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It's Corey's favorite time of the year...Spooky season. Thus,  Corey  (@coreyrstarr) or Jonathan (@berkreviews) started thinking of how to best tackle the month of October. Why not go with horror anthologies! This month, they are picking an anthology that they have never seen or at least not seen in a long time alternating their picks weekly...as they do. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 1: Creepshow (1982) Corey has been talking about Creepshow for ever, but Jonathan had never seen it. Thus, it makes perfect sense to be his first pick for the new

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. Sound familiar? That is because August we did Originals, movies where Corey  (@coreyrstarr) or Jonathan (@berkreviews) had seen a remake but never the original film that inspired it. This month, they are flipping the script and watching a remake of an original they either loved or, at the very least, saw in the aptly named theme of REMAKES!!! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 4 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Corey's picks seem to be in Jonathan's favor this month as they both watched the original Invasi

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. Sound familiar? That is because August we did Originals, movies where Corey  (@coreyrstarr) or Jonathan (@berkreviews) had seen a remake but never the original film that inspired it. This month, they are flipping the script and watching a remake of an original they either loved or, at the very least, saw in the aptly named theme of REMAKES!!! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 3 - The Fog (2005) Both Jonathan and Corey are fans of John Carpenter's The Fog (1980). There has to be a chance that this 2005 remake dir

In honor of the release of Ad Astra (2019), Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to do their Top Five Brad Pitt movies. They all have their favorites. This episode gets sped up in the middle because life gets in the way sometimes. Still, their top five lists are out. Corey's list: 5. Twelve Years a Slave (2013) 4. Fight Club (1999) 3. Se7en (1995) 2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) 1. Inglorious Basterds (2009) Mike's list: 5. Cutting Class (1989) 4. 12 Monkeys (1995) 3. True Romance (1993) 2. Legends of the Fall (1994) 1. Moneyball (2011) Jonathan's list:  5.  Burn After Reading (2008) 4. Snatch (2000) 3. Ocean's Eleven (2001) 2. Inglorious Basterds (2009) 1. Fight Club (1999) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. Sound familiar? That is because August we did Originals, movies where Corey  (@coreyrstarr) or Jonathan (@berkreviews) had seen a remake but never the original film that inspired it. This month, they are flipping the script and watching a remake of an original they either loved or, at the very least, saw in the aptly named theme of REMAKES!!! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 2 - The Fly (1986) Not too long ago, Corey and Jonathan watched the 1958 Sci-fi classic The Fly. Fortunately, Corey hasn't seen the amazin

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. Sound familiar? That is because August we did Originals, movies where Corey  (@coreyrstarr) or Jonathan (@berkreviews) had seen a remake but never the original film that inspired it. This month, they are flipping the script and watching a remake of an original they either loved or, at the very least, saw in the aptly named theme of REMAKES!!! As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. Week 1 - Dawn of the Dead (2004) Jonathan and Corey are both fans of George Romero's classic Dawn of the Dead (1978), but Jonathan had never sa

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. With that mind, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) realized there were several films they've seen and loved that were, in fact, remakes of older movies. Thus, the theme for August became Originals! That is to say movies that have been remade that either Jonathan or Corey hasn't seen the source material but has seen the remake. This required a bit of research to pick the movies for this month, but the two did a great job of finding some real classics they have never seen. August will have five episodes so Corey got to pick three movies to Jonathan's two. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. With that mind, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) realized there were several films they've seen and loved that were, in fact, remakes of older movies. Thus, the theme for August became Originals! That is to say movies that have been remade that either Jonathan or Corey hasn't seen the source material but has seen the remake. This required a bit of research to pick the movies for this month, but the two did a great job of finding some real classics they have never seen. August will have five episodes so Corey got to pick three movies to Jonathan's two. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide

In honor of Good Boys, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) look at their favorite child actor performances. Meaning not the actor but a specific role the actor was in. These are the best child actor performances in a movie according to the trio. Mike's list: 5. Angourie Rice - The Nice Guys (2016) 4. Mackenzie Foy - Interstellar (2014) 3. Chloë Grace Moretz - The Poker House (2008) 2. Tom Holland - The Impossible (2012) 1. Keisha Castle-Hughes - Whale Rider (2002) Jonathan's list: 5. Haley Joel Osment - The Sixth Sense (1999) 4. Dafne Keen - Logan (2017) 3. MacCaulay Culkin - Home Alone (1990) 2. Chloë Grace Moretz - Kick-Ass (2010) 1. Brooklynn Prince - The Florida Project (2017) Corey's list: 5. Kirsten Dunst - Interview with a Vampire (1994) 4. Dafne Keen - Logan (2017) 3. Dakota Fanning - I Am Sam (2001) 2. Kodi Smit-McPhee -  The Road (2009) 1. Julien Dennison - Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-m

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. With that mind, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) realized there were several films they've seen and loved that were, in fact, remakes of older movies. Thus, the theme for August became Originals! That is to say movies that have been remade that either Jonathan or Corey hasn't seen the source material but has seen the remake. This required a bit of research to pick the movies for this month, but the two did a great job of finding some real classics they have never seen. August will have five episodes so Corey got to pick three movies to Jonathan's two.  As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them d

