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For this episode of Berkreviews.com Movie Club during August's month of High School movies, Corey (@coreyrstarr) selected Rushmore (1998). The film is a favorite of Jonathan's (@berkreviews), but one that Corey had somehow missed. It's directed by Wes Anderson and stars Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Olivia Williams. The two discuss what they liked or maybe didn't about the film that gave us Schwartzman! Next week... Jonathan picked Fast Times at Ridgemont High as it's a widely popular high school film that he hasn't seen. Directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, and Phoebe Cates, it's considered by many to be a comedy classic. Corey saw it once before, but says its been a while. Unfortunately, it's not currently available with any subscription services, but you can rent it on VOD almost anywhere. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Jonathan (@berkreviews) picked the film City of God (2002) for the last movie from the coming of age theme. Corey (@coreyrstarr) had not seen it either, which means they leave July both checking another movie off their gap list. The film was directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, and Matheus Nachtergaele. It's been on Jonathan list for a few years after a student recommended it during the 366 challenge.  Next episode: Rushmore (1998) For the month of August, Corey and Jonathan have selected films that deal with school in honor of that dreaded time of year when students are pulled back in. Corey has not seen Rushmore, which is directed by Wes Anderson and stars Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams. However, this is one of Jonathan's favorite films so he's very excited for her to finally see it.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

In honor of Simon Pegg's role in the Mission Impossible franchise, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to look at their favorite movie sidekicks or supporting characters. Each approached their lists slightly differently, but there still managed to be one overlapping pick. There are tons of characters or actors who deserve to be mentioned here, but only 14 were able to be selected. Check out our lists as there is a chance we talk spoilers when explaining why we love these particular characters. Top Five Movies formats There are two types of Top Five Movie episodes. The traditional format of the show features Jonathan and two guests, usually Corey and Mike, who create their lists for the chosen topic in secret and reveal them on the episode. The other format is an interview style where a guest discusses films in general and ends the episode going over their personal, all-time Top Five. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/suppor

For the third episode of July's coming of age movies, Corey (@coreyrstarr) selected Garden State. Directed, written, and starring Zach Braff and featuring performances from Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard. Jonathan (@berkreviews) watched it once before (read his review here), but was looking forward to seeing it again. The film could have split the two, but it worked out that Corey was into this one. Next episode - City of God (2002) Jonathan picked the film City of God for the last movie from the coming of age theme. The film is directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, and Matheus Nachtergaele. It's been on his list for a few years and he's excited to get it off the gap list. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Jonathan (@berkreviews) chose Y Tu Mamá También for the second film during July for the coming of age theme. Neither he nor Corey (@coreyrstarr) had seen this 2001 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón starring Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, and Diego Luna. Jonathan and Corey definitely didn't see eye to eye on this film though. It's definitely viewing for mature audiences but is available to stream on Netflix. Next episode: Garden State (2004) Corey has never seen Zach Braff's Garden State (2004) and it is her selection for the next episode. Zach Braff stars alongside Peter Sarsgaard and Natalie Portman. Jonathan watched this a couple of years ago but is looking forward to a second viewing. They'd love to hear your thoughts on the film so send an email to contact@berkreviews.com for a chance to have your ideas read on the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Because of the recent release of Ant-Man and the Wasp, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) took a look through movie viewing history to find their Top Five Dynamic Duos. The idea was to find movies that feature a pair of heroes/buddies/opposites working together for a common goal. Check out the lists below, as we often speak freely about the movies (though for the two that haven't had wide releases Jonathan took care not to spoil anything). Visit Berkreviews.com to see each of their lists to avoid potential spoilers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

The month of July is all coming of age stories. Corey (@coreyrstarr)has never seen The Graduate before so it was an obvious first choice. Jonathan (@berkreviews) watched it during his 366 challenge (read the review here) but was excited to see the film a second time. It was directed by Mike Nichols and stars Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross.  If you didn't catch this one at the time of recording it was available to stream on Prime Instant Video. Next week - Y Tu Mamá También (2001) Jonathan selected Y Tu Mamá También (2001) for the next film. It's one that came highly recommended to him and is on a few other film lists for coming of age movies. The film is directed by Alfonso Cuarón and stars Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, Daniel Giménez Cacho, and Diego Luna. Corey hasn't seen this one either so it's a first for each. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Jonathan Berk spoke with director Michael Grodner and his debut feature film The Icarus Line Must Die (2017). The interview was recorded in June 2018. The Icarus Line Must Die will be available on VOD July 10, 2018. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

