MRAC Film Club

Episode 123 - It's week 3 of DePalma Month, and we are bringing out the big guns for this one. We welcome DePalma fan and horror podcasting legend, the southern gentleman himself Gregamorits from the Land of the Creeps podcast. Greg helps us break down the conspiracy thriller Blow Out (1981), as well as some discussion of the supplemental Snake Eyes (1998). We had a lot of fun with this one and really broke it down. Blow Out is the story of a film sound engineer )played by John Travolta) who saves a woman (played by Nancy Allen) from drowning and as a result stumbles into more than he bargained for. This film is one of the lesser known gems of DePalma. Did Pete find any flaws with it? Tune in to find out.And tune in next week as we break down the film Body Double (1984) and the supplemental Dressed to Kill (1981). Will we be joined by another special guest? Tune in to find out.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 122 - Welcome back to DePalma month. This week we are joined by one of our old friends OOTim. If you enjoyed OOTim's analytical breakdown of Blade Runner, then you are sure to enjoy his breakdown of a less analyzed film; The Fury (1977). The Fury is DePalma's lesser known psychic supernatural thriller film that came out in the mid-1970's. The more well-known version of this would be Carrie (1976). We do have a supplemental style discussion of Carrie towards the end of this one, but do tune in for our explosive discussion of The Fury.And tune in next week for our discussion of Blow Out (1981) and the supplemental Snake Eyes (1998). You know how much we love Nick Cage here at MRAC so a discussion could pop up.We also may be joined by another special guest!email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 121 - Pack your bags! We're headed to Staten Island via New Jersey and NYC, because it's Brian DePalma month and we are watching and discussing Sisters (1972). Brian DePalma has an enormous resume spanning decades through various genres from cult classics to blockbuster hits. For this month we are focusing on the genre he is most know for, thrillers, and starting at the beginning with Sisters (1972), with some supplemental talk at the end with Obsession (1976). Each week will focus on a different sub-genre, and this first week looks at his early Hitchcock inspired suspense thrillers. We at MRAC highly recommend watching these films before listening if you haven't seen them already because we spoil the crap out of them. Tune in for the fun, and tune in next time as we move to Supernatural Thrillers with The Fury (1977) and some potential supplemental talk with Carrie (1976).email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 120 - This is the time of the year we look forward to most of all. It's a time for us to reflect on all of the films we watched this year on MRAC and give out our annual awards. We have 26 awards to give out, plus additional awards we may have added or forgotten. Plus QQ may do her thing and add an award, and we might get an appearance from another feline. Anything can happen on the awards ceremony. It has been our longest episode to date, so it must have been something. It's all fun and games, some drinks may have been consumed, so grab your favorite cocktail and join us for the fun.And join us next month for Brian DePalam month brought to us by the Shotmaster General... with possible appearances by some special guests.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 119 - We are wrapping up French Romance Month this week as we watch and discuss The Science of Sleep (2006). This is a quirky film by the great Michel Gondry which features his signature stop motion animation and dreamlike imagery through the story of Stephane, who comes to France from Mexico for a job opportunity, and meets Stephanie. The story blends dream and reality as Stephane confuses dreams with his waking life. It was a pleasant finish to French Romance month. And pack your bags because we are heading back state side to cover the thriller/ suspense films of Brian DePalma. First up is Sisters (1972).Also stay tuned for our yearly awards ceremony episode.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 118 - This week we are still in France covering another unconventional romance film. This week we watch and discuss The Man Who Loved Women (1977) directed by Francois Truffaut. In this film the man, named Bertrand, really loves women. The film begins with his funeral and then through a series of flashbacks we witness his escapades and his love of women. One of us did not like this film and really went on about it. We will let you guess who that is, then tune in to find out.And tune in next time for the conclusion of French romance month as we watch and discuss The Science of Sleep (2006)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 117 - Pack your bags, and don't forget to pack an umbrella. We are in France still for week 2 of French Romance Month. We are watching and discussing Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). Pete surprised us with this one as we watch our first musical, and we get right into it by debating whether or not this is actually a musical. But in the end our opinions may surprise even ourselves . Tune in for this one. And tune in next time as we watch and discuss The Man Who Loved Women (1977)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 116 - Pack you bags! We are headed back to France, so that means it must be a Pete month. This week we are looking at a few unconventional French romance films. First up is Lost in Paris (2016) a comedy about a Canadian woman named Fiona who travels to Paris to track down her Aunt Martha after receiving a strange letter in the mail. Some wacky antics ensue, especially after Fiona crosses paths with a homeless man named Dom. It's a Pete month. Embrace it.Tune in soon for the next episode; The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 115 - Happy 2026! The first episode of the new year is our last Bergman discussion. This week we watch and discussed The Seventh Seal (1957) Arguably Bergman's most well-known film, the Seventh Seal follows a knight, his squire, a rag tag group of performers and others during the time of the black plague in Sweden. Those of you familiar with the film Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey might recognize the plot device of death playing a game for the life of the main character. Who borrowed from who? Tune in to find out. And tune in soon as we release our end of the year MRAC film club awards, where we reflect on the year past and all the films we watched.