This week 2/3 of the show is out of town, so enjoy this MCFC episode from 2021 which features the 1st episode of Tyler and Company *********************************** The gang drives a $5,000 car, and wears a $100 suit this week, as they review Black Dynamite (2009) Pete's choice this week, as they watch this comedic homage to 70's black exploitation movies... warts and all. Does Michael Jai White strike black gold with his first feature length writing credit? Watch the movie ahead of...

This week 2/3 of the show is out of town, so enjoy this MCFC episode from 4 years ago, way before we knew what we were doing.  *********************************** The gang discover their fursonas this week, as they review Cats (2019) by Tom Hooper. Does it live down to the hype? Does it deserve a feature length roast session/commentary? Will Sir Ian McKellan ever work with green screen again? Tyler and Joseph also talk about The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Pete digs up some dirt on...

The gangs find out the real treasure were the stamps we collected along the way, this week, as they review Joseph's pick from the Wheel of Destiny, Charade (1963). With a star studded cast including Cary Grant, and Audrey Hepburn, this comedy mystery thriller is a sharp piece of 60's cinema that is highly regarded and rated. Do the sensibilties of 60 years ago still hold up today? Will Pete, Tyler, and Joseph sing the praises of Charade? Or will they return it to sender? It's streaming right...

Hello classmates! What’s new and exciting in theaters, Brian Cox has a lot to say, Tarantino abandons his final movie, and Joseph toys with Pete & Tyler Why every Star Wars film has the wrong title https://youtu.be/8oqYhRT-A8s?si=R-44AZE4EUWU4-Xq Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This...

The gang gets to know Scary Perry Caravello this week, as they review the 2nd feature release from Comedy Central Films, Windy City Heat. In conjunction with Jackhole, so expect Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corolla, and a mix of early 2000's comedians. Perry is a true character, and Windy City Heat is a true underseen gem. Catch an out of print DVD of it on Amazon, or watch below and weight in along with Pete, Tyler, and Joseph. Next week’s movie is unrentable, and unstreamable. Watch it...

Hello classmates! Scary movies are on the way, Teenage Mutant Ninja Sequels, and The Gang weighs in on Alex Garland’s Civil War Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This...

The gang goes to Waterloo.... where the vampires hang out, this week as they review the latest from writer/director Matt Johnson, Blackberry (2023). Released as a standalone movie in theaters early in 2023, then later re-released that same year as a limited series on Hulu with 16 additional minutes added, Blackberry tells the story of the rise and eventual fall of the Blackberry, from Canadian tech company Research in Motion. Watch the theatrical cut on AMC+ and the limited series on Hulu...

Hello classmates! Javier has entered the chat, Happy Gilmore 2: The Reckoning, Joseph’s playin games… and Monkey Man vs The First Omen. Thank you to Javier, our first ever Cool-ass Yard Duty for filling in for Tyler.  https://www.instagram.com/isthat.javi/ Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This...

The gang finds a pig's piece this week, as they review the black and white french slice of French life on the wrong side of the tracks, La Haine (HATE). Follow allong with Vinz, Hubert, and Said across 24 hours of their daily life in the wake of a violent riot that left one of their friends in the ICU, being beaten by a police officer. You, the viewer get to meet 3 unique characters, and find out how far they will or will not go to get their vengeance, or fit the idealistic view of a badass...

Hello classmates! Messages from the class, Kong = mx + Godzilla(Sydney Sweeney), Ang Lee almost won Best Picture, and Joseph brings a game to the show Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/qe0Mzk_sQqI Thank you to Darryl from Getting Dafoe You for the smooth vocals in the Me Myself and Tyler...

The gang lays the groundwork for Se7en and Saw this week, as they review the forgotten B-movie classic starring the legendary Vincent Price, The Abominable Dr. Phibes. This pick was Pete's but inspired by Bruce Purkey of Cinemmadicts. Listen them on all pod platforms, or interact on the Cinemaddicts Facebook group to continue the conversation. This is the 2nd week in a row that Tyler has seen the movie, but Pete and Joseph haven't... how did they like it? How do YOU Like Dr. Phibes? Email us...

