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Following the Oscars, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to pick an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. Thus, March's theme is Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges! That's right, The Dude himself is our focus for Movie Club this month and March gives them five weekends which means five different Jeff Bridges movies. Corey gets to pick first and then they alternate every week as per usual.  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 5 - True Grit (2010) The last Jeff Bridges film for this months theme is one that Jonathan loves and Corey has never seen. Ethan Coen and Joe

Following the Oscars, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to pick an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. Thus, March's theme is Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges! That's right, The Dude himself is our focus for Movie Club this month and March gives them five weekends which means five different Jeff Bridges movies. Corey gets to pick first and then they alternate every week as per usual.  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 - The Last Picture Show (1971) One of the big reasons Jonathan chose the Last Picture Show is its inclusion on the AFI top 100 movies list.

 There was a meme circulating recently that posed the idea of what if directors were culinary artists. Tim Burton’s panel simply had him covering all different types of food with his own Tim Burton Sauce. If you’ve seen a Burton film you know how accurate that cartoon is. Burton style is clear in most of his filmography and with his sauce getting tossed into Disney’s new obsession with remaking their beloved cartoons with Dumbo coming out in just a week. Jonathan, Mike, and Corey decided to look at Burton’s filmography and each pick their Top Five Movies from it. There are only 18 to choose from since they haven’t seen Dumbo yet, so there was a big chance for overlap. At the end of the episode, instead of honorable mentions, they are going with dishonorable mention because not all of Burton’s films are gold.  Jon’s list: 5. Mars Attacks! (1996) 4. Ed Wood (1994) 3. Sleepy Hollow (1999) 2. Edward Scissorhands (1990) 1. Batman (1989) Corey’s list:  5. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) 4. Edward Scis

Following the Oscars, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to pick an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. Thus, March's theme is Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges! That's right, The Dude himself is our focus for Movie Club this month and March gives them five weekends which means five different Jeff Bridges movies. Corey gets to pick first and then they alternate every week as per usual.  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.  Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges Week 3 - Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) Corey missed Bridges most recent film while it was in the theater so it

Following the Oscars, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to pick an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. Thus, March's theme is Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges! That's right, The Dude himself is our focus for Movie Club this month and March gives them five weekends which means five different Jeff Bridges movies. Corey gets to pick first and then they alternate every week as per usual.  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 - TRON (1982) Jonathan picked a movie that's been on his gap list for far too long. TRON (1982) has always been on his radar, but the overa

This week's Top Five Movies focuses on Nostalgia. These are movies that make you miss the good old days. Blockbuster's appearance in the Captain Marvel trailer and the setting of the upcoming MCU film taking place in the past inspired Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) to look at movies that remind them of times gone by.  Michael's list: 5. The Gate (1987) 4. Short Circuit (1986) 3. Swingers (1996) 2. Return of the Jedi Episode VI (1983) 1. The Dark Crystal (1982) Jonathan's list: 5. Last Action Hero (1993) 4. Batman (1989) 3. Encino Man (1992) 2. Clueless (1995) 1. Mallrats (1995) Corey's list: 5. Starman (1984) 4. Steel Magnolias (1989) 3. Phone Booth (2002) 2. Edward Scissorhands (1990) 1. The Sandlot (1993) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Following the Oscars, Corey  (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan  (@berkreviews) decided to pick an actor who we love but had major gaps in their viewing history. Thus, March's theme is Best Actor goes to Jeff Bridges! That's right, The Dude himself is our focus for Movie Club this month and March gives them five weekends which means five different Jeff Bridges movies. Corey gets to pick first and then they alternate every week as per usual.  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 - Crazy Heart (2009) The first episode for our study of Jeff Bridges films is the only time he has won an Oscar; Crazy Heart (2009). The film