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 114 - It is week 3 of Ignmar Bergman month here on MRAC, and for this week we watched and discussed To Joy (1950), a film that follows an orchestral musician couple through their turbulent relationship. It's a bit of a gut punch, so grab some tums and strap yourself in. QQ could not join us for this one but we got to meet Caifu, the newest member of the family. Tune in this week, and stay tuned for our final Bergman episode when we will be watching and discussing The Seventh Seal (1957). Pete will also be revealing next month's theme.And stay tuned soon after that for our end of the year MRAC awards ceremony.Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 113 - Is Ingmar Berman's 1957 film Wild Strawberries a Christmas Carol story? Hold on tight because this along with a lot of other questions are raised during our two hour long double feature discussion of Wild Strawberries (1957) and Summer Interlude (1951). Both films feature main characters reflecting on the past, one an aging professor looking back on his life, and the other a less aging women looking back on a summer relationship. Join us for this off the walls discussion. And join us next week for To Joy (1950)And email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 112 - Pack your bags because we are headed to 1940's-50's Sweden to cover the early films of Ignmar Bergman. Bergman is considered one of the most important directors in the history of cinema so clearly we are not qualified to comment, but we are doing it anyway. You will get our initial reactions to Bergman through the first film he wrote and directed; Prison (1949), as well as some supplemental talk about Thirst (1949). Both films comment on marriage, faith and human nature... which we in turn comment on.Join us for the... fun?and join us next week as we watch an discuss Wild Strawberries (1957) and Summer Interlude (1951)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 111 - Pack your bags, and make sure you pack lightly because you are going to be paddling over 20 miles from an island in the southern pacific to the nearest airport. But of course, you aren' t Arnold in the 80's, and you aren't trying to get to Los Angeles to be reunited with your biological twin from whom you were separated at birth, and this twin just happens to be Danny Devito. Of course with this ridiculous synopsis, we are talking the Ivan Reitman 80's classic Twins (1988). Strap yourself in for a fun ride, and then fasten your seatbelt because following this romp Marco will reveal what brooding philosophical and existential theme we will transition into next month.email all comments and complaints to mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 110 - Pack your bags, and don't forget to pack your gatling gun because we are heading to the jungle to face the ultimate predator. And speaking of hunting, Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is being released on Thanksgiving back to back with our Running Man episode, much like how Arnold had two movies come out in 1987. So enjoy our discussion of Predator (1987) while you are digesting your Thanksgiving feast.And tune in next week for our final Arnold in the 80's discussion with Twins (1988)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 109 - Pack your bags, and if you forget to pack any one liners, don't worry because this movie has plenty to go around. We are traveling to the dystopian future year of 2019 to discuss The Running Man (1987), which stars Arnold alongside Richard Dawson of the Family Fued and Match Game. In this one, Dawson is the host of a game show called the Running Man, which pits convicted felons against killer professional wrestlers. When Arnold is wrongfully accused of a crime he has to go toe to toe with these wrestlers. Who will come out on top? Definitely watch this one if you haven't before listening to us talk about it.And tune in next time as we cover Predator (1987)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 108: Pack your bags, and don't forget to pack a kettlebell, because we are headed back to the 80's to track the early career of an icon of cinema and America in general; Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is our second week of 1980's Arnold where we watch and discuss Commando (1985). And if you are wondering what happened to the missing epsode where we cover a notable Arnold film from 1984, don't go looking because it dissent exist. Why did we skip that one? Tune in t find out. And tune in to listen to us gush over Commando because it was a blast. We'll be back next week to talk The Running Man (1987)Email all puns to mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 107 - We have been talking about it for years, and we finally answer the question; Is it possible to do an Arnold month? This month Brian is up to the challenge and taking 5 weeks to cover the evolution of Arnold Schwarzenegger as an actor in the 1980's. And while there may be one film in particular that is missing for