Midwest Film Nerds

This week the film nerds face the apocalypse for the the billionth time this Summer with Edgar Wright’s The World’s End! We also talk about the big bombs that hit theaters this year and the Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast — find out if Kick-Ass 2 kicks as much ass as the first one. Plus we discuss the idea of a texting and “work environment” movie theater and Marvel Studios’ vision through 2021. Show Notes: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have to review Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium and only one man can get us there — Jeff Cannata of Newest Latest Best and Weekend Confirmed! We also talk about what we’ve been watching, Harvey Weinstein’s Snowpiercer cuts, and movies that fail to deliver … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our full report on Sebastián Cordero’s Europa Report! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and comedies with jokes that you notice on a second viewing. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Nick: The Conjuring, Justice League: The … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can James Mangold’s The Wolverine redeem the titular character? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! We also talk what we’ve been watching and the trailer for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week find out which one of the nerds can forgive Only God Forgives and listen to their round up of the biggest SDCC 2013 news! Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Tim: Hart of Dixie, Evil Dead (2013) (0:00:58) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the film nerds initiate a drift to talk about Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim as well as talk about Orson Scott Card’s personal beliefs and how it may affect Ender’s Game. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Nick: Mad Men Season 5 (0:01:53) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the film nerds grow up a little bit with a full review of Jim Rash and Nat Faxon’s The Way, Way Back! They also talk about what they’ve been watching and they reflect on 2013 in film thus … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we good men and true? The film nerds review Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, talk 3D in film, and the future of the Terminator franchise. Show Notes: Introduction Discussion: 3D in Film (0:01:00) The future of the Terminator franchise … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about what we would do with the DC Cinematic Universe, our personal experiences with zombie films, and we do a full review of Marc Forster’s World War Z. Show Notes: Introduction Discussion: Where would you take the … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast may very well save us all — that’s right, we’re talking Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel as well as what we’ve been watching and our hatred of the film news rumor mill. Listen to the episode to find out … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode gets “heated” with a review of The Kings of Summer as well as a debate — Alien vs Aliens? The film nerds also talk about movie adaptations of video games and film genres they wish would come back. Listen to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a knee as we discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth, twin movies — similar films that came out at the same time, and actors/directors who have “jumped the shark”! Listen to the episode for a trivia question that you can … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ride or die! This week the film nerds discuss the new season of Arrested Development and the Fast and Furious series. Two things they never expected to talk about for many different reasons. Listen to the episode for a trivia question … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode so good that Alex cries! The film nerds discuss what they’ve been watching, whether or not Fight Club is overrated, and J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness. Also, this marks the first week of our giveaway! Listen to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the film nerds are transported back to the ’80s with Prince’s Purple Rain! They also discuss compensation woes for the cast of The Avengers and some close call casting choices for popular films. Show Notes: Introduction Discussions: Why is … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s roundtable sees former guests Gojo and Tim join to discuss Danny Boyle’s thoughts on the “Pixarification” of movies and John Williams’ possible return to Star Wars. They cap the episode off with a review of Shane Black’s Iron Man 3! … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the nerds further discuss Kickstarter as a film funding platform as well as Michael Bay’s Pain and Gain. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Cleanflix, The Lost Boys (0:01:27) Nick: Tron: Uprising, Futurama (0:06:46) Alex: Marvel’s The Avengers 3D, Up in the … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the nerds talk about a few IMAX releases, namely Jurassic Park 3D and Oblivion. They also discuss Disney’s yearly Star Wars intentions and some The Amazing Spider-Man 2 stills. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Girls (0:01:19) Nick: Megaman (0:05:36) Alex: Jurassic … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the film nerds take a break from the popcorn fare for Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines. They also talk about waning 3D box office projections and some surprise Ninja Turtles casting. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Alec Speshock of the Working Title Podcast stops by to dissect Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead (2013) as well as talk about film news and Roger Ebert among other things. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Alec: Justice League, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Long’s triumphant return to the podcast! We discuss GI Joe: Retaliation as well as some casting news and Guillermo Del Toro’s update on Dark Universe. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Tim: The ABCs of Death  (0:01:48) Nick: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the film nerds prepare for GI Joe: Retaliation with a review of GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. They also discuss a lot of casting news — Ninja Turtles, Captain America, Hercules, oh my! Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the nerds discuss the Veronica Mars kickstarter, the troubles plaguing Jane Got A Gun, comedic actors whose careers they’d like to see revitalized, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Bachelorette, This Is … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The film nerds take a trip somewhere over the rainbow to review Oz the Great and Powerful! They also discuss the potential behind Ed Helms’ Vacation film and more film news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie:Hitchcock (0:00:52) Gojo: Skyfall (0:05:25) Alex: Crazy, Stupid, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.