Hipster & The Nerd & Larry

You wanna get nuts? Come on! Let's get nuts! Hipster & The Nerd begins its Bat-trospective, in anticipation of The Batman, with a look at the two Tim Burton-directed films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the set design, costuming, action sequences, musical score, and brilliant performances from Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeV...

What's your favorite scary movie? Stir Whip! Stir Whip! Whip Whip Stir! Hipster & The Nerd hops back into the Rocketship Roulette to talk about arguably the best and inarguably the worst installments in two major franchises, the original Scream and The Star Wars Holiday Special! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the creative kills, compelling characters, and horror homages that make Scream...

The Unbearable Love of Sonic The Hedgehog's Dark Lot in the Spider-Verse of Madness All at Once Hipster & The Nerd looks to the year ahead to discuss their most anticipated movies of 2022! After a brief look back at their favorite films of 2021, join Chris and Brian as they dive into all of 2022's big new releases. From major blockbusters like The Batman and Lightyear, to intriguing independen...

Look out, here come the Eternals! Hipster & The Nerd returns to the MCU yet again to discuss its two most recent films, Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the character interactions, themes, tone, and cosmic concepts that make Eternals such an individualistic, intriguing, and polarizing film. Then, stick around as they swing into the Spider-Verse to ta...

Be my blunt object. Hipster & The Nerd returns to the Rocketship Roulette to discuss two very different horror/thriller films, Signs and the original Candyman! Join Chris and Brian as they explore the bizarre writing and acting, thematic subtext, and strange tone that make Signs so divisive. Then, listen in as they dive into the powerful themes, effective scares, fantastic performances, and ev...

Time, space, reality. It's more than a linear path. Hipster & The Nerd kicks off 2022 with a look at Marvel Studios' first animated series, What If...?: Season 1! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss and debate the ins and outs of this animated anthology. From returning characters and actors to storylines and animation styles. Action scenes, emotional stakes, tonal balance, and everything in b...

We Have The Power! Hipster & The Nerd caps off 2021 with a look at the latest installment in Kevin Smith's shockingly compelling philosophical thesis based on an 80s toylike, Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 2! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the new and returning characters, epic action scenes, and existentialist themes that make Part 2 that much better than Part 1. They'll also...

A true selfless act always sparks another. Hipster & The Nerd celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with its second annual Christmas special, discussing two wonderful Christmas specials and a fantastic Christmas movie! Join Chris and Brian as they return to Danville for the first time in over a year to talk about the bombastic musical numbers, hysterical comedy, and heartfelt storylin...

Life is a great big bang-up! Wherever there's a hang-up, you'll find the Spider-Man! Hipster & The Nerd crawls up the walls of the Spider-Man franchise to conclude its ranking and retrospective of the radioactive web-slinger's cinematic career leading up to the newly-released No Way Home! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin, as the dive into the amazing schlock of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the fi...

Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider can! Hipster & The Nerd swings into the Spider-Verse to discuss the wall-crawling web slinger's cinematic exploits in preparation for the highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin for this spectacular first half covering The Amazing Spider-Man duology, Venom, and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3. They'll talk all about the...

The car wrecks are already here! You're next! YOU'RE NEXT! Hipster & The Nerd takes you inside the Rocketship Roulette once again to discuss two sci-fi franchise starters, Mad Max and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the impressive action sequences, dystopian reality, and uncomfortable presence of Mel Gibson that make the original Mad Max what it is....

Natasha Romanoff and the Legend of the Fake Russian Accents Hipster & The Nerd plays catch-up with the MCU with a look at the first two movies of Phase 4, Black Widow and Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the espionage thriller aesthetics, action set pieces, and family dynamics of Black Widow, as well as debate whether or not Natasha Romanoff's c...

The spice must flow! Hipster & The Nerd travels to the desert world of Arrakis to discuss both film adaptations of the classic novel, Dune! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the bizarre story choices and pacing, casting decisions, and production history that make the 1984 David Lynch version a disappointing but compelling oddity. Then, stick around as they dive into the expanded plot, excel...

