Comedy Film Nerds

Chris and Graham welcome comic Stephanie Escajeda into the Nerd HQ.  Graham and Chris both saw The Purge and liked it overall, although it had some small problems.  Then all three get into a discussion about where Vince Vaughn should go with his career since The Internship did not do well in its opening weekend.  Stephanie talks about the role she plays in a new indie film Love, Sex and Missed Con...

Nerd writer Allan Havey is back to talk about the TCM Film Festival.  Allan gives insight into the big name stars that spoke at the festival.  Then Chris, Graham and Allan give their suggestions on what classic films should be at next years fest.  It's the rosebud of episodes!

Chris and Graham welcome comic Kira Soltanovich into the nerd HQ.  Graham talks about the many problems with After Earth.  Kira and Chris were both disappointed with Now You See Me.  Chris thought The Kings of Summer will make a good rental.  Kira talks about her new podcast and her early film work for Cinemax.  This episode is a cool as Tivo!

The boys are in the Nerd HQ to hear about why Graham can't pronounce Cumberbatch and that he liked Fast & Furious 6.  Chris and Graham explain how the Fast films are better than GI Joe.  Graham thought Hangover III was ok, while Chris really disliked it.  Ok DVDs this week and then After Earth along with some other interesting films this weekend.  This show is like the perfect belt with a micro-ad...

*SPOILER ALERT-Key elements of film will be discussed including the ending*   Chris and Graham break down Star Trek: Into Darkness from tip to tail.  Both liked it but had some real issues with the film.  Set your earbuds to stun!

Chris and Graham welcome back former nerd writer Betsy Salkind.  Graham and Chris both liked Star Trek but had some issues with it.  This opened up a discussion about sci-fi and what types of sc-fi Betsy likes.  Then Graham really enjoyed The Iceman as a movie but some of the portrayals were off, according to the real life documentary about the serial killer that Betsy watched.  Then we hear about...

*SPOILER ALERT-All details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris, Graham and Rick Overton give their in-depth opinions about Iron Man 3.  

Chris and Graham welcome comic and film actor, Rick Overton, into the Nerd HQ.  They talk about the 100+ films that he has done.  Graham and Chris tell why Gatsby had many problems despite the good acting.  Then Rick goes into detail about which films he was allowed to improvise on and how Sean Connery would fight anyone.  Cloud Atlas in out on DVD and then it's Star Trek Weekend!  Remember Highla...

It's a crazy crossover show with Grae Drake from Rotten Tomatos!  Grae talks about her first podcast, Popcorn Mafia, and how the suits at RT made her choose.  Then it's a in-depth Iron Man 3 conversation that is Spoiler free!  Tune into XM-Sirrus Tuesday May 7 from 4-5pm Pacific Time to hear Chris, Graham and Grae do an all spoiler Iron Man 3 discussion (replayed throughout the week)!  Some good D...

Film fan and host of Podcrash Chris Gore is back in the Nerd HQ.  Mancini talks about why Pain & Gain is stupid.  Graham really liked Mud.  Chris Gore talks about Rubber and how inventive it is.  Then a nice discussion on how Hollywood Blockbusters have changed for a global market.  Some good DVDs this week and then get ready for IRON MAN 3!!! It's a film nerd threat for your ears!

Chris and Graham are all alone in the gargolye garage!  They have a long talk about Oblivion and what makes a good sci-fi film.  Then they announce that the show is moving to the All Things Comedy network and how that is going to be good for all you fans.  Some good DVD titles this week and will Graham break his vow to never see a Michael Bay film because Pain & Gain has a funny trailer?  Tune in...

Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer David Huntsberger to the Nerd HQ.  Dave talks about his podcast Professor Blastoff and what films he watches with his girlfriend.  Graham thought 42 was a solid film.  Dave thought the 3D for Jurassic Park was unnesscary, but the film was still fun to watch on the big screen.  Chris gives a shocker and didn't like To the Wonder.  Two good films coming out on DV...

The co-founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and comic Andy Wood joins the lads.  Andy explains why The Call is ridiculous.  Chirs really liked The Place Beyond the Pines.  Graham was smitten with The Sapphires.  Then all three talk about their favorite Coen brother films.  Slow week for new DVDs but some good films in theaters this weekend! If you don't like this ep, then sit on it!

