Visit the Twitch p...
Gab & Chatter: The Iron Claw / Missing (Sagasu) / Bank of Dave / Kickboxer / TMNT: Mutant Mayhem / Sicario / Ex Machina / Dark Knight Rises
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHello classmates! Christopher Nolan can’t escape the critics, Pete tests Tyler and Joseph’s mettle, and The Safdie Brothers enter their Oasis phase Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/oVwu_4pQVyg http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram...
Gab & Chatter: DP & Director Trivia / The Iron Claw / Missing (Sagasu) / Bank of Dave / Kickboxer / TMNT: Mutant Mayhem / Sicario / Ex Machina / Dark Knight Rises
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHello classmates! Christopher Nolan can’t escape the critics, Pete tests Tyler and Joseph’s mettle, and The Safdie Brothers enter their Oasis phase Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/oVwu_4pQVyg http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram...
Deep Murder (2019) review / dir. Nick Corirossi
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThe gang has to wait out Hurricane Muff this week, as they review another Patreon pick, this time from Stew of Stew World Order... it's time for Deep Murder. Follow Hugh Dangler, Dr. Bunny Van Clit, and Jayce the star football player as they have to find who is killing everyone in this soft-core porn. Not a porn set... but an alternate reality where the characters are real and they are just as 2 dimensional as you would image. It's a meta horror comedy whodunnit that is sure to be memorable...
Gab & Chatter: Maestro / Saltburn / Gran Turismo / Lady Snowblood / The Creator / They Cloned Tyrone / The Woodsman / Troll / Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
January 01, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBHello classmates! Doctors have a huge problem with deaths on screen, What movies you should look out for in 2024, and Daddy Bezos wants more moneyyyyyy Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:30 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/e__BdlBWRLY http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.insta...
Deep Cover (1992) review / dir. Bill Duke
December 27, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThe gang loses themselves in their undercover assignments this week, as they review a Patron pick from Jason @ I've Scene That. In the final role that Laurence Fishburne is credited as "Larry", he plays a straight laced cop who is put into deep cover as a drug dealer and user. As he discovers more about the horrors of life on the streets, and his own department's involvement, John teams up with a mid level dealer (Jeff Goldblum) to start a new synthetic drug empire. Where does the assignment...
Christmas Special! Top 5 movies of 2023 & Gift exchange with Pete and Joseph
December 25, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMerry Christmas Classmates! This week it's just Joseph and Pete, as Tyler has sworn his allegiance to his Corporate Overlords and could not be in. So instead of gabbing and chattering, we have a gift exchange and give our Top 5 movies of the year. Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/gYFURsoOmoo http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodc...
An Unfinished Life (2005) review / dir. Lasse Halstrom
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe gang forgives a bear this week, as they review a Patron's pick from the wheel of destiny, An Unfinished Life (2005). Starring the legendary actors Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman, and coming from the director of What's Easting Gilbert Grape, you may think you are in for a challenging film with powerhouse performances that will leave you weeping. If that's how the movie hit you, please write in to the show to defend the honor of An Unfinished Life, because we are not too kind to it on t...
Gab & Chatter: Mafia Mama / Better Watch Out / Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan / The Founder / TMNT: Mutant Mayhem / Top Gun: Maverick / Vesper / Super Mario Bros Movie
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBHello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - Gab & Chatter edition, for Saturday December 16th 2023. On this episode: Surprising news about the new Twister sequel, A24’s new Death Stranding game, Bradley Cooper’s is sitting mad, and questions about Alex Garland’s Civil War Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/XPD22egxy2Y http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www...
Fan Pick Roundup November 2023 - The Way Way Back / Strange Brew / Air America
December 15, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThis one's for the classmates! Month 11 of our triple review bonus episodes. Once a month, we will pull 3 random fan picks to watch and review. One movie for each of us, chosen at random. If we did the math right, that should mean that by the end of 2023, our whole list will be completed! This episode Tyler will cover The Way Way Back (2013) from Deanna, Joseph is reviewing Strange Brew (1983) from The Miner Clan, and Pete was assigned Air America (1990) by Binge_Lord_Dan If you want to ad...
