Middle Class Film Class - podcast cover

Middle Class Film Class

Pete Abeytafacebook.com
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
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Gab & Chatter: The Farewell / Toyko Drift / The Last Dance / A Quiet Place 2 / Turning Red / Creep / Encanto

On this episode: Lando gets his own Star Wars show, Marc Maron hates that he’s now animated and Miyazaki burns some Hollywood Greats. Plus! Robert Eggers doesn’t like The VVitch, and David Cronenberg’s new movie will induce actual panic attacks In news: Hereditary, Mariana Trench, William Shatner, Hawaii, Disney+, Lando Calrissian, Donald Glove, The Mandolorian, Ahsoka, Boba Fett, Star Wars prequels, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, J. J. Abrams, Ryan Johnson, George Lucas, Salacious Cr...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) - Field Trip

**1st half spoiler free ** The gang (minus Tyler) orders an EVERYthing bagel this week as they review the newly released epic multiverse comedy drama, Everything Everywhere All At Once by directing duo, The Daniels. Their last (and first) feature, Swiss Army Man, was not a favorite with everyone due to it's absurd and crass approach to the... well, everything. Did this wild multi-dimentional tale charm our hosts? Is it worth your time and money? Listen along and find out. Email us at MCFCpodcast...

Apr 14, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Predators (2010) review / dir. Nimrod Antal

The gang visits the Planet of Predator along with Jared Fogel, Kevin Spacey, and R. Kelly as they review the 5th installment of the Predator franchise. Nimrod Antal directed an early fan pick on the show, Control, then transitioned into action cheese flicks. Was he able to entertain the guys? Is Adrian Brody believable as a tough guy? Why is Topher Grace in this movie? Watch along on Hulu, and let us know what you think http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voic...

Apr 13, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Gab & Chatter: Fresh / The Bubble / The Sky is Everywhere / Another Round / Joker / Cast Away

On this episode: BREAKING NEWS! Jared Leto is a huge asshole, Turning Red creators’ rise to power, and can Christopher Nolan saves the Ace Ventura franchise? Plus, Will smith takes a 10 year break, and a look back at Hopper and Brando on the set of Apocalypse Now. In news: Allergies, The Sacramento Predator, Batman, Ring camera, streaming content, TV, TV 2, Boomers, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Ambulance, Michael Bay, Morbius, The Morbius Sweep, Blade, Black Widow, Mi...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 27

The Godfather: Part II (1974) review / dir. Francis Ford Coppola

The gang knew is was Fredo all along this week, as they review what is regarded as one of the greatest sequels of all time, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather: Part II (1974). A first time watch for all three of us, did it live up to the hype? Is that even possible? Listen along and find out http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010 Get some merch: https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/ Joseph Navarro Pete Abeyta and Tyler Noe...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Gab & Chatter: Mogul Mowgli / Old Henry / Good Time / Death on the Nile / Jujutsu Kaisen / Halloween Kills / Cod / Tick Tick Boom

On this episode: The lasting effects of Heredity, the art of saying "no" to Tom Cruise, and Tyler is back in the studio! Plus… Keanu Reeves enemy of the Chinese state, revelations on Woody Allen, and Oscar predictions for the 94th Academy Awards In news: The slap heard round the world, Harry Styles, Dunkirk, Jimmy Fallon, SNL, Olivia Wilde, Shia LeBeouf, Don’t Worry Darling, Eternals, Nosferatu, Robert Eggers, Anya Taylor Joy, The Witch, Nicolas Winding Refn, Elle Fanning, Edgar Wright, Neon Dem...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Double Jeopardy (1999) review / dir. Bruce Beresford

The gang put a gun to his head in the middle of Times Square and pull the trigger this week, as they review Double Jeopardy (1999) Starring Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones. Did you know that you can't get tried for the same crime twice? Everyone knows this "true" fun fact after watching this late 90's thriller. Whether or not there is truth to this legal loophole or not, they made a whole movie about it. This has been rated as a certified "parents popcorn flick" by the guys, but is it worth your...

