On this episode: Dungeons and Dragons and Drive-ins and Dives, A whole new way to consume movies, and The Rock is a big strong guy. PLUS Phase 5 and 6, the fart heard ‘round the world, and a bevy of new release indie reviews. In news: Listen in to 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 Streaming Picks: Bob's Burgers: The M...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 42
The gang perfects their thousand yard stare this week, as they review one of the most effective war movies ever put to film, Come and See. Flor is a 15 year old Belarusian boy with a romanticized view of what war means. He leaves his mother and twin sisters to join the resistance again Hitler and his nazi foot soldiers, who are hell bent on exterminating all of the Belarusian citizens. Over the course of the next couple hours, the audience is front and center, as we watch Flor devolve from an op...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 41
On this episode: Pratt v Ford: a battle for the ages, a Thor review dripping with maple syrup, and Cartoon Network royalty brings us a new animated movie. Plus! Listeners have seen it a thousand times, Shots fired at Baby Yoda, and a friendly Hawaiian alien gets a live action reboot In news: Reincarnation, Gen Z meme humor, Boomer humor, natural disasters in movies, Titanic, tornado, Krakatoa, Yellowstone, Pitch Black, Chronicles of Riddick, California, Florida, air conditioning, freon, cruise s...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 41
The gang learns a lot about a man based on when he washed his hands, this week, as they review Best Picture winner The Shape of Water (2017). Eliza is a lonely mute woman who works as a janitor at a CIA research facility that houses an amphibious creature known only as The Asset. Eliza forms a kidship with the God-like creature as they bond over their loneliness, inability to form speech, and their love of eggs. Kinship turns to romance as the story unfolds, and The Asset breaks free from his go...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this episode: Gentleminions have invaded theaters, Jeff Goldblum in the new Thor movie and MCFC crashes TikTok. PLUS Joseph’s reaches mach 8, the month of Hollywood passings continue, and Batman was never meant to be serious. In news: Crazy Eyes, Mr Deeds, Willem Dafoe, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Illumination, Steve Carrell, gentleminions, Batman, Dark Knight Rises, Despicable Me, Thor: Love and Thunder, Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi, Jeff Goldblum, Seen it a Million Times, Zoolander, Arrival,...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 40
The gang has the end built into the beginning this week, as they review Charlie Kaufman's brain child, Synecdoche; New York (2008). Not to be confused with Schenectady, NY, the city... Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, much like this movie, and much like the play being staged within the movie. Brought to us by the writer of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, and Adaptation., this surreal life spanning think pi...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this episode: A new game has entered the chat, Christian Bale has a list of demands, and Trainspotting… more like Carspotting. PLUS James Cullen Bressack calls in to talk about his new release Hot Seat, starring Kevin Dillon and Mel Gibson. In news: Michael st. Michaels, The Greasy Strangler, the gift closet, Tee Spring, MERCH, Ezra Miller, Dune, Deanna, Javier, Camille, Jo-man, Harry Potter, Green Acres, Ernesto Scared Stupid, Troll Hunter, Border, Grans, Little Shop of Horrors, Harry Potter...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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/1513969272 The gang takes flight this week, as they review The Rocketeer (1991) a Disney family adventure movie set in the golden age of aviation, and the infancy of the 3rd reich. Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvin, and Terry O'Quinn all bring the story of a small town, small potatoes pilot to life in Hollywoo...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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/1513969272 On this episode: John Williams leaves Hollywood, big time cinema anniversaries, and news on the Furiosa front. PLUS Alex Garland’s surprise career as a director, listener review and voicemail, and a sneak peek at some upcoming movies. Streaming on twitch.tv/stabcomedy In news: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1984, Good Friday, Vancouver, Ireland, Eld...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The gang becomes man of the house this week, as they review Paul Dano's directorial debut, Wildlife (2018) starring Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ed Oxenbould. Based off a novel of the same name, Wildlife is a story of an American family in a state of decay in 1960's Montana. When the patriarch of the house packs up and leaves his family to fight a ravaging fire on the Canadian border, the wife and only son must adapt to their new lives. How did Tyler, Joseph, and Pete feel about Wildlife...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 37
On this episode: Lord of the Rings anime, Sam Jackson’s favorite role, and Ezra Watch 2022. PLUS… Taika Waititi’s vision for Star Wars, and the sequel none of us knew we wanted. In news: COVID, Public restrooms, Lord of the Rings anime, War of The Rohirrim, Kenji Kamiyama , Rings of Power, LOTR Amazon series, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Game of Thrones, Peter Jackson, Meet the Feebles, Bad Taste, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Fury, Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, Movie 43, Vince from Sham Wo...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 37
The gang is shorter than I expected this week, as they review the classic cheesy bar brawl movie, Road House (1989) starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, and Sam Elliott. While no one is going to argue that Road House should have won Best Picture in 1990, but its campy cheesy approach to Bar Rescue has been a favorite of general audiences since its release. How did the gang like this late 80's relic? Watch it first, then listen in to find out. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@g...