Begging your pardon sir, but the only good tomato is a squashed tomato. Hipster & The Nerd's Rocketship Roulette forges on with a look at two films that vary wildly in quality and not in the direction you might think, Return of the Killer Tomatoes and Alien: Resurrection! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the rapid-fire comedy, charming characters, and surprisingly on-point satire that make...

I Have The Power........... To Be Killed Off In Episode 1! Hipster & The Nerd taps into the power of Grayskull to discuss Kevin Smith's surprisingly ambitious new animated series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss all 5 episodes of Part 1 and dive in to what they liked and didn't like about the new Netflix series. From the positives like its top-tier voi...

"That's a rock fact!" Hipster & The Nerd wishes you a Happy Halloween by guiding you on a journey through the Unknown as they discuss the critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite miniseries, Over The Garden Wall! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the unique autumnal atmosphere, charming characters, old cinema and fairy tale homages, enigmatic world, and fantastic music that make this series a mod...

I'm telling you, I have a right to that diamond! Hipster & The Nerd's Rocketship Roulette forges on with a look at two sci-fi sequels, Gamera vs. Barugon and Alien³! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the great monster action, bizarrely prophetic storylines, and utterly insane plot points that make Gamera vs. Barugon a breezy, fun, and often unintentionally hilarious kaiju film. Then, listen...

"Don't worry, you always have a way of sneaking into people's hearts." Hipster & The Nerd journeys to the Boiling Isles once again to discuss the astoundingly amazing second season of The Owl House! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into everything that makes Season 2 one of the best shows on the air. From stunning plot revelations and compelling new characters like Hunter and Raine, expanded...

"Well then, if that's settled, may I have this dance? Hipster & The Nerd returns from hiatus to finally discuss the phenomenal second half of The Owl House Season 1! Join Chris and Brian as they take a deep dive into the continued character arcs, stunning plot reveals, and everything in-between that causes this second half to elevate the show from something great into an all-time modern classi...

"Welcome to........ The Owl House." Hipster & The Nerd invites you to be gay and do witchcraft as they guide you through the magical journey that is the first half of Season 1 of the hit Disney Channel animated series, The Owl House! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the charming characters, stunning world and creature design, and compelling narrative that make the series so special. From t...

What are we, some kind of Snyder Cut? Hipster & The Nerd proudly presents the long awaited and long belated conclusion of the DCEU-trospective with a look at Zack Snyder's Justice League and The Suicide Squad! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the characters, themes, stunning action, and welcome changes and additions that make Zack Snyder's Justice League a surprisingly great film. Plus,...

Even though I'm no better than a beast, don't I deserve to dance the Black Swan? Hipster & The Nerd's Rocketship Roulette is back with a look at two disturbing yet captivating films, Black Swan and the original Oldboy! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the stunning visual effects, excellent performances, and powerful themes of toxic relationships and embracing your repressed self that make...

We are burdened with glorious purpose. Hipster & The Nerd tangles its way through the various timelines of the MCU with a look at its latest Disney+ series, Loki! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the myriad of characters, locations, and sci-fi concepts that make this show so great. Everything from its clever use of time travel and multiverse to its stellar cast and thoughtful exploration o...

Come on and slam! And welcome to the jam! Hipster & The Nerd explores one of the most bizarre combinations in cinematic history with a look at both Space Jam films! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the strange plot, 90s topicality, hit-and-miss humor, killer soundtrack, great voice acting and animation, terrible Michael Jordan acting, and everything else in between that make the original S...

He........ wasn't a very good nu-metal song. Hipster & The Nerd begins the second season (Yeah, sure, whatever.) of Rocketship Roulette with two horror films on near opposite ends of the quality spectrum, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 and Friday The 13th (1980)! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the terrible editing, garbage characters and obnoxious soundtrack that make Blair Witch 2 one o...