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CinemaNerdz: The Podcast

The Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com, Mike Tyrkus has been a writer/editor specializing in cinema studies since 1991. He was the webmaster for and a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society; he is currently a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. His contributions to film criticism can be found in: Magill’s Cinema Annual, VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with Andrew Sarris). In this podcast, Mike reviews the latest releases.
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Episodes

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of How to Train Your Dragon ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 11, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 114

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

Jun 11, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 113

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Phoenician Scheme here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 11, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 112

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Karate Kid: Legends here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 11, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 111

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Lilo & Stitch here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

Jun 11, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 110

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

Jun 11, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 109

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Thunderbolts* ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

May 06, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 108

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Drop here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 29, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 107

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of A Working Man here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 29, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 106

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Disney’s Snow White here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 29, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 105

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Last Breath here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 29, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 104

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Captain America: Brave New World ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

Apr 29, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 103

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of September 5 ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jan 23, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wolf Man ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jan 23, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 101

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Nosferatu ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Dec 25, 20245 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Fire Inside here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Dec 23, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of A Complete Unknown here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Dec 18, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wicked: Part I ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Dec 13, 20247 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Gladiator II ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Dec 13, 20245 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Piece By Piece ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Oct 15, 20245 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Joker: Folie à Deux ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Oct 15, 20247 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Megalopolis ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

Oct 14, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of My Old Ass ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Podcast 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." Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Blink Twice ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dìdi ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Sing Sing ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Borderlands ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20247 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kneecap ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Podcast 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Deadpool & Wolverine ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 22, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 85
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