the month, we are starting off week one strong with Conan the Barbarian (1982) as well as some supplemental talk about Conan the Destroyer (1984). In these early films we see Arnold getting his first real acting start and speaking roles (although minimally) in his role as Conan.Tune in as we break this down. And tune in next time for Commando (1985)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 106 - We conclude our October coverage of Horror Remakes with Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) with special guest Chris Bartoli. Chris is a big horror fan and hosted Carpenter month with us earlier this year and it was great to have him back. To wrap up this month we watched the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) as a compare and contrast. At the end we picked which version we preferred. Tune in to find out which version prevailed. We also find out next months theme; Arnold in the 80's. Tune in next time for Conan the Brabarian (1982)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 105 - This week we are joined once again by the great RaGhoul to rejoice in one of the best remakes ever made; John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). This is the third part of our 4 part series of Horror Remakes that rival the original. Apologies for the delay as this was supposed to come out in October. Coming soon will be our coverage of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), with our final special guest.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 104 - It's week 2 of our October coverage of Horror Remakes, and we are covering the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead, which was directed by special effects legend Tom Savini. In addition to covering these remakes all month, we will also be joined by a new special guest each week. For this one we are joined by superfan Barely Ashley. You would be hard pressed to find a bigger fan, not only of this film, but of the horror genre in general. We had a blast. Join us for the fun.And join us next week as we cover The Thing (1981) with another special guest.Email all questions, comments or gripes to mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Epsiode 103 - It's October! And it's an Anthony R month which means we are doing some horror for sure. This month we are looking at Horror Remakes that hold their own against the original, or possibly even surpass the original. And all month long we will be joined by special guests. This week we are joined once again by OOTim to discuss the 2002 remake of The Ring. We run down our general thoughts about remakes, and go down a vortex about the title of the original Japanese version before breaking down the remake starring Tim's crush Naomi Watts.Join us for the fun.And tune in next week when we are joined by another special guest for Night of the Living Dead (1990)Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 102 - This week we are joined but special guest 00Tim, who schools us all on the classic Sci-Fi Blade Runner (1982). Tim is a huge fan of the the film and without him we most likely would have been floundering around trying to talk about this one. So tune in and learn something. And we also learn next month's theme. For October we are continuing with the remake theme and flipping from OG Sci-Fi to Horror Remakes. Week 1 is The Ring (2002) where we will be joined once again by OOTim.Join us for the funemail us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 101- Pack your bags, we are headed to a theme park of the Wild West. Before there was the HBO series, there was the original film Westward (1973) centered around two friends who visit a kind of adult fantasy camp where people get to live in the Wild West for 1000 dollars per day, amongst lifelike robots. Sure there are guns, but it's all maintained and nothing can go wrong.. right? Tune in to find out. And let us know which world you would like to visit.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 100 - It's our 100th episode! And in classic MRAC fashion we lost track and forgot which episode we were on and it went unmentioned other than in the outtakes at the end when we talk about how it was last week. Either way, we are doing out usual thing and talking film. This is week 2 of Original Sci-Fi films that have been re-did. We watched and discussed The Time Machine (1960), a movie based on an HG Wells story about a man in the turn of 20th century who travels forward in time. Join us for the fun, and even though we haven't seen the remake we implore you to watch the original!email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 99 - It's a new month here at MRAC, and for September Pete is bringing us the OG version of classic sci-fi films that have been re-did... or remade. For week 1 we watched and discussed The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), a classic science fiction film about an alien that comes to earth with his giant robot friend to warn the earthlings about their behavior. After some nerding out on the accuracy of the science in this 1950's work of fiction, we get into this one. And as always we encourage you to skip the remake and watch the OG. Tune in soon for week 2 where we watched and discussed The Time Machine (1960)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 98 - This week we head over to America to put a big shiny ninja bow on this month. We dive into the Cannon gem of a ninja film: Enter the Ninja (1981). While the whole trilogy is worth watching we only have time to get into the first installment of a fully trained American ninja helping his American war buddy save his land in the Philippines, which is being threatened by a local warlord. And what an office this warlord has. This wraps up the month, so stay tuned in until the end when Pete makes his reveal for next month.