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. With that mind, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) realized there were several films they've seen and loved that were, in fact, remakes of older movies. Thus, the theme for August became Originals! That is to say movies that have been remade that either Jonathan or Corey hasn't seen the source material but has seen the remake. This required a bit of research to pick the movies for this month, but the two did a great job of finding some real classics they have never seen. August will have five episodes so Corey got to pick three movies to Jonathan's two.  As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them d

With the release of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, Jonathan picked his top five movie spin-offs. That is a film that takes a side character from a movie and gives them their own feature. Corey and Michael weren't able to join this week so it's short and sweet.  Jonathan's list:  5. Get Him to the Greek 4. The Wolverine 3. Bumblebee 2. Creed 1. The Lego Batman Movie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

We live in an era of remakes and sequels. With that mind, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) realized there were several films they've seen and loved that were, in fact, remakes of older movies. Thus, the theme for August became Originals! That is to say movies that have been remade that either Jonathan or Corey hasn't seen the source material but has seen the remake. This required a bit of research to pick the movies for this month, but the two did a great job of finding some real classics they have never seen. August will have five episodes so Corey got to pick three movies to Jonathan's two.  As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them d

July 2019 saddles up a new theme of films that can't help but make you feel that oppressive heat of summer. HOWDY PARTNER ushers in the Western a formerly beloved genre that eventually was taken out back and shot by Hollywood. Simply put, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) have picked the movies for this month that meet the genre criteria of Westerns though their picks couldn't be more different in many ways. There are tons of movies to choose from, but the four listed below are what they landed on. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. 

What was originally supposed to be a tribute to Richard Linklater's new film Where'd you go Bernadette (2019) instead turned into just a one-off episode still inspired by the now August released film. Based on that initial idea, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) looked through their movie viewing history to pick out the Top Five Movie Mysteries. No real limitations were set as to what movies were eligible and, as a result, quite a diverse list appeared.  Jonathan's list: 5. A Simple Favor (2018) 4. Memento (2000) 3. Rashomon (1950) 2. Brick (2005) 1. Rear Window (1954) Corey's list:  5. Clue (1985) 4. Scream (1996) 3. Shutter Island (2010) 2. The Others (2001) 1. The Prestige (2006) Michael's list:  5. The General's Daughter (1999) 4. Identity (2003) 3. Malice (1993) 2. The Crimson Rivers (2000) 1. Lost Highway (1997) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

July 2019 saddles up a new theme of films that can't help but make you feel that oppressive heat of summer. HOWDY PARTNER ushers in the Western a formerly beloved genre that eventually was taken out back and shot by Hollywood. Simply put, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) have picked the movies for this month that meet the genre criteria of Westerns though their picks couldn't be more different in many ways. There are tons of movies to choose from, but the four listed below are what they landed on. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. 

July 2019 saddles up a new theme of films that can't help but make you feel that oppressive heat of summer. HOWDY PARTNER ushers in the Western a formerly beloved genre that eventually was taken out back and shot by Hollywood. Simply put, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) have picked the movies for this month that meet the genre criteria of Westerns though their picks couldn't be more different in many ways. There are tons of movies to choose from, but the four listed below are what they landed on. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. 

Stuber (2019) hits theaters this weekend and stars Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista. Bautista got his start as a professional wrestler in the WWE and has since made a career for himself acting in some major movies. This got Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) thinking about other actors who were famous somewhere else first.  Thus, this week's Top Five Movies focuses on what they're calling Hollywood Outsiders.  Mike's list:  5. Sasha Grey - Would You Rather (2012) 4. Ice-T - Tank Girl (1995) 3. Mandy Moore - Saved! (2004) 2.  Flea (a.k.a. Michael Balzary) - Suburbia (1983) 1. Donald Glover - Mystery Team (2009) Jonathan's list:  5. Common - John Wick Chapter 2 (2017) 4. Yasiin Bay (formerly known as Most Def) - Be Kind Rewind (2008) 3. Mark Wahlberg - The Big Hit (1998) 2. Madonna - A League of their Own (1992) 1. Andre the Giant - The Princess Bride (1987) Corey's list:  5. Meat Loaf - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 4. Tom Waits - Th

July 2019 saddles up a new theme of films that can't help but make you feel that oppressive heat of summer. HOWDY PARTNER ushers in the Western a formerly beloved genre that eventually was taken out back and shot by Hollywood. Simply put, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) have picked the movies for this month that meet the genre criteria of Westerns though their picks couldn't be more different in many ways. There are tons of movies to choose from, but the four listed below are what they landed on. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all. 

June 2019 introduces a new theme geared to take advantage of all those streaming subscriptions that so many people pay for, but maybe don't utilize quite enough. Simply put, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) picked the movies for this month from one of the streaming services (although it seems we just used Amazon Prime) to watch movies that at least one of them had never seen before. There are tons of movies to choose from, but the four listed below are what they landed on. As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They begin with a spoiler-free review before diving in completely after the needed spoiler warning. However, before getting into the review of the week, Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since the last episode as well as anything else they feel like discussing. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  This Episode - 12 Angry