It's October 2021, and that means it's Corey's time to shine. Another year of Movie Club and another month of a horror theme. This year, Corey and Jonathan are committed to the creature feature. Join us as we catch 5 movies befitting the theme. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 3 - King Kong (1933) Synopsis: A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition. Directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack Cast: Fay Wray Robert Armstrong Bruce Cabot Frank Reicher Sam Hardy Noble Johnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

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Creature Feature - King Kong (1933)

It's October 2021, and that means it's Corey's time to shine. Another year of Movie Club and another month of a horror theme. This year, Corey and Jonathan are committed to the creature feature. Join us as we catch 5 movies befitting the theme. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 2: Psycho Goreman (2020) IMDb.com: After unearthing a gem that controls an evil monster looking to destroy the Universe, a young girl and her brother use it to make him do their bidding. Directed by Steven Kostanski Cast: Nita-Josee Hanna Owen Myre Matthew Ninaber Steven Vlahos Adam Brooks Alexis Kara Hancey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Creature Feature - Psycho Goreman (2020)

It's October 2021, and that means its Corey's time to shine. Another year of Movie Club and another month of a horror theme. This year, Corey and Jonathan are committed to the creature feature. Join us as we catch 5 movies befitting the theme. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 1 - The Monster Squad (1987) A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters. Directed by Fred Dekker Written by Fred Dekker and Shane Black Cast by: Andre Gower Robby Kiger Stephen Macht Duncan Regehr Tom Noonan Brent Chalem --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Creature Feature - The Monster Squad (1987)

September 2021 has lead Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) to look outside the majority of the Hollywood system. This month, all of the movies are featuring more diverse casts, stories, or directors. Following the normal guidelines for the selection of the movies, the two looked for films they hadn't seen but for some reason piqued their interest.  As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 4 - Sweetheart (2019) Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn't take her long to realize she's completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night. Directed by J.D. Dillard Starring: Kiersey Clemons Emory Cohen Hanna Mangan Lawrence Andrew Crawford Benedict Samuel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

REPRESENTING - Sweetheart (2019)

September 2021 has lead Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) to look outside the majority of the Hollywood system. This month, all of the movies are featuring more diverse casts, stories, or directors. Following the normal guidelines for the selection of the movies, the two looked for films they hadn't seen but for some reason piqued their interest. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 4 - Mother (2009) A mother desperately searches for the killer who framed her son for a girl's horrific murder. Directed by Bong Joon Ho Starring: Hye-ja Kim Won Bin Jin Goo Je-mun Yun Mi-seon Jeon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

REPRESENTING - Mother (2009)

September 2021 has lead Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) to look outside the majority of the Hollywood system. This month, all of the movies are featuring more diverse casts, stories, or directors. Following the normal guidelines for the selection of the movies, the two looked for films they hadn't seen but for some reason piqued their interest. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 2 - Atlantics (2019) Synopsis: In a popular suburb of Dakar, workers on the construction site of a futuristic tower, without pay for months, decide to leave the country by the ocean for a better future. Among them is Souleiman, the lover of Ada, promised to another. Written and Directed by Mati Diop Starring: Mame Bineta Sane Amadou Mbow Traore Nicole Sougou Aminata Kane Mariama Gassama --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

REPRESENTING - Atlantics (2019)

September 2021 has lead Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) to look outside the majority of the Hollywood system. This month, all of the movies are featuring more diverse casts, stories, or directors. Following the normal guidelines for the selection of the movies, the two looked for films they hadn't seen but for some reason piqued their interest. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 1 -  Hustle & Flow (2005) IMDb.com Synopsis: With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee. Written and directed by Craig Brewer Cast: Terrence Howard Ludacris Anthony Anderson Taryn Manning Taraji P. Henson DJ Qualls --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

REPRESENTING - Hustle & Flow (2005)

It's that time we scour the many movies provided on the various streaming services we subscribe to for those movies that we have been meaning to watch but just never got around to.  August 2021 is Stream With Me, movies that are streaming.  Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) looked all over or maybe just on one streaming service to find some movies to watch for this month. Netflix and Shudder seemed to call out to the two of them and the four movies come from these streaming services. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 4 - The City of the Dead (2021) IMDB Synopsis: A young college student arrives in a sleepy Massachusetts town to research witchcraft; during her stay at an eerie inn, she discovers a startling secret about the town and its inhabitants. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey Starring: Patricia Jessel Dennis Lotis Christopher Lee Tom Naylor Betta St. John Venetia Stevenson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Stream with me - The City of the Dead (1960)