Hello classmates! Joker 2 plays the hits, Late Night with A.I. Devil, and SORA has begun it’s ascension into Hollywood royalty Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQ This Episode: https://youtu.be/jB8EMQuZOf8 Thank you to Darryl from Getting Dafoe You for the smooth Me Myself and Tyler...

The gang brings along ole Trusty (a bazooka) this week, as they review the wonderfully over the top, Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1987) from sleaze-lord, Andy Sidaris. In Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug kingpin. Watch along on Tubi or Plex, and find out if you land with Tyler, or with Pete and Joseph Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30...

Hello classmates! Denis isn’t sure about his Dunes, MCFC Oscars payoff, Liam Neeson has big shoes to fill, and people are sick of the movies Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream! https://youtu.be/jB8EMQuZOf8 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.com/middleclassfilmclass Email:...

The gang robs from the rich and gives to the poor this week as they review the VHS classic of the early 90's, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Rickman, this not historically accurate retalling of medieval England is pure popcorn fun. Brought to us by Patreon Linda, aa childhood classic for Pete, and a first time watch for Tyler... Tune in to hear what they thought. No Joseph today, as he's out sick.  Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD...

Hello classmates! Mission Impossible 3 was The Bomb, Winnie the Pooh’s big awards win, and Movies are Full of Themselves Check out the in-depth and interactive title drop website below https://www.titledrops.net/ Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video...

The gang goes back to the weird start, as they review David Lynch's debut feature film, Eraserhead (1977). It's Joseph's pick this week, and a first watch for him. Tyler and Pete watched it years ago... But how is it with fresh eyes? The gang digs into this extremely divisive legend, and unpacks their feelings about Lynch, weird movies, and the Eraserhead mythos. Movie is streaming on MAX right now, if you want to follow along.  Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or...

Hello classmates! MCFC at the movies, Leonardo DiCaprio almost fell to the dark side, and The New Crow… now with more s****y tattoos Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video...

The gang changes their name from lil Dice this week, as they review the amazingly intense and gritty Brazilian masterpiece, City of God. Made in a real favela, with real residents of the City of God, this movie is a stark vision of life in that chaotic part of the world. This is Joseph's pick from the wheel of destiny, and it's on AFI's 1000 movies to see before you die. Have you seen it? What did you think? Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video...

Hello classmates! Tyler Perry has a love/hate relationship with A.I. , Werner Herzog has stared Hell in the face, and the modern world has ruined genre movies Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video...

The gang endulges in the finest fart jokes this week, courtesy of Harlen Williams in Rocketman (1997). You cannot think about this movie without thinking of at least one specific fart joke in the sea of fart jokes in this movie. They even advertised it on the poster... the fart filled the space suit! Fun or Dumb? please write in and tell us what you thought about Rocketman. Visit the Twitch page (below) for the VOD with full chat, or the full Youtube video...

Hello classmates! Is Christopher Nolan the next big name in Horror? Ridley Scott’s career is stayin alive, and stars… they’re just like us, weird as hell Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video...

The gang Loses the Gorefein's cat this week as they spend 2 weeks with Oscar Isaac as a wistful grieving folk singer in the Coen Brother's most underrated movie, Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Set in Greenwich Village in the early 1960's, this sorrowful week(s) in the life story is subtly one of the more beautifully shot modern films, while also being full of dynamite performances, well-drawn characters, and a soundtrack to die for. If you have been waiting for an excuse to watch this one, here...

Hello classmates! The Oscars add new categories, 2024 is the year of sequels and prequels, and Barbie behind the scenes is not what it seems Check out  @TheMovieRabbitHole for his 3 part series on modern CGIm part 1 is below, and part 3 is what is discussed on this episode.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ttG90raCNo&ab_channel=TheMovieRabbitHole Visit the Twitch page Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30PM pacific to get in on the live stream, or watch the full Youtube video...