Mar 30, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Gab & Chatter: Coda / V for Vendetta / Pam & Tommy / Bad Vegan / Metal Skin Panic / Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes / Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1437517436 On this episode: The lasting effects of Heredity, the art of saying "no" to Tom Cruise, and Tyler is back in the studio! Plus… Keanu Reeves enemy of the Chinese state, revelations on Woody Allen, and Oscar predictions for the 94th Academy Awards In news: Randy Quaid, Javier, Twitch streaming, Germany, www.twitch.tv/stabcomedy , Gavin Newso...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 25

The Godfather (1972) review / dir. Francis Ford Coppola

The gang gets made an offer they can't refuse this week, as they review one of AFI's top 5 movies ever made, The Godfather. Both a pick by Pete, and listener Stephen, this was a first time watch for both Pete and Joseph. Tyler is absent this week, and Javier sits in, in his place. Does the gang see the appeal? Does it deserve its prestige? Is it worth the 3 hour runtime? Listen in and find out! http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010 Get s...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Gab & Chatter: West Side Story / Dredd / My Cousin Vinny / Shazam / Babette's Feast / Dune

On this episode: Quentin Tarantino: a savior story, same-sex love is back in Lightyear, and Doc Brown is a Jedi? Plus Shia LaBeouf's money is no good, two streaming mammoth mergers, and some listener and host voicemails In news:Aslan, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, Javier, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Christopher Lloyd, Doc Brown, Back to the Future, The Mandalorian, Nick Nolte, Werner Herzog, Bill Burr, Ernie Hudson, Carl Weathers, Take Waititi, Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Timothy Olyphan...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Antz (1998) review / dir. Eric Darnell & Tim Johnson

The gang get the whole colony canceled as they review the Woody Allen led CGI feature, Antz (1998). The first every feature-length movie by Dreamworks animation studio was a failed experiment in celebrity stunt casting, non-cute animation style, and adult humor in kids movies. Perhaps it's unfair to criticize too much, as it's competition was A Bug's Life, released less than a month after the initial Antz release. Listen along, and see how Pete, Tyler, and Joseph liked it http://www.MCFCpodcast....

Mar 16, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Gab & Chatter: Turning Red / Watchmen / Antlers / Zoolander / Saint Maud / Martyrs / Irreversible / Inside / The Deep House

On this episode: Incoming Billy Joel biopic (or maybe not), listener voicemail and email, and God of War coming to the small screen. PLUS! Grimes gets kicked off Arrakis, Josh Peck helps make an atomic bomb, and the new Gaspar Noe trailer drops In news: Listener Ryan, The Boys: Diabolical, Judo Master, Peacemaker, Vigilante, Seth Rogan, Saint Maud , listener Stephen, Denver Jeff, Joe Rogan, Pete Cooks, JRE, Die Hard 6 inches, Samuel L Jackson, Zeus, Golden Colorado, Night at the Red Museum, Cros...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 23

The Day of the Beast, aka El Dia de la Bestia (1995) review / dir. Alex de la Iglesia

The gang stops the birth of the Antichrist this week, as they review The Day of the Beast, a fan pick from Bruce Purkey of Find your Film. This wild adventure, horror, dark comedy from Spain is likely not any many radars, and a first watch for all three of us. Have a watch on Tubi for free, then hear our thoughts. Listen to Find Your Film wherever you download our show, to find your next favorite film. https://findyourfilm.buzzsprout.com/ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail....

Mar 09, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Gab & Chatter: No Exit / The King's Man / The Deep House / Spun / Dating Amber / The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

This week: Who will be the new Madonna? Is the world ready for another Alien sequel, or a nude sword fight, for that matter… Plus Larry David pulls the plug, a musical homage to Tyler, and the gang gets a call in guest… In news: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rumpus room, Den, hallways, coffee and rose, Denny’s, Madonna biopic, Diablo Cody, Amy Pascal, Florence Pugh, Julia Garner, Inventing Anna, Alexa Demie, Euphoria, Skins, Degrassi, Odessa Young, Weird Al, Evan Rachel Woods, Sky Ferrera, ...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 22

The Batman (2022) - Field Trip

**1st half spoiler free ** The gang becomes vengeance this week as they review the newest iteration in the Batman franchise starring Robert Pattinson as the titular hero, and helmed by Matt Reeves. If you can believe it, this is an even darker and grittier version of the DC superhero we have all come to know and love over the years. The Deck is stacked with supporting actors as well: Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Zoe Kravitz, and Andy Serkis all play their parts just r...