Jun 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 36
On this episode: Tyler has abandoned his post, Ezra watch 2022, and a call from the other side of the world. PLUS! M Night cranks out another gem, updates from Joseph, and grievances with The Goonies In news: Coronavirus, X-Files, Mother, Danzig, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ezra Miller Watch 2022, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, R Kelly, Macauley Culkin, Michael Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola, Warner Brothers, The Flash, Justin Long, Tusk, Portlandia, Carrie Brownstein, Flight of the Conchords, John Hodg...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The gang finds the killer this week, as they review the movies based off the classic board game we all know, Clue (1985) Directed by Jonathan Lynn, also written by Lynn and John Landis. This movie comes along with some interesting history, classic cast, and whip-sharp dialogue. Considered a classic who dunnit by many, was Clue able to charm the likes of Tyler, Joseph and Pete? Watch it with your Showtime subscription now, then listen along and find out http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFC...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 35
On this episode: Twilight reunion movie... but not the way you think, and the Morbius sweep is back this weekend! PLUS, radioactive documentaries on HBO, and the Kanye West biopic that never was… In news: Chernobyl, pronouns, Ezra Miller, Charles Manson, The Farewell, John Orlando, The PVDcast, Tyler and Company, Titane, Harold and Maude, The Brotherhood of Death, Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Kristien Stewart, David Cronenberg, Crimes of the Future, Viggo Mortensen, Johnny Depp, Mads Mikkelsen, W...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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/1311588701 The gang respects the rules this week, as they review Wes Craven's classic meta slasher, Scream (1996). Starring Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, Matthew Lillard, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Henry Winkler, and a little Drew Barrymore, it's hard to find a better cast to make a fun, introspective slasher. Does it hold the test o...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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/1311588701 On this episode: Winnie the Pooh’s new nightmare & Neill Blomkamp behind the wheel. Plus! Behind the scenes with Dino DNA, and good news for apprehensive fans of The Last of Us Streaming on twitch.tv/stabcomedy In news: David Cronenberg, Crimes of the Future, potato guns, The Boys, Danzig, Futurama, Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey, Wa...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The gang pretend their twins this week as they review the Charlie Kaufman meta masterpiece, Adaptation. Streaming now on HBO Max, watch this heady introspective look at the film adaption process, writers block, Hollywood cliches, second guessing, and ultimately loss and acceptance. How did Joseph, Pete and Tyler like it? Tune in to 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-spr...
May 25, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this episode: Gaspar Noe trips balls in low gravity, and Disney execs are anti-Depp. Plus... Taika’s new project, listener email and voicemail, and a special call-in guest. In news:Andrew Watches Movies, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach, Nacho Libre, Jared Hess, Jack Black, Mexican Food, Oscar’s Very Mexican Food, Curtis Park, Gaspar Noe, Gravity, The Independent, Indiewire, Alfonso Cuaron, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Children of Men, Patreon, Speed Racer, Vortex, Monty Python’s Meaning of Life, R.E.M. ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 33
**1st half spoiler free ** The gang births each other this week, as they review the newly released Alex Garland psychological horror, Men. Follow Harper as she spends 2 weeks in a rented cottage in the English countryside to level her head, and clear her thoughts, after a traumatic event in her life. But something about the men in town is not right. Get ready to see the world through the eyes of a woman who is just living her life alone, and has to deal with the horrors that are... men. Viewers ...
