Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel

In this episode of Movie Nerds, we discuss Meryl Streep and Russel investigates as to why Kyle isn't a fan.  Using 1982's Sophie's Choice and 2009's Julie and Julia as their tentpoles for the discussion, we wanted to get into what Meryl Streep brings to her roles and her history as an amazing actress. Then Kyle mentions that he isn't blown away by her work. So we get into...

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel have a spectrum of a conversation around colour cinematography. Using 1947's Black Narcissus and 2002's Hero as their tentpoles for the discussion, they get into what colour cinematography is, how this approach adds to storytelling, various examples of this technique and our love/hate of it, movies we'd recommend and more! Join us for...

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel wash up, get on their surgical gloves and cut into medical thrillers.  Using 1978's COMA and 2022's The Good Nurse as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the different types of medical thrillers, what we like/hate about them, what constitutes a medical movie, why it's not more popular and more! Join us for the discussio...

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel are joined by special guest Ed Sum from the Otaku No Culture Blog to discuss ghost stories and the movies that told them.  Using 1963's The Haunting and 2015's Crimson Peak as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what makes a fun ghost story movie, what can ruin one, CGI vs practical effects, our favourites and more! Learn mo...

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel stick to one location and the movies that stayed there. Using 1948's Rope and 2002's Panic Room as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the restrictions of filming in one location, the challenge of defining ONE location, how it can add to tension and character, and more! Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Robert Redford. Using 1980's Brubaker and 2013's All Is Lost as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what they like and don't like about Redford films, what makes a film uniquely his, our hits, our misses and is he even a good actor? Join us for the discussion.  Subscribe now!

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Michael Mann, the good and the bad. Using 1981's Thief and 2015's Blackhat as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the differences in Michael Mann's films, his particular style, how he compares to other directors and what we've loved and hated. Join us for the discussion.  Subscribe now!

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the history of submarine movies and why they are so interesting as a genre. Using 1958's Run Silent, Run Deep and 1990's The Hunt for Red October as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the commonalities of submarine movies, the surprising number of these films and why we like/dislike them so much.  Join us for the di...

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Clint Eastwood and his impact on film. Using 1976's Outlaw Josey Wales and 1993's In the Line of Fire as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what makes Clint Eastwood a movie star, what he brings to his roles and what we like/dislike about him on screen.  Join us for the discussion.  Subscribe now!

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the history and impact of the summer blockbuster.  Using 1975's Jaws (considered the first movie blockbuster) and 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what defines a summer blockbuster, how they've changed and why they suck/are awesome. Join us for the...

Welcome to Movie Nerds! Hosts Russel Lolacher and Kyle Wells share their insight, experience and sheer nerdery in discussing themes per episode. As life-long movie nerds and managers of the Victoria Movie Nerds community, they're excited to nerd out and share their thoughts about everything from submarine movies, summer blockbusters, the films of Clint Eastwood or what ever is on their radar....