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CinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 126: "Nobody 2"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Nobody 2 strengthens and embellishes the series by providing an adventure that not only revisits the character, but also moves the story satisfyingly forward.
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2025-08-1406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 125: "Freakier Friday"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the long-awaited follow-up to Freaky Friday, appropriately titled Freakier Friday, proves to be a more nuanced and intricate story than its predecessor.
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2025-08-1406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 124: "The Naked Gun"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that although The Naked Gun may have some flaws as a reboot, it is a wild and entertaining comedy that succeeds in redefining the genre its namesake helped to create.
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2025-08-0406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 123: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that The Fantastic Four: First Steps delivers an original and creative adventure on par with some of the previous best films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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2025-07-3007 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 122: "Eddington"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that while it is far from a complete failure, Eddington is a major misfire in that there is a better version of the film had it been one film rather than several.
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2025-07-1804 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 121: "I Know What You Did Last Summer"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus flatly states that there is just too little substance in the latest version of I Know What You Did Last Summer to warrant moving forward with the series any further.
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2025-07-1805 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 120: "Superman"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus opines that although it may not be the game changing cinematic event many fans were hoping it would be, Superman does bode well for the future of the DC Cinematic Universe.
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2025-07-1805 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 119: "Jurassic Park: Rebirth"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that Jurassic World: Rebirth provides little hope that the series will rebound and do anything other than simply regurgitate the same old formula again and again.
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2025-07-0806 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 118: "F1: The Movie"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while there may have been more powerful films about the sport of racing, there have not been many that were as complete a package as F1: The Movie proves to be.
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2025-07-0806 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 117: "M3GAN 2.0"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that M3GAN 2.0 proves to be one of those rare sequels that succeeds in delivering the goods.
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2025-07-0806 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 116: "Elio"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Elio may not be the typical story audiences are accustomed to seeing from Pixar, it is certainly one whose scope is definitely within the milieu of the studio.
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2025-07-0806 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 115: "28 Years Later"In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that 28 Years Later proves to be a mixed bag that delivers on its pedigree yet seems more concerned with setting up subsequent films than concluding its own story.
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2025-07-0805 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 114: ”How to Train Your Dragon”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the fun continues and the new live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon proves to be every bit and entertaining as its animated predecessor.
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2025-06-1105 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 113: ”From the World of John Wick: Ballerina”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Ballerina, or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the series embarks on a welcome tangent that suggests bigger and better things yet to come.
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2025-06-1106 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 112: ”The Phoenician Scheme”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while The Phoenician Scheme may be one of the more labyrinthian narratives offered by Wes Anderson in some time, it proves to be both relatable and esoteric.
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2025-06-1106 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 111: ”Karate Kid: Legends”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while Karate Kid: Legends may, in itself, not exactly be the stuff of legend, it does succeed in reinvigorating the legend of this story, at least for now.
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2025-06-1105 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 110: ”Lilo & Stitch”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, in this case, the results of a live-action rendering of Lilo & Stitch are resoundingly positive and perhaps even an improvement on the original given the likability and presence of the actors involved.
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2025-06-1106 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 109: ”Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus muses that even though it has been years in the making, the series has produced what may be considered its finest entry with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
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2025-06-1107 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 108: ”Thunderbolts*”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports exclaims that with Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been put back on track and made the films not only entertaining, but must-see events again.
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2025-05-0706 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 107: ”Drop”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus sadly relates that Christopher Landon’s Drop is little more than an unfulfilling serving of a warmed-over thriller with little on the side in terms of originality.
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2025-04-3006 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 106: ”A Working Man”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that while A Working Man may not prove to be the epitome of this category of film, it certainly is one of the more entertaining entries into the genre.
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2025-04-2905 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 105: ”Disney’s Snow White”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that the latest "live-action" re-imagining of an animated Disney classic, Snow White, proves to be less a triumph than an entertaining, yet flawed, adaptation.
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2025-04-2906 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 104: ”Last Breath”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that director Alex Parkinson’s dramatic rendition of Last Breath somehow manages to not only capture, but heighten, the exhilaration of its predecessor.
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2025-04-2905 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 103: ”Captain America: Brave New World”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that while Captain America: Brave New World may harken back to earlier films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also fails to regain the momentum of the series.
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2025-04-2907 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 102: ”September 5”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that director Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 proves to be an uncannily engrossing and thrilling tale of world events and history.
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2025-01-2405 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 101: ”Wolf Man”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that rather than looking to create a new take on an archetypal legend, Wolf Man instead opts to simply make it louder, gorier, and a lot less entertaining.