May 22, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The gang watch each other pee at a party this week, as they review Academy Award nominated film from Norway, The World Person in the World. Follow Julie as she discovers who she wants to be after college. For 4 years we follow her love life, home life, and work life. Was this wrongly snubbed for Best Foreign Feature? Did the gang think it was overrated? Watch the streaming every for around $10, then listen to us break it down. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 32
On this episode: Norm MacDonald’s secret he left behind, and Ezra Miller is an NFT trailblazer… PLUS King Walken takes the stage, Robby P pairs up with Bong Joon Ho, and Ethan Hawke comes to Marvel’s rescue. In news: The Sky is Everywhere, Don’t Look Up, Listener Stephen, The Maple Syrup Don, Ezra Miller, Hawaii 5-0, The Flash, Danny Glover, Smash Mouth, BB Mack, Henry Rollins, Music, Black Flag, He Never Died, SyFy, Alex Trebek, Crypto, Greg Srisavasdi, $SHIB, $DOGE, $BCH, Willy Wonka, Shia LeB...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The gang gets fed the answers this week, as they review a mostly true American story of the 1950s game shows, Quiz Show (1994). Chosen by Pete from the wheel of destiny, this lightly fictionalized retelling of the scandal of 21, on NBC showcases the people and events leading up to the institution of rules and regulations around TV game shows in the United States. How did the gang like this overlooked drama? Listen in and find out http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 31
On this episode: Jason Statham to star in the sequel to Bee Movie and Netflix CEO says TikTok is ruining their business just like it’s ruining Tyler’s life. Plus incoming George Carlin documentary, Marvel bootlicking on Twitter, and overdue listener mail In news: Tik Tok, Don’t Tell a Soul, Safe, Temple of Doom, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Shawshank Redemption, Bee Movie, Willy Wonka, Jason Statham, The Beekeeper, David Ayer, The Transporter, The Accountant, Matt Damon, The Wicker Man, John Wick, K...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The gang gets corrupted by the church this week as they review the finale in the Godfather trilogy. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and written by him, as well as Mario Puzo. Tyler watched the original cut, while Pete and Joseph watched the Coda, and they discuss the differences. Widely regarded as the worst of the series, and a cash grab by Coppola, do the guys feel the same way? Ezekiel (Zeke) Hampton from Skylight Motion Picture and Radagast the Brown join us for the opposing view, as he is...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 30
On this episode: The Batman 2: The secret of the ooze, Netflix’s most expensive movie ever, and Adam Sandler is back with the Safdie’s. PLUS, insider gossip on Alex Garland’s MEN, Daniels’ drop 0% this week, and the Kung Fu sequel we didn’t know we wanted. In news: Kung Fu Panda, Soulja Boy, The Godfather part 3, Coda, The Batman, The Riddler, The Joker, The Penguin, Condiment man, Polka Dot Man, Mr. Freeze, Jesse Eisenberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dean Norris, Kevin MacDonald, Kids in the Hall, ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 30
The gang escapes their cults this week, as they review Martha Marcy May Marlene, starring Elizabeth Olson, directed by Sean Durkin. Following the weeks after a young and impressionable, Martha, as she tries to assimilate back into a regular life, after spending years at a small cult. Is this role a fitting entry into feature films for Elizabeth Olson? Is the movie worth the slow pace? Listen in and find out. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail (209) ...
Apr 26, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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/1464886711 On this episode: On this episode: Breaking News! The Mummy Reboot is bad! Skarsgard is a beefcake, and Scorsese picks his successor. Plus… incoming Exploding Kittens movie, and we need to talk about Ezra Streaming on twitch.tv/stabcomedy In news: Listener Stephen, The Mummy, Alex Kurtzman, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, Star Trek: The Next G...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 29
**1st half spoiler free ** The gang gets their revenge this week, as they review the new Robert Eggers viking epic, The Northman. Only available in theaters now, this brutal tale based on nordic writings stars Alexander Skarsgard, Claes Bang, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor Joy. Does Bobby Eggs go three for three with his first three movies, or is this a movie you should wait for it to hit the bargain barrel at Walmart? Listen in to find out! Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com www.MCFCpodcast.com ...
Apr 24, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The gang plays a harmless trick this week, as they review The Lie (2018) produced by Blumhouse Studios, starring Peter Sarsagaard, Mireille Enos, and Joey King. The Lie follows the (possibly) accidental death of Brittney, the best friend of Kayla, while the two are being driven to a ballet retreat out of town, by Kayla's dad, Jay. When Jay has to decide whether to go to the police, or save his daughter's fate, he will stop at nothing... including teaming back up with his estranged wife. Streamin...
Apr 20, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 28