For the last episode of the February 2019 Take 6 Challenge features Sean and Jonathan reviewing the last two movies they assigned each other for the series. There were no rules for these films meaning they could have been mean and made them watch two bad movies or even the same bad movie twice. Though, this time they showed mercy and assigned two films they both thought the other should see.  Sean challenged Jonathan to watch: Disobedience (2017) My Cousin Vinnie (1992) Jonathan challenged Sean to watch: Pushing Dead (2016) In a World... (2013) After they review the final two films, they rank the 6 movies they watched for the series from worst to best.  Music from Bensound.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

2019 continues on as we roll into the shortest month of every year; February! Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) started Movie Club Podcast when they both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen but had no real good reason that they hadn't yet. In an effort to work through their respective gap lists by using this show to ensure they at least check one new film off one of their lists almost every week.  February's theme: 90 minutes or less In honor of this short month, Jonathan and Corey decided their film selections should be shorter than 90 minutes. So, the only criteria governing the movies for February are the runtime plus the fact that the person picking the film is supposed to have never seen it before or at least not recently. Though, more often than not, the movies on this months list were not seen by either before the viewing for the episode.  Week 4 - Run Lola Run (1998) For the last movie of 90 minutes or Less, Jonathan picked Run Lola Run, which clocks in at

Isn't it Romantic? (2019) is playing in theaters everywhere and that got Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) thinking about the Romantic Comedy genre. Thus, this episode of Top Five Movies is focused on the trios favorite Romantic Comedies.  Corey’s list: 5. The Wedding Singer (1998) 4. Amelie (2001) 3. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) 2. Benny & Joon (1993) 1. Harold and Maude (1971) Mike’s list: 5. While You Were Sleeping (1995) 4. My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) 3. Notting Hill (1999) 2. As Good as It Gets (1997) 1. Say Anything (1989) Jonathan’s list: 5. The Wedding Singer (1998) 4. Pitch Perfect (2012) 3. The Apartment (1960) 2. Groundhog Day (1993) 1. The Big Sick (2017) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Last year, Sean Boelman (@bigtunaonfilm) and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) challenged each other to watch 5 movies during the month of February. This year, we decided to do it as a podcast and added a little more structure to the challenge plus another movie. Thus this year will be.. Episode 3 - Movies Week 2 Sean has challenged Jonathan to watch: GOOD: We the Animals (2018) BAD: Norm of the North - Keys to the Kingdom Jonathan has challenged Sean to watch:  GOOD: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) BAD:  Dog Eat Dog (2016) Sean is paying Jonathan back for last years challenge with his second bad pick. On this episode, the guys will also reveal their plans for the final episode and reveal their two wild card picks. It is up to them if they want to be kind or cruel for the last episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

2019 continues on as we roll into the shortest month of every year; February! Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) started Movie Club Podcast when they both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen but had no real good reason that they hadn't yet. In an effort to work through their respective gap lists by using this show to ensure they at least check one new film off one of their lists almost every week.  February 2019 - 90 Minutes or less In honor of this short month, Jonathan and Corey decided their film selections should be shorter than 90 minutes. So, the only criteria governing the movies for February are the runtime plus the fact that the person picking the film is supposed to have never seen it before or at least not recently. Though, more often than not, the movies on this months list were not seen by either before the viewing for the episode.  Week 3 - Bicycle Thieves (1948) Corey picked a film classic that was a clear standout on her gap list. Jonathan has seen

2019 continues on as we roll into the shortest month of every year; February! Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) started Movie Club Podcast when they both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen but had no real good reason that they hadn't yet. In an effort to work through their respective gap lists by using this show to ensure they at least check one new film off one of their lists almost every week.  February 2019 - 90 Minutes or less In honor of this short month, Jonathan and Corey decided their film selections should be shorter than 90 minutes. So, the only criteria governing the movies for February are the runtime plus the fact that the person picking the film is supposed to have never seen it before or at least not recently. Though, more often than not, the movies on this months list were not seen by either before the viewing for the episode.  Week 2 - Phone Booth (2002) For week 2, Jonathan selected Phone Booth primarily because of the cast and that it is a mere

