The Cory Baker Show

The legendary Steven Spielberg is back on the big screen with another movie about Aliens in his latest film Disclosure Day.In this Filmmaker Perspective, I talk about why Spielberg is the ultimate high ceiling, high floor director. We also get into why movies don't work even when you have the best crew, access to actors like Emily Blunt, and the budget to do the movie the way you want.Intro - 0:00Aliens - 0:43Where it didn't work - 4:05The acting, the directing, and the elevated floor - 7:47Leaderboard - 11:37I'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

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 - 0:00The World of Backrooms 1:20Kane Parsons 4:50Limited 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As soon as I saw it was a movie about Shakespeare I was in.Hamnet tells the story of Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare and the mother of his 3 children. It's a story of grief and parenting and art, and is a return to the contained pictures that made Chloe Zhao an Oscar winner.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

It's been a while since I saw an audience leave a screening this confused about a movie.Die My Love is the latest from Lynn Ramsay, and it is creating a lot of polarizing takes online. For every person who says they hate it there is another who says that Jennifer Lawrence should win an Oscar. In this video I try to cut through and tell you why it's working and why it's not and give you my personal opinion on the film.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.Introduction - 0:00A Timeline of Watching the Movie - 1:35Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson - 5:19Choices - 8:09Leaderboard - 12:58CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

Critics and the Letterboxd-erati are going crazy about One Battle After Another, so much so that all the conversations are about how excellent it is, and how many Oscar nominations it's going to get.This movie is really good, but its not for everyone. So I take a look at it from the angle of the filmmaker and what can be learned from it, but also get real about the people who should probably skip it.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.Introduction - 0:00Cast - 0:42Paul Thomas Anderson - 8:16Why people won't like it - 12:12Leaderboard - 14:46CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

If you had a chance to not only be a quarterback in professional football, but to be trained by the Greatest of all Time, what wouldn't you sacrifice?In Him we follow Cameron Cade as he trains with Isaiah White for a shot to be signed by the San Antonio Saviors. An attack on Cade has made him un-draftable and this opportunity could be his only opportunity. Will he follow in the footsteps of an 8 time champion or will the demands of greatness keep him from reaching the pantheon of greatest of all time?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.Introduction - 0:00Cast - 0:43Director or Producer - 3:37Why doesn't it work? - 6:16Leaderboard - 9:57CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

The wait was 41 years, the sequel to Cult Classic "This is Spinal Tap," has finally arrived in theaters. Is it as ground breaking as the original or is this a revival that we didn't need?"Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," finds the boys from Spinal Tap reuniting for one last contractually obligated gig with documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi along for the ride. Though they haven't played or even spoke in many years, we take a peak behind the scenes with Tap as they reunite and rehearse before one final show.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.Introduction - 0:00What's the story morning glory - 0:30The cast - 4:23What are we missing? - 7:39Leaderboard - 10:22CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

In this episode of the podcast, Cory breaks down his favorite film podcasts. Split between news, reviews, and insight; this list provides resources for everyone from beginners to industry vets.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 -LegendCB5

Honey Don't is the second solo film from Ethan Coen and maybe it's because I'm about to meet my Nephew for the first time I'm thinking about brotherhood.In the second movie of the Lesbian B-Movie Trilogy, Margaret Qualley is private investigator Honey O'Donahue searching for clues as to why a prospective client suddenly dies before their first meeting. Between an inept police department and a prominent church this town has plenty of intrigue and secrets.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.Introduction - 0:00Coens since split - 0:30Story and Direction - 2:46Acting - 8:00Leaderboard - 10:03CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

Weapons has been the Cinderella hit of the summer box office, closing it's second week at number one.A movie that has launched so much online discourse so since I'm a little bit late to seeing this I decided to do a SPOILER review and talk about my thoughts and what I think this movie is about.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.Introduction - 0:00Story and Story Structure - 0:26The Cast - 3:06Zach Cregger - 4:44What do I think it is about - 6:30Leaderboard - 9:26CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

