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Toy Story 4 (2019), Child's Play (2019), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019) all came out within one week of each other.  This got Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews),  Michael Sanchez (@servermonkey), and Corey Starr (@coreyrstarr) thinking about their favorite movie toys. These could be toys that existed in real life first and were then brought into a film, created for a film that ended up on the shelves, or completely fictional and, possibly, even sentient.  Corey's list: 5. Bianca - Lars and the Real Girl (2007) 4. Tiffany - Bride of Chucky (1998) 3. Fats - Magic (1978) 2. Der Klown - Krampus (2015) 1. Penny's Teddy Bear - The Rescuers (1977) Mike's list:  5. Fats - Magic (1978) 4. Marbles - Hook (1991) 3. Video Game - eXistenZ (1999) 2. The Lament Configuration (Cube) - Hellraiser franchise 1. Chess Wizard - The Thing (1982) Jonathan's list:  5. Talkboy - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) 4. Water guns - Airheads (1994) 3. Video Game - Brainscan (1994) 2. Poke the Stuffed Elephant - Hud

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.  Week 3 - Road House (19

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.  Week 2 - What They Had

Out this weekend: Men in Black International, where Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson pair up for the third time but this in a new film franchise after previously working together in Thor: Ragnarok/Endgame.  Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews),  Michael Sanchez (@servermonkey), and Corey Starr (@coreyrstarr) their top five film pairings. That is to say, actors who've worked together on multiple projects. Genders don't matter here either meaning it could be guy/guy, guy/girl, or girl/girl nor the type of relationship they play from movie to movie.  Jonathan's list: 5. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence 4. Jason Mews and Kevin Smith 3. Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara 2. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston 1. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Three Flavors and Paul Corey's list: 5. Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne 4. Ethan Embry and Peter Facinelli 3. Chris Farley and David Spade 2. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey 1. Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters Mike's list: 5. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover 4. Harrison Ford and his

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.  Week 1 - Charlie Bartle

May 2019 brings in a long-needed theme; Mint in Box. In other words, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies that they owned but had never seen before. In fact, it's this very issue that started the two to begin this podcast all those years ago. They own a bunch of movies, and while they've seen many of them. There are plenty of movies that were purchased with the intent to watch that still sit unopened.  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 5 - Sunset Boulevard The theme ends with Jonathan's third choice

Aladdin (2019) just came out and has been killer at the box office. In July, we get the "live action" remake of the Lion King (2019). With these films in mind, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to look through all of Disney's films (and maybe some of Pixar as well) and pick out their Top Five Disney Songs.  Mike's list: 5. A Whole New World - Aladdin (1992) 4. Baby mine - Dumbo (1941) 3. Colors of the wind - Pocahontas (1995) 2. I wanna be like you - Jungle Book (1967) 1. Be Our Guest - Beauty and the Beast (1991) Jon's list:  5. The Bare Necessitates- Jungle Book (1967) 4. Gaston - Beauty and the Beast (1991) 3. Under the Sea - Little Mermaid (1989) 2. Friend like me  - Aladdin (1992) 1. You're Welcome - Moana (2016) Corey's list: 5. Be our guest - Beauty and the Beast (1991) 4. You've got a friend in me - Toy Story (1995) 3. Under the Sea - Little Mermaid (1989) 2. Remember Me - Coco (2017) 1. The Work Song - Cinderella (1950) --- Support th

May 2019 brings in a long-needed theme; Mint in Box. In other words, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies that they owned but had never seen before. In fact, it's this very issue that started the two to begin this podcast all those years ago. They own a bunch of movies, and while they've seen many of them. There are plenty of movies that were purchased with the intent to watch that still sit unopened.  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 - Dead Man (1995) Corey and Jonathan picked up Dead Man (1995)

May 2019 brings in a long-needed theme; Mint in Box. In other words, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies that they owned but had never seen before. In fact, it's this very issue that started the two to begin this podcast all those years ago. They own a bunch of movies, and while they've seen many of them. There are plenty of movies that were purchased with the intent to watch that still sit unopened.  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 French Connection (1971) Jonathan has been working throug

This weekend, May 17, 2019, John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum comes to theaters everywhere and Jonathan (@berkreveiws), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) couldn't be more pumped. In fact, Corey and Jon did John Wick chapter 1 & 2 Movie Club episodes a while back, and are very excited for what should be an action-packed conclusion. Though, for this episode of Top Five Movies, the trio decided to look through cinema's greatest Action Heroes and choose their favorites. They like to speak freely about the films so be warned that spoilers can happen. Check their lists below to see if you're comfortable with spoilers! Corey's List:  5. Ash Williams - Evil Dead Trilogy 4. Rocky Balboa - Rocky films 3. Furiosa - Mad Max FURY Road (2015) 2. Selene - Underworld (2003) 1. John Wick - John Wick films Michael's List:  5. Mark Gor - A Better Tomorrow (1986) 4. Jed - Red Dawn (1984) 3. Keung - Rumble in the Bronx (1995) 2. Leon - Leon the Professional (1994) 1. Ripley- Aliens  Jonathan's lis

May 2019 brings in a long-needed theme; Mint in Box. In other words, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies that they owned but had never seen before. In fact, it's this very issue that started the two to begin this podcast all those years ago. They own a bunch of movies, and while they've seen many of them. There are plenty of movies that were purchased with the intent to watch that still sit unopened.  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 - Repo Man (1984) Week 2 Corey selected the 1984 Sci-fi, Crime,

