Explore every episode of the podcast Berkreviews Movie Club
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| Movie Brats - Dressed to Kill (1980) | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:45:29 | |
Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Movie 4: Dressed to Kill (1980) IMDb.com Synopsis: A mysterious blonde woman kills one of a psychiatrist's patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder. Directed by Brian De Palma Cast:'
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| Movie Brats - Rumble Fish (1983) | The Conversation (1974) | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:47:46 | |
Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. Film 2 - Rumble Fish (1983)Synopsis: Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Cast:
Synopsis: A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Cast:
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| Movie Club Update | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:04:21 | |
No episode this week. Jonathan and Corey's schedules were just too crazy. They will be back in two weeks with a double review of Rumble Fish and The Conversation! | |||
| Movie Brats - Blow Out (1981) | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:54:00 | |
Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Movie 1 - Blow Out (1981)IMDb.com Synopsis - A movie sound recordist accidentally records the evidence that proves that a car accident was actually murder and consequently finds himself in danger. Directed by Brian De Palma Cast:
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| Mint in Box - Being There (1979) | 29 May 2022 | 01:01:27 | |
In between the series, Jonathan and Corey like to do a palate cleanser which will either be Mint in Box or Now Streaming. It's a one-off to give a break between jumping into another series. Corey was up to pick this time around and went with Being There (1979). She owned this on Criterion Bluray but hadn't watched it yet. Hence the "mint in box" of it all. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Being There (1979)Synopsis: After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics. Directed by Hal Ashby Starring:
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| Subs not Dubs - Burning (2018) | 14 May 2022 | 00:47:16 | |
Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Burning (2018) Synopsis - Jong-su bumps into a girl who used to live in the same neighborhood, who asks him to look after her cat while she's on a trip to Africa. When back, she introduces Ben, a mysterious guy she met there, who confesses his secret hobby. | |||
| Subs not Dubs - The 400 Blows (1959) | 30 Apr 2022 | 00:56:20 | |
Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. Starting with this episode, Movie Club is going to be bi-weekly most of the time. The general idea is the same, each week Jonathan (@berkreviews) or Corey (@coreyrstarr) chooses a movie that they have not previously seen, or at least not for many years. The movies are pulled from a series theme to help narrow down the choices. They get together on the show to discuss their thoughts on the film from its history to the overall production. The series will always be at least three movies and usually go to five or six with Jonathan and Corey alternating picks. In between series, a one-off episode of Mint in Box, movies that they own but haven't seen, or Now Streaming, movies currently on a streaming service they subscribe to, will be used as a palate cleanser. On occasion, the show may have interviews or guests to discuss movies, movie news, or some movie-related topics. Movie 4 - The 400 Blows (1959)Corey's Pick - IMDb.com Synopsis: A young boy, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime. Director - François Truffaut Cast:
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| Subs not Dubs - Akira (1988) | 15 Apr 2022 | 01:13:54 | |
Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3 - Akira (1988) IMDb.com Synopsis: A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends, and a group of psychics. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo Cast:
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| Subs not dubs - Onibaba (1964) | 08 Apr 2022 | 01:06:15 | |
Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In Subs not Dubs month, the podcast focuses on films not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 2 - Onibaba (1964) IMDb.com Synopsis - Two women kill samurai and sell their belongings for a living. While one of them is having an affair with their neighbor, the other woman meets a mysterious samurai wearing a bizarre mask. Written and Directed by Kaneto Shindô Starring:
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| A Separation (2011) | 02 Apr 2022 | 01:03:48 | |
Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In "Subs, not Dubs" month, the podcast focuses on films, not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - A Separation (2011)IMDb.com Synopsis: A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease. Written and Directed by Asghar Farhadi Cast:
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| Now Streaming - The Night of the Hunter (1955) | 25 Mar 2022 | 01:01:32 | |
For March 2022, Corey and Jonathan are picking from movies that are NOW STREAMING. There are so many streaming services to choose from, but sometimes the options are overwhelming. Fortunately, they found four films that at least one of them had never seen before - some originals to the services and one dating back quite a few decades - to center the theme around this month. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 4 - The Night of the Hunter (1955) IMDb.com Synopsis - A religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid the $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery. Directed by Charles Laughton Starring:
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| Now Streaming - Unpregnant (2022) | 19 Mar 2022 | 01:06:17 | |