After five years on the shelf, War of the Worlds debuted to a 0 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.There are some people who are calling this one of the worst movies ever made, and I examine that, but also point out how certain decisions doomed the production from the start, and how sometimes even the best intentions can end up in disaster. Especially when you doom yourself to the expectation game.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.Introduction - 0:00The history and how we got here - 0:24Acting and Writing - 3:39Straight to DVD - 9:02Leaderboard? - 11:35CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

The Naked Gun was one of my favorite comedies, will the new remake bring the laughs like the original?The Akiva Schaffer movie stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr, the son of Leslie Nielsen's character from the original film, who has followed in his father's footsteps as a Lieutenant for Police Squad. After being transferred to traffic accidents following a daring fiasco, his new case brings him a suspicious death and the constant presence of the victim's sister.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.Introduction - 0:00The Cast - 1:04Writing and Directing - 4:54Naked Gun and Comedy Movies going forward - 8:47Leaderboard - 11:47CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

For the first time we have a Fantastic Four movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Join me on a spoiler free conversation as I break down Fantastic Four: First Steps. I talk about the history of Fantastic Four films, the cast, the special effects and where we go from here as we barrel toward the end of another chapter in the MCU. Will this movie be the First Steps for a big comeback for Marvel, or will the recent slide continue for Kevin Feige and company.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.Introduction - 0:00History of Fantastic Four Movies - 0:52The Cast - 2:47It's not as good as it should be - 7:16Where do we go from here - 9:30Leaderboard - 11:32This video features an image of Kevin Feige by Gage Skidmore on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Feige#/media/File:Kevin_Feige_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpgCoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

The DC extended universe was beyond rescue, the only way to bring it back is back to the start.In the first movie in a new DC Extended Universe is the first from Director and DC Film co-head James Gunn brings us to Metropolis for Superman. Will it be strong enough to change the fortunes of DC and Warner Brothers? Or will this release be kryptonite to every story coming forward.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.Introduction - 00:00A fresh start - 00:30James Gunn - 04:31Our 3 leads - 07:37Comparing DCU and MCU - 11:17Leaderboard - 13:43CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

For the inaugural episode of Script Breakdown I am going through the script for the movie Chinatown. Considered by many the greatest movie script in cinema history, I have a near final draft that has plenty of interesting changes from the final film. In each episode of Script Breakdown I watch a movie and mark up the script and as we go along and provide you with insights from my life as a professional filmmaker. On YouTube I have cut the episode down but added script pages, however there is a full length version available on the podcast feed that you can listen to while watching along like a director's commentary. Download the Script for yourself : https://www.scrite.io/download-chinatown-script/Watch the edited video version on YouTube : https://youtu.be/pLHGDqOAP74I'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

Apple has had uneven success at the box office, but can F1 find them celebrating in the winner's circle?F1 is an original story set in the world of Formula 1. Helmed by Joseph Kosinski who gave us Top Gun Maverick, we follow Sonny Hayes as he returns to Formula 1 to try and save the team of his former partner. With performances from Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon; we follow the unperforming team as they try and perform a miracle - win a F1 race.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.Introduction - 00:00Actors - 00:27Crew and Directing - 06:49Do you need to know F1? - 10:37Comparison to Racing/Sports movies - 11:38Leaderboard - 13:06CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

Jurassic Park is the IP that keeps getting brought back, just like the dinosaurs that inhabit the movies but perhaps it's time it go extinct for good.The third reboot of Jurassic Park brings a new cast starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and hopes to reset the cinematic universe and bring this dinosaur back from the dead. In this spoiler free review, I look into what went wrong and where Universal can do from here.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.Introduction - 00:00Story and Script - 02:24At least it looks great - 05:33All the Movies - 07:57Leaderboard - 10:34CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

