Hello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - gab & chatter edition, for Saturday November 4th, 2023. On this episode: Joseph makes Tyler and Pete goes head to head, and Zaslov strikes again! Plus! Attack of the Clones sets trends, and Aronofsky sets his sights on Musky Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/o5UI0LKXphI http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.faceboo...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 48
This one's for the classmates! Month 10 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 Joseph will cover Lair of the White Worm (1990) from Adam Murphy, Tyler is reviewing Pocket Ninjas (1997) from Mae Hourak and Pete was assigned Killer Joe (2017) by Josh G. from Your Next Favorite ...
Nov 10, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 47
The gang eats a peach this week as they review the 1980's Italy set romance starring Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name (2017). Follow Elio as he is spending his summer in Northern Italy with his family, when the charismatic Oliver arrives to spend the summer his Elio's father's research assistant. At first they are housemates, but their relationship blooms as the summer marches on. One of the more tender love stories that is often criticized for it depicition of a sexual r...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Hello classmates! Welcome to another episode of Middle Class Film Class - gab & chatter edition, for Saturday November 4th, 2023. On this episode: General audiences have franchise fatigue, Jacob Elodri embraces the King, and Kino Lorber enters the chat. PLUS HBO pulls the rug out, and JTRO has made contact Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/l5WWi_sD9z4 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://ww...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 47
The gang dances for their life this week as they review the cult phenomenon about Beat Beat Revelation, mountain trash, and saving duck for Frazier Park, The FP (2011). You have to see thus movie to understand the tone and overall vibe. It's crass and hilarious, stupid and brilliant. Taking large elements from Rocky, Commando, Escape from New York, Kung Fury, and doing it all on a $0.00 budget made with friends and family. Content warning, the is a heavy use of racial slurs as terms of endearmen...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 46
On this episode: Sag AFTRA has no interest in caving to bad deals, the fight for intermissions, and scary movies that are NOT horror… PLUS! More thoughts on Eternal Sunshine, and random street trivia Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video here https://youtu.be/k5DJttr6SuM 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://...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 46
The gang steals a dog so they can pet it later this week, as they review the future dystopian gun-fu movie, Equilibrium (2002). Borrowing elements from many films before it, and lending even more to films that have come in the two decades since its release, Equilibrium tells the story of John Preston (Christian Bale), a cleric in charge of hinting and destroying sense offenders in a Orwellian fascist state. When he stops taking his sense inhibitors, his eyes become opened to the reality of the w...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 45
On this episode: Tyler’s spotless mind is eternally sunny, and the most binged scary movies… PLUS! No one wanted Bottle Rocket except Wes Anderson, and the writer/director duo that just released Head Count join the show. The gang streams this episode on TWITCH for the first time under their own banner. www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast and the video is available on Youtube here https://youtu.be/pI2m8J3N42g http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 46
This one's for the classmates! Month 9 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 Joseph will cover 8 1/2 (1963) from Phillip Moore, Tyler was to review Sneakers (1992) from Binge Lord Dan but Pete stepped in since Tyler could not be here on record day, and Pete is was assigned A...
Oct 20, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 45
The gang doesn't panic this week as they review sci-fa adventure movie spawned from the beloved book series, spawned by the beloved radio show, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005). Arriving at it's final desination more than 20 years after Douglas Adams agreed to sell the rights for a movie, and 4 years after his death, this movie has its fair share of naysayers, and an even larger share of adoring fans. Starring household names like Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel...
Oct 18, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 45
On this episode: On this episode: Tom Hanks as you’ve never seen him before, and Mr Caine deserves a break, and John Carpenter’s hidden secret… PLUS! Sony’s PS5 streaming service, and a new Bladerunner… Scratch that… Cyber punk series in the works. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 45
The gang seeks therapy after visiting the fury convention this week as they review one of the most famous cursed movies of the 2000's, Cat in The Hat (2003). Joseph saw this movie in theaters and doesn't remember much about it, so he wanted to find out if the notorious movie deserves all of the hate. A rewatch from him and Tyler, and a first watch from Pete will answer his question, and then some. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC h...
Oct 11, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 44
On this episode: MCFC on the road, and fictional jobs in the real world. PLUS! One One Can Save The Invaders, and Paramount goes down a road that the world cannot follow http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010 Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/ Join the ...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 44
The gang follows in their father's footsteps this week as they review the sophomore feature from Brandon Cronenberg... this week the gang reviews Possessor: Uncut. Brandon pulls inspiration from his father's work, and coms classic Sci-fi body horror concepts, but still is able to pull of something wholly new and fresh. Put on the wheel by Pete, and a first time watch by Tyler and Joseph... how did you enjoy Possessor? Watch along on Hulu, then send us a message! http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http:/...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 43
On this episode: The Roman Empire: we’re all thinking about it even Francis Ford Coppola, is Clint Eastwood ready to be The Dark Knight? And thank God someone is finally making a Titan submergible bio pic…. PLUS! Messages from the class, and 12 movies too complicated to enjoy. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 43
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/1933293689 The gang hangs out with a Mary Poppins troll this week, as they review the breakout movie from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, 1988's My Neighbor Totoro. Tyler decided that the show needed more levity and child-like wonder this week, as our picks have become more and more depressing. Did Totoro do the trick? Or is there a dark underbelly...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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/1933293689 On this episode: Listener emails a-plenty, Hollywood big timer react to Oppenheimer, and the toxic avenger is upon us... PLUS! Jeff Bezos need more ad revenue, and whatever it is that Tyler is going to talk about, or maybe not http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tikto...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Join Pete in a solo rant about the best first time watches so far this year. It's September 17th at the time if this recording, and there are 407 films watched so far on the list, many of which are first time viewings. What are YOUR first time watches? Write in, or leave us a voce message to let us know. We will see you all with the full gang next week! http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass htt...
