Weapons has been the Cinderella hit of the summer box office, closing it's second week at number one.A movie that has launched so much online discourse so since I'm a little bit late to seeing this I decided to do a SPOILER review and talk about my thoughts and what I think this movie is about.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of som...
Aug 21, 2025•11 min
After five years on the shelf, War of the Worlds debuted to a 0 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.There are some people who are calling this one of the worst movies ever made, and I examine that, but also point out how certain decisions doomed the production from the start, and how sometimes even the best intentions can end up in disaster. Especially when you doom yourself to the expectation game.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of e...
Aug 13, 2025•13 min
The Naked Gun was one of my favorite comedies, will the new remake bring the laughs like the original?The Akiva Schaffer movie stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr, the son of Leslie Nielsen's character from the original film, who has followed in his father's footsteps as a Lieutenant for Police Squad. After being transferred to traffic accidents following a daring fiasco, his new case brings him a suspicious death and the constant presence of the victim's sister.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Direc...
Aug 05, 2025•14 min
For the first time we have a Fantastic Four movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Join me on a spoiler free conversation as I break down Fantastic Four: First Steps. I talk about the history of Fantastic Four films, the cast, the special effects and where we go from here as we barrel toward the end of another chapter in the MCU. Will this movie be the First Steps for a big comeback for Marvel, or will the recent slide continue for Kevin Feige and company.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, an...
Jul 29, 2025•13 min
The DC extended universe was beyond rescue, the only way to bring it back is back to the start. In the first movie in a new DC Extended Universe is the first from Director and DC Film co-head James Gunn brings us to Metropolis for Superman. Will it be strong enough to change the fortunes of DC and Warner Brothers? Or will this release be kryptonite to every story coming forward. I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience h...
Jul 15, 2025•15 min
For the inaugural episode of Script Breakdown I am going through the script for the movie Chinatown. Considered by many the greatest movie script in cinema history, I have a near final draft that has plenty of interesting changes from the final film. In each episode of Script Breakdown I watch a movie and mark up the script and as we go along and provide you with insights from my life as a professional filmmaker. On YouTube I have cut the episode down but added script pages, however there is a f...
Jul 08, 2025•2 hr 13 min
Apple has had uneven success at the box office, but can F1 find them celebrating in the winner's circle? F1 is an original story set in the world of Formula 1. Helmed by Joseph Kosinski who gave us Top Gun Maverick, we follow Sonny Hayes as he returns to Formula 1 to try and save the team of his former partner. With performances from Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon; we follow the unperforming team as they try and perform a miracle - win a F1 race.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director...
Jul 01, 2025•15 min
Jurassic Park is the IP that keeps getting brought back, just like the dinosaurs that inhabit the movies but perhaps it's time it go extinct for good.The third reboot of Jurassic Park brings a new cast starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and hopes to reset the cinematic universe and bring this dinosaur back from the dead. In this spoiler free review, I look into what went wrong and where Universal can do from here.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Soun...
Jun 25, 2025•13 min
In a special video edition of The Cory Baker Show Podcast, I talk about what it was like to be in Downtown Los Angeles this last week during ICE raids, protest, and the No Kings protest. As if the city wasn't already dealing with enough, I talk about how this is the last thing that the Los Angeles Film Industry needs right now. The Cory Baker Show is an audio podcast available on all major platforms. Cory talks about Filmmaking and the things that touch the filmmaking world from Los Angeles. fac...
Jun 18, 2025•15 min
In a star studded cast, could the name you never heard be the one that breaks out?The Phoenician Scheme is the latest film from Wed Anderson, and stars Benecio del Toro and Mia Threapleton as Zsa Zsa Kandor and his daughter who is an aspiring nun. After surviving yet another plane crash, this business tycoon recruits his daughter to help him hold together various deals and in the end take over his empire.This video features a screenshot of "Rejected" By Don Hertzfeldt - http://www.bitterfilms.co...
Jun 10, 2025•12 min
It's an end of an era for Mission Impossible, but what does that mean exactly? Over the course of eight films, the Mission Impossible series has been one of the most successful movie franchises in history, and in this sequel to Dead Reckoning, Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must use every bit of their strength and knowledge to defeat the Entity and save the world from nuclear fallout. I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experienc...
May 27, 2025•16 min
In the latest A24 release, Tim Robinson stars in "Friendship" The film is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung and also stars Paul Rudd and Kate Mara. A suburban dad (Robinson) has a package misdelivered to his house leading him to meet his new charismatic neighbor (Rudd) where they develop a friendship. Are they destined to be besties or will things get weird and fizzle out? I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience he...
May 20, 2025•12 min
In 1968, various anti-war activists were arrested in Chicago during uprisings at the Democratic National Convention. In "The Trial of the Chicago 7," we follow the trial that followed and the injustices that occurred. This film is an early favorite for the Academy Awards. A movie review of "The Trial of the Chicago 7" starring Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, John Carroll Lynch, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Mark Rylance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Shenkman, Frank Langella, and...
