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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

Mystery Men (1999) review / dir. Kinka Usher

The gang throws their fart this week as they review the first and last movie from acclaimed TV commercial man, Kinka Usher... Mystery Men. With an all-star cast and a theme song to match, this movie should have been a smash-mouth hit, but instead was a financial and critical bomb. Was Mystery Men ahead of its time, or too far behind? Is it fun enough to watch today, or so bad that it's bad? Watch along on Amazon Prime, then listen to Pete and Joseph give their review. No Tyler this week Visit th...

Jan 15, 202556 minSeason 4Ep. 486

MCFC Oscar predictions & Golden Globe winners -PLUS- 7 great Streaming Picks

Hello classmates! Tyler is taken over by AI, this year’s Golden Globe winners, and Pete & Joseph give their Oscar predictions 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/d9AGeXFlD-I http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC htt...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 485

The Fisher King (1991) review / dir. Terry Gilliam

The gang does an Obama impression this week as they review the Terry Gilliam adaptation of the story of Percival, The Fisher King. Jeff Bridges & Robin Williams lead the show in the story of a shock jock coming to terms with his place in life, after his fall from grace. Helping him find his way and his purpose is a homeless man who is living in the aftermath of the disaster created by the radio DJ. Picked by Tyler, and essentially a first watch for all 3 of host, follow along as the gang dis...

Jan 08, 202552 minSeason 4Ep. 484

MCFC's Letterboxd year in review / The best 2025 movies & Streaming Picks

Hello classmates! MCFC’s letterbox year in review, a message from Jimmy Stewart, and our most anticipated movies of 2025 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/ewZJvKYP51E http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.t...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 483

The Hunt (2012) review / dir. Thomas Vinterberg

The gang gets falsely accused this week as they review the Danish stress-test movie, The Hunt. Vastly different than the 2020 successor of the same name, this skin-crawling drama tells the story of a middle-aged man who teaches Kindergarten defending his name after false child molestation charges surface in his small town. You definitely need to be in the right headspace for this film, but once you are... watch the movie then chime in to tell Pete, Joseph and Tyler who you aligned with. Visit th...

Jan 01, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 482

MCFC's Best movies of 2024, the gang succumbs to Nosferatu, & Streaming Picks

Hello classmates! Our Top movies of 2024, the best of MCFC this year, and The gang succumbs to Robert Eggers 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/D81EKGO-t68 http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/mi...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 481

Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) review / dir. Steve Carr

The gang ride the segway this week as they review Joseph's pick from the wheel of destiny, Paul Blart: Mall Cop. One of the many Happy Madison production films that grossed an ungodly amount of money while remaining rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. What's the deal? Does Blart get too much hate? Tune in to hear Pete and Joseph hash it out, while Tyler is out delivering Christmas packages. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rat...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 480

Is Carry-on better than Die Hard? Movie news, games, and 6 streaming reviews

Hello classmates! Tyler is out delivering presents and coal, Pete is peeved, and Joseph brings a new game to the show 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/3iVXF3mL5cI http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tikt...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 479

Cyrus (2010) review / dir. Jay & Mark Duplass

The gang comes makes it weird this week, as they review Tyler's pick from the Wheel of Destiny, Cyrus, starring John C Reilly, Jonah Hill, and Marisa Tomei. An indie-ish movie that is unequivocally a Duplass joint, Cyrus lets the strong comedic performances of Reilly and Hill shine through, while highlighting the sweetly aggressive chemistry from the blossoming relationship of John and Molly. Watch along on Max, then find out how Pete, Joseph, and Tyler liked it. Visit the YouTube channel Saturd...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 478

Is RED ONE worth your time? Amanda Jane Stern joins the class, & 12 streaming movies actually worth your time

Hello classmates! Amanda Jane Stern brings a Perfectly Good Moment to the class, who the hell is banned from Nolan, and Barbie gets a sequel Go watch PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT on Tubi! Thank you to Amanda Jane Stern for joining us on the show today, support indie film and watch her movie today. 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: ht...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 4Ep. 477

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) review / dir. Craig Gillespie

The gang comes over and sits this week, as they review the uber-wholesome movie about a guy who thinks a sex doll is real, Lars and the Real Girl from director Craig Gillespie. With a full supporting cast, and a unique story that could go south fast, but stays wholesome throughout, this movie is going to surprise you if you have never taken the plunge. So curl up on the couch with a casserole and some needlepoint, and let Lars and Bianca wash your cares away. Thank you Cool-ass Yard Duty, Chris,...