May 2019 brings in a long-needed theme; Mint in Box. In other words, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies that they owned but had never seen before. In fact, it's this very issue that started the two to begin this podcast all those years ago. They own a bunch of movies, and while they've seen many of them. There are plenty of movies that were purchased with the intent to watch that still sit unopened.  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 - Network (1976) Jonathan got to pick the first movie and he'd

Love them or hate them, you can't deny that Marvel Studios has done something monumental that no other studio has come close to matching. A true cinematic universe that is so vast and deep that it took 22 movies to tell a complete narrative. In honor of the release of Endgame, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) decided to look through the 21 other movies (or at least the ones they watched) and pick their top five favorite Marvel moments. Jonathan's list: 5. Mary Poppin's Y'all - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. 4. Spider-Man entrance - Captain America: Civil War 3. Luis's storytelling - Ant-Man and Ant-man and the Wasp 2. Only the worthy scene - Avengers: Age of Ultron 1. I am Iron-Man - Iron-Man Corey's list: 5. Pepper and Tony, CEO "its you" - Iron Man 4. Hulk vs Thor - Thor Ragnarok 3. Loki meets Dr. Strange - Thor Ragnarok 2. Dance Off - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1. 1. Luis's the Truth Serum - Ant-man and the Wasp Michael's list: 5. Howard the Duck - Guardians of th

David and Jonathan are heading to New York for the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. This special episode of Berkreviews.com Moviecast features the guys looking at their film viewing plan and discussing the movies they are going to see. See the list below, but listen for the details. These are likely movies you’ll be hearing about in the near future so get ready to read the reviews and see what you should be adding to your watch list. Jonathan and David's movie plans for Tribeca 2019: Swallow Buffaloed Sword of Trust Lost Bayou Goldie Roads Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile I want my MTV  The Weekend Stray Dolls  American Woman Georgetown Clementine Lost Transmissions Star Wars A New Hope After Parkland Crown Vic Dreamland Good Posture --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Last month, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies featuring Jeff Bridges, an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. To follow that up, April's theme is Best Actress goes to Sally Field! She is a tremendous actress, but both Corey and Jonathan are missing some of her most iconic films. 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. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  Week 4 - Murphy's Romance The final episode of the month features Murphy's Romance (1985). The film is directed by Martin Ritt and stars Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, and Corey Haim. The film is a rom-com and IMDb.com states that "E

Last month, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies featuring Jeff Bridges, an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. To follow that up, April's theme is Best Actress goes to Sally Field! She is a tremendous actress, but both Corey and Jonathan are missing some of her most iconic films. 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. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  Week 3 - Place in the Heart (1984) Five years after winning her first Oscar, Sally Field would win her second with Places in the Heart (1984). Alongside Sally Field stars Lindsay Crouse and Ed Harris in this film directed by Robert Benton. The

This episode features Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) getting together to do the third annual Summer Movie Fantasy draft and previewing the 2019 summer movie line-up.  This works a lot like a fantasy football draft where each person picks one movie for five rounds that will represent their team. Each player earns points for their movies based on the Domestic Summer Box Office from Boxofficemojo.com and the movie's Metascore from Metacritic.com used as a percent. The equation we use looks like this:  [DOMESTICBOXOFFICE * .METASCORE(%)] / 1,000,000 = PointValue To try and level the playing field, instead of allowing Avengers: Endgame to be chosen, each player submitted their guess at what the domestic box-office will be for its entire run. The closest without going over will win 100 bonus points.  The episode has the draft happening life and pre-viewing the details of the film including the release date. At the end of the draft, the three discuss other f

Last month, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies featuring Jeff Bridges, an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. To follow that up, April's theme is Best Actress goes to Sally Field! She is a tremendous actress, but both Corey and Jonathan are missing some of her most iconic films. 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. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  Week 2 - Eye for an Eye Week 2 has Corey selected and she went with the 1996 film, Eye for an Eye. Directed by John Schlesinger, it stars Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, and Ed Harris. This film sounds like it is going to be a bit heavy and li

Last month, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies featuring Jeff Bridges, an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. To follow that up, April's theme is Best Actress goes to Sally Field! She is a tremendous actress, but both Corey and Jonathan are missing some of her most iconic films. 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. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  Week 1 - Norma Rae (1979) Sally Field won her first Oscar in 1980 after her performance in Norma Rae (1979). The film was directed by Martin Ritt and stars Sally Field, Beau Bridges, and Ron Leibman. Like all the movies in this months theme, n

This episode of Top Five Movies features Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) discussing their favorite Cult Movies. Not movies about cults mind you, but Cult films defined as movies that are known for their dedicated, passionate fanbase, an elaborate subculture that engages in repeated viewings, quoting dialogue, and audience participation. Well, each kind of used some variation of this definition in their list building.  Corey’s list:  5. Die Hard (1988) 4. Mean girls (2004) 3. Harold and Maude (1971) 2. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) 1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Michael’s List:  5. Altered States (1980) 4. Gummo (1997) 3. From Beyond (1986) 2. Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982) 1. Ricky-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) Jon’s List: 5. Grandma’s Boy (2006) 4. Super Troopers (2001) 3. Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny (2006) 2. Fifth Element (1997) 1. Office Space (1999) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support