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2025-01-2305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 100: ”Nosferatu”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus proclaims that Robert Eggers' Nosferatu heralds a new breed of horror film from one of the leading filmmakers currently working within the genre.
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2024-12-2505 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 99: ”The Fire Inside”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that although The Fire Inside may not be the quintessential boxing film, but it is perhaps a film sorely needed at this particular moment in time.
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2024-12-2305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 98: ”A Complete Unknown”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that A Complete Unknown somehow manages to capture the breadth of the artist’s importance and the culture of the 1960s while remaining entertaining and engaging.
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2024-12-1906 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 97: ”Wicked: Part I”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Wicked: Part I is an adaptation of a beloved Broadway play the may perhaps manage to outshine its source material in several ways.
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2024-12-1307 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 96: ”Gladiator II”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus assures the listener that despite some impressive visuals, Gladiator II is unfortunately little more than a tired retread of an earlier, and far more entertaining film.
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2024-12-1304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 95: ”Piece By Piece”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus finds that Piece By Piece is a fun and entertaining cinematic biographical experience that pretty much anyone will enjoy.
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2024-10-1504 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 94: ”Joker: Folie à Deux”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it showed promise and sports some decent performances from some talented actors, Joker: Folie à Deux is ultimately a folly unto itself.
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2024-10-1506 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 93: ”Megalopolis”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus shares that there is a lot here to unpack in Francis Ford Coppola’s new film and that Megalopolis may be a film that proves more revered by future generations of critics and filmmakers than those at work today.
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2024-10-1506 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 92: ”My Old Ass”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus observes that writer/director Megan Park’s crafty storytelling carries My Old Ass from beginning to end, making it an intriguing and beguiling romantic adventure of sorts.
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2024-09-2205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 91: ”Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that while the return of all involved should be enough to make Beetlejuice Beetlejuice worth your time, there is little more than a simple "here we go again."
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2024-09-2206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 90: ”Blink Twice”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Blink Twice, writer/director Zoë Kravitz has established herself as a filmmaker to be reckoned with.
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2024-09-2206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 89: ”Dìdi”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that it eventually becomes obvious that the heart of Dìdi the film lies in a boy’s relationship with his mother and how exactly that shapes and directs his life.
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2024-09-2205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 88: ”Sing Sing”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Sing Sing is an honestly told, cathartic tale of redemption through art that easily ranks among one of the most powerful films of the year.
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2024-09-2205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 87: ”Borderlands”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports that to claim that Borderlands is a bore would be the most brutal critique of the film, but it is far more than just that, it is also a colossal waste of time.
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2024-09-2206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 86: ”Kneecap”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus calls Kneecap a welcome and entertaining look at an unlikely trio of men who form an Irish hip hop act.
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2024-09-2206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 85: ”Deadpool & Wolverine”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that, as a fourth-wall breaking, foul-mouthed revitalization of comic-book film, Deadpool & Wolverine offers audiences hope for the future of the genre.
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2024-09-2205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 84: ”Despicable Me 4”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Despicable Me 4 were handled more effectively in previous installments, the spirit of the film makes it a worthy addition to the series.
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2024-07-0305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 83: ”Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that as far as sequels go, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is not one of those that surpasses the original. But, it does regain the charm of the original film.
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2024-07-0306 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 82: ”A Quiet Place: Day One”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that although A Quiet Place: Day One somehow manages to successfully take its place alongside both earlier entries in the series as a superb horror film in its own right.
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2024-07-0307 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 81: ”Kinds of Kindness”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it has its share of shining moments and thought-provoking sequences, Kinds of Kindness is ultimately a letdown following the triumph of Poor Things.
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2024-07-0304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 80: “The Bikeriders”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus announces that the artistry and beauty with which the story here is woven and then spun, makes The Bikeriders a singular piece of cinematic excellence.
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2024-06-2607 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastPodcast Ep. 79: “Inside Out 2”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that the new Disney/Pixar film – Inside Out 2 – has the distinction of being one of those rare sequels that equals – and in some ways – surpasses the original.
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2024-06-2606 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 78: “Back to Black”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that although Back to Black may not prove to be the tell-all biography of Amy Winehouse that many may expect, it is a lovingly told story of a talented woman.
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2024-05-2905 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 77: “IF”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suspects that perhaps a heavier-than-expected narrative may turn some off of IF, but it is one of those rare family films that explores exactly what it means to be such.
