The Cory Baker Show

Cory Baker

Movie reviews of everything I see in theaters while working on set as a writer/director and sound mixer.

  1. Backrooms is A24's biggest opening ever | Filmmaker Perspective

    Jun 4

    Backrooms is A24's biggest opening ever | Filmmaker Perspective

    For the second week in a row, a young horror director has made breaking box office records, and this time it is 20 year old Kane Parsons. His film Backrooms just became A24's biggest premiere ever, and the youngest person to have a number one film in the box office. I talk about what makes this film so fascinating, why we will see younger and younger directors, and if this is a sea change in Hollywood. Intro - 0:00 The World of Backrooms 1:20Kane Parsons 4:50 Limited Cast / Big Impact 9:17 Leaderboard 14:21I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    16 min
  2. Breaking Down the Success of Obsession | Filmmaker Perspective

    May 28

    Breaking Down the Success of Obsession | Filmmaker Perspective

    A movie with a $750,000 budget is going to pass $100 million in box office, how is that even possible?The new horror film Obsession is breaking all kinds of records, and putting up numbers we haven't seen since Paranormal Activity. What is the secret? Why does this movie succeed when massive blockbusters fail to make their money back? In this filmmaker perspective I break it down for you.Intro - 0:00Why it's successful 0:38The cast 5:28Curry Barker 9:43Leaderboard 12:56I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    15 min
  3. Los Angeles Filmmaker Voter Guide | The Cory Baker Show

    May 21

    Los Angeles Filmmaker Voter Guide | The Cory Baker Show

    In this week's episode, I get to combine my two great loves: filmmaking and politics. Specifically I take a filmmakers perspective on the Los Angeles Mayor's race and the California Governor's race. I try to keep things just to the platforms, but run through all the candidates including Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, Katie Porter and more.The Cory Baker Show is an audio podcast available on all major platforms. Cory talks about Filmmaking and the things that touch the filmmaking world from Los Angeles.facebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5Show NotesMayor Bass Announces New Pilot Program to Support Film Productions Across Los Angeles: https://mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-bass-announces-new-pilot-program-support-film-productions-across-los-angelesSupporting Local Film and TV Production: Mayor Bass Pledges City’s Renewed Support for L.A.’s Entertainment Industry, Signs New Executive Directive: https://mayor.lacity.gov/news/supporting-local-film-and-tv-production-mayor-bass-pledges-citys-renewed-support-lasThey Hassled the Hoff - Spencer Pratt substack: https://spencerpratt.substack.com/p/they-hassled-the-hoffSave Hollywood Jobs - Nithya Raman issues page: https://www.nithyaforthecity.com/hollywood-jobsHow Hollywood’s production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor’s race: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-05-17/hollywood-production-crisis-is-key-mayors-race-issueHollywood Supported L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman. Has She Returned the Favor? : https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/los-angeles-mayor-candidate-nithya-raman-hollywood-policies-1236573643/How Each Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Plans to Bring Film and TV Production Back: https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/los-angeles-mayoral-candidates-la-film-tv-production/Hollywood Jobs Crisis Becomes Focus of Governor’s Race as Candidates Offer Incentive Hike: https://variety.com/2026/politics/news/hollywood-jobs-crisis-governor-race-incentives-hike-1236725680/GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan To Revive California Film & TV industry: https://deadline.com/2026/04/steve-hilton-plan-to-revive-california-film-tv-industry-1236877714/Steve Hilton’s Plan to Revive and Grow California’s Film and Television Industry: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Steve-Hilton-Bring-Hollywood-Home.pdfIATSE Backs Tom Steyer in Race for California Governor: https://www.icg600.com/news-articles/news/iatse-backs-tom-steyer-race-california-governor

    27 min
  4. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a Runway worthy sequel |Filmmaker's Perspective

    May 6

    The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a Runway worthy sequel |Filmmaker's Perspective

    20 years ago The Devil Wears Prada came out and it was a cultural moment.Now we finally have the sequel in The Devil Wears Prada 2 as Andy (Anne Hathaway) comes back to Runway magazine to help turn things around with Miranda and Nigel (Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci) potentially losing control from former assistant Emily (Emily Blunt). Does the sequel have the same heat as the original, or is it bound for the discount rack?Intro - 0:00The writing 0:37The cast 4:28Stuff bound for the Rack 9:34Leaderboard 13:44I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    15 min
  5. Michael: Hits Without Heart? | Filmmaker Perspective

    Apr 29

    Michael: Hits Without Heart? | Filmmaker Perspective

    The King of Pop Michael Jackson finally gets the music biopic treatment, and it has everyone feeling something.While critics and fans might be divided, I share a filmmaker's perspective on why the movie is what it is. There are good things with Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, and an incredible soundtrack of Michael's biggest hits, but just as many negative things that drag this movie down and make the prospect for a sequel a tough sell. From the Jackson 5 to Thriller, this movie plays the hits, but is that enough to make the movie deserving of MJ.Intro - 0:00What is the point of a Biopic 0:27Michael fact v. fiction 3:32The good within 7:42Why not just watch MJ on YT 10:30Leaderboard 13:44I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    15 min
  6. When Critics and Fans Diverge: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Filmmaker's Perspective

    Apr 8

    When Critics and Fans Diverge: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Filmmaker's Perspective

    It's time to enter the Mushroom kingdom once again with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but who should you listen to the critics or the audience?In one of the widest spreads in recent memory, critics and audiences are split on Super Mario Galaxy but with its huge opening over the weekend I look to take my filmmaker's perspective to explain why even though it's not a great movie, this is probably the best we could expect. I also detail the experience of the real audience for the movie, my 4 year old Daughter.Intro - 0:00Video Games are difficult to adapt - 0:35Story for kids - 6:50The Movie itself - 9:36Leaderboard - 12:22I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    14 min
  7. How Iron Lung just changed Film Distribution | Movie Review

    Feb 10

    How Iron Lung just changed Film Distribution | Movie Review

    Markiplier has taken his talents to a new screen, the big screen!His debut feature is Iron Lung, a video game adaptation that he self financed and I discuss the movie itself, but more interesting than that is the fact that this indie movie was so successful in the box office it may change the game for film distribution. Is this the opening salvo to a radical shift in the business of movies or an outlier for an outlier for the indie film market?I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    17 min
  8. Will Timothee Chalamet Finally Win an Oscar? - Marty Supreme | Movie Review

    Jan 28

    Will Timothee Chalamet Finally Win an Oscar? - Marty Supreme | Movie Review

    Marty Supreme received 9 Oscar Nominations, is that enough to win Best Picture?The star vehicle for Timothee Chalamet is the first solo effort from Josh Safdie. It tells the story of Marty Mauser who is the number one ranked ping pong player in America in 1952. We follow him as he hustles his way to the top, or out of some very sticky situations on his journey to be the best player in the world.I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

    14 min
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Movie reviews of everything I see in theaters while working on set as a writer/director and sound mixer.

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  • Creator
    Cory Baker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
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    © Cory Baker
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