The Hurt Locker (2008) review / dir. Kathryn Bigelow
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThe gang has a death wish this week as they review Kathryn Bigelow's Best Picture winning war drama, The Hurt Locker. Starring Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie as bomb defusing specialists in the heart of the Iraq war. Does war really affect young men like a drug? Luring them back to action? Strap on the suit, and buckle up... cuz we are about to find out. Watch along on Amazon Prime, then listen to what Pete and Joseph thought of Tyler's pick from the Wheel of Destiny. Visit the Twitch pa...
Gab & Chatter: Terrence Martin: Star of Get Away If You Can! - Godzilla Minus One / Leave The World Behind / It's a Wonderful Knife / Exorcist: Believer / The Guilty / Jurassic Park 3 / Sin City / Leo / Violent Night
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBHello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - Gab & Chatter edition, for Sunday December 10th 2023. On this episode: Terrence Martin, star of Get Away If You Can, calls in… Joseph brings Two Truths & A Lie, and David Ayer has no desire to helm a Scarface remake Check out Get Away If You Can (2023) streaming exclusively on Tubi starting December 15th https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15208692/ Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 3:30PM pacific to get in on the li...
The Pianist (2002) review / dir. Roman Polanski
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThe gang watched humanity decay this week as they watch the somber and depressing true story directed by Roman Polanski, The Pianist (2002). Follow Adrian Brody as he relives a few years in the life of Wladyslaw Szpilman during the Nazi occupation of Poland during WW2. Filled with sad vignettes of the terrible things that humans are capable of committing against each other, this movie feels as necessary as it is bleak. Watch on Amazon Prime Video, or Tubi, then follow along with our review, ...
Gab & Chatter: Sick of Myself / Fatman / Batman Returns / The Accountant / The Treasure of Foggy Mountain / Texas Chainsaw Massacre
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBHello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - Gab & Chatter edition, for Saturday December 2nd 2023. On this episode: Move Star Mashup game, Bob Iger justifies his failures, Baz Luhrmann cannibalizes his own, and the search for the next Karate Kid Pick up a hand-made ornament from Joel below... If you want to WIN one, comment on the YT video, we will pick a winner! https://www.etsy.com/listing/901483588/die-hard-christmas-ornament?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_sea...
You Won't Be Alone (2022) review / dir. Goran Stolevski
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThe gang shifts shapes this week as they learn about what it takes to be a human (and a witch) in the Macedonian Old Country. This week we review You Won't Be Alone (2022). Have you ever wondered what The Witch was look like if it was directed by Terrance Malick in stead of Robert Eggers? You will get a real close approximation here, and hopefully come away seeing something great that flew well under most people's radar. Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full...
Gab & Chatter: Leo / Bound / King Kong / JCVD / In the Heart of the Sea / Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - gab & chatter edition, for Saturday November 26th, 2023. On this episode: Saltburn season ruins non-nut-November, Joseph pits Tyler against Pete, Die Hard is a Christmas ornament, and the classmates have a bone to pick! Pick up a hand-made ornament from Joel below... If you want to WIN one, comment on the YT video, and after 1 week, we will pick a winner! https://www.etsy.com/listing/901483588/die-hard-christmas-or...
Paprika (2006) review / dir. Satoshi Kon
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThe gang tracks down the stolen DC mini this week, as they trip the life fantistique through other peoples' dreams, and review Paprika (2006) from visionary director Satoshi Kon. Pulling inspiration for The Cell, and inspiring Inception, this wild sci-fi fantasy has perplexed and entertained audiences for almost 30 years. Joined also by Bruce Purkey from Cinemaddicts and Find Your Film, to discuss why he wanted the MCFC crew to watch and review this movie. Visit the Twitch page (below) fo...
Gab & Chatter: Paper Moon / Sixteen Candles / Someone Great / Pope's Exorcist / The King's Speech / Across the Spiderverse
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBHello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - gab & chatter edition, for Saturday November 18th, 2023. On this episode: Adam Driver suffers no fools in Poland, Joseph brings another game, notes from the classmates, Reviews from the future, and Coyote gets the MCFC bump Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/8BhZovsAk3o http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.face...
Arachnophobia (1990) review / dir. Frank Marshall
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThe gang brings something creepy crawly this week from Venezuela, as they review Frank Marshall's directorial debut, Arachnophobia (1990). Produced by Amblin entertainment with fingerprints of Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg, this Thrillomedy starring Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, and John Goodman is a mainstay in 1990's creature features. Everyone knows that you kill a giant spider with fire, but is this where we learned it from? The movie was Tyler's pick and was a revisit for all thre...