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Middle Class Film Class

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Weekly 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 MCFCpodcast@gmail.com
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Episodes

Grab your mud pies... because it's SALO DAY -plus- Streaming Picks!

Hello classmates! Ron Howard is still salty about Solo, Joseph has a shit eating grin, and move over T-Swift… K-pop Demon Hunters are here Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/M-WZ2rXT2Io http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcas...

Aug 25, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 546

American Gigolo (1980) review / dir. Paul Schrader

The gang learns about the oldest profession this week, as they explore Paul Schrader's LA underground world of male prostitution in American Gigolo. With an original by Blondie, and a wardrobe from a then-not so hot Giorgio Armani, this movie takes the audience into the mysterious life of Julian... the best cocksman in the game. But double crosses, and murder is in store for anyone that gets too close. Watch in the Criterion channel or Prime Video then tune in to find out how the gang liked it, ...

Aug 20, 202549 minSeason 3Ep. 545

Tyler issues another apology, a NEW GAME, and 4 new release reviews -plus- Streaming Picks!

Hello classmates! Joseph brings a game to the show, Pete moves into the local theater, and Quentin Tarantino abandons his final movie Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/cmQSPcWvUyk http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC...

Aug 18, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 544

Wild Things (1998) review / dir. John McNaughton

The gang gets paid $10,000,000 to go topless this week as they review the steamy Floridian mystery thriller, Wild Things. Starring Denise Richards, Matt Dillon, and Neve Campbell, our 2nd entry into Erotic Thriller August is a classic skinamax movie from every Millenial boys dreams. A police detective uncovers a conspiracy behind a case involving a high-school guidance counselor when accusations of rape are made against him by two female students. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM P...

Aug 13, 202554 minSeason 3Ep. 543

Tyler issues an apology, Movie News, and the best movies to stream this week!

Hello classmates! Hollywood turns on AI, Final Destination lives on, and Erotic Thrillers have disappeared because of WOKE. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/n8z1E2RgQN8 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://ww...

Aug 11, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 542

The Last Seduction (1994) review / dir. John Dahl

The gang kills for love this money this week, as they review the first entry into 80's & 90's Erotic Thriller August... The Last Seduction. Linda Fiorentino plays a femme fatale for the ages playing one lover against the other in a scheme to make off with $700k. Peter Berg, Bill Nunn, and Bill Pullman round out the solid cast, and lend a heavyweight feel to this indie 90's gem. Watch along then find out whose take you align with in this first watch for Pete, Tyler, and Joseph. Visit the YouT...

Aug 06, 202550 minSeason 3Ep. 541

Streaming Picks / New IN THEATERS / Movies News of the week!!

Hello classmates! Seth Rogan makes his mark, Ari Aster has Daddy issues, and Liam Neesons finds love again after all these years Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/mdpLYMTxNm0 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 540

Cherry 2000 (1987) review / dir. Steve De Jarnatt

The gang kills for love this week, as they review the Patreon pick for Post Apocalyptic Dystopia July... Cherry 2000. In the distant world of 2017 dating is negotiated by a lawyer at the club, and love come with a price tag. We follow our hero as he travels to the most dangerous sections of the outlands to get his hands on the robot lover that he carelessly shorted out, killing anyone who gets in his way. What did you think about Cherry 2000? Have you even seen it? Heard of it? Comment on the Vi...

Jul 30, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 539

Interrupting Trivia, movie news & 9 movies to STREAM this week!

Hello classmates! Joseph is finally back in class, Air Bud 2: Air will Be Blood coming to theaters, and Megalopolis Director’s cut is somehow even weirder Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/NevuNaMneAk http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.tw...

Jul 28, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 538

The Book of Eli (2010) review / dir. The Hughes Brothers

The gang learns how to read braille this week as they review The Book of Eli (2010) the 3rd entry into Post Apocalyptic Dystopia July. With Denzel playing the title character, Gary Oldman as the big bad, and Allen & Albert Hughes at the helm, this loose biblical adaptation is a perfect encapsulation of all the Post Apocalyptic movies, but with some big budget popcorn flick flair. Like The Road, but much less depressing. Watch it yourself, then tune in to see what Tyler and Pete thought of it...

Jul 23, 202551 minSeason 3Ep. 537

Founder of MOMETU free streaming service: Bryan Louzil joins the show PLUS 10 great streaming picks

Hello classmates! Founder of Mometu streaming service and Film Fest- Bryan Louzil joins the gang, and does The Patman belong in James Gunn’s Superman universe? Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/PqKlbdVchNQ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://w...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 536

Waterworld (1995) review / dir. Kevin Reynolds

Dry Land is not a myth! I have seen it! -Tyler Knowy Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/ZFqgAXfo0mk 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/m...

Jul 16, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 535

Deep Cover, Heads of State, Sinners, Presence & Clown in a Cornfield REVIEWS & more!

Hello classmates! Joseph skips class, Frank Darabont stopped at the 3-peat, and Stellan Skarsgard spills the tea Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/UVdmoL94aTI http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.co...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 534

28 Weeks Later (2007) review / dir. Danny Boyle

The gang abandons their wife this week as they review the non-Boyle follow up to small Brit zombie hit... this week it's 28 Weeks Later (2007). With a whole new cast, new director, and a new writer this follow yup to 28 Days Later was noted as a sort of cash grab by Alex Garland and Danny Boyle alike. And while it doesn't have the same secret sauce that the original did, there is still plenty to love about this Post Apocalyptic Dystopian movie that is kicking off our new topic for the month of J...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 533

Pete is Back, No Tyler, & 10 great movies to stream this week!

