Berk Reviews

27/06/2024

This week, we review The Bikeriders. We also discuss Horror Movie Havoc this year in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review The Bikeriders. We also discuss Horror Movie Havoc this year in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film,…

26/06/2024

Director Yorgos Lanthimos's early films had a cynical, dark humor that satirized elements of society in a way that could easily alienate audiences. The Favourite and Poor Things, while still pushing the boundaries of what many audiences can tolerate, were far more mainstream than his previous two American-released films, The Lobster and Killing of a Sacred Deer. Fans of his early films will see much more of his style in his new movie…...

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’s early films had a cynical, dark humor that satirized elements of society in a way that could easily alienate audiences. The Favourite and Poor Things, while still …

20/06/2024

This week, we review Inside Out 2. We also discuss Emotion Inspired Film Marathon in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Inside Out 2. We also discuss Emotion Inspired Film Marathon in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film,…

17/06/2024

The blending of the mundane and the supernatural can make for some of the most compelling storytelling. Those who discount genre film as inherently less than are missing the opportunity for a metaphor that something like science fiction or horror films can lead to. While sometimes the form is used to discuss extremely heavy topics, it is also possible to use genre solely to deal with far more common occurrences....

The blending of the mundane and the supernatural can make for some of the most compelling storytelling. Those who discount genre film as inherently less than are missing the opportunity for a metap…

13/06/2024

This week, we review Bad Boys: Ride or Die. We also discuss best buddies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Bad Boys: Ride or Die. We also discuss best buddies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually …

12/06/2024

Pixar has a tendency to be able to make movies that appeal to a wide audience. Kids and parents have been known to sing the praises of many of their movies and admit to shedding tears while watching them. Inside Out was one that hit the hardest, as it is easy to see our own struggles with emotions represented in the film....

Pixar has a tendency to be able to make movies that appeal to a wide audience. Kids and parents have been known to sing the praises of many of their movies and admit to shedding tears while watchin…

06/06/2024

This week, we review In A Violent Nature. We also discuss our dream Bloody Awesome Horror Picture studio in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free film review, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (…...

This week, we review In A Violent Nature. We also discuss our dream Bloody Awesome Horror Picture studio in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler…

30/05/2024

This week, we review Furiosa. We also discuss Top 100 Lists in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Furiosa. We also discuss Top 100 Lists in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release…

28/05/2024

There are few characters as ubiquitous as Kermit the Frog. It’s likely you even read his name in his voice, as it is as iconic as his appearance. Even if Kermit isn’t your favorite Muppet, there is a good chance that you do have a favorite. Jim Henson Idea Man is a love letter directed by Ron Howard to the man who gave the world so many beloved characters and inspired others to give it even more....

There are few characters as ubiquitous as Kermit the Frog. It’s likely you even read his name in his voice, as it is as iconic as his appearance. Even if Kermit isn’t your favorite Muppet, there is…

27/05/2024

The world of competitive sports is always ripe for the picking when it comes to storytelling. It could be the inherent conflict of competition that makes these stories so compelling, or the wonder of what drives these athletes in their pursuit of perfection that makes audiences hold these films so dear. Director D.W. Waterson’s film, Backspot, takes the audience into the world of competitive cheer in a way that resembles…...

The world of competitive sports is always ripe for the picking when it comes to storytelling. It could be the inherent conflict of competition that makes these stories so compelling, or the wonder …

23/05/2024

This week, we review IF. We also discuss Cannes in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review IF. We also discuss Cannes in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some e…

17/05/2024

Thelma The Unicorn combines animation, humor, and the musical biopic formula to great effect. Directed by Jared Hess (Napolean Dynamite and Nacho Libre) and Lynn Wang, the film offers plenty for both parents and kids to enjoy. The amount of content stuffed into the 97-minute runtime is impressive, but also a little grating as it shuffles through the many tropes of the genre....

Thelma The Unicorn combines animation, humor, and the musical biopic formula to great effect. Directed by Jared Hess (Napolean Dynamite and Nacho Libre) and Lynn Wang, the film offers plenty for bo…

16/05/2024

This week, we review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. We also discuss __ in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. We also discuss __ in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usuall…

08/05/2024

This week, we review The Fall Guy. We also discuss our favorite stunts in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review The Fall Guy. We also discuss our favorite stunts in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a …

06/05/2024

Some of the most compelling stories center around people who find themselves thrust into intense situations. Here, the audience finds themselves thrust into Jimmy Stewart's role in Rear Window, forced into a small apartment, helpless as we watch in terror the danger the others are in, unable to impact the series of events unfolding. We grip the edge of our seats and laugh uncomfortably, twitching uncontrollably as the tension builds to the inevitable breaking point....