Neil is back with bad accents and kitten hands!  Graham appologizes to the world for going to see GI Joe.  The Croods made Chris mad.  Graham thought The Host was both parts boring and dumb. Thank God Neil saw Evil Dead so there was something good to talk about.  Graham liked The Place Beyond The Pines.  Then all three talk about what summer films they are excited for.  Two out of four good DVDs a...

Longtime friend and first time guest Sarah Silverman joins the lads in the Nerd HQ!  Graham thought Olympus Has Fallen was just the right kind of stupid, sort of how Sarah Felt about Knight and Day.  Chris really liked It's a Disaster.  Then Sarah and the boys talk about new ways of distribution and how fun it was for Sarah to work on Wreck-It Ralph.  It is like the Jesus is Magic of episodes.

Chris and Graham welcome comic Baron Vaughn into the Nerd HQ!  Baron and Graham both liked Burt Wonderstone.  Chris really liked OZ much more than Graham and Baron wanted more Sam Raimi.  Then Baron and the guys talk about their favorite Sam Raimi films.  A solid line-up of films coming out on DVD and a really weird and lame looking weekend for new releases.  Don't Fuqua this up!

A lone gunman entered the Nerd HQ, Chris and Graham got excited!  Longtime nerd writer Dean Haglund came back to talk about working on a film that Chris directed.  Graham was sooooo let down by Dead Man Down.  Dean talks about a new way to fund a film he is making and why he HATED Hitchcock!  So much so that it changed Graham's mind.  Also Life of PI is out on DVD along with a great music doc, Sou...

Chris and Graham welcome host of the JV Club podcast, Janet Varney, into the nerd HQ.  Janet talks about how her podcast has evolved since it started a year ago. Graham recommends Emperor as a good film about post WWII Japan.  Chris was let way down by The Sweeney.  Then all three talk about the Oscars.  Janet tells some great stories about Danny DeVito at San Francisco Sketch Fest.  A good line-u...

Special themed episode with comic, Reno 911 and voiceover actor Carlos Alazraqui.  Carlos talks about working on animation films like Happy Feet and the difference between TV and Film voiceover work.  Then it's a nerd-off about Blade Runner and the Exorsist!  A crazy bunch of films coming out this weekend!  More voices then Graham looking at a world map!

It's the Oscar preview episode with Doug Benson!  Chris, Graham and Doug give their picks on who should win and who will win Oscar Gold! From best picture all the way down to best short film, these three nerds give you everything you will need for your Oscar pool!

Chris and Graham welcome comic, co-host of the Paul Goebel show and SNL freelance writer Jim Bruce.  Graham liked Side Effects even though it caugh him off gaurd.  Jim says that it is ok for guys to like Les Miserables.  Then a solid discussion about hard science fiction and the films that use it well.  Some good DVDs this week like Fred and Vinnie.  And a cage match between Josh Duhamel and Bruce...

Chris and Graham welcome themselves into the garage!  Three different guest all got sick so it's a guestless episode.  Graham thought Warm Bodies was all over the place and it is a DVD rental at best.  Chris was thouroughly impressed with the Oscar nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras.  The boys give some updates about the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 4-6, 2013.  Flight is available on DVD if you mi...

Chris and Graham welcome Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society.  Matt talks about all the solid work that ZRS is doing along with make makes a good Zombie film.  Graham had no problem with the fact that Parker was exactly what you thought it was.  Chris was completly let down by John Dies at the End.  Graham thought Broken City was fine until it went off the rails and became a stupid farm.  T...

Chris and Graham welcome back comic/author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor for some nerd filled hyjinks! Stefanie talks about her new TV show on Nick Jr.  Graham thought Gangster Squad was a little cartoonish.  Stefanie didn't like Perks of Being a Wallflower.  Chirs liked Naomi Watts in The Impossible but thought the film was just ok.  Stefanie didn't like Flight, but had some other issues to deal with.  ...

Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Beth Littleford into the Nerd HQ.  Beth talks about being on the early days of The Daily Show.  Graham liked Zero Dark Thirty.  Beth was bored at Les Miserables but thinks that if you are a fan of musicals you will like it.  Chris thought Matt Damon did a nice job with Promised Land, but not sure it is Oscar worthy.  Beth was dissapointed with This is 40 a...