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 97 - This month we head back to Japan and we are animated. This is anime ninja week, part 4 of Marco's deep dive into ninjas. We are watching an early anime classic Ninja Scroll (1993). Ninja scroll is the story of a vagabond ninja who gestured dragged into battling a group of demons involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate. And just because this is animated don't let it fool you to thinking you can watch this on a plane. Just ask Pete. We hope you enjoy this episode which was long delayed in being released. Coming soon is our conclusion of Ninja Month, and Pete's reveal for next month.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 96 - Pack your bags because we are headed back to China as the ninjas take on the Shaolin monks. This week's main feature is the Ninja vs Shaolin (1983). This one is more kung fu than ninja and the ninjas are not portrayed very favorably. It once again features Japanese in China as the Japanese employ ninjas and other schemes to try and take over a Shaolin Temple. It is pretty ridiculous and low budget but it has some great martial arts. We had a lot of fun discussing this, and Brian and Marco spent some time discussing the supplemental: 5 Elements Ninja, a Shaw Brothers production. Tune in next week as we cover some anime and watch Ninja Scroll (1993).email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 95 - This is part 2 of our ninja coverage. This week we are looking at another classic Japanese ninja origin film; Castle of Owls (1963). This is a more polished version of last weeks story of ninjas plotting against the powers that be as well as each other. There is also an intriguing story of ninja having to choose between duty and their prospective love interest. This week we are also joined by long time friend of MRAC; Colin. Join in for the fun.And join us next week as we head back to China as the ninja takes on king-fu in: Ninja vs Shaolin (1983)Send your feedback to mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 94 - Pack your bags, and keep you nunchucks packed, because we are transitioning from Kung Fu to Ninja month. This is a Marco month, so the month wouldn't be complete without an old Japanese film. And this may not be the last. We are digging deep into he origins of the ninja with Shinobi no Mono (1962), a story about ninjas plotting against ninja and other powers that be. We try to break this one down in spite of the ridiculous subtitles in the version we watched. It was quite the journey. Join us for the fun.And stay tuned for part 2 coming soon; Castle of Owls (1963)And let us know your thoughts by emailing us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 93 - Our schedule has not been consistent lately but helpfully we are back on track after a summer of travel and adventures, all while watching Kung Fu films. This wraps up July and our month of Kung Fu Legends. This week we watched Ip Man (2008) starring Donnie Yen. Ip Man is the story of a Kung Fu master defending his town and country once again from those pesky Japanese. The real Ip Man was the teacher of Bruce Lee, so we come full circle to wrap things up. And we are carrying this momentum over to next month as we move over to Japan to cover a series of Ninja films. First up is Ninja: A Band of Assassins (1962), brought to you by Marco.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 92 - This is a big week as we covered 2 Kung Fu legends and their respective films. The main feature is Once Upon a Time in China (1991), which stars Jet Li as he attempts to thwart foreign forces who are trying to move into mainland China, while also protecting his aunt who might not really be his aunt. The supplemental is Drunken Master 2 (1994), which stars Jackie Chan also attempting to thwart foreign forces who are attempting to steal Chinese artifacts, using his drunken boxing style. We cover a lot in this one so strap yourself in and grab some wine. And dropping soon will be the final installment of Kung Fu legends month where we watch and discuss Ip Man (2008) starring Donnie Yen.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 91 - Welcome to week 2 of our coverage of 5 Kung Fu Legends along with one of their representative films spanning 4 decades. This week we in the 80's and are discussing Gordon Liu and The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984). Eight Diagram Pole Fighter involves a plot to wipe out the Yang Family in dynastic China and one brother's following struggle. We discuss the Shaw Brothers and the over the top fighting sequences, as well as some plot. Tune in for our regular coverage and Marco's extended coverage of the martial arts in film.And Tune in next week as we tackle Jet Li AND Jackie Chan, with Once Upon a Time in China (1991), and Drunken Master 2 (1994).email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 90 - Pack your bags, and don't forget your nunchucks because we are headed to Hong Kong for a month of Kung fu films. This month we are going by decade and looking at a different film starring a different legend of Kung Fu cinema each week. Week 1 we are covering Bruce Lee and the film considered his best: Enter the Dragon (1973). Enter the Dragon, described by Pete as a mix between James Bond and Mortal Combat, displays Bruce Lee's martial arts prowess along with his ability to play the leading man. Join us as we (primarily Marco) dive deep into the martial arts.And join us next next time as we cover Gordon Liu and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 89 - This week we put a bow on our month in Korea exploring various genres. Our final film is The Good, The Bad and the Weird (2008) which is a western set in Manchuria in the 1940's. It is an interesting film which is a parody/riff on The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, where a mix of Korean, Chinese and Japanese characters are all going after a map that allegedly leads to buried treasure. There are lots of colorful characters and stars an MRAC favorite Song Kang-Ho. We had a lot of fun with this one so sit back and enjoy. Brian also reveals our next month: Kung Fu Legnds. So join us next week as we watch Enter the Dragon (1974) with Bruce Lee.