Hello classmates! The street Fighter movie gets more interesting, Paul Dano heading back to The Daniels, and that woman deserves her revenge… and we deserve to die. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/P65Snigwh3w http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast htt...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 532

The Maltese Falcon (1941) review / dir. John Huston

The gang goes way back to the beginning as they review a noir that arguably started it all, The Maltese Falcon (1941). This ultra stylized noir closes out Detective June on the show, and even though Pete is away to places unknown, the gang break down this classes film for you, the class. Do you land on the side of Joseph, or Tyler, or neither? Watch first, then tune in to find out. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rat...

Jul 02, 202550 minSeason 3Ep. 531

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS PETE? Heretic, Hustle & Flow PLUS Denis Villenueve is in bed with 007??

Hello classmates! Denis Villenueve directing James Bond?? The Batman Part 2 FINALLY has a script?! Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/qyZ7tPg6dVQ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassf...

Jun 30, 202545 minSeason 3Ep. 530

The Kid Detective (2020) review / dir. Evan Morgan

The gang never grows up this week as they review the fantastically underrated neo noir gem, The Kid Detective (2020). Pete's pick for Detective June is one that has been brought up on the show many a times, yet still fresh to both Joseph and Tyler alike. Will this Canadian indie dramedy land for the gang, or is Pete high on his own supply? Watch along and decide for yourself. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather th...

Jun 25, 202555 minSeason 3Ep. 529

10 streaming movies to watch or avoid this week + Movie News of the week

Hello classmates! James Gunn defends Matt Reeves, ripoff or not? We’ll find out Together, and Danny Boyle is a changed man Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/a-glxVeTOt4 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www...

Jun 23, 202557 minSeason 3Ep. 528

The Third Man (1949) review / dir. Carol Reed

The gang gets their dose of Dutch angles this week as they review The Third Man (1949) as the second entry for Detective June. While not starring Orson Welles, that seems to be the name and face most commonly attached to this film, in retrospect. Follow along with in post-war Vienna, as an American author and the local authorities try to find out who is The Third Man. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just ...

Jun 18, 202548 minSeason 3Ep. 527

Rapid-fire movie news, and 10 movies to watch or avoid this week!

Hello classmates! The Shwartz is back, Orville Peck fighting in the streets, Ryan Coogler gushes for Nolan, Aronofski says nothing beats Rock, and is Robert Eggers the remake guy now?? Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/lu5y5ImMeDQ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 526

Chinatown (1974) review / dir. Roman Polanksi

The gang gets a hot tip that'll break the case this week, as they review the classic detective mystery, Chinatown (1974). Jack Nicholson gives life to an all-time character in JJ Gittes in this 1930's LA mystery thriller that is widely considered on the of the greatest films of all time. Is the movie good enough to wash Polanki's stank off of it? Tune in to find out Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just li...

Jun 11, 202553 minSeason 3Ep. 525

Predator: Killer Of Killers, The Accountant 2, Mountainhead, and more great Streaming Picks for this Week

Hello classmates! Cillian Murphy enters the Bone Temple, new members of the academy on the way, and Martin Scorsese hates the general public Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/zZl8sYBfnkM http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podc...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 524

Amityville Death Toilet - PUNISHMENT movie! Plus 11 great streaming movies to watch this week

Hello classmates! Special guest this week in Joseph's absence. We are joined by the love of this podcaster's life, the cute redhead from the art department, Briauna. Follow her on Letterboxd, and see if Amityville Death Toilet (2023) is the worst movie she's seen this year https://letterboxd.com/briilikewii/ Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclas...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 523

Tyler vs The Class!! Special trivia event LIVE

Hello classmates! Special Patreon Trivia edition with 5 classmates sqauring up against Tyler LIVE Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/VrHKB3F7YI4 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfi...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 522

The Blues Brothers (1980) review / dir. John Landis

The gang orders 4 fried chickens and a coke this week, as they review The Blues Brothers (1980). Blurring the line between SNL bit, real musical act, parody, and cool machismo, The Blues Brothers is an enigma from a bygone era that must be seen to believe. Our 4th and final movie for Car Chase May, chosen by the Classmates on Patreon, is a first time watch for all 3 of the guys, and a favorite by many in the class. How did you like The Blue Brothers? Weigh in with an Email Visit the YouTube chan...

May 28, 202556 minSeason 3Ep. 521

SUBJECTIVE movie trivia?!? PLUS 13 great movies you can stream right now

Hello classmates! First there was aggressive trivia, then came unfair trivia… this week Joseph brings subjective trivia to the class Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/uKRG1T6u2Vg http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC ...

May 26, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 520

Bullitt (1968) review / dir. Peter Yates

The gang redefines the car chase scene this week as they review the fantastically cool SF detective crime thriller, Bullitt. With a Director who was a former racecar driver and team leader, and a star who also races and did his own driving, this slow burn thriller with a high octane chase scene is as authentic as you can get. Did Joseph's pick for Car Chase May win over the class? Tune in to find out Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just wat...

May 21, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 519

IMPOSSIBLE movie trivia & 10 great movies you can stream THIS WEEK

Hello classmates! Chris Nolan takes IMAX to new heights, Kristen Stewart leaves the door open for new directors, and Joseph terrorizes his co-hosts once again Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/Zf8jT80qnt8 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://ww...

May 19, 20252 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 518

The French Connection (1971) review / dir. William Friedkin

The gang plays the anti hero this week as they review the movie that changed the standard for Car Chase Scenes... The French Connection. Based on a book of the same name, TFC follows two NYPD drug unit detectives as they try to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming into the US through a corrupt French business man. This film won best picture, best actor, and best supporting actor at the Oscars, and has what is universally considered the grand daddy of all chase scene... but did the gang enjoy ...

May 15, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 517
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