Mar 07, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Yes Man (2008) review / dir. Peyton Reed

The gang doesn't take NO for an answer this week as they review Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, and Rhys Darby. Joseph's pick on from the wheel this week, and a first time watch for both Tyler and Pete. Was Jim Carrey the best version of himself? Or is Yes Man, one that you don't have to say YES to... watch it on HULU right now, then find out if you agree with us. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010 Josep...

Mar 02, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Gab & Chatter: I Want You Back / Peacemaker / Archive 81 / Kimi / Hercules / Val

This week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1408976685 This week: Tom Hardy’s incredible aura, Star Trek 4 cast negotiations, and VHS first prints at auction. Plus, listener voicemails and Hollywood’s elite on the ground in Ukraine… In news: Streaming, Jesse Jones, Twitch, www.twitch.tv/stabcomedy , Jackass 4, Bam Margera, Jasper, odd Future, Loiter Squad, Eric Manaka, Poopies, Rachel Wolfson,...

Feb 28, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Gaia (2021) review / dir. Jaco Bouwer

The gang takes shrooms, then the shrooms take them this week, as they review Gaia (2021). Billed as a South African eco-horror, Gaia follow a pair of park rangers who get separated in the deep jungle, only to find a father son duo living off the land, and a handful of creatures consumed by the spores of mother earth herself. Taking inspiration from The Last of Us, The Descent, and even The Lighthouse... but sadly, not able to live up to any of them. Streaming now on Hulu, follow along as we brea...

Feb 23, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 20

Gab & Chatter: Kimi / The Tinder Swindler / Jeen-Yuhs pt.1 / Cliffhanger / The Novice

The Razzies’ new category, Ana De Armas is Marilyn Monroe, and Walton Goggins in the Fallout-verse. Plus! The Life of Larry David, Dune Part 2 is in the works, and Francis Ford Coppola says 'Feh' to crowd funding In news: Abeyta Studio, The Navarro’s Rumpus Room, ass to ass, fountain pen, hipsters, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Ethan Coen, Aunt Linda, Casablanca, AFI top 100, Video Game Movies, Rambo, Stanley Kubrick, Don Bluth, Cabaret, Dead Again, Kenneth Branagh, Liza Minnelli, ScottF Frank, Logan,...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) - Field Trip

**1st half spoiler free ** The gang wears their mother's face this week, as they review the ninth installment in the Texas Chainsaw franchise. A direct sequel to the original ground-breaking film, only set 50 years in the future in Harlow, TX. Was this a faithful sequel, or a shit show reboot? Do you have to be a horror fanatic to love this movie, or will that make you hate it? Watch it now on Netflix, then listen to our thoughts! Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com www.MCFCpodcast.com Leave us a ...

Feb 21, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Incendies (2010) review / dir. Denis Villeneuve

The gang learns that 1 + 1 sometimes = 1 this week, as they review an early feature from the great Denis Villeneuve, Incendies (2010). In primarily French and Arabic, the viewer is taken along with twins, Jeanne and Simon, as they follow the last wishes of their late mother to bring a letter to their long lost brother, and birth father in the middle east. Denis Villeneuve is clearly one of the greats, so follow along with Pete, Joseph, and Tyler, as they explore an early entry on his path to gre...

Feb 16, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 19

Gab & Chatter: The House / Fantastic Fungi / The Fly / A Clockwork Orange / Shrek: The Musical / Aladdin

Eight is enough for Kenneth Branagh, Netflix is done with Marvel, and The Patman may or may not be a DJ on valium. Plus! Get Out’s alternate endings, Joesph is back from COVID leave, and we’re joined by 2 amazing guests. In news: Netflix, Marvel shows, Disney+, Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Arrow, the CW, DC comics, The Simpsons, Star Trek The Next Generation, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, Cop Car, The Oscars, Don’t Look Up, Dune, Ron Perlman, Josh Brolin, Nightmare Alley, Robert Pat...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 19

