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Jonathan Berk from Berkreviews.com (@berkreviews) invited Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watch Tonight and Sean Boelman (@bigtunaonfilm) from Popaxiom to come on the podcast for this year's Oscar Draft. Sean made the rules last year (listen to that episode here) and with a little revision and a bit of a twist, they decided to do it again. It's Site vs Site vs Site with this years draft and all the bragging rights! This episode breaks down the rules of the game and each of their picks.  The Draft Each participant will draft 1 movie per round. Round Order is randomized and the rotation of the draft switches each round.  There are five rounds. STEAL: The person who picks last in the first round gets to steal a movie from any other participant. However, the participant being stolen from gets to choose which movie will be exchanged from the other player’s team AND gets to add a sixth movie to their team. (e.g. Jonathan picks last in the first round. Sean has Vice and Jonathan has If Beale Stre

If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week.  Each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week initially spoiler free and then diving in completely after a spoiler warning. Before getting into the review Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing.  For a movie to qualify for this months theme it must feature some element of alien life coming to Earth or people leaving on a trip in space. While Corey and Jonathan have seen many movies that could qualify, there are still some big ones they have missed.  Week 2 of Out of This World: Solaris (2002) Jonathan picked Steven Soderbergh's film Solaris (200

For this episode of Top Five Movies, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) look back at all the films they watched during the calendar year of 2018 (mostly at least) and discuss the ones they wish they could return. In other words, these are the movies that they regret watching out of all the ones they saw. There could be a multitude of reasons and Corey got a little hurtful with her dishonorable mentions at the end! Corey's list: 5. Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017) 4. Phantom of the Opera (2004) 3. The Happytime Murders (2018) 2. Slender Man (2018) 1. Bad Samaritan (2018) Michael's list:  5. Peppermint (2018) 4. Cloverfield Paradox (2018) 3. Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) 2. Red Sparrow (2018) 1. Gotti (2018) Jonathan's list: 5. Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017) 4. Truth or Dare (2018) 3. The Open House (2018) 2. Winchester (2018) 1. Slender Man (2018) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week.  Thus, for a film to qualify for Movie Club one or both of them have to have never seen it or at least not seen it for a long time. They also thought it would be more fun to create themes from which they can choose their movies for each episode.  Each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week initially spoiler free and then diving in completely after a spoiler warning. Before getting into the review Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing.  Theme for January 2019: Out of this World For a movie to qualify for this months theme it must feature some e

BerkPreviews Moviecast is a Berkreviews.com show that features Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) discussing the upcoming releases. This episode looks at the theatrical releases on January 4, 2019 and the DVD/Blu Ray releases for January 8, 2019.  This episode also features Jonathan's list of movies from 2018 you probably didn't hear about, but should give a chance.  CREDITS: Music: Punky -  https://www.bensound.com Release dates: Boxofficemojo.com and Metacritic.com Release for Jan. 4, 2019 Escape Room  DVD release Jan 8, 2019 Mid90s - Review  Hell Fest - Review The Oath - Review Best of 2018 you’ve probably not heard of or seen that is now on digital streaming platforms Sadie - Review Jellyfish - Review  Science Fair - Review  The Night Eats the World - Review  Never Goin’ Back - Review All Square - Review The New Romantic - Review  Unlovable - Review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Movie Club Podcast is a Berkreviews.com Moviecast. A while back,  Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their respective gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week. Thus, for a film to qualify for Movie Club one or both of them have to have never seen it or at least not seen it for a long time. They also thought it would be more fun to create themes from which they can choose their movies for each episode. Theme for December 2018: Through the cracks With the year coming to a close, it made sense for Jonathan and Corey to try and catch up on any movies released in 2018 that they missed but wanted to see. As per usual, they take turns choosing the movies each week. Week 4: Leave No Trace (2018) For the last film of the theme, Jonathan selected Leave No Trace. It is directed by Debra