Dec 11, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 476

Why is Gladiator 2 like that? Streaming Picks: Dear Santa / Smile 2 / Invisible Raptor / Afr[ai]d / Amityville in Space / Jarhead / Don't Move / Fata Morgana / Weirdsville

Hello classmates! Pete & Joseph visit the Gladiator Cinematic Universe, Amityville in Space lands in the Abeyta Studio, and Tyler has a ghost 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/fYcI-tWIj5A http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 475

2 weeks of STREAMING PICKS: 30+ movies from Max, Tubi, Peacock, Paramount, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more!

Hello classmates! Pete and Joseph screwed up this week, and watched the wrong movie on the wheel... For their transgression, they each get a punishment movie to watch for next week, and you all get an extended ALL STREAMING PICKS episode. Email in your streaming picks, and we'll read them on the air 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 Ep...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 474

Gab & Chatter: Motherwound BTS pics & an ALL NEWS episode!

Hello classmates! Andrew Garfield is more than just a spider, Denis Villeneuve has his own space politics to worry about, and Jon Watts returns AppleTV’s dirty money. A special all chatter episode today, with plenty to talk about after Pete & Joseph have been gone for 2 weeks shooting an indie horror short, Motherwound! Stay tuned later in the week, for an all Streaming Picks episode. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this epis...

Dec 02, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 473

Broadcast News (1987) review / dir. James L Brooks

The gang finds William Hurt attractive this week as they review the 7-time Oscar nominated dramedy, Broadcast News (1987). Starring Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, and William Hurt, this fast paced and sharply written comedy takes the viewer into the inner workings of a network newsroom and beyond. First time watches for Pete, Tyler, and Joseph... what will the gang think of this mid 80's standout in the comedy movie world? Watch along on Starz, and find out Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12...

Nov 13, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 472

Gab & Chatter: Frogman / Chimp Crazy / Didi / Men / Face Off / If... / The Substance / Last Voyage of the Demeter / Bowling For Columbine / Good Will Hunting / Predestination

Hello classmates! Nolan’s new cast, Pete give Tyler and Joseph a pop quiz, and Lionsgate is on the brink… 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/vd4BwttOzoI http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middl...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 471

Identity (2003) review / dir. James Mangold

The gang dies one by one this week as they review an early thriller from director James Mangold, Identity (2003). A Patreon pick from the listener, Ryan, this movie has a stacked cast, and a plot that will keep you guessing and on your toes. This is a first time watch for Pete and Tyler, so will it work for them?... Will it hold up for Joseph? Tune in to find out! Thank you to Ryan for all the Patreon support over the years, and for joining us in person on the show Visit the YouTube channel Satu...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 470

Gab & Chatter: Frankie Freako / Sting / English Teacher / Blown Away / It Chapter 1 & 2 / Dungeon's and Dragons / Fright Night / Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse / Bram Stoker's Dracula / Venture Bros. Movie

Hello classmates! Joseph is back from the Wilderness, a new game has entered the chat, and the classmates have something to say 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/90LxbPiTUhY http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http:...

Nov 04, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 469

Paris, Texas (1964) review / dir. Wim Wenders

The gang wanders through the desert this week, as they review the Win Wenders classic American film, Paris Texas (1984). Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film festival, this hypnotic and engaging story of Travis (a self exiled loner of society) coming back to the real world is made real through the direction and vision of the master, Win Wenders. Most casual movie lovers have heard of this movie and may have seen the famous 2-way glass scene near the end... and many more would conside...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 468

Gab & Chatter: The Scooby-Doo Project / Children of the Corn / Ip Man / The Sixth Sense / The Thing / Freddy vs Jason

Hello classmates! Joseph cuts class, Venom 3: Let there be Flopage, and looks like VHS is back on the menu boys! 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/ewgrpVehOCQ http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.co...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 467