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 88 - This is part 4 of A Korean-Style Wedding buffet of Korean Genre film, where we are covering a variety of genres from Korean cinema in the early 2000's. We even have our host for the month live from Seoul, South Korea. This week we watch a vampire film from one of the more well known Korean directors: Park Chan-Wook's Thirst (2009). Thirst is the story of a priest who becomes a vampire and has all of the style, disturbing moments and subtle humor you'd expect from a Park Chan-Wook joint. We also go down an unexpected vortex about eating dog, an opinion QQ feels strongly about. Don't miss out. And Tune in next week as we wrap up our Korean month with The Good, the Bad and the Weird (2008)And email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 87 - Pack your bags, and don't forget to pack a barf bag because we are diving headlong into extreme horror for our third week of A Korean Wedding-Style Buffet of Korean Genre Film. The Butcher (2009) is a shaky cam / found footage-style film about a director murdering folks to create snuff films and it's not for the squeamish... just ask Marco. We had a very special guest this week: Raul aka Raghoul aka Gore Whore aka Papi Chulo from the Headlong Into Monsters Podcast. We loved having Raul on and he really helped us to elevate the conversation on this gore fest of a film. Tune in for the fun!And tune in next week as we turn to vampires for Plate 3 - Thirst (2009)and email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 86 - For the our second plate of the Korean-Style Wedding Buffet of Korean Genre Film we are going light with a Rom-Com as the main feature. We don't venture into the Rom-Com genre often, but we are branching out this month and watching the pinnacle of the Korean Rom-Com genre with My Sassy Girl (2001). My Sassy Girl was based on a real-life anonymous online blog written by a buy about his girlfriend. The boy, a college student, in this is named Gyeon-Woo, and after saving a drink girl on the subway he stumbles into a relationship with her. And she is quite the sassy girl. We also spend time discussing another comedy called Like a Virgin (2006) which follows the young trans character Dong-Gu who joins the school Sirrum (Korean wrestling) team to win the money in a tournament to get a sex change.We packed a lot into this one so tune in and join the party.And email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 85 - Pack your bags. We are headed once again to South Korea. The title of this month is "A Korean-style Wedding Buffet of Korean Genre Film." The concept is rather than focusing on one director of genre of Korean film, we are offering up a buffet of different genres featuring one genre per week, with each film being released between 2001-2010. The first course is an action/suspense thriller The Chaser (2008). The Chaser was based on a real life serial killer and features a former cop / current pimp who goes searching for one of his girls who goes missing, and a suspense filled chase ensues. This film has action, suspense, and some signature Korean brutality on film. Tune in to hear us break it down.And tune in next week as we dive into Romantic Comedy and watch and discuss My Sassy Girl (2001)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 84 - This is our last week in captivity until we are set free. And much like the titular character in this week's film, Papillon (1973), we will be... floating out of captivity in a sack of coconuts? This week we dive into a classic film starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. Papillon is a semi-fictional account of the semi-fictional autobiography of Papillon (Steve McQueen) who befriends the character of Degas (Dustin Hoffman), in order escape an island prison. This is an epic conversation around an epic film, which clearly deserves your epic attention. We hope you enjoy.And we hope you tune in next week for "A Korean-style Wedding Buffet of Korean Genre Film.' If anything you should tune in to find out what that means. Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 83 - Pack your bags because we are headed to the Czech Republic circa 1969 to watch the Larks on a String. This film, set in the 1940's, is about members of the bourgeois society who are forced to work in a scarp metal junkyard. What did these 4 larks think about this film? Tune in to find out.And stay tuned for later this week when the final part of Captivity will be dropping soon when we discuss Papillon (1973). We will also be finding out next month's theme.And as always you can email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 82 - Happy Belated Mother's Day! This is week 2 of Captivity month, and we are celebrating captivity with a double feature of Passenger (1963) and Take Aim at the Police Van. Passenger is an unfinished film that centers around a woman guard and inmates at Auschwitz. Take Aim at the Police Van is a Japanese crime noir that centers around a suspended cop investigating the murder of an inmate being transported. What is the connection? Is there a connection? Tune in the find out.And tune in next week as we watch Larks on s String (1969) straight-out of the Czech Republic.