It's that time we scour the many movies provided on the various streaming services we subscribe to for those movies that we have been meaning to watch but just never got around to.  August 2021 is Stream With Me, movies that are streaming.  Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) looked all over or maybe just on one streaming service to find some movies to watch for this month. Netflix and Shudder seemed to call out to the two of them and the four movies come from these streaming services. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 3: Moxie (2021) Plot Synopsis: Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school. Directed by Amy Poehler Cast includes: Hadley Robinson Lauren Tsai Alycia Pascual-Pena Nico Hiraga Sabrina Haskett Patrick Schwarzenegger --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Stream with me - Moxie (2021)

It's that time we scour the many movies provided on the various streaming services we subscribe to for those movies that we have been meaning to watch but just never got around to.  August 2021 is Stream With Me, movies that are streaming.  Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) looked all over or maybe just on one streaming service to find some movies to watch for this month. Netflix and Shudder seemed to call out to the two of them and the four movies come from these streaming services. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 2 - Vicious Fun (2020) Plot Synopsis: Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in or risk becoming the next victim. Directed by Cody Calahan Starring: Evan Marsh Amber Goldfarb Ari Millen Julian Richings Robert Maillet Sean Baek David Koechner --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Stream with me - Vicious Fun (2020)

It's that time we scour the many movies provided on the various streaming services we subscribe to for those movies that we have been meaning to watch but just never got around to.  August 2021 is Stream With Me, movies that are streaming.  Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) looked all over or maybe just on one streaming service to find some movies to watch for this month. Netflix and Shudder seemed to call out to the two of them and the four movies come from these streaming services. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 1: Okja (2017) Plot Synopsis: A young girl risks everything to prevent a powerful, multinational company from kidnapping her best friend - a fascinating beast named Okja. Directed by Bong Joon Ho Cast: Tilda Swinton Paul Dano Seo-hyun Ahn Jake Gyllenhaal Giancarlo Esposito Shirley Henderson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Stream with me - Okja (2017)

July 2021 is all about the biographies. Well, at least fictionalized biographies are lovingly referred to as biopics. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) explore some famous individuals' stories through their favorite medium; cinema. This was a hard topic to narrow down just the five movies they are going to review this month as there are many big ones on their gap lists, but many of these are really long! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 5: I'm Not There (2007) Plot Synopsis: Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself. Directed by Todd Haynes Cast: Christian Bale Cate Blanchett Heath Ledger Ben Whishaw Richard Gere Marcus Carl Franklin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Biopics - I'm Not There (2007)

July 2021 is all about the biographies. Well, at least fictionalized biographies are lovingly referred to as biopics. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) explore some famous individuals' stories through their favorite medium; cinema. This was a hard topic to narrow down just the five movies they are going to review this month as there are many big ones on their gap lists, but many of these are really long! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 4: Capote (2005) Plot Synopsis: In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row. Directed by Bennett Miller Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman Clifton Collins Jr. Catherine Keener Allie Mickelson Chris Cooper Mark Pellegrino --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Biopics - Capote (2005)

July 2021 is all about the biographies. Well, at least fictionalized biographies are lovingly referred to as biopics. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) explore some famous individuals' stories through their favorite medium; cinema. This was a hard topic to narrow down just the five movies they are going to review this month as there are many big ones on their gap lists, but many of these are really long! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 3 - Bronson (2008) Plot Synopsis: A young man who was sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending three decades in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter-ego, Charles Bronson. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn Cast: Tom Hardy Kelly Adams Luing Andrews Katy Barker Gordon Brown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Biopics- Bronson (2008)

July 2021 is all about the biographies. Well, at least fictionalized biographies are lovingly referred to as biopics. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) explore some famous individuals' stories through their favorite medium; cinema. This was a hard topic to narrow down just the five movies they are going to review this month as there are many big ones on their gap lists, but many of these are really long! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 2: 42 (2013) Plot Synopsis: In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process. Directed by Brian Helgeland Cast: Chadwick Boseman T.R. Knight Harrison Ford Nicole Beharie Christopher Meloni Ryan Merriman Outside Resources: Why Chris Rock Hates The Jackie Robinson Biopic, 42 The Awful Conservatism of “42” White Savior: The Movie Trailer - Seth Meyers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Biopics - 42 (2013)

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