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Cory Baker

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

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August 12 · 12 min
One Night Only and the need for more rom coms | Filmmaker Perspective
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
July 22 · 13 min
I was worried I'd Hate Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey | Filmmaker Perspective
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
July 14 · 12 min
Don't turn down "The Invite" | Filmmaker Perspective
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
July 7 · 10 min
I Took My Kid to Minions and Monsters. Here's Why I Recommend It | Filmmaker Perspective
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
June 23 · 12 min
Toy Story 5: Why This Movie Hit Different Watching It With My Daughter | Filmmaker Perspective
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
June 18 · 13 min
Do you believe... in Disclosure Day | Filmmaker Perspective
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
June 4 · 15 min
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
May 28 · 15 min
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
May 21 · 27 min
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
May 6 · 15 min
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
April 29 · 15 min
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
April 8 · 14 min
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
February 10 · 16 min
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
January 28 · 14 min
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
Dec 18, 2025 · 15 min
I don't know if this was just me... Hamnet | Movie Review
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
Nov 12, 2025 · 14 min
Die My Love: The love it/ hate it movie of the year - Movie Review
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
Oct 8, 2025 · 16 min
One Battle After Another - Movie Review
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
Sep 24, 2025 · 12 min
Multiple flags on the Field - Him | Movie Review
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
Sep 17, 2025 · 11 min
Spinal Tap II - Like seeing an old friend | Movie Review
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
Sep 10, 2025 · 10 min
My Favorite Film Podcasts as a Filmmaker | The Cory Baker Show
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

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