For March 2022, Corey and Jonathan are picking from movies that are NOW STREAMING. There are so many streaming services to choose from, but sometimes the options are overwhelming. Fortunately, they found four films that at least one of them had never seen before - some originals to the services and one dating back quite a few decades - to center the theme around this month. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3 - Unpregnant (2022)A 17-year old Missouri teen named Veronica discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that will follow. Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg Starring:
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| Now Streaming - The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:57:05 | |
For March 2022, Corey and Jonathan are picking from movies that are NOW STREAMING. There are so many streaming services to choose from, but sometimes the options are overwhelming. Fortunately, they found four films that at least one of them had never seen before - some originals to the services and one dating back quite a few decades - to center the theme around this month. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 2 - The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)Plot Synopsis: An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Directed by Michael Showalter Starring:
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| Now Streaming - Plan B (2021) | 05 Mar 2022 | 01:04:40 | |
For March 2022, Corey and Jonathan are picking from movies that are NOW STREAMING. There are so many streaming services to choose from, but sometimes the options are overwhelming. Fortunately, they found four films that at least one of them had never seen before - some originals to the services and one dating back quite a few decades - to center the theme around this month. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - Plan B (2021)Follows a straight-laced high school student and her slacker best friend who, after a regrettable first sexual encounter, have 24 hours to hunt down a Plan B pill in America's heartland. Directed by Natalie Morales Cast:
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| Sad Sacks - Casablanca (1942) | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:57:14 | |
For February, Movie Club usually goes for romance films. This year is no different, but instead of those happy rom-coms, they decided to find the Sad Sacks. These are stories that are bound to bring some tears to your eyes. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 4 - Casablanca (1942) A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. Directed by Michael Curtiz Starring:
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| Sad Sacks - Atonement (2007) | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:57:12 | |
For February, Movie Club usually goes for romance films. This year is no different, but instead of those happy rom-coms, they decided to find the Sad Sacks. These are stories that are bound to bring some tears to your eyes. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3 - Atonement (2007)Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Directed by Joe Wright Cast:
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| Sad Sacks - Brooklyn (2015) | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:51:27 | |
For February, Movie Club usually goes for romance films. This year is no different, but instead of those happy rom-coms, they decided to find the Sad Sacks. These are stories that are bound to bring some tears to your eyes. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 2 - Brooklyn (2015)An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Directed by John Crowley Cast
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| Sad Sacks - Carol (2015) | 05 Feb 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
For February, Movie Club usually goes for romance films. This year is no different, but instead of those happy rom-coms, they decided to find the Sad Sacks. These are stories that are bound to bring some tears to your eyes. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - Carol (2015) Synopsis: An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York. Directed by Todd Haynes Starring
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| Best Picture - A Beautiful Mind (2001) | 29 Jan 2022 | 01:10:33 | |
It's season 6 of Movie Club and Corey and Jonathan have decided to watch some best picture winners that they had not seen. There are many over the years, but in the month of January 2022 they will check out four of them. Jonathan picks two and Corey picks two following the normal guidelines for the movies selected for the podcast. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 4 - A Beautiful Mind (2001) After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish. Directed by Ron Howard Cast:
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| Best Picture - Shakespeare in Love (1998) | 22 Jan 2022 | 01:05:39 | |
It's season 6 of Movie Club and Corey and Jonathan have decided to watch some best picture winners that they had not seen. There are many over the years, but in the month of January 2022 they will check out four of them. Jonathan picks two and Corey picks two following the normal guidelines for the movies selected for the podcast. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3 - Shakespeare in Love (1998) The best picture winner from 1999 is about the world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare. He is young, out of ideas and short of cash, and when things couldn't possibly get any worse he meets his ideal woman. Luckily, he is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Directed by John Madden Cast:
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| Best Picture - In the Heat of the Night (1967) | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:51:14 | |