Oct 24, 2020•9 min
For decades, all filmmakers saw being the biggest sale at the Sundance Film Festival as the golden ticket for great things in the future. Palm Springs is the biggest sale in the history of Sundance and I talk about the film, and what writers, directors, actors, and filmmakers of any stripe can learn from it's success. A movie review of "Palm Springs" starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, and Peter Gallagher. Written by Andy Siara, and directed by Max Barbakow. Palm Springs is now...
Aug 06, 2020•20 min
Showbiz Kids is a documentary that explores the highs and lows of being a child actor. I review the film as well as give my experience working with children on film sets in Hollywood. A movie review of "Showbiz Kids," written and directed by Alex Winter. Featuring interviews with Evan Rachel Wood, Milla Jovovich, Cameron Boyce, Wil Wheaton, Henry Thomas, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Wilson, Todd Bridges, Baby Peggy, and Marc Slater. Showbiz Kids is now available on HBO. Official Website: CoryBakerFi...
Jul 17, 2020•18 min
The King of Staten Island is the latest movie from Judd Apatow and it stars Pete Davidson. I try and help you answer the one question that will help you decide if you want to watch it. A movie review of "The King of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson, Moises Arias, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Kevin Corrigan, Steve Buscemi, Bill Burr and Domenick Lombardozzi. Written by Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, and Dave Sirus, and directed by Judd Apatow. The King of Sta...
Jun 29, 2020•17 min
7500 is enjoyable by most looking for something to watch on Amazon prime, but the hidden value is for up and coming filmmakers, producers looking to get bang for their buck, and most importantly aspiring screenwriters. A movie review of "7500" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Omid Memar, Aylin Tezel, Carlo Kitzlinger, Murathan Muslu, and Aurélie Thépaut. Written by Patrick Vollrath and Senad Halilbasic, and a first feature directed by Patrick Vollrath. 7500 is now available on Amazon Prime Video O...
Jun 27, 2020•20 min
A movie review of "Da 5 Bloods," starring Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr, and Chadwick Boseman. Written by Danny Bilson & Paul De Meo, and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee, and directed by Spike Lee. Da 5 Bloods is now available on Netflix Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5...
Jun 14, 2020•26 min
A movie review of "Uncut Gems," written by Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, and Benny Safdie, and directed by The Safdie Brothers. Starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, LaKeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, and The Weeknd. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
Jun 01, 2020•15 min
The latest relationship comedy starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani is out right now on Netflix. Should you check it out, or are there better things for you to watch from home? A movie review of "The Lovebirds," written by Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, and Martin Gero, and directed by Michael Showalter. Starring Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Sparks, and Anna Camp. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5...
May 30, 2020•13 min
Michael Jordan is the greatest player in the NBA, and his team the Chicago Bulls are going for the sixth title in the last eight years. This is the story of Jordan's career and the never before seen footage of the team trying to close their second three-peat. A movie review of the documentary "The Last Dance," directed by Jason Hehir. Featuring contributions by Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Steve Kerr. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/Cory...
May 19, 2020•26 min
A movie review of "(500) Days of Summer" written by Scott Heustadter and Michael H. Weber, and directed by Marc Webb. Starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Grace Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler, Clark Gregg, and Minka Kelly. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
May 07, 2020•27 min
A movie review of "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" written and directed by Kevin Smith. Starring Jay Mewes, Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck, Fred Armisen, Diedrich Bader, Jason Biggs, Rosario Dawson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Jericho, Val Kilmer, and James Van Der Beek. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5...
Apr 07, 2020•20 min
A movie review of "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" written and directed by Celine Sciamma. Starring Noemie Merlant, Adele Haenel, Luana Bajrami, and Valeria Golino. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
Apr 03, 2020•17 min
A movie review of "The Huny" written by Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof, and directed by Craig Zobel. Starring Betty Gilpin, Hillary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Wayne Duvall, Emma Roberts, and Glenn Howerton. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
Mar 23, 2020•13 min
A movie review of "The Invisible Man," Written and Directed by Leigh Whannell. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer, and Michael Dorman. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
Mar 09, 2020•20 min
A movie review of "Sonic the Hedgehog" screenplay by Patrick Casey and Josh Miller, original characters by Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, and Hirokazu Yasuhara, and Directed by Jeff Fowler. Starring Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, and Lee Majdoub. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5...
Mar 06, 2020•16 min
A movie review of "Ford v. Ferrari" screenplay by Jez Butterworth, John Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller, and Directed by James Mangold. Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitrona Balfe, Josh Lucas, Tracy Letts, and Ray McKinnon. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5
Feb 20, 2020•10 min
A movie review of "Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" screenplay by Christina Hodson, and Directed by Cathy Yan. Starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ewan McGregor, Ella Jay Basco, Chris Messina, and Ali Wong. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5...
Feb 13, 2020•12 min
A movie review of "Little Women" original novel by Louisa May Alcott, screenplay by Greta Gerwig, and Directed by Greta Gerwig. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Louis Garrel, Chris Cooper and Meryl Streep. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5...
Feb 07, 2020•20 min
