Mint in Box - Being There (1979)

Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Movie 4: Dressed to Kill (1980) IMDb.com Synopsis: A mysterious blonde woman kills one of a psychiatrist's patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder. Directed by Brian De Palma Cast:' Michael Caine Angie Dickinson Nancy Allen Keith Gordon Dennis Franz David Margulies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. Film 2 - Rumble Fish (1983) Synopsis: Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Cast: Matt Dillon Mickey Rourke Diane Lane Dennis Hopper Diana Scarwid Vincent Spano Film 3 - The Conversation (1974) Synopsis: A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Cast: Gene Hackman John Cazale Allen Garfield Frederic Forrest Cindy Williams Michael Higgins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

No episode this week. Jonathan and Corey's schedules were just too crazy. They will be back in two weeks with a double review of Rumble Fish and The Conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Movie Brats, which includes Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma, John Milius, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, is our series where we focus on the big gaps among these directors. These guys are considered to be some of the best directors of the last forty years and yet there were some major movies that Jonathan and Corey had not seen before. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Movie 1 - Blow Out (1981) IMDb.com Synopsis - A movie sound recordist accidentally records the evidence that proves that a car accident was actually murder and consequently finds himself in danger. Directed by Brian De Palma Cast: John Travolta Nancy Allen John Lithgow Dennis Franz Peter Boyden Curt May --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

In between the series, Jonathan and Corey like to do a palate cleanser which will either be Mint in Box or Now Streaming. It's a one-off to give a break between jumping into another series. Corey was up to pick this time around and went with Being There (1979). She owned this on Criterion Bluray but hadn't watched it yet. Hence the "mint in box" of it all. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Being  There (1979) Synopsis: After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics. Directed by Hal Ashby Starring: Peter Sellers Shirley MacLaine Melvyn Douglas Jack Warden Richard Dysart Richard Basehart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Burning (2018) Synopsis - Jong-su bumps into a girl who used to live in the same neighborhood, who asks him to look after her cat while she's on a trip to Africa. When back, she introduces Ben, a mysterious guy she met there, who confesses his secret hobby. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. Starting with this episode, Movie Club is going to be bi-weekly most of the time. The general idea is the same, each week Jonathan (@berkreviews) or Corey (@coreyrstarr) chooses a movie that they have not previously seen, or at least not for many years. The movies are pulled from a series theme to help narrow down the choices. They get together on the show to discuss their thoughts on the film from its history to the overall production.  The series will always be at least three movies and usually go to five or six with Jonathan and Corey alternating picks. In between series, a one-off episode of Mint in Box, movies that they own but haven't seen, or Now Streaming, movies currently on a streaming service they subscribe to, will be used as a palate cleanser. On occasion, the show may have interviews or guests to discuss movies, movie news, or some movie-related topics. Movie 4 - The 400 Blows (1959) Corey's Pick - IMDb.com Synopsis: A young boy, left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime. Director - François Truffaut Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud Albert Rémy Claire Maurier Guy Decomble Georges Flamant Patrick Auffay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In the new series, Subs not Dubs, the podcast focuses on films that are not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 3 - Akira (1988) IMDb.com Synopsis: A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends, and a group of psychics. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo Cast: Mitsuo Iwata Nozomu Sasaki Mami Koyama Tesshô Genda Hiroshi Ôtake --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In Subs not Dubs month, the podcast focuses on films not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 2 - Onibaba (1964) IMDb.com Synopsis - Two women kill samurai and sell their belongings for a living. While one of them is having an affair with their neighbor, the other woman meets a mysterious samurai wearing a bizarre mask. Written and Directed by Kaneto Shindô Starring: Nobuko Otowa Jitsuko Yoshimura Kei Satô Jûkichi Uno Taiji Tonoyama --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support

Jonathan and Corey decided it was time to expand where the films they watched this year were coming from. In "Subs, not Dubs" month, the podcast focuses on films, not in English. Utilizing a variety of streaming services and some purchased films, Jonathan and Corey will visit a variety of locations through the windows that are movies. 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. Be sure to follow them on Social Media @berkreviews and @coreyrstarr Week 1 - A Separation (2011) IMDb.com Synopsis: A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease. Written and Directed by Asghar Farhadi Cast: Payman Maadi Leila Hatami Sareh Bayat Shahab Hosseini Sarina Farhadi Merila Zare'i --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berkreviewsmovieclub/support