Some of the most compelling stories center around people who find themselves thrust into intense situations. Here, the audience finds themselves thrust into Jimmy Stewart’s role in Rear Windo…

04/05/2024

We went flower picking this morning. We beat the heat by luck so it was a good time! May the fourth is our two year wedding anniversary. Fun times celebrating!

02/05/2024

This week, we review Challengers. We also discuss sports movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Challengers. We also discuss sports movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new rel…

25/04/2024

This week, we review Abigail. We also discuss Vampire movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Abigail. We also discuss Vampire movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new releas…

25/04/2024

There are so many movies that burst onto streaming services week after week, and then quickly fade into the ether. With such an overwhelming amount of content, it’s often hard to decide what to choose to invest your time into. It's a great problem to have in some ways, but a troublesome one in others. The fear of missing out - “FOMO”, as the cool kids will say - is a real problem....

There are so many movies that burst onto streaming services week after week, and then quickly fade into the ether. With such an overwhelming amount of content,  it’s often hard to decide what …

22/04/2024

An action revenge comedy full of bloody violence is a formula for an entertaining flick. Director Moritz Mohr’s new film Boy Kills World has a lot that fits the mold to make it mostly successful. The cast and the familiar premise work best, but there is a little too much style at times that doesn’t fully coalesce. A boy is left deaf and mute after watching his family be murdered....

An action revenge comedy full of bloody violence is a formula for an entertaining flick. Director Moritz Mohr’s new film Boy Kills World has a lot that fits the mold to make it mostly successful. T…

18/04/2024

To start; I’m a known Blankie, and subsequently a big fan of Griffin Newman - so I’m inherently biased toward loving this movie. Fortunately, I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story proves to be about more than just the live show that is at the center of the documentary. There is much to love in this film, from the many talking heads to the entertaining clips of the live performances....

To start; I’m a known Blankie, and subsequently a big fan of Griffin Newman – so I’m inherently biased toward loving this movie. Fortunately, I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story prove…

17/04/2024

This week, we review Civil War. We also discuss Journalism Movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Civil War. We also discuss Journalism Movies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new r…

12/04/2024

Sports movies are ripe for drama. The inherent competition makes them a great canvas for a filmmaker to paint a cinematic picture on, and tennis may offer the best metaphor for relationship drama. The audience at a match grants a great visual of the back-and-forth that occurs when two people are struggling to make their point. Director Luca Gaudagino’s Challengers (2024) brings that visual to the screen, both literally and metaphorically....

Sports movies are ripe for drama. The inherent competition makes them a great canvas for a filmmaker to paint a cinematic picture on, and tennis may offer the best metaphor for relationship drama. …

10/04/2024

This week, we review The First Omen. We also discuss trailer talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review The First Omen. We also discuss trailer talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new r…

09/04/2024

The romanticized idea of a journalist is an objective observer dedicated to showing the world the truth. This role is vital to the dissemination of information to the masses, and one that is essential in a world run by politicians. That is probably why journalism movies are often so compelling, as they represent the voice of the voiceless; the one light that shines bright on the corruption and lies that would otherwise would go unnoticed and subsequently unpunished....

The romanticized idea of a journalist is an objective observer dedicated to showing the world the truth. This role is vital to the dissemination of information to the masses, and one that is essent…

04/04/2024

Despite growing up in Florida, I became very aware of Kim’s Video store through my obsession with cinema. Alex Ross Perry spoke about it on one or more of his Blank Check Podcast appearances - and he gets his moment in this documentary as well. The legendary video store that had tons of bootlegs and hard-to-finds is spoken of fondly and reverently by cinephiles....

Despite growing up in Florida, I became very aware of Kim’s Video store through my obsession with cinema. Alex Ross Perry spoke about it on one or more of his Blank Check Podcast appearances & #8211…

04/04/2024

This week, we review Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. We also discuss our favorite movie monsters in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (...

This week, we review Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. We also discuss our favorite movie monsters in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free r…

28/03/2024

This week, we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. We also speculate what songs Joker: Folie à Deux may use in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (...

This week, we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. We also speculate what songs Joker: Folie à Deux may use in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoil…

23/03/2024

finds today. 5 DVDs for a $1. Though one was a four pack so it breaks down even better.

20/03/2024

This week, we review Irish Wish. We also discuss Bloody Awful Streaming Movies in Concessions of a Cinephile and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson () from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk () from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments....

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This week, we review Irish Wish. We also discuss Bloody Awful Streaming Movies in Concessions of a Cinephile and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usu…