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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

Episode 24: Smile

While it may not be the epitome of the genre, Smile is one of those films that portends of even better things to come from the artist responsible for it. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Smile here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Oct 14, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: Don’t Worry Darling

Don’t Worry Darling is a moody and frighteningly poignant social commentary that somehow seems like it shouldn’t play as relevant as it unfortunately is. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Don't Worry Darling here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Oct 14, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: Pearl

While Pearl may not be lauded as being as effective as its predecessor, it succeeds in delivering an entertaining look at the origin of its titular character. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Pearl here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 19, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Goodnight Mommy

Matt Sobel’s remake of Goodnight Mommy, starring Naomi Watts falls very much in the column of why bother. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Goodnight Mommy here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 19, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song

The lovingly crafted and expertly told story of Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song adds to the legacy of the song, by bringing it to life. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of HallelujahL Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Sep 18, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Nope

Jordan Peele’s Nope proves to be yet another wildly entertaining piece from one of the more gifted filmmakers currently in the business of making movies. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Nope here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jul 23, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris somehow manages to outshine even its effervescent lead to produce a heart-warming and emotionally rewarding drama. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jul 23, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Thor: Love and Thunder

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Thor: Love and Thunder here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jul 13, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Elvis

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Elvis here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 24, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: The Phantom of the Open

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Phantom of the Open here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 22, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Crimes of the Future

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Crimes of the Future here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Jun 15, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !...

May 28, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: The Duke

Editor-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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Duke here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

May 01, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Tom Gormican’s film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent sets out to ensure that everyone recognizes how utterly fantastic Nicolas Cage is. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 26, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: The Northman

While Robert Eggers’ film may prove too graphic, intense, or perhaps lengthy for some viewers, The Northman is still one of the best films of the year. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Northman here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 25, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Ambulance

Michael Bay's Ambulance turns out to be a long, boring slog of a ride instead of the edge-of-your-seat thriller it was more than likely intended to be. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Ambulance here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 18, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Father Stu

Though there may be better “boxing” and “religious” films, there aren't too many that offer the combination of both in such a rewarding package as Father Stu. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Father Stu here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 18, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Morbius

While Morbius may not be the worst non-Marvel made Marvel movie ever to be foisted upon an unsuspecting public, it is certainly far from the best. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Morbius here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Apr 02, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The Lost City

Overall, 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Lost City here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Mar 27, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Cheaper By The Dozen

There 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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Cheaper by the Dozen here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Mar 26, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: The Batman Resets the Bar

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

Mar 03, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 4

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

Feb 26, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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

Feb 20, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Channing Tatum Stars in ”Dog”

Dog proves itself to be a rewarding experience thanks in large part to an earnest performance from Channing Tatum, as well as one from his canine costar. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dog here ! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here !

Feb 18, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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