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2024-05-2906 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 76: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has injected the franchise with a new purpose and zest that portends perhaps even better entries to come in the future.
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2024-05-1304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 75: “The Fall Guy”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the nostalgic and non-ironic adaptation of the television series The Fall Guy allows the film to stand on its own apart from its namesake property.
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2024-05-1306 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 74: “Challengers”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while some may contest whether his new film – Challengers – is director Luca Guadagnino’s best, it is undeniable that this is, simply put, a great film.
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2024-05-1305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 73: “Abigail”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, as do many other successful horror films, Abigail promises one narrative trope only to trip up the audience with a remarkably entertaining adventure yarn.
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2024-05-1305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 72: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that as far as period piece spy thrillers go, director Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stands near the top of the genre.
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2024-05-1305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 71: “Monkey Man”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that as far as directorial debuts go, there are only a handful of films that may be as well respected by history as Dev Patel’s work with Monkey Man.
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2024-05-1307 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 70: “Wicked Little Letters”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that despite being a mystery without an overly complicated mystery to solve, Wicked Little Letters turns out to be a rather entertaining frolic of a film.
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2024-05-1304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 69: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus acknowledges that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a welcome addition to the franchise and one that perhaps bodes well for future installments.
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2024-03-2605 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 68: “The American Society of Magical Negroes”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Kobi Libii's The American Society of Magical Negroes is a film with a purpose as well as sound and earnest intentions that make it more powerful than not.
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2024-03-2606 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 67: “Frida”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus finds the documentary Frida to be an honest and lovingly constructed film that brings to the forefront the far-reaching influence of Kahlo and her work.
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2024-03-2404 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 66: “Arthur the King”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that the story of asserts that redemption and family at the heart of Arthur the King easily makes it one of the best family films of the year.
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2024-03-2406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 65: “Kung Fu Panda 4”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that although Kung Fu Panda 4 may not be one of the worst animated films ever made, it is certainly the least enjoyable and entertaining film in the series.
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2024-03-1206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 64: “Dune: Part Two”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus insists that Not only is Dune: Part Two even more compelling and beautiful than the first installment, it also makes the third film in the series a must-see event.
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2024-02-2706 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 63: “Drive-Away Dolls”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Drive-Away Dolls may not mirror other films from the Coen Brothers, but it is an extremely entertaining and rewarding piece from an unapologetic filmmaker.
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2024-02-2606 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 62: “Bob Marley: One Love”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the latest film about a musician – Bob Marley: One Love – ultimately plays out more as a celebration of Bob Marley than as a “warts-and-all" biography.
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2024-02-1406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 61: “The Teachers’ Lounge”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that The Teachers' Lounge displays a profound depth of the story and sweeping breadth of the conflicts within that makes it one of the best films of the year.
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2024-02-1205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 60: “The Underdoggs”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that The Underdoggs is essentially a "comfort" movie that is neither provocative nor notable, but instead entertains just enough to get by.
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2024-02-0505 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 59: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suggests that the disappointing mediocrity of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may have set a new low for the DCECU that it is unlikely to climb out of at any point soon.
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2023-12-2906 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 58: “Napoleon”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that director Ridley Scott's film Napoleon makes for a far more sweeping tale of tragedy and romance than has been attempted before with regards to the story.
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2023-12-2905 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 57: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes ultimately becomes something far more deadly than anything found within the games themselves – unnecessary.
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2023-12-2706 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 56: “Thanksgiving”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Thanksgiving proves to be a plodding and thoroughly unenjoyable assault on an audience that may ultimately wish it had opted to stay home and eat leftovers.
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2023-12-2704 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 55: “Priscilla”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Sofia Coppola's new film Priscilla may ultimately be the best, and is certainly the latest, great film from a talented and gifted filmmaker.
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2023-11-0304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 54: “Five Nights at Freddy’s”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while it may be more horror than anything else, there is more at work in Five Nights at Freddy’s than not, making it the best Blumhouse offering to date.
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2023-11-0306 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 53: “Stop Making Sense”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Stop Making Sense, which recently enjoyed its 40th anniversary, prompting a reissue of the film, is considered by many to be the greatest concert film ever made.
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2023-09-2704 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 52: “Landscape with Invisible Hand”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Landscape with Invisible Hand proves to be a significant achievement in the genre in that it is more powerful and poetic than many other sci-fi films.
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2023-08-2806 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 51: “Strays”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Strays is ultimately an endearing portrayal of the kind of lasting friendships forged in the face of real adversity – albeit with more swears.