500 Days of summer (2009) review / dir. Marc Webb

The gang believes in fate this week, as they review the anti-romantic comedy from Mac Webb, (500) Days of Summer. Starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon Levitt, this hipster quirk-fest takes the traditional boy meets girl story, and turns it on its head. Will Tom spend the rest of his days on Summer break? Or will it be his heart that is breaking. Watch it on Hulu or Amazon Prime, then follow along with Tyler, Joseph, and Pete. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Lea...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Gab & Chatter: The Last Duel / Nightmare Alley / The Wedding Singer / Safe / The Last Thing Mary Saw / Ghostbusters: Afterlife / Horton Hears a Who / The Vigil / Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol / Murderville / The Woman in the House Across the Street f

On this episode: One Flew over the Cuckoo's Book, Ethan Coen reviews Macbeth, and Pinocchio in the Multiverse of Madness. Plus! That 90’s show is here, and a look behind cinema’s most iconic boulder In news: Panic at the Disco, Office Space, Coronavirus, the quest for 500, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey, Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk, The Shining, Stephen King, The Bible, The Ten Commandments, Stanley Kubrick, Anna Keranina, So Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Interview with the Vampi...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 18

The Proposition (2005) review / dir. John Hillcoat

The gang just takes 40 lashings this week, as they review the Australian "western" movie penned by Nick Cave, The Proposition. Starring Guy Pearce and Ray Winstone, this bleak drama has all the bleak realism of The Rover, and adds acting chops from John Hurt, and a Nick Cave soundtrack, plus hard-to-watch torture. The full movie is available uncut on Youtube, so watch it this week, then follow along with Pete, Joseph, and Tyler and see if you line up http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpo...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Gab & Chatter: Nobody / Trance / Encanto / Down With Love / Dope Love Sick / Don't Look Up / Grand Piano / Johnny Mnemonic / Bad Words

On this episode: Sequels and reboots a-plenty, Aquaman behind the wheel, and Texas Chainsaw’s V-O homage. Plus Peter Dinklage cancels The Brother’s Grimm, Ron Perlman is old as fuck, and Nick Cage embraces his teen angst for Dracula. The Batman poster, The quest for no posters, Zodiac, The Riddler, The man in the Iron Mask, Name, Jason Mom, Fast and the Furious 10, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Somoan, Dune, Sweet Girl, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Vin Diesel, XXX, Be Cool, Andre 3000, Andre Benjami...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Silence (2016) review / dir. Martin Scorsese

The gang joins the Tokugawa Shogunate and apostatize this week, as they review the 2016 Martin Scorsese depress-fest, Silence. Set in 1640's Japan, Silence tells the story of two Portuguese Jesuit Padres returning the far-away land, to save a fellow priest rumored to have abandoned his faith, and living amongst the locals. The local ruling government who wishes to keep out all foreign influence and religion, will stop at nothing to keep their cultural norms in tact, including brutal and creative...

Jan 26, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Gab & Chatter: Licorice Pizza / Peacemaker / Casablanca / Being Flynn / You / Tragedy of Macbeth

On this episode: Kanye West wants the final cut, A Christmas Story’s faithful sequel and The Batman Extended cut?? Plus Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the star wars universe, and fans sue for false trailer advertising. Streaming live on Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. www.twitch.tv/STABcomedy streaming fresh live comedy every single day. Watch the full video here https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1272507158 In news: Psycho Goreman, public restrooms, Swallow, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Ca...

Jan 24, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Music (2021) review / dir. Sia

The gang watches, mouth agape, this week as they review the critically and socially panned debut feature from Sia,... Music (2021). Starring Kate Hudson (Zu) and Maddie Ziegler (Music), this movie takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ranging from "Who green-lit this movie?" to "I feel dirty watching this" and everywhere in between. If you can bear to watch it, Music is available to stream on Amazon Prime, and is worth the watch simply for the shock factor. If you're not up to the challenge, j...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 15

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) - Field Trip

**1st half spoiler free ** The gang speaks ye olde English this week, as they review the newly released film by Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Only available on Apple TV, this high-art rendition of the classic William Shakespeare play has been called a masterpiece by some, and pretentious AF by others. Where do Joseph, Tyler and Pete stand? Listen in to find out! Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com www.MCFCpodcast.com Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010 Tyler Noe Joseph Navarro and Pete...

Jan 19, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 15
Hosted on Buzzsprout
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android