Olympus Has Fallen (2013) review / dir. Antoine Fuqua

The gang dives head first into one of Heather's favorite genres this week: Gerard Butler Trash Action... as they review the movie that spawned the Has Fallen Cinematic Universe, Olympus Has Fallen. While admittedly being a cheesy pie action movie, this non-stop action explosion of a movie was also directed by Antoine Fuqua, so you know it's gonna have some style that AVOD movies from today just don't have. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckart, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, and Ashley Ju...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 467

Gab & Chatter: Woman of the Hour / Daddy's Head / Mr Crockett / Wolfs / Haunt / Poor Things / The Belko Experiment / Crippled Avengers / All Hallow's Eve

Hello classmates! Brett Easton Ellis is pissed again, Jason Blum turns to the dark side, and 4 upcoming movies that should be on your radar 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/4VVid2H7GkU http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podca...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 4Ep. 466

The Hunt (2020) review / dir. Craig Zobel

The gang chooses sides this week, as they review the much maligned political satire wrapped up in a human hunting story, The Hunt (2020). What may go down as the most unlucky film release of all time, this twice delayed film that was the final major release in March of 2020 before the COVID shut down will never know what true potential could have been in store for it. While pissing off both sides of the political spectrum sounds like a recipe for financial failure, it's hard to deny the sheer fu...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 465

Gab & Chatter: Apartment 7A / Helloboy: The Crooked Man / Deadpool & Wolverine / Killer Heat / Oddity / Arcadian / Onyx the Fortuitous

Hello classmates! Bad movies from good directors, how old is too old for super heroes, Glad-3-iator incoming, and the sex scene that never ends 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/_u4MAmLuu5U http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/p...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 464

Tiptoes (2003) review / dir. Matthew Bright

The gang watches Gary Oldman in the role of a lifetime this week, as they dive toes first into the ill-fated tone deaf disaster, Tiptoes (2003). Conceived by writer/director Matthew Bright when he was 18 as "a story of a bunch of dwarves [humping] each other" the exact reasons behind how this dumpster fire of a movie made it to production is a mystery. And even more mysterious is how it made it to premier, then distribution. Watch along on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Pluto to find out if Pete and Jo...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 463

Gab & Chatter: Wild Robot / It's What's Inside / Salem's Lot (2024) / Strange Darling / Payback / The Thicket / American Mary / Hit Man / Tremors / Signs / Blue Ruin / Hustlers

Hello classmates! Daniel Day Lewis is back… somehow, TMNT notes from the class, and Megalopolis… more like Megaflopolis Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/vsMBdBMkE8M 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.c...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 462

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) review / dir. Steve Barron

The gang gets shell shocked this week as they review the OG live-action 90's comic book and video game movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Pete's pick from the wheel, which is somehow a blindspot for him... did the guys find nostalgia working for the movie or against it? Dust off your VHS tapes, grab a Domino's Pizza (no anchovies) and tune in to find out. Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSB...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 461

Gab & Chatter: Brandon Tamburri director of Plan B -plus- The Substance, The Crossing Over Express, Cuckoo... and more!

Hello classmates! Director of the new comedy “Plan B”, Brandon Tamburri, calls into the show, Tyler makes it by the skin of his teeth, and Joseph has Nic Cage fever Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/n1BtbZ69czE http://www.MCFCpodcast.com https://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcast http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.co...

Sep 30, 20242 hrSeason 4Ep. 460

Grizzly Man (2005) review / dir. Werner Herzog

The gang gets eaten alive this week as they review the infamous Werner Herzog documentary, Grizzly Man (2005). Follow along with Timothy Treadwell, a conservationist who spend 13 summers in an Alaskan wildlife refuge living amongst the bears in an effort to protect them. Told from archival footage, shot by Tim himself, this realistic look at the reality of Tim Treadwell's obsession with bears... whether he was helping or hurting them... and his ultimate death and consumption at the hand of the b...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 459

Gab & Chatter: I Used to be Funny / Project Grizzly / American Movie / Filth / Dawn of the Dead / The Conspiracy / Along Came Polly / ManFish / DeadTectives

Hello classmates! Greig Fraser is a busy man, Rapid Fire news from Joseph, and Fangoria announces their 2024 Chainsaw award nominees Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclass This Episode: https://youtu.be/IpvTVJp1n6M 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...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 458
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