The Movie Crew Podcast

Episode 422: The Crew's getting some ink while watching David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises. This Russian mob film set in London, despite dealing with people and locations we usually don't see in mob films, feels surprisingly familiar. Cronenberg's horror body is limited to onscreen violence and tattoos. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 421: The Crew's drinking Millbrook's finest coffee while watching David Cronenberg's A History of Violence. Cronenberg's first collaboration with Viggo Mortensen proved to be a box-office hit and an even bigger hit with critics… earning two Oscar Nominations and ending up on several Top 10 lists. It's simple mob story has layered meaning that only Cronenberg would want to explore on film. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 420: The Crew's watching David Cronenberg's The Shrouds on their GraveTech app. This morbid techno thriller is right in the Cronenberg wheelhouse, but with surprising amounts of comedy and heartbreaking moments between lovers. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 419: The Crew's birthing their rage while watching David Cronenberg's The Brood. This 1979 body horror film is a little dated now, but it does give you lots to think about and the visuals will stick in your head. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 418: The Crew's running from cartoon monkeys while watching Joe Johnston's Jumanji. This Robin Williams hit from 1995 took over 20 years to spawn a billion dollar film franchise. This first installment was made at a time when CGI had never produced a hairy mammal onscreen, and you can tell. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 417: The Crew's back after an unscheduled break to review John McTiernan's Last Action Hero. This was Schwarzenegger's summer movie follow up to Terminator 2's massive success. Lots of money was spent and expectations were sky high, but the movie turned out to be a box office dud. The film has gained a cult following in the years since. Is it a misunderstood classic or were the critics right? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 416: The Crew's betting if they can finish watching Donald Petrie's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey have great chemistry, even when they're playing horrible characters. The direction and photography are impressive, but the script is so bad. Characters show up for one scene with zero payoff, and we're not sure if any character grows or learns anything. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 415: The Crew's making sure Baby isn't in a corner while watching Emile Ardolino's Dirty Dancing. This 80's hit has become a cultural phenomenon and withstood the test of time. The dance montages are magical and the Grey/Swayze chemistry is full of sexy moments. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 414: The Crew's raising their eyebrows at 90's fashion while watching Lawrence Kasdan's French Kiss. This is one of the rare Kasdan films he didn't write, which is fine, cause Kevin Kline and Meg Ryan's performances and their chemistry are the highlight here. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 413: The Crew's getting the big knife while watching Norman Jewison's Moonstruck. This 80's rom com is one of the genres best offerings, thanks to a great script, confident and simple direction, and a cast that brings their characters to life. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 412: The Crew's wishing the full length Dracula musical existed while watching Nicholas Stoller's Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This funny and heartwarming rom-com is Jason Segel's first starring role in a feature film, which he wrote himself. The script is honest with some great performances. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 411: The Crew's wondering where the full moon went while watching Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man. Whannell's second Universal Monster adaptation isn't as good as his Invisible Man, but the movie moves fast, and adds plenty of scares and some good body horror moments (à la Cronenberg's The Fly). The Crew has some problems with the character development. They discuss… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 410: The Crew's pretty sure this is Tarantino's favorite werewolf movie (cause the transformation scene is just feet) while watching George Waggner's The Wolf Man. This atmospheric 1941 film is missing some of the famous werewolf lore (no full moon), but adding to it as well (needing silver to kill the beast). The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 409: The Crew's a little confused on the vampire rules in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Rules aside, the Crew's excited for the fourth film from Mr. Eggers, after one of the best directorial debuts of all time with The Witch. It's technically impressive and all the performances are pitch perfect, but some of the Crew has problems with the film's runtime. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 408: The Crew's wondering how Keanu Reeves didn't get fired while watching Francis Ford Coppola's, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Yes Reeves is horribly miscast, but everyone else is great. The costumes really standout in a film with so many memorable moments and shots. And this may be the most faithful adaptation of the novel; the only big change is the love story, which was added for this film. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 407: The Crew's going silent while watching F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu. This 1922 German silent film was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Stoker's widow sued and the court ordered all prints to be destroyed. But like a vampire, the film has been resurrected, or restored from a few surviving prints. And thank god, cause the film set the blueprint for vampire films and loads of horror films to come. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 406: The Crew's glad Ridley Scott finally got a rhino in the colosseum. This 24 year awaited sequel is out in theaters, and the Crew has some questions about the plot and character development, but zero issues with the production values. Worth the wait? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 405: The Crew's winning the mob while watching Ridley Scott's Gladiator. This Best Picture winner announced to the world that Russell Crowe was a movie star. He went on to win Best Actor that year and enjoyed a decade of box office hits. Ridley Scott got a career resurgence after a series of box office disappointments or flat out disasters. But does this film hold up after more than twenty years? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 404: The Crew's eating their favorite Texas BBQ while watching Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This low budget horror flick spawned a franchise and made Tobe Hooper a household name among horror fans. Hooper made the low budget work for the film; the grain and handheld camerawork add to the sense of dread. But make no mistake, this film has incredible dolly shots and the sound is phenomenal. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 403: The Crew's lost in the sewers while watching Carol Reed's The Third Man. This film was voted Best British film of all time by the BFI, and the direction and photography are really strong. But the plot is thin, don't think about it and stare at the pretty pictures. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 402: The Crew's wearing their most buoyant life jackets while watching John Stahl's Leave Her to Heaven. This 40's film noir is in color, which some critics use to point out it isn't a noir. The Crew doesn't solve that debate, but this film is a rarely seen masterpiece. With a terrific chilling performance from Gene Tierney. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 401: The Crew's wearing their best anklets while watching Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity. This 40's film noir classic has been copied and ripped off ad nauseam. Even if you've never seen it before, nothing will surprise you. It's a victim of its own success. But the cinematography and costume design still look great today. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 400: The Crew's really glad pointless voiceover is hardly used today while watching Stanley Kubrick's The Killing. This 50's noir (and early heist film) isn't Kubrick's best work, but audiences can see the early building blocks of the filmmaker he would become. Marie Windsor is a standout as the femme fatale. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 399: The Crew's wondering what the titular falcon would look like with jewels while watching John Houston's The Maltese Falcon. This classic 1941 film noir is still entertaining and enjoyable today, thanks to a terrific cast and some fast delivered snappy dialogue. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 398: The Crew's playing golf with shovels and rakes while watching Ron Shelton's Tin Cup. This 1996 golf “rom-com” was Kevin Costner's second outing with his Bull Durham director. The script isn't as good as Bull Durham, but the supporting cast and likability of the leads more than makeup for those shortcomings. The Crew discusses… The Crew is joined by writer, Nick Roth. Nick's latest film Hanky Panky is currently streaming. Watch it today! If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 397: The Crew's putting the rose in the front while watching Ron Shelton's Bull Durham. This 80's baseball film is more interested in its characters than the actual outcome of any of the games. And the script is so good no one cares… it's funny and 80's sexy. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 396: The Crew's dusting off their six shooters and getting back on their horses while watching Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One. This big budget western is the first chapter of four. And while you can call this film a vanity project, Costner brings his A-game to his first film he's directed in twenty years. Some of the Crew has problems with the runtime, and the fact the story isn't finished yet. But some of the Crew called it the best film of the year… so far. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 395: The Crew's taking a sexy limo tour of D.C. while watching Roger Donaldson's No Way Out. This sexy spy thriller from 1987 was a major step in Kevin Costner's rise to stardom; releasing less than 3 months after The Untouchables. The supporting cast is great, from Sean Young to a perfect Will Patton. Donaldson's direction is superb, consistently building suspense. And please watch the film first, cause the Crew spoils the twist. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 394: The Crew's realizing how great Kevin Costner looks when horseback riding while watching his second directorial effort, The Postman. This $80 million, three hour long, vanity project was an epic box office bomb. But this film isn't as bad as everyone remembers. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 393: The Crew's screaming “Witness Me” while watching George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This action fueled prequel to Fury Road is currently bombing at the box office. Which is a shame… cause this is a very entertaining movie. Sure, it's not as good as Fury Road, but what action film released this century is? The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 392: The Crew's dune some spice while watching Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2. This massive box office hit brings the spectacle, from riding worms to black & white gladiator battles. Some of the Crew whine about the film not living up to the standards of the first installment; but make no mistake, this is a sci-fi masterpiece. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 391: The Crew's wearing pink sunglasses while watching Alex Garland's Civil War. Like Garland's last film, Men, the Crew has a hard time understanding the theme and what Garland wants us to take away from it. There are some powerful moments, but as a whole, this film is only thought provoking to teenagers. Especially the middle section of the film that plays like Deliverance; because country folks are scary. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 390: The Crew's making sexy tennis noises while watching Luca Guadagnino's Challengers. This tennis film smartly relies on its young stars to hit verbal balls back and forth. Come for the drama, stay for the layered story and visuals. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 389: The Crew's getting their jokes ready for Beelzebub while watching the Cairnes Brothers' Late Night with the Devil. This horror indie wowed audiences at SXSW and got rave reviews from critics. Some of the Crew has issues with the film's tone, but they all agree the performances, production design, and color correction are stellar. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 388: The Crew's preparing for the coming of the Antichrist while watching Arkasha Stevenson's The First Omen. This horror prequel is better than it has any right to be; giving horror fans the franchise continuation they deserve. The acting, photography, and music are executed perfectly with clear and solid direction. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 387: The Crew's divided on Jonathon Glazer's The Zone of Interest. Some of them think it's a masterpiece, and some think it's boring. Regardless, they all agree it's an original take on a Holocaust film. It's deeply disturbing without an ounce of onscreen violence, but what you hear in the background feeds your imagination dark thoughts. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 386: The Crew won't be giving their dogs aspirin after watching Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall. This film lives in ambiguity. Every character's action is layered, and when their backstory is revealed, you'll want to rewatch the previous scene to see what you missed or if there's anything else to be gained. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 385: The Crew's drinking all the bath water while watching Emerald Fennell's Saltburn. This brilliant dark comedy is Fennell's second film as writer and director, and she doesn't disappoint. The cast is terrific, the sets and locations are scary gorgeous, and there are some truly uncomfortable and tense moments. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 384: The Crew's discovering they really want a French bulldog chicken while watching Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things. There is so much to discuss cause strong choices are made in this film. This episode was recorded before the Oscars. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 383: The Crew's wondering how beautiful they'd be if they were drug addicts while watching Gus Van Sant's Drugstore Cowboy. This indie film wasn't a box-office hit, but word of mouth made it a much talked about VHS rental. Over thirty years later, Van Sant's film about drug addiction, does seem tame and light hearted. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 382: The Crew's falling in love with low budget filmmaking while watching Shinichiro Ueda's One Cut of the Dead. This zombie flick has a surprising amount of heart. Look, we don't want to give anything away to first time viewers… so watch this film first before listening. Just sit through those first 36 minutes… you'll be rewarded. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 381: The Crew's got questions after watching Avi Nesher's Doppelganger. This direct to video release is crazy! Split personalities, murders, creatures, and some early 90's sexy dancing. Drew Barrymore stars in this movie that must be seen to believe. Spoiler Warning, but there's no way you'd understand the discussion without watching this late night cable oddity. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 380: The Crew's wondering how much an 86 or 84 carat diamond costs today while watching Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Ritchie's second feature after Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels has a couple of Hollywood stars and a much bigger budget; although the tone and story are similar. Snatch was a modest hit when it came out, but its impact and influence on film was much bigger. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 379: The Crew's displaying true self control by not doing a Mid-Western accent the entire podcast while reviewing the Coen Brothers' Fargo. This grim-fun crime film purports to be a true story, which it isn't, but nothing here is out of the realm of believability. The Crew discusses one of the Coen's best films. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 378: The Crew's wondering how much Russians make an hour in 2024 while watching the Coen Brother's Blood Simple. The Brother's first film includes most of their famous hallmarks, especially moments they would go on to use in Fargo and No Country for Old Men. It's a fun, easy watch with a strong ending. The Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 377: The Crew's floating to the sky with joy while watching Paul King's Wonka. A prequel to Willy Wonka no one asked for, but nevertheless, we got it. And this family friendly musical does deliver the joy and heartfelt moments. The music, production design, and cinematography are top-notch. The Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 376: The Crew's wondering what the Candyman can't do while watching Mel Stuart's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This family friendly musical was barely a success at the box office, but thanks to tv airings and VHS, Wonka finally found his audience. But does this beloved classic hold up… the Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 375: The Crew's wondering why a celery-cutting machine is in a cookie factory while watching Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. Burton got to make this personal story/fairy tale after the enormous success of Batman. And this is the first of many collaborations between Burton and Johnny Depp. Danny Elfman's score is wonderful and Bo Welch's production design brilliantly switches between dark gothic and colorfully boring suburbs. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 374: The Crew's digging into frog guts for a magical key while watching Guillermo del Toro's, Pan's Labyrinth. This Mexican production was an international hit and won 3 Oscars. Guillermo's in full control and all of his previous work coalesces into this dark fairy tale. The film really is a masterpiece of the fantasy genre. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 373: The Crew's not joining the Wheelers any time soon after watching Walter Murch's Return to Oz. Famed editor Walter Murch directs this unofficial sequel to The Wizard of Oz. After bombing at the box-office this film did gain a cult following, and a reputation of scaring little kids. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 372: The Crew's realizing that Anjelica Huston doesn't get paid enough for her signature eyebrow lift while watching Andy Tennant's Ever After. This Cinderella adaptation is more modern than most, and even features some historical figures. The cast is amazing, and the production design and cinematography have a wonderful old school Hollywood feel. But some of the writing toward the end feels a little rushed and out of character. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com