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It has been a decade and a half since The Social Network came out and it's spiritual sequel The Social Reckoning is now out and the response has been tepid to say the least. Aaron Sorkin is back writing and this time directing, along with stars Jeremy Allen White and Mickey Madison, not to mention Jeremy Strong playing Mark Zuckerberg, so why didn't this work. I take off my Sorkin fan club hat and talk about what worked, what didn't, and despite the box office performance why I think the movie quality is not as bad as other recent underperformers. Introduction - 0:00 Facebook, The Social Network, and Where we are now - 0:36 Aaron Sorkin - 3:28 The Cast - 7:53 Leaderboard - 11:22 I'm Cory of Cory Baker Filmmaker 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 give a movie review from a filmmaker perspective, someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.Want to take this episode on the go? Subscribe to the podcastCoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

In one of my most anticipated movies of the year, Robert Pattison plays Chris Hansen from To Catch a Predator in the new movie Primetime.The first narrative feature from documentarian Lance Oppenheim, it explores the behind the scenes world of To Catch a Predator, and examines what it takes to compete in Primetime. Split between Robert Pattison as Chris Hansen, Merritt Wever as the producer, and Skyler Gisondo as Decoy Dan, this movie has been getting serious buzz out of the fall film festivals.Introduction - 0:00Mythos of Chris Hansen - 0:45Three Hander - 3:12It works so well yet falls short - 6:41Leaderboard - 9:24I'm Cory of Cory Baker Filmmaker 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 give a movie review from a filmmaker perspective, someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.Want to take this episode on the go? Subscribe to the podcastCoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

To say I was surprised when I heard Zach Cregger, director of Weapons and Barbarian was going to the world of IP with a new Resident Evil movie would be an understatement. Despite no previous interest in Resident Evil as a video game or a movie, I felt like this was going to be different, and I'm so glad I saw it.In this episode of the Filmmaker Perspective, I talk about why it worked so well, how this could be a new way to approach certain video game properties for movie adaptations, and heap praise on Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams.Introduction - 0:00Masterclass in pace and tone - 0:43Zach Cregger - 4:33Austin Abrams - 8:30Leaderboard - 11:10I'm Cory of Cory Baker Filmmaker 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 a filmmaker perspective, 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

We are at an inflection point in the state of the US Film Industry and the future of the business depends on what happens over the next couple of weeks and months.In this episode of the podcast, I explain why this is important, what stands in the way of it passing, why all 50 states will benefit from the federal tax credit, and why it could set up American Film Production for a new golden age, but only if we hurry.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 -LegendCB5Cover photo features "Capitol Hill" By Martin Falbisoner - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28359026

In an alternate reality, the US Government has banned pre-marital relations, and permits people One Night Only to make the most of it. It's the premise for the new romantic comedy "One Night Only" starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner and despite there talents and chemistry, the movie has trouble holding up the myriad of questions I'm sure you already have. Despite it all, I make the case that we really need more rom coms in a time like this and how this is one of them. Intro - 0:00 Story and the state of Rom coms - 0:48 The Cast - 5:26 The Developmental need for more Rom coms - 8:15 Leaderboard - 10:43I'm Cory of Cory Baker Filmmaker 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 a filmmaker perspective, 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 is time for the latest from Christopher Nolan, and I was worried I wouldn't like this movie.It is nothing against Nolan, but I have never enjoyed sword and sandal movies and I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy The Odyssey no matter how well made it was. Could Matt Damon and the star studded cast change my mind? How about the overwhelming talent and ability from the crew? Could the genre affect it's score on the leaderboard? Is there a chance it could potentially lead in Oscar nominations and I don't enjoy it?Intro - 0:00Nolan and the achievement - 1:07The Cast - 5:02It's place in history - 8:25The Leaderboard - 12:32I'm Cory of Cory Baker Filmmaker 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 rare adult comedy released in theaters? Sign me up! The Invite is the latest from actor/director Olivia Wilde and is a small self contained comedy staring Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton. In this episode of the Filmmaker Perspective we talk about the benefits of an actor/director, and why this is the rare film to shoot in order. Intro - 0:00The Acting - 0:31Olivia Wilde as a Director - 4:28The Missing Piece - 8:30Leaderboard - 11:24I'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 seventh time we have a minions movie, but for the first time I brought a kid.I was really glad I did, for one particular reason that might resonate with fellow movie lovers. Minions and Monsters is a really cute, funny love letter to old Hollywood. In this filmmaker perspective I go through what works and what didn't in the latest from Illumination.Intro - 0:00Some of the good 1:00Some of the bad 4:14Why I would recommend 7:02Leaderboard 9:47I'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 first time as a parent, I got to bring my daughter to see Toy Story just like my dad did for me. With Toy Story 5 in theaters, I look back at what has made this franchise a hit and what I thought of it as a parent of a toy playing aged child. In particular how this movie is more girl coded than previous installments, and how that played with Jessie more center stage. Don't worry if you don't have any kids, you still have a friend in me.Intro - 0:00 Toy Story is the Wire 0:51A Generation of Toys 3:37Animation over Time 7:21Leaderboard - 10:23I'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 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 - 0:00 Aliens - 0:43 Where it didn't work - 4:05 The acting, the directing, and the elevated floor - 7:47 Leaderboard - 11:37 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

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

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