With the month of June coming to a close, so does the LBGTQ+ theme. Jonathan (@berkreviews) chose Tangerine (2015) directed by Sean Baker and starring Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, and Karren Karagulian. Neither he nor Corey (@coreyrstarr) had seen it, but they both loved his 2017 film The Florida Project. Tangerine follows Sin-Dee (Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Taylor) on Christmas Eve as they search for Chester (James Ransone), Sin-Dee's pimp and boyfriend, who may have betrayed her trust. The film starts off a little rocky and hard to watch, but by the end won both, Jonathan and Corey, over.  episode 078 - The Graduate (1967) July brings the theme of Coming of Age movies and Corey has never seen director Mike Nichols' film The Graduate (1967). The film stars Dustin Hoffman as Ben Braddock as he tries to figure out "what's next," after college. He finds himself torn between two relationships one with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) and her daughter, Elaine Robinson (Katharine Ross). --- Support this pod

For this episode, Jon (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to take a look at the films of John Travolta. His film Gotti isn't doing so well right now, but it is the 40th anniversary of Grease. None of us have taken the time to see Gotti, but Michael did pick it for his fantasy team. Still, Travolta has done some good work despite many of his stinkers. Jonathan's List: 5. Look Who's Talking 4. The Punisher 3. Bolt 2. Get Shorty 1. Pulp Fiction Mike's List: 5. Phenomenon (1996) 4. The General's Daughter (1999) 3. Blow Out (1981) 2. Get Shorty (1995) 1. Saturday Night Fever (1977) Corey's List: 5. Look Who's Talking Now (1993) 4. Look Who's Talking (1989) 3. Carrie (1976) 2. Phenomenon (1996) 1. Pulp Fiction (1994) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Continuing with the theme for Pride Month of LBGTQ+ movies, Corey (@coreyrstarr) selected Tom Ford's A Single Man (2009). The movie stars Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, and Nicholas Hoult. Jonathan (@berkreviews) hadn't heard of it prior to Corey's suggestion, but both ended up really enjoying the film. Firth did manage to get an Oscar nomination for his performance and it is clearly well deserved. Next week: Tangerine (2015) Jonathan selected Sean Baker's film, shot on iPhone 5s, Tangerine (2015) for the next episode. It stars Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, and Karren Karagulian, and much like Baker's Florida Project its based around some truth. The film had a lot of buzz coming out of Sundance and it's been on Jonathan's radar for some time. It is currently available to stream on Netflix. Email your thoughts to contact@berkreviews.com to have a chance for us to discuss them on the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Berkreviews.com Top Five Movies episode 101 - Gap List Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) got together to discuss their Top Five Movies that are on their Gap List. In other words, what movies do they know they should have seen but for some reason never did. Unfortunately, the audio quality isn't as strong as usual and there is a pretty bad echo on Mike's voice. However, we were happy enough with the discussions on the episode we didn't want to not issue it.  Jonathan's list: 5. The Iron Giant 4. The Green Mile 3. Scarface 2. Raging Bull 1. Gone with the Wind Mike's list:  5. Men Behind the Sun (1988) 4. El Topo (1970) 3. Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) 2. Harold and Maude (1971) 1. The Exorcist (1973) Corey's list:  5. Men Behind the Sun (1988) 4. El Topo (1970) 3. Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) 2. Harold and Maude (1971) 1. The Exorcist (1973) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Berkreviews.com Movie Club episode 075 - My Own Private Idaho (1991) The month of June features movies that qualify as LBGTQ+ and Jonathan (@berkreviews) picked My Own Private Idaho (1991). Corey (@coreyrstarr) has seen this Gus Van Sant film before that stars River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, and James Russo, but Jonathan had not. There are some interesting aspects of this film including a scene where models on magazine covers come to life and start conversing about prostitution. There are some definite rough spots in the film, but overall both Jonathan and Corey enjoyed it. Next weeks episode: A Single Man (2009) Corey picked A Single Man (2009) for next weeks episode of movie club. The film is directed by Tom Ford and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, and Matthew Goode. Colin Firth was nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars that year. Unfortunately, this film isn't easy to get as it doesn't appear to be available on any streaming platforms. S --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Movie Club episode 074 - Milk (2008) Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) continue the month of June and the theme of LBGTQ+ movies with Gus Van Sants 2008 film, Milk. The movie stars Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, James Franco, Diego Luna, and Allison Pill. It's a biopic about Harvey Milk, which Jonathan knew almost nothing about. The two really enjoyed the movie and go into details as to why in the spoiler section. Next episode - My Own Private Idaho (1991) By coincidence, Jonathan picked another Gus Van Sant film for the next episode of Movie Club. My Own Private Idaho (1991) starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix. It is available to watch on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon, or wherever you can digitally stream. Email your thoughts on this film, Milk, or the podcast to contact@berkreviews.com and share the episodes! SUPPORT BERKREVIEWS.COM Subscribe at Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/berkreview One time donation @ Berkreviews.com and click the donate butt --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Moviecast Top Five Interview - Jamie Jung On this episode of Moviecast, Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) interview the star of Alejandro Montoya Marin's film Monday, from the Rebel without a Crew: The Series on Go90.com, Jamie Jung. Jamie is an actor with a true passion for the craft and a love of theater and film. The conversation was a lot of fun and it concluded with Jamie breaking down his top five all-time movies. Jamie's Top Five: 5. One flew over the cuckoo's nest 4. Midnight Cowboy 3. The Graduate 2. Tootsie 1. Jerry McGuire Top Five Movies formats There are two types of Top Five Movie episodes. The traditional format of the show features Jonathan and two guests, usually Corey and Mike, who create their lists for the chosen topic in secret and reveal them on the episode. The other format is an interview style where a guest discusses films in general and ends the episode going over their personal, all-time Top Five. SUPPORT BERKREVIEWS.COM Sub --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Movie Club episode 073 - Brokeback Mountain (2005) For the month of June, Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) chose to do LBGTQ+ films. The first selection was Brokeback Mountain (2005), a film that Jonathan has had on his gap list for a while. Corey had seen it before but she felt like she may not have given it a fair chance. The movie is directed by Ang Lee and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, and Anne Hathaway. Next weeks episode is Milk (2008) Corey selected Milk for the second film for the month of June. It is directed by Gus Van Sant and stars Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, and Diego Luna. Neither Jonathan nor Corey have seen the film so it is a solid pick for the next one. Email your thoughts or comments to Contact@berkreviews.com SUPPORT BERKREVIEWS.COM Subscribe at Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/berkreview One time donation @ Berkreviews.com and click the donate button Berk Reviews Movie Club - General Info Corey --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Top Five Movies episode 100 - of 2000 Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) have finally reached triple digits. In honor of episode 100 the three of them decided to do a list with double zeroes. The top five movies of the year 2000. It starts like any other episode of Top Five Movies until Mike reveals his number 5 to be from the year 2001! He scrambled and adjusted his list on the fly. Jonathan's list: 5. Next Friday (2000) 4. Almost Famous (2000) 3. O' Brother where art thou (2000) 2. High Fidelity (2000) 1. Unbreakable (2000) Mike's list: 5. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 4. Chocolat (2000) 3. Pollack (2000) 2. Pitch Black (2000) 1. The Cell (2000) Corey's list: 5. American Psycho (2000) 4. The Gift (2000) 3. Bring it on (2000) 2. Loser (2000) 1. Almost Famous (2000) Top Five Movies formats There are two types of Top Five Movie episodes. The traditional format of the show features Jonathan and two guests, usually Corey --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Movie Club episode 072 - Hard Eight (1996) The last film for Paul Thomas Anderson Month was actually his first feature, Hard Eight (1996). The film stars Phillip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Samuel L. Jackson, and Gwyneth Paltrow.  Neither Corey (@coreyrstarr) nor Jonathan (@berkreviews) had seen this film so it was a good choice to end on it. Both had some positives, but it definitely wasn't their favorite of PTA's films. Of course, it probably shouldn't be! Next Months theme and next episode The month of June will be LBGTQ+ inspired films. Brokeback Mountain (2005) directed by Ang Lee and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, and Michelle Williams will be the first movie of the month. It's a film that Jonathan and Corey are very much looking forward to checking off their watchlist as it is long overdue. SUPPORT BERKREVIEWS.COM Subscribe at Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/berkreview One time donation @ Berkreviews.com and click the donate button Berk Reviews Movie --- Support this pod

