The Movie Crew Podcast

Episode 389: The Crew's getting their jokes ready for Beelzebub while watching the Cairnes Brothers’ Late Night with the Devil. This horror indie wowed audiences at SXSW and got rave reviews from critics. Some of the Crew has issues with the film’s tone, but they all agree the performances, production design, and color correction are stellar. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 388: The Crew's preparing for the coming of the Antichrist while watching Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen. This horror prequel is better than it has any right to be; giving horror fans the franchise continuation they deserve. The acting, photography, and music are executed perfectly with clear and solid direction. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 387: The Crew's divided on Jonathon Glazer’s The Zone of Interest. Some of them think it’s a masterpiece, and some think it’s boring. Regardless, they all agree it’s an original take on a Holocaust film. It’s deeply disturbing without an ounce of onscreen violence, but what you hear in the background feeds your imagination dark thoughts. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 386: The Crew won’t be giving their dogs aspirin after watching Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall. This film lives in ambiguity. Every character’s action is layered, and when their backstory is revealed, you’ll want to rewatch the previous scene to see what you missed or if there’s anything else to be gained. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 385: The Crew's drinking all the bath water while watching Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. This brilliant dark comedy is Fennell’s second film as writer and director, and she doesn’t disappoint. The cast is terrific, the sets and locations are scary gorgeous, and there are some truly uncomfortable and tense moments. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 384: The Crew's discovering they really want a French bulldog chicken while watching Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things. There is so much to discuss cause strong choices are made in this film. This episode was recorded before the Oscars. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 383: The Crew's wondering how beautiful they’d be if they were drug addicts while watching Gus Van Sant’s Drugstore Cowboy. This indie film wasn’t a box-office hit, but word of mouth made it a much talked about VHS rental. Over thirty years later, Van Sant’s film about drug addiction, does seem tame and light hearted. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 382: The Crew's falling in love with low budget filmmaking while watching Shinichiro Ueda’s One Cut of the Dead. This zombie flick has a surprising amount of heart. Look, we don’t want to give anything away to first time viewers… so watch this film first before listening. Just sit through those first 36 minutes… you’ll be rewarded. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 381: The Crew's got questions after watching Avi Nesher’s Doppelganger. This direct to video release is crazy! Split personalities, murders, creatures, and some early 90’s sexy dancing. Drew Barrymore stars in this movie that must be seen to believe. Spoiler Warning, but there’s no way you’d understand the discussion without watching this late night cable oddity. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 380: The Crew's wondering how much an 86 or 84 carat diamond costs today while watching Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. Ritchie’s second feature after Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels has a couple of Hollywood stars and a much bigger budget; although the tone and story are similar. Snatch was a modest hit when it came out, but its impact and influence on film was much bigger. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 379: The Crew's displaying true self control by not doing a Mid-Western accent the entire podcast while reviewing the Coen Brothers’ Fargo. This grim-fun crime film purports to be a true story, which it isn’t, but nothing here is out of the realm of believability. The Crew discusses one of the Coen’s best films. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 378: The Crew's wondering how much Russians make an hour in 2024 while watching the Coen Brother’s Blood Simple. The Brother's first film includes most of their famous hallmarks, especially moments they would go on to use in Fargo and No Country for Old Men. It’s a fun, easy watch with a strong ending. The Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 377: The Crew's floating to the sky with joy while watching Paul King’s Wonka. A prequel to Willy Wonka no one asked for, but nevertheless, we got it. And this family friendly musical does deliver the joy and heartfelt moments. The music, production design, and cinematography are top-notch. The Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 376: The Crew's wondering what the Candyman can’t do while watching Mel Stuart’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This family friendly musical was barely a success at the box office, but thanks to tv airings and VHS, Wonka finally found his audience. But does this beloved classic hold up… the Crew discusses. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 375: The Crew's wondering why a celery-cutting machine is in a cookie factory while watching Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. Burton got to make this personal story/fairy tale after the enormous success of Batman. And this is the first of many collaborations between Burton and Johnny Depp. Danny Elfman’s score is wonderful and Bo Welch's production design brilliantly switches between dark gothic and colorfully boring suburbs. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 374: The Crew's digging into frog guts for a magical key while watching Guillermo del Toro’s, Pan’s Labyrinth. This Mexican production was an international hit and won 3 Oscars. Guillermo’s in full control and all of his previous work coalesces into this dark fairy tale. The film really is a masterpiece of the fantasy genre. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 373: The Crew's not joining the Wheelers any time soon after watching Walter Murch’s Return to Oz. Famed editor Walter Murch directs this unofficial sequel to The Wizard of Oz. After bombing at the box-office this film did gain a cult following, and a reputation of scaring little kids. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 372: The Crew's realizing that Anjelica Huston doesn’t get paid enough for her signature eyebrow lift while watching Andy Tennant’s Ever After. This Cinderella adaptation is more modern than most, and even features some historical figures. The cast is amazing, and the production design and cinematography have a wonderful old school Hollywood feel. But some of the writing toward the end feels a little rushed and out of character. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 371: The Crew's looking for Renny Harlin’s number after watching David Gordan Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. Universal Studios bought the Exorcist rights for $400 million so director Green could make a legacy sequel trilogy. But the installment is super tame, and some of the Crew would say boring… they discuss. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

Episode 370: The Crew's watching the same prequels told two different ways. The first shot Exorcist prequel, Paul Schrader’s Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist, was shelved and Morgan Creek Entertainment hired a new director, Renny Harlin. Harlin’s film was completed in 10 months and released to theaters as Exorcist: The Beginning. The Crew discusses both versions. If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com