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 81 - Pack your bags because we are all going to captivity this month. It's a Pete month so you never know what to expect, except that there will be a French film in there somewhere. We get it right away this month with the French 1937 classic film: Le Grand Illusion. This is the first film in a month about the theme of captivity. The film follows a group of French officers and soldiers who are held captive by the Germans during WW1. It is an interesting film which led to some captivating discussions. Tune in to listen And tune in next week as we watch Passenger (1963)And you can always email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 80 - This week is the conclusion of Marco's Catholic Film Month, and in classic MRAC folly, the host watched a different film than the rest of the crew. Three of us watched Love Under the Crucifix (1962), a story that takes place in feudal Japan and features a woman, Gin, who agrees to an arranged marriage even though she is in love with a childhood friend who introduced her to Christianity. You can only guess how this one ends. Even though it seems like this would be the ideal Marco film, he somehow watched something else. Tune in as we discuss this film and describe the plot to Marco.And join us next week as Pete introduces us to his Captivity Month, while we watch and discuss Le Grand Illusion (1937)email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 79 - It is our third week of Catholic film month, and Marco has decreed this week there shall be a double feature. This was to be our Easter special but was delayed due to scheduling issues. But we make up for it by brining you our longest episode to date. We discuss A Man for All Seasons (1966), as well as The Mission (1986). Tune in as we break down these two films and discuss monarchies and the church, missionaries, religion and all that fun stuff. Make sure to join us next week for Love Under the Crucifix (1962), and the reveal by Pete for what we will be watching next month.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 78 - Happy Easter! On this day we bring you the second week of our Catholic Film Month, hosted by Marco. And what better way to celebrate this holy day than to listen to us break down Francesco (1989), which is the story of St Francis of Assisi who is played by Mickey Rourke. We are sure to go down into a vortex or two so make sure you tune in for all of the religious fun. Next week we will be doing a double feature of A Man for All Seasons (1966), and The Mission (1986), so get an early start on that pregaming.Email: mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 77 - Pack your bags, we're headed to... heaven? Well for week one we are still in Japan, and depending on whether or not you are talking to Marco, it's all the same. Yes, Marco is bringing us a month of Catholic films, and the first one we are watching is Silence (1971) from the director Shinoda. This film is based on a novel which is based on a true story of the persecution of Catholics in feudal Japan, and a foreign priest who is looking for his mentor who went missing. This was remade by Scorcese in 2016 and stars Liam Neeson and Adam Driver, but we are going back to the OG. We went into a bit of a religious vortex so don't miss out on that.and email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 76 - Keep your bags unpacked for the moment because we are still in Japan for the conclusion of Godzilla Month. For this week we watched the latest installment in the Toho Godzilla franchise: Godzilla Minus One (2023). This film was critically and publicly well received and won numerous awards for its blend of creature effects and storytelling about a failed kamikaze pilot right after WW2. But how did it hold up against our standards? Tune in to find out. And then pack your bags for next month, as we are headed to... heaven? Yup, it's Catholic Film Month, brought to us by Marco of course. And another "of course," as we are headed to Japan for our first film: Silence (1971).. Tune in for all the catholic religious fun.And email your thoughts and prayers to mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 75 - It's our 75th episode... which we almost forgot to bring up in the episode because we were so focused on Shin Godzilla (2016). Shin Godzilla is another Japan release and Toho's response to the success of the American Godzilla (2014). It has a unique storyline that sees Godzilla evolve and change from a sea creature to a fully grown Godzilla. The crew is all over the place for this one and can' t find much to agree on. There is talk of the look of Godzilla, the effects, the political storyline, and the heavy amount of subtitles. Tune in for this, and let us know your thoughts. Next week we finish Godzilla month with Godzilla Minus One (2023), and we also find out what Marco is bringing us for next month's theme.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 74 - It's Godzilla!!... Month, week 3. This week we pack our backs and head back to America to watch Godzilla (2014), the first of the Legendary Godzilla Films. Those of us who watched the correct movie discuss the bold move of killing of the main character and best actor in a film, and also how badass Godzilla and the effects were in this one. Tune in for some light debating and tune in next week to see if everyone watches the correct film: Shin Godzilla (2016).email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 73 - This is our second week of Godzilla talk. Last week we watched the original and this week we jump ahead 30 years to watch The Return of Godzilla, aka Godzilla (1984), a Japanese release that brings Godzilla back to his old terrifying self. There is more talk of how the effects hold up, the human storyline, and Cold War politics. Next week we will jump ahead in time once again to the Legendary release of Godzilla (2014). Join us for the fun.And you can always email your feedback to mracfilmclub@gmail.com