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2023-08-1904 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 50: “The Last Voyage of the Demeter”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Last Voyage of the Demeter ultimately fails to deliver on its promise of classic tale of gothic horror.
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2023-08-1705 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 49: “Barbie”In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that in a summer movie season that has provided very little in terms of memorable entertainment, Greta Gerwig's Barbie proves an undeniable triumph.
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2023-08-0406 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 48: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One may perhaps be the best offering in the series since the impossible missions first began.
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2023-07-1206 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 47: Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny manages to recapture the spirit of the first three films and serve as a fitting sendoff for the now legendary character.
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2023-06-3005 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 46: Past LivesIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that as far as feature debuts go, writer/director Celine Song's Past Lives suggests that a singular talent has arrived and that the audience should take notice.
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2023-06-2305 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 45: The FlashIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that even though The Flash plays a bit long, the film delivers an entertaining and sometimes satisfying entry to the cannon of the DC Extended Cinematic Universe.
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2023-06-2306 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 44: Book Club: The Next ChapterIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that despite the many problems facing Book Club: The Next Chapter, there is a decent film to be had here, but this current incarnation is not that film.
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2023-06-2105 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 43: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the latest film in the series, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, is ultimately more of the best elements of the formula that proved so successful in previous entries.
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2023-05-2005 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 42: RenfieldIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it may not play as a straight-forward horror film nor as a strict comedy, Renfield does deliver enough entertainment to be successful in both genres.
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2023-05-1906 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 41: Shazam! Fury of the GodsIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that given the success of its namesake, it is discouraging that Shazam! Fury of the Gods is equally, if not more, disappointing than previous entries of the DCECU.
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2023-03-2704 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 40: InsideIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that, anchored by a strong lead performance from Willem Dafoe, director Vasilis Katsoupis’ Inside proves to be an engaging and engrossing thriller.
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2023-03-2706 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 39: Luther: The Fallen SunIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus talks about Idris Elba's return as DCI John Luther in Luther: The Fallen Sun, reprising the role he played in twenty-one episodes of the BBC TV series from 2010-19.
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2023-02-2605 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 38: Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaIn this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus opines that the camaraderie and all-out good time being enjoyed throughout Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania speaks to the enterprise having its heart in the right place.
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2023-02-2005 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 17: Thor: Love and ThunderEditor-in-chief Mike Tyrkus says that although it proves wildly entertaining and engaging for most of its running time, Thor: Love and Thunder ends up a bit too light on the story side of the ledger.
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2022-07-1304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 16: ElvisEditor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although some may see Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis as more myth creation than substantial biopic, it is a film that transcends genres and begets an impressive tapestry.
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2022-06-2407 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 15: The Phantom of the OpenEditor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports that The Phantom of the Open is an engaging and heart-warming piece of entertainment that shines its beacon of hope over its entire running time.
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2022-06-2205 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 14: Crimes of the FutureEditor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus postulates that although it may not achieve the heights of David Cronenberg's best work, Crimes of the Future is a film well worth exploring and engaging with.
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2022-06-1605 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 13: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessEditor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reviews the film and explains that with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios has again reinvigorated the comic book film genre with its most original adventure yet.
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2022-05-2805 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 12: The DukeEditor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reviews the last film from director Roger Michell, entitled The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent, as one of the most enchanting and heart-warming films of the year.
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2022-05-0105 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 6: The Lost CityOverall, The Lost City is remarkably fun and enjoyable; and stars Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock are all in, even if the overall result is less so.
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2022-03-2705 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 5: Cheaper By The DozenThere is an earnestness to the family dynamic at work in this incarnation of Cheaper by the Dozen that makes it all worthwhile when all is said and done.
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2022-03-2604 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 4: The Batman Resets the BarAlthough the character of the Batman has gone through a number of incarnations, historically speaking anyway, the one at play in The Batman appears to be the perfect embodiment of the character for this particular moment in history and the overall success of the film is indicative of that.
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2022-03-0304 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 3: Peter Dinklage Soars in ”Cyrano”Peter Dinklage delivers a star turn as the stature-afflicted gentleman poet/soldier title character in director Joe Wright’s new film Cyrano although some may not like the musical aspect of the story for fear of it infringing on the drama.
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2022-02-2604 minCinemaNerdz: The PodcastEpisode 2: Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg Can’t Save ”Uncharted”While Uncharted is far from being unwatchable, it is a rote video-game adaptation that does not have enough going for it to elevate it above mediocre.
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