Steve Carell had two big dramatic releases this fall and winter with Beautiful Boy and now Welcome to Marwen. It got Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) thinking about their favorite comedic actor's more dramatic roles. Thus the topic for the episode is Sad Clowns - that moment when the funny guy or gal suddenly shows a softer side. It was a challenging list to narrow down, but the three thought long and hard and came up with their lists.  Jonathan's list: 5. Sarah Silverman in I Smile Back (2015) 4. Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998) 3. Steve Carell in The Big Short (2015) 2. Bill Murray in Broken Flowers (2005) 1. Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017)  Michael's list: 5. Roberto Benigni in Life is Beautiful (1997) 4. Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993) 3. Steve Martin in Grand Canyon (1991) 2. Michael J. Fox in Bright Lights, Big City (1988) 1. Seth Rogen in Steve Jobs (2015) Corey's list:  5. Jim Carrey in Etern

If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week.  American Animals is a film that Corey has been wanting to watch for a while. Jonathan was actually able to see it with the cast in the audience at SXSW this year. It was one of his favorites of the festival so he's all in on watching it again. It is directed by Bart Layton and stars Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, and Jared Abrahamson in a true story that you probably know nothing about. This film features the actual people involved in that story through interviews and embedded reenactments.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Another minisode as Jonathan Berk looks at the theatrical releases for December 21, 2018, and what's coming out on Blu-ray/DVD/Streaming next week. Keeping it quick and to the point. Theatrical Release - Mary Poppins Returns - Aquaman - Bumblebee - Second Act - Mary Queen of Scots - Welcome to Marwen Home Video Releases - White Boy Rick --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

With the year coming to a close, it made sense for Jonathan and Corey to try and catch up on any movies released in 2018 that they missed but wanted to see. As per usual, they take turns choosing the movies each week. Jonathan missed Three Identical Strangers (2018) at this years Florida Film Festival and has been trying to not have the film spoiled ever since. For the most part, that goal has been unsuccessful, but he figures it is better late than never. Corey also hadn't seen this film so it'll be a check on both of their lists. The documentary is directed by Tim Wardle and the plot summary from IMDb.com reads, "In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. Then they discover why." If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they

The first minisode of BerkPreviews from Berkreviews.com Moviecasts features Jonathan discussing upcoming releases in theaters and on home video. Theatrical Releases 12/14/2018 - Once Upon a Deadpool - Mortal Engines - The Mule - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse Home Video releases 12/18/2018 - The House With a Clock in Its Walls - The Predator - Venom - Assassination Nation - A Simple Favor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Clint Eastwood's new film The Mule (2018) hits theaters this weekend so Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Mike (@servermonkey) were inspired to look back at movies that feature drugs in them. That could mean dealing, using, trafficking, making, etc. The crazy thing about drug movies is they tend to tap into any genre. We like to be able to speak freely about the films on our lists so be warned SPOILERS MAY HAPPEN so check out their lists in advance to make sure you've seen the films. Jonathan's list: 5. Half Nelson (2006) 4. Half-baked (1998) 3. City of God (2002) 2. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 1. Friday (1995) Mike's list: 5. Enter the Void (2009) 4. Maria Full of Grace (2004) 3. Party Monster (2003) 2. Cocaine Cowboys (2006) 1. Spun (2002) Corey's list: 5. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) 4. Requiem for a Dream (2000) 3. No Country for Old Men (2007) - Listen to our Movie Club Episode 2. Boogie Nights (1997) - Listen to our Movie Club Episode 1. Trainspotting (1996) --- Suppor

If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week. Thus, for a film to qualify for Movie Club one or both of them have to have never seen it or at least not seen it for a long time. They also thought it would be more fun to create themes from which they can choose their movies for each episode. Even though Jonathan had recently watched and disliked Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here, Corey picked it anyways. They are both fans of Joaquin Phoenix so it makes sense that she wouldn't want to end the year without seeing it. The film follows Joe (Phoenix) as he uses his special set of skills to rescue kidnapped girls and punish those who took them. The movie is included with an Amazon Prime Instant subscription to stream.

