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We are a weekly film discussion group. Each month is a deep dive into a single cinematic theme wherein the playlist is curated by a member of our team. We meet once a week to discuss a single film and the occasional supplemental. Join the club. Watch the film. Pod the cast

  1. 5D AGO

    Brian DePalma Month, Week 2 - The Fury (1977) with OOTim

    Episode 122 - Welcome back to DePalma month. This week we are joined by one of our old friends OOTim. If you enjoyed OOTim's analytical breakdown of Blade Runner, then you are sure to enjoy his breakdown of a less analyzed film; The Fury (1977). The Fury is DePalma's lesser known psychic supernatural thriller film that came out in the mid-1970's. The more well-known version of this would be Carrie (1976). We do have a supplemental style discussion of Carrie towards the end of this one, but do tune in for our explosive discussion of The Fury. And tune in next week for our discussion of Blow Out (1981) and the supplemental Snake Eyes (1998). You know how much we love Nick Cage here at MRAC so a discussion could pop up. We also may be joined by another special guest! email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    1h 49m

  2. FEB 7

    Brian DePalma Month, Week 1 - Sisters (1972)

    Episode 121 - Pack your bags! We're headed to Staten Island via New Jersey and NYC, because it's Brian DePalma month and we are watching and discussing Sisters (1972). Brian DePalma has an enormous resume spanning decades through various genres from cult classics to blockbuster hits. For this month we are focusing on the genre he is most know for, thrillers, and starting at the beginning with Sisters (1972), with some supplemental talk at the end with Obsession (1976). Each week will focus on a different sub-genre, and this first week looks at his early Hitchcock inspired suspense thrillers. We at MRAC highly recommend watching these films before listening if you haven't seen them already because we spoil the crap out of them. Tune in for the fun, and tune in next time as we move to Supernatural Thrillers with The Fury (1977) and some potential supplemental talk with Carrie (1976). email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    1h 29m

  3. FEB 2

    5th Annual MRAC Awards Ceremony

    Episode 120 - This is the time of the year we look forward to most of all. It's a time for us to reflect on all of the films we watched this year on MRAC and give out our annual awards. We have 26 awards to give out, plus additional awards we may have added or forgotten. Plus QQ may do her thing and add an award, and we might get an appearance from another feline. Anything can happen on the awards ceremony. It has been our longest episode to date, so it must have been something. It's all fun and games, some drinks may have been consumed, so grab your favorite cocktail and join us for the fun. And join us next month for Brian DePalam month brought to us by the Shotmaster General... with possible appearances by some special guests. email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    3h 30m

  4. FEB 1

    French Romance Month, Week 4 - The Science of Sleep (2006)

    Episode 119 - We are wrapping up French Romance Month this week as we watch and discuss The Science of Sleep (2006). This is a quirky film by the great Michel Gondry which features his signature stop motion animation and dreamlike imagery through the story of Stephane, who comes to France from Mexico for a job opportunity, and meets Stephanie. The story blends dream and reality as Stephane confuses dreams with his waking life. It was a pleasant finish to French Romance month. And pack your bags because we are heading back state side to cover the thriller/ suspense films of Brian DePalma. First up is Sisters (1972). Also stay tuned for our yearly awards ceremony episode. email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  5. JAN 30

    French Romance Month, Week 3 - The Man Who Loved Women (1977)

    Episode 118 - This week we are still in France covering another unconventional romance film. This week we watch and discuss The Man Who Loved Women (1977) directed by Francois Truffaut. In this film the man, named Bertrand, really loves women. The film begins with his funeral and then through a series of flashbacks we witness his escapades and his love of women. One of us did not like this film and really went on about it. We will let you guess who that is, then tune in to find out. And tune in next time for the conclusion of French romance month as we watch and discuss The Science of Sleep (2006) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    1h 13m

  6. JAN 27

    French Romance Month, Week 2 - Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

    Episode 117 - Pack your bags, and don't forget to pack an umbrella. We are in France still for week 2 of French Romance Month. We are watching and discussing Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). Pete surprised us with this one as we watch our first musical, and we get right into it by debating whether or not this is actually a musical. But in the end our opinions may surprise even ourselves . Tune in for this one. And tune in next time as we watch and discuss The Man Who Loved Women (1977) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    48 min

  7. JAN 16

    French Romance Month, Week 1 - Lost in Paris (2016)

    Episode 116 - Pack you bags! We are headed back to France, so that means it must be a Pete month. This week we are looking at a few unconventional French romance films. First up is Lost in Paris (2016) a comedy about a Canadian woman named Fiona who travels to Paris to track down her Aunt Martha after receiving a strange letter in the mail. Some wacky antics ensue, especially after Fiona crosses paths with a homeless man named Dom. It's a Pete month. Embrace it. Tune in soon for the next episode; The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    59 min

  8. JAN 3

    Early Ingmar Bergman, Week 4 - The Seventh Seal (1957)

    Episode 115 - Happy 2026! The first episode of the new year is our last Bergman discussion. This week we watch and discussed The Seventh Seal (1957) Arguably Bergman's most well-known film, the Seventh Seal follows a knight, his squire, a rag tag group of performers and others during the time of the black plague in Sweden. Those of you familiar with the film Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey might recognize the plot device of death playing a game for the life of the main character. Who borrowed from who? Tune in to find out. And tune in soon as we release our end of the year MRAC film club awards, where we reflect on the year past and all the films we watched. email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

    1h 35m
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We are a weekly film discussion group. Each month is a deep dive into a single cinematic theme wherein the playlist is curated by a member of our team. We meet once a week to discuss a single film and the occasional supplemental. Join the club. Watch the film. Pod the cast

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  • Creator
    MRAC Film Club
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © MRAC Film Club
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    MRAC Film Club