In a special video edition of The Cory Baker Show Podcast, I talk about what it was like to be in Downtown Los Angeles this last week during ICE raids, protest, and the No Kings protest. As if the city wasn't already dealing with enough, I talk about how this is the last thing that the Los Angeles Film Industry needs right now.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 -LegendCB5

In a star studded cast, could the name you never heard be the one that breaks out?The Phoenician Scheme is the latest film from Wed Anderson, and stars Benecio del Toro and Mia Threapleton as Zsa Zsa Kandor and his daughter who is an aspiring nun. After surviving yet another plane crash, this business tycoon recruits his daughter to help him hold together various deals and in the end take over his empire.This video features a screenshot of "Rejected" By Don Hertzfeldt - http://www.bitterfilms.com/rejected.html, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57885910I'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.Introduction - 00:00Actors - 00:20Wes Anderson - 04:54The Universe of films - 07:15Leaderboard - 10:55CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

It's an end of an era for Mission Impossible, but what does that mean exactly?Over the course of eight films, the Mission Impossible series has been one of the most successful movie franchises in history, and in this sequel to Dead Reckoning, Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must use every bit of their strength and knowledge to defeat the Entity and save the world from nuclear fallout.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.Introduction - 00:00Did it feel like a fulfilling conclusion 0:41Stunts and Action 2:32Acting 4:03Tom Cruise 6:02Editing 7:27McQuarrie 8:52What will be next for the franchise 9:49Leaderboard 13:19CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

In the latest A24 release, Tim Robinson stars in "Friendship" The film is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung and also stars Paul Rudd and Kate Mara. A suburban dad (Robinson) has a package misdelivered to his house leading him to meet his new charismatic neighbor (Rudd) where they develop a friendship. Are they destined to be besties or will things get weird and fizzle out?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.Introduction - 00:00:00Tim Robinson - 01:14:18The Rest of the Cast - 03:55:27Writing and Directing - 06:52:25Choices - 09:15:10Leaderboard - 10:53:10facebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

In 1968, various anti-war activists were arrested in Chicago during uprisings at the Democratic National Convention. In "The Trial of the Chicago 7," we follow the trial that followed and the injustices that occurred. This film is an early favorite for the Academy Awards.   A movie review of "The Trial of the Chicago 7" starring Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, John Carroll Lynch, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Mark Rylance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Shenkman, Frank Langella, and Michael Keaton. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.    The Trial of the Chicago 7 is now available on Netflix.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

For decades, all filmmakers saw being the biggest sale at the Sundance Film Festival as the golden ticket for great things in the future. Palm Springs is the biggest sale in the history of Sundance and I talk about the film, and what writers, directors, actors, and filmmakers of any stripe can learn from it's success.   A movie review of "Palm Springs" starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, and Peter Gallagher. Written by Andy Siara, and directed by Max Barbakow.    Palm Springs is now available on Hulu.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

Showbiz Kids is a documentary that explores the highs and lows of being a child actor. I review the film as well as give my experience working with children on film sets in Hollywood.   A movie review of "Showbiz Kids," written and directed by Alex Winter. Featuring interviews with Evan Rachel Wood, Milla Jovovich, Cameron Boyce, Wil Wheaton, Henry Thomas, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Wilson, Todd Bridges, Baby Peggy, and Marc Slater.   Showbiz Kids is now available on HBO.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

The King of Staten Island is the latest movie from Judd Apatow and it stars Pete Davidson. I try and help you answer the one question that will help you decide if you want to watch it.   A movie review of "The King of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson, Moises Arias, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Kevin Corrigan, Steve Buscemi, Bill Burr and Domenick Lombardozzi. Written by Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, and Dave Sirus, and directed by Judd Apatow.   The King of Staten Island is now available on video on demand.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