Sep 18, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 41
The gang busts up the Jukebox Jamboree this week, as they review John Waters' first major Studio feature, Cry-Baby (1990). Starring Johny Depp as the title character, Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, the golden boy of the roughneck group of juvenile delinquent greasers known as the Drapes, a departure from the teen wholesome heart-throb characters he was known for playing prior to 1990. Anyone who knows John Waters' reputation may find Cry-Baby a surprisingly easy watch, due its distinct lack of filth an...
Sep 13, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Welcome everyone! Listeners and players alike… to a special all trivia episode of Middle Class Film Class! No gabbing, no chatter, and no streaming picks. Just some fun and games, and plenty of trivia for the full 100 minutes. Contestants today are Pete's Aunt Linda McCalister, Joel Shinneman, Ryan Corbin, and Joseph Navarro himself. If you want to be a part of the next trivia tournament, or have ideas for categories or questions, send us an email MCFCpodcast@gmail.com http://www.MCFCpodcast.com...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 40
This one's for the classmates! The Eight 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 Joseph will cover Midnight Cowboy (1969) from Bruce Purkey, Tyler will be reviewing Scarface (1983) from John (Diamond J), and Pete is watching 8 Seconds (1994) also from John (Two-timin' Diamond)...
Sep 08, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 39
The gang begs for water this week, as they review one of the final movies from director Gore Verbinski, Rango. With an all star case, this animated movie from Paramount and Nickelodeon Studios, Rango tells the story of a pet chameleon lost from his owners, and stranded in a deserted town of Dirt. A thespian at heart, Rango (a stage name) assimilates to the classic western characters found in this small town, and quickly becomes the hero they need, and finds the purpose in his own life. Watch on ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 39
On this episode: The Hollywood strike gains some new allies, and the final Tarantino movie we will never get... PLUS! Theaters are bracing for Swift impact, and Scorsese educates us all on classic film. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010 Merch store - https://middle-class-film-cl...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 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/1909276233 The gang has a rumble to end all rumbles this week, as they review a seminole coming of age story from the wrong side of the tracks. This week, Pete and Tyler review The Outsiders. Joseph is celebrating his birthday away from the show this week, so Tyler and Pete represent the greasers and the Socs, with their reviews of the Francis Ford C...
Aug 30, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 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/1909276233 On this episode: Streaming exclusives are getting physical, The Hollywood strike continues so you know what that means, and a voicemail from the class… PLUS! Fun facts from Tyler’s favorite movie, and tales of loss (and gain) from the set of Batman Begins http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 38
The gang goes to Morocco to save their marriage this week, as they review the third movie in "The Death Trilogy" or "Babel Trilogy" from 2004, they are reviewing Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Babel. Follow Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett in Morocco, along with their children in San Diego/Mexico, and Rinko Kikcuhi in Tokyo, and a family of goat herders, and find out how their stories are intertwined, and what it all means. Streaming on Amazon Prime right now, so watch it first, then listen along to hear how ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 37
On this episode: Hollywood has no respect for tornado movies, Tyler pays the Fiddler, and Godzilla gets the father-son treatment. PLUS! Messages from the classmates, 2009 audiences get blindsided, and Ken... put your shirt back on http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010 Merch store - ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 37
The gang sells their daughter off to LAZAR WOLF this week, as they review an all-time classic musical about life at the turn of the century in remote Russia, Fiddler on The Roof (1971). Based on the smash hit Broadway musical of the same name, the Norman Jewison directed film tells the story of Tevye, the Jewish milk man, and father of 5 daughters. Tevye must wrestle with tradition and the happiness of his family, while dealing with the sad reality of the spreading anti-Semitic sentiment of the ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 36
On this episode: Move over Marvel there’s a new MCU in town, and listener reviews from the Maple Syrup Don. PLUS! The Barbenheimer mushroom cloud is still looming overhead, and we say goodbye to another cinematic legend. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass http://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010 Merch store - https://mi...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This one's for the classmates! The Seventh 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 Joseph will cover That Thing You Do (1996) from Chris Geiger, Tyler will be reviewing Gentlemen Broncos (2009) from Joseph's ex-girlfriend Deanna, and Pete is watching If.... (1968) from local c...
Aug 11, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 35