It's season 6 of Movie Club and Corey and Jonathan have decided to watch some best picture winners that they had not seen. There are many over the years, but in the month of January 2022 they will check out four of them. Jonathan picks two and Corey picks two following the normal guidelines for the movies selected for the podcast. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Best Picture Week 2 - In the Heat of the Night (1967) A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case. | |||
| Best Picture - The Artist (2011) | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:36:10 | |
It's season 6 of Movie Club and Corey and Jonathan have decided to watch some best picture winners that they had not seen. There are many over the years, but in the month of January 2022 they will check out four of them. Jonathan picks two and Corey picks two following the normal guidelines for the movies selected for the podcast. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - The Artist (2021) An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius Cast:
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| Through the Cracks - My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020) | 01 Jan 2022 | 01:05:29 | |
It's that time of the year again, magic in the air, a cold breeze nipping at your nose, and tons of movies on sale. Jonathan and Corey are looking to catch any movies from 2021 that they may have missed before they slip THROUGH THE CRACKS. An annual theme for Movie Club, and one that Jonathan really embraces as he seeks out the films that he wanted to see but never got a chance to do so. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 5 - My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020)Two mysterious siblings find themselves at odds over care for their frail and sickly younger brother. Directed by Jonathan Cuartas Cast: | |||
| Through the Cracks - The Velvet Underground (2021) | 25 Dec 2021 | 01:10:11 | |
It's that time of the year again, magic in the air, a cold breeze nipping at your nose, and tons of movies on sale. Jonathan and Corey are looking to catch any movies from 2021 that they may have missed before they slip THROUGH THE CRACKS. An annual theme for Movie Club, and one that Jonathan really embraces as he seeks out the films that he wanted to see but never got a chance to do so. Week 4 - The Velvet Underground (2021)The Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll. Directed by Todd Haynes Featuring:
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| Through the Cracks - In the Earth (2021) | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:50:21 | |
It's that time of the year again, magic in the air, a cold breeze nipping at your nose, and tons of movies on sale. Jonathan and Corey are looking to catch any movies from 2021 that they may have missed before they slip THROUGH THE CRACKS. An annual theme for Movie Club, and one that Jonathan really embraces as he seeks out the films that he wanted to see but never got a chance to do so. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3: In the Earth (2021)IMDb.com Synopsis: As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Written and Directed by Ben Wheatley Cast:
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| Through the Cracks - Nobody (2021) | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:46:23 | |
It's that time of the year again, magic in the air, a cold breeze nipping at your nose, and tons of movies on sale. Jonathan and Corey are looking to catch any movies from 2021 that they may have missed before they slip THROUGH THE CRACKS. An annual theme for Movie Club, and one that Jonathan really embraces as he seeks out the films that he wanted to see but never got a chance to do so. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Through the Cracks Week 2 - Nobody (2021) | |||
| Through the Cracks - Werewolves Within (2021) | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:52:56 | |
It's that time of the year again, magic in the air, a cold breeze nipping at your nose, and tons of movies on sale. Jonathan and Corey are looking to catch any movies from 2021 that they may have missed before they slip THROUGH THE CRACKS. An annual theme for Movie Club, and one that Jonathan really embraces as he seeks out the films that he wanted to see but never got a chance to do so. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - Werewolves Within (2021) IMDb.com Plot Synopsis: Feature adaptation of the video game where werewolves attack a small town. Directed by Josh Ruben Starring:
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| Mint in Box - The Uninvited (1944) | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:53:29 | |
Once a year, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) like to visit their collections searching for those movies that have yet to be opened. That's right everyone, it's Mint in Box month. Movies that they own but have never seen. It would be possible to just do this podcast with this premise, but they just keep making more movies and they can't stop buying them! 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 Uninvited (1944)IMDb.com Synopsis: A composer and his sister discover that the reason they are able to purchase a beautiful gothic seacoast mansion very cheaply is the house's unsavory past. Directed by Lewis Allen Starring:
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| Mint in Box - Mystery Train (1989) | 20 Nov 2021 | 01:02:50 | |
Once a year, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) like to visit their collections searching for those movies that have yet to be opened. That's right everyone, it's Mint in Box month. Movies that they own but have never seen. It would be possible to just do this podcast with this premise, but they just keep making more movies and they can't stop buying them! 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 - Mystery Train (1989) Synposis: Three stories are connected by a Memphis hotel and the spirit of Elvis Presley. Directed by Jim Jarmusch Starring:
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| Mint in Box - The Innocents (1961) | 13 Nov 2021 | 01:09:05 | |
Once a year, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) like to visit their collections searching for those movies that have yet to be opened. That's right everyone, it's Mint in Box month. Movies that they own but have never seen. It would be possible to just do this podcast with this premise, but they just keep making more movies and they can't stop buying them! 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 - The Innocents (1961) Synopsis - A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted. Directed by Jack Clayton Starring:
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| Mint in Box - Prisoners (2013) | 06 Nov 2021 | 01:09:07 | |
Once a year, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) like to visit their collections searching for those movies that have yet to be opened. That's right everyone, it's Mint in Box month. Movies that they own but have never seen. It would be possible to just do this podcast with this premise, but they just keep making more movies and they can't stop buying them! 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. Mint in Box Week 1 - Prisoners (2013) Synopsis - When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. Directed by Denis Villeneuve Cast
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| Creature Feature - The Wolf Man (1941) | 30 Oct 2021 | 00:53:06 | |
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 5 - The Wolf Man (1941) Synopsis: Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller. Directed by George Waggner Cast:
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| Creature Feature - The Retreat (2020) | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:37:13 | |
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 4 - The Retreat (2020)Synopsis: A man finds himself alone and lost after a horrifying encounter with a monster during a backpacking trip into the Adirondack High Peaks. Now, he must fight for his life, and sanity, as he battles the evil Native American legend, The Wendigo. Written and Directed by Bruce Wemple Starring: | |||
| Creature Feature - King Kong (1933) | 16 Oct 2021 | 00:32:57 | |
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:
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| Creature Feature - Psycho Goreman (2020) | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:56:44 | |
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:
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| Creature Feature - The Monster Squad (1987) | 02 Oct 2021 | 00:38:56 | |
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:
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| REPRESENTING - Sweetheart (2019) | 25 Sep 2021 | 00:51:39 | |
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:
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| REPRESENTING - Mother (2009) | 18 Sep 2021 | 00:51:08 | |
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:
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| REPRESENTING - Atlantics (2019) | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:48:58 | |
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:
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| REPRESENTING - Hustle & Flow (2005) | 04 Sep 2021 | 00:49:31 | |
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:
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| Stream with me - The City of the Dead (1960) | 28 Aug 2021 | 00:39:55 | |
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: | |||
| Stream with me - Moxie (2021) | 21 Aug 2021 | 00:53:32 | |
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:
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| Stream with me - Vicious Fun (2020) | 14 Aug 2021 | 00:37:03 | |
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: | |||
| Stream with me - Okja (2017) | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:50:37 | |
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:
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| Biopics - I'm Not There (2007) | 31 Jul 2021 | 01:07:50 | |
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:
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| Biopics - Capote (2005) | 24 Jul 2021 | 01:04:30 | |
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:
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| Biopics- Bronson (2008) | 17 Jul 2021 | 00:49:38 | |
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: | |||
| Biopics - 42 (2013) | 10 Jul 2021 | 01:00:17 | |
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:
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| Biopics - Into the Wild (2007) | 03 Jul 2021 | 01:00:49 | |
July 2021 is all about the biographies. Well, at least fictionalized biographies 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 1: Into the Wild (2007) Plot Synopsis: After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Directed by Sean Penn Cast:
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| Unwanted - Exorcist II: The Heretic | 26 Jun 2021 | 01:06:40 | |
We all want more...right? Well, June 2021 looks to find those Unwanted sequels of films that Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) saw the original of...but never took the time to see the follow up. Sometimes, a sequel is enjoyable...sometimes it is downright terrible...and of course there are all the gray areas in-between. Who knows which of the quality categories the four films for June 2021 in the Unwanted theme will fall into. 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 - Exorcist II: The Heretic Plot Synopsis: A teenage girl once possessed by a demon finds that it still lurks within her. Meanwhile, a priest investigates the death of the girl's exorcist. Directed by John Boorman Cast:
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