On the second episode of the Take 6 Challenge, Jonathan (@berkreviews)  and Sean (@bigtunaonfilm) discuss the rules of the challenge and their first four movies they had to watch. They give brief reviews about the films completely SPOILER FREE!!! Sean has challenged Jonathan to watch: GOOD: All These Small Moments (2018) BAD: Suspiria (2018) Jonathan has challenged Sean to watch: GOOD: The Apartment (1960) BAD: Teen Wolf Too (1987) The episode will have the two getting together to discuss their opinions of the movies they were challenged to watch.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

We don't always get to be hypothetical on this show, but the new film What Men Want (2019) inspired this topic. This is a remake/reimagining of the Mel Gibson vehicle appropriately called What Women Want (2000) and got Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Michael (@servermonkey) thinking what movies should be remade with a Gender Swap. There were no specific requirements or guidelines outside of that idea. Of course, proposing a remake of any film will likely upset fans of the original, but they risk that possibility with their lists.  Jonathan's List: 5. My Super Ex-girlfriend (2006) 4. Halloween (1978) 3. Half Baked (1998) 2. James Bond 007 1. A Star is Born (2018) Corey's list: 5. Dumb and Dumber (1994) 4. Single White Female (1992) 3. Blue Ruin (2013) 2. Boyhood (2014) 1. The Thing (1982) Michael's list:  5. The Goonies  (1985) 4. Stripes (1981) 3. The Warriors (1979) 2. Revenge of the Nerds (1984) 1. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/b

2019 continues on as we roll into the shortest month of every year; February! Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) started Movie Club Podcast when they both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen but had no real good reason that they hadn't yet. In an effort to work through their respective gap lists by using this show to ensure they at least check one new film off one of their lists 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. To help them decide which of the many films to watch each month they started creating themes for them all.  February 2019 - 90 minutes or Less In honor of this short month, Jonathan and Corey decided their film selections should be shorter than 90 minutes. So, the onl

Last year, Sean Boelman (@bigtunaonfilm) and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) challenged each other to watch 5 movies during the month of February. This year, we decided to do it as a podcast and added a little more structure to the challenge plus another movie. Thus this year will be... THE TAKE 6 CHALLENGE There will be four episodes of the Take 6 Challenge. On the first episode, Jonathan and Sean discuss the challenge and their first four picks for the other person to watch. They will be broken up into pairs of good and bad. The labeling of good and bad is up to the challenger (using critic scores, their own personal experience with a film, general audience consensus, etc) Music from Juke Deck or Bensounds.com --- 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.  January Theme: Out of this World 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.  Sunshine (2007) - Last episode for January Danny Boyle is a director that both Jonathan and Corey tend to connect with. Sunshine (2007) is a film that Jonathan hadn't even heard of until they started doing this podcast a few years back. Considering the incredible casts that include Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, and Chris Evans it a shock that he hasn't seen it. This is one

It's that time everyone. The Oscar Nominations are out and everyone has been discussing their favorite films of the previous year. Thus, Jonathan (@berkreviews), Corey (@coreyrstarr), and Mike (@servermonkey) got together for this episode of Top Five Movies to discuss the best of 2018. Their top five are listed below and they mostly refrained from spoilers on this episode since there is a great chance you may not have seen this films yet. Their honorable mentions are basically numbers 6-10 of the year and are discussed at the end of the episode.  Mike's list: 5. Spider-Man into the Spider-verse 4. Eight Grade 3. Hereditary 2. Won't You Be My Neighbor 1. Hearts Beat Loud Jonathan's list: 5. The Favourite 4. Hearts Beat Loud 3. Annihilation 2. Spider-Man into the Spider-verse 1. Blindspotting Corey's list: 5. Eight Grade 4. Annihilation 3. A Quiet Place 2. Hearts Beat Loud 1. Juliet Naked --- 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.  January 2019's theme is "Out of this World" For a movie to qualify for this months theme it must feature some