7500 is enjoyable by most looking for something to watch on Amazon prime, but the hidden value is for up and coming filmmakers, producers looking to get bang for their buck, and most importantly aspiring screenwriters.   A movie review of "7500" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Omid Memar, Aylin Tezel, Carlo Kitzlinger, Murathan Muslu, and Aurélie Thépaut. Written by Patrick Vollrath and Senad Halilbasic, and a first feature directed by Patrick Vollrath.   7500 is now available on Amazon Prime Video   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Da 5 Bloods," starring Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr, and Chadwick Boseman. Written by Danny Bilson & Paul De Meo, and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee, and directed by Spike Lee.   Da 5 Bloods is now available on Netflix  Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Uncut Gems," written by Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, and Benny Safdie, and directed by The Safdie Brothers. Starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, LaKeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, and The Weeknd. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

The latest relationship comedy starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani is out right now on Netflix. Should you check it out, or are there better things for you to watch from home? A movie review of "The Lovebirds," written by Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, and Martin Gero, and directed by Michael Showalter. Starring Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Sparks, and Anna Camp. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

Michael Jordan is the greatest player in the NBA, and his team the Chicago Bulls are going for the sixth title in the last eight years. This is the story of Jordan's career and the never before seen footage of the team trying to close their second three-peat. A movie review of the documentary "The Last Dance," directed by Jason Hehir. Featuring contributions by Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Steve Kerr. Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "(500) Days of Summer" written by Scott Heustadter and Michael H. Weber, and directed by Marc Webb. Starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Grace Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler, Clark Gregg, and Minka Kelly.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" written and directed by Kevin Smith. Starring Jay Mewes, Kevin Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck, Fred Armisen, Diedrich Bader, Jason Biggs, Rosario Dawson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Jericho, Val Kilmer, and James Van Der Beek.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" written and directed by Celine Sciamma. Starring Noemie Merlant, Adele Haenel, Luana Bajrami, and Valeria Golino.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "The Huny" written by Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof, and directed by Craig Zobel. Starring Betty Gilpin, Hillary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Wayne Duvall, Emma Roberts,  and Glenn Howerton.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "The Invisible Man," Written and Directed by Leigh Whannell. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer, and Michael Dorman.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Sonic the Hedgehog"  screenplay by Patrick Casey and Josh Miller, original characters by Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, and Hirokazu Yasuhara, and Directed by Jeff Fowler. Starring Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, and Lee Majdoub.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Ford v. Ferrari"  screenplay by Jez Butterworth, John Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller, and Directed by James Mangold. Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitrona Balfe, Josh Lucas, Tracy Letts, and Ray McKinnon.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn"  screenplay by Christina Hodson, and Directed by Cathy Yan. Starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ewan McGregor, Ella Jay Basco, Chris Messina, and Ali Wong.  Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker Facebook:  Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm Twitter:  Twitter.com/LegendCB5 Instagram:  Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Little Women" original novel by Louisa May Alcott, screenplay by Greta Gerwig, and Directed by Greta Gerwig. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Louis Garrel, Chris Cooper and Meryl Streep.   Official Website:  CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "1917" screenplay by Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Sam Mendes, and Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Mark Strong.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Bombshell" screenplay by Charles Randolph, and Directed by Jay Roach. Starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow, Allison Janney, Malcolm McDowell, Kate McKinnon, Mark Duplass, and Stephen Root.  Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Cats" screenplay by Lee Hall and Tom Hooper, original musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poetry by T.S. Eliot, and Directed by Tom Hooper. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, James Corden, Rebel Wilson, Francesca Hayward, Idris Elba, and Ian McKellen.   Official Website:  CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5

A movie review of "Marriage Story" Written and Directed by Noah Baumach. Starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, and Wallace Shawn.   Official Website: CoryBakerFilmmaker.com  iMdb: Imdb.me/CoryBaker  Facebook: Facebook.com/CoryBakerFilm  Twitter: Twitter.com/LegendCB5  Instagram: Instagram.com/LegendCB5