Berkreviews.com Movie Club episode 071 - Magnolia (1999) Continuing Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey's (@coreyrstarr) exploration of Paul Thomas Anderson during the month of May, they check out Magnolia. The film has a huge cast that heavily centers on characters played by Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, and Julianne Moore. However, Anderson regulars John C. Riley, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Philip Baker Hall all play big roles. Corey had seen some of this film before but stopped watching it feeling overwhelmed by the interwoven storylines. Jonathan hadn't seen it at all. Next episode - Hard Eight Our last movie for PTA month is his first film. Corey picked Hard Eight (1996) starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, and, the mother of Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow. Neither She nor Jonathan has seen where PTA entered the feature film game. While this will be the last episode featuring a PTA movie, Jonathan is determined to see his other films so check Berkreviews.com to read his reviews as he d --- Support this pod

Top Five Movies episode 099 - Directorial Debuts As Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) approach their 100th episode, they decided to take a look at the people who make the movies they love. What Directorial debuts stood out among all of film history? Which directors wowed the world with their first films? It's definitely a topic with limited answers, but far more than five. Mike wasn't able to be in the episode, but he still made a list. So, Corey and Jonathan discuss his and their lists in this weeks episode. Jonathan's list: 5. Sam Raimi - The Evil Dead (1981) 4. Martin McDonagh - In Bruges (2008) 3. Spike Jonze - Being John Malkovich (1999) 2. Kevin Smith - Clerk's (1994) 1. George A. Romero - Night of the Living Dead (1968) Michael's list: 5. Penelope Spheeris - Decline of Western Civilization (1981) 4. Amy Heckerling - Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) 3. Alex Cox - Repo Man (1984) 2. Joel & Ethan Coen - Blood Simple (1984) 1. Richard Ke --- Support this