The last film for the political theme was Selma (2014) directed by Ava DuVernay and starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth, and many more. It's actually an amazing cast, many who have become leads since this film. Jonathan (@berkreviews) selected this film and neither he nor Corey (@coreyrstarr) had seen it previously. They both knew this film would wreck them emotionally and were proven correct.  Next Episode: You Were Never Really Here (2017) The last month of 2018 will have Jonathan and Corey looking back at the year and trying to catch a few films that they missed. Corey selected Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here, which stars Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, and Ekaterina Samsonov. Jonathan just recently watched this film and isn't thrilled about returning to it.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

With the release of Creed II (2018), Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to look through their respective viewing history and list their Top Five Movies About Sports. Sure, they could have done boxing movies or fighting movies, but it was more fun to broaden the topic a bit. The lists ended up being quite diverse.  Jonathan's List: 5. Whip It (2009) 4. Happy Gilmore (1996) 3. The Replacements (2000) 2. The Sandlot (1993) 1. White men can't jump (1992) Michael's list: 5. Bend It Like Beckham (2002) 4. Field of Dreams (1989) 3. Moneyball (2011) 2. The Running Man (1987) 1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Corey's list: 5. Cinderella Man (2005) 4. Whip It (2009) 3. Bring It On (2000) 2. I, Tonya (2017) 1. Rocky (1976) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

The political theme of November continues this week with The Ides of March (2011). It is directed by George Clooney and stars him along with Ryan Gossling, Paul Giamatti, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Marissa Tomei, and Even Rachel Wood. Neither Jonathan (@berkreviews) nor Corey (@coreyrstarr) had seen this film before and they had very different reactions to it. Before they get started, they discuss what other films they've been watching since the last episode.  Next Week: Selma (2014) For the last film for November, Jonathan selected Selma. The movie is directed by Ava DuVernay and stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, and Tim Roth. It's a film that Jonathan has been wanting to get to for some time and fits perfectly at the end of this month of politics.  Berk Reviews Movie Club - General Info Corey and Jonathan both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen. In an effort to work through their gap list, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week.

This Moviecast episode of Movie Club features a review of the 1962 film The Manchurian Candidate directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Janet Leigh. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) had not seen either version of this film, but they decided to start with the original. The month of November has them using the theme of political films and this one definitely fits the mold. It was crazy to see how well it holds up.  Next weeks episode: The Ides of March (2011) While technically it's Corey's turn to choose the movie, Jonathan did persuade her to pic The Ides of March (2011). Though it does star Ryan Gosling so it wasn't too hard of a sell. It is directed by George Clooney, who also co-stars, along with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti. It's now a film that both are looking forward to checking out.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

In honor of the release of the Crimes of Grindlewald (2018), Corey (@coreyrstarr), Jonathan (@berkreviews), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to discuss their top five fictional destinations from movies that they wish they could visit. Hogwarts and the other areas of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are so awesome it truly inspired this list. Of course, Universal Studios is in their backyard and they've got the closest thing to Hogwarts. Still, it got them wondering what other places they wish they could visit.  Jonathan's list: 5. Whoville - The Grinch (2018) 4. Hill Valley, CA - Back to the Future 2 (1989) 3. North Pole - The Santa Clause (1994) 2. Jurassic World (before things go bad) - Jurassic World (2015) 1. Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory (1971) Mike's list: 5. New York from Marvel Cinematic Universe (various times) 4. Earth from Interstellar (2014) 3. Midian from Nightbreed (1990) 2. The Dune Universe - specifically Arakkis and the House Atreides homeworld Caladan  1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to

Continuing our Movie Club theme of Politics for the month of November, Corey (@coreyrstarr) selected Dr. Strangelove. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden. Jonathan (@berkreviews) watched it at the beginning of his 366 challenge but was excited to watch it again.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

November ushered in a new theme here on Movie Club; Political Movies. Jonathan (@berkreviews) chose Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) for the first film that he and Corey (@coreyrstarr) would watch. The movie is directed by Frank Capra and stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains. It is also in the AFI top 100 films list, which was a big reason Jonathan wanted to get this one off his personal gap list and that AFI goal he has.  Next episode: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Corey selected this Stanley Kubrick comedy for the next film during the Political Movie theme. Jonathan watched it one (review here) and is looking forward to seeing it again. The film stars Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden among many other talented, young actors.  Berk Reviews Movie Club - General Info Corey and Jonathan both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen. In an effort to work through their gap list, they started this podcast to ensure they a