J.E. Petersen

Nerd Critic

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A deep dive into good movies from the dual perspective of critical nerdiness. nerdcritic.substack.com

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J.E. Petersen

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters 07.06.2019 56:06

The lizard, the myth, the legend - Godzilla is back! CJ and Jordan discuss the fun they have watching giant monsters fight and the boredom they feel watching humans try to carry a story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - Hook 04.06.2019 37:08

Unfortunately, Robin Williams was NOT part of our discuss for Aladdin (2019). So, in honor of the man himself, we discuss the ever polarizing Steven Spielberg 90's film. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Aladdin (2019) 31.05.2019 1:00:00

In this world of unnecessary remakes and reboots, CJ and Jordan talk about the live-action remake of the Disney classic, Aladdin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - Nerd Hate 28.05.2019 49:59

Nerd hate - when passionate people feel a sense of entitlement and ownership over something they have nothing to do with and decide to channel that feeling through hating and hurtful words and actions. Not ok. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum 23.05.2019 1:13:33

CJ and Jordan discuss the third chapter in this booming franchise. It's violent, it's mysterious, and a whole lot of fun! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - John Wick 21.05.2019 44:34

Head shots, face punches, and a beautiful violent dance - just some of the words CJ and Jordan use to describe The Boogyman. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu 17.05.2019 54:08

Got to watch them all! Jordan and CJ discuss the cuteness, problems, and strengths of the live action film adaptation of our animated-video-game classic! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - Terminator 2: Mothers Day 14.05.2019 1:02:05

In honor of the badass mothers everywhere, we discuss the action of Sarah Connor and her son destined for greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Lord of the Rings 10.05.2019 1:12:40

Jordan gets a little nerdy as him and CJ discuss one of their favorite franchises. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - Iron Man/Nerd Critic's Birthversary 06.05.2019 1:01:58

SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME!! It's been a full year of Nerd Critic and we celebrate with some cake and talking about Iron Man! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Avengers: Endgame 03.05.2019 1:17:48

It. Is. Time. Let's talk ENDGAME!!!!!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

OTS - The Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranked 30.04.2019 1:37:35

With Avengers: Endgame having just hit the big screen, CJ and Jordan rank all the MCU movies from worst to best. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Missing Link 25.04.2019 54:42

Jordan and CJ discuss “Missing Link”, the latest from the stop motion animation studio, Laika. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - The Prestige 23.04.2019 48:12

Chris(topher?) Nolan is a genius, no question. Jonathan Nolan can write... like... really well. But is this their best movie yet? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Hellboy 18.04.2019 41:56

Watching this movie was Hell. But in a good way? You'll have to listen to CJ and Jordan talk about their experience when watching the new (and improved?) Hellboy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - Frozen 16.04.2019 44:21

As requested, Jordan and CJ discuss the unpopular opinion that Frozen is actually a bad movie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Shazam! 11.04.2019 1:11:45

Nerd Critic on Itunes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - Warrior 09.04.2019 54:28

One of CJ's favorite movies with a raw and personal story told in the landscape of the UFC. An interesting combo that shouldn't work, but does. CJ and Jordan discuss 2011's Warrior. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Dumbo 04.04.2019 41:48

Another live-action remake of a beloved animated classic. The only problem. this one isn't very good. Jordan might even say terrible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - Disney 02.04.2019 46:46

Disney has had is ups and its... well... ups... it's had ups. CJ and Jordan talk about some of the things they like about Disney and potentially some of the stuff that doesn't seem to be going in the right direction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Us 29.03.2019 1:00:43

As one, Jordan and CJ discuss how we come together in the unifying movie, Us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - Back to the Future 27.03.2019 36:10

Jordan and CJ go back in time to talk about the movie that came out in the past and goes back to the past just to have to get Back to the Future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Captive State 21.03.2019 50:00

Participant Media is at it again with a science fiction thriller. CJ and Jordan discuss the subnarritives and elements of this movie that worked and fell short. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Off the Shelf - Hellboy(s) 19.03.2019 39:40

In anticipation for the 2019 reboot, CJ and Jordan discuss the Hellboy movies as requested by one of our loyal listeners. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Captain Marvel 19.03.2019 1:07:51

Marvel finally did it! The rocked our world with a female super hero lead! Jordan and CJ talk about the latest in the MCU and what it did right vs the things it could have done better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com