Chris and Graham welcome comic Kira Soltanovich into the nerd HQ. Graham talks about the many problems with After Earth. Kira and Chris were both disappointed with Now You See Me. Chris thought The Kings of Summer will make a good rental. Kira talks about her new podcast and her early film work for Cinemax. This episode is a cool as Tivo!
The boys are in the Nerd HQ to hear about why Graham can't pronounce Cumberbatch and that he liked Fast & Furious 6. Chris and Graham explain how the Fast films are better than GI Joe. Graham thought Hangover III was ok, while Chris really disliked it. Ok DVDs this week and then After Earth along with some other interesting films this weekend. This show is like the perfect belt with a micro-adjustable buckle! It fits everyone.
*SPOILER ALERT-Key elements of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris and Graham break down Star Trek: Into Darkness from tip to tail. Both liked it but had some real issues with the film. Set your earbuds to stun!
Chris and Graham welcome back former nerd writer Betsy Salkind. Graham and Chris both liked Star Trek but had some issues with it. This opened up a discussion about sci-fi and what types of sc-fi Betsy likes. Then Graham really enjoyed The Iceman as a movie but some of the portrayals were off, according to the real life documentary about the serial killer that Betsy watched. Then we hear about a new book that Betsy has written for called No Kidding about female comedy writers that choose to not ...
*SPOILER ALERT-All details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris, Graham and Rick Overton give their in-depth opinions about Iron Man 3.
Chris and Graham welcome comic and film actor, Rick Overton, into the Nerd HQ. They talk about the 100+ films that he has done. Graham and Chris tell why Gatsby had many problems despite the good acting. Then Rick goes into detail about which films he was allowed to improvise on and how Sean Connery would fight anyone. Cloud Atlas in out on DVD and then it's Star Trek Weekend! Remember Highlander, there can be only one podcast!
It's a crazy crossover show with Grae Drake from Rotten Tomatos! Grae talks about her first podcast, Popcorn Mafia, and how the suits at RT made her choose. Then it's a in-depth Iron Man 3 conversation that is Spoiler free! Tune into XM-Sirrus Tuesday May 7 from 4-5pm Pacific Time to hear Chris, Graham and Grae do an all spoiler Iron Man 3 discussion (replayed throughout the week)! Some good DVDs this week and then Graham is the only one who is excited about The Great Gatsby. Grae says Peeples i...
Film fan and host of Podcrash Chris Gore is back in the Nerd HQ. Mancini talks about why Pain & Gain is stupid. Graham really liked Mud. Chris Gore talks about Rubber and how inventive it is. Then a nice discussion on how Hollywood Blockbusters have changed for a global market. Some good DVDs this week and then get ready for IRON MAN 3!!! It's a film nerd threat for your ears!
Chris and Graham are all alone in the gargolye garage! They have a long talk about Oblivion and what makes a good sci-fi film. Then they announce that the show is moving to the All Things Comedy network and how that is going to be good for all you fans. Some good DVD titles this week and will Graham break his vow to never see a Michael Bay film because Pain & Gain has a funny trailer? Tune in to find out!
Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer David Huntsberger to the Nerd HQ. Dave talks about his podcast Professor Blastoff and what films he watches with his girlfriend. Graham thought 42 was a solid film. Dave thought the 3D for Jurassic Park was unnesscary, but the film was still fun to watch on the big screen. Chris gives a shocker and didn't like To the Wonder. Two good films coming out on DVD and split opinions on the new Tom Cruise film coming out this weekend. Blastoff your life up with this ...
The co-founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and comic Andy Wood joins the lads. Andy explains why The Call is ridiculous. Chirs really liked The Place Beyond the Pines. Graham was smitten with The Sapphires. Then all three talk about their favorite Coen brother films. Slow week for new DVDs but some good films in theaters this weekend! If you don't like this ep, then sit on it!
Neil is back with bad accents and kitten hands! Graham appologizes to the world for going to see GI Joe. The Croods made Chris mad. Graham thought The Host was both parts boring and dumb. Thank God Neil saw Evil Dead so there was something good to talk about. Graham liked The Place Beyond The Pines. Then all three talk about what summer films they are excited for. Two out of four good DVDs and some decent indie films this weekend. It is a scary forest of nerd fun!
Longtime friend and first time guest Sarah Silverman joins the lads in the Nerd HQ! Graham thought Olympus Has Fallen was just the right kind of stupid, sort of how Sarah Felt about Knight and Day. Chris really liked It's a Disaster. Then Sarah and the boys talk about new ways of distribution and how fun it was for Sarah to work on Wreck-It Ralph. It is like the Jesus is Magic of episodes.
Chris and Graham welcome comic Baron Vaughn into the Nerd HQ! Baron and Graham both liked Burt Wonderstone. Chris really liked OZ much more than Graham and Baron wanted more Sam Raimi. Then Baron and the guys talk about their favorite Sam Raimi films. A solid line-up of films coming out on DVD and a really weird and lame looking weekend for new releases. Don't Fuqua this up!
A lone gunman entered the Nerd HQ, Chris and Graham got excited! Longtime nerd writer Dean Haglund came back to talk about working on a film that Chris directed. Graham was sooooo let down by Dead Man Down. Dean talks about a new way to fund a film he is making and why he HATED Hitchcock! So much so that it changed Graham's mind. Also Life of PI is out on DVD along with a great music doc, Sound City. It is a conspiracy of fun!
Chris and Graham welcome host of the JV Club podcast, Janet Varney, into the nerd HQ. Janet talks about how her podcast has evolved since it started a year ago. Graham recommends Emperor as a good film about post WWII Japan. Chris was let way down by The Sweeney. Then all three talk about the Oscars. Janet tells some great stories about Danny DeVito at San Francisco Sketch Fest. A good line-up of new DVDs. And two nice films coming out this weeekend. Nerd it up like Suzanne Pleshette!...
Special themed episode with comic, Reno 911 and voiceover actor Carlos Alazraqui. Carlos talks about working on animation films like Happy Feet and the difference between TV and Film voiceover work. Then it's a nerd-off about Blade Runner and the Exorsist! A crazy bunch of films coming out this weekend! More voices then Graham looking at a world map!
It's the Oscar preview episode with Doug Benson! Chris, Graham and Doug give their picks on who should win and who will win Oscar Gold! From best picture all the way down to best short film, these three nerds give you everything you will need for your Oscar pool!
Chris and Graham welcome comic, co-host of the Paul Goebel show and SNL freelance writer Jim Bruce. Graham liked Side Effects even though it caugh him off gaurd. Jim says that it is ok for guys to like Les Miserables. Then a solid discussion about hard science fiction and the films that use it well. Some good DVDs this week like Fred and Vinnie. And a cage match between Josh Duhamel and Bruce Willis. Nerd it up!
Chris and Graham welcome themselves into the garage! Three different guest all got sick so it's a guestless episode. Graham thought Warm Bodies was all over the place and it is a DVD rental at best. Chris was thouroughly impressed with the Oscar nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. The boys give some updates about the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 4-6, 2013. Flight is available on DVD if you missed it in the theaters. Along with some other DVDs. Two decent looking films coming out this weekend and...
Chris and Graham welcome Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society. Matt talks about all the solid work that ZRS is doing along with make makes a good Zombie film. Graham had no problem with the fact that Parker was exactly what you thought it was. Chris was completly let down by John Dies at the End. Graham thought Broken City was fine until it went off the rails and became a stupid farm. Then Matt and the boys have a nice discussion on some of the greatest Zombie films of all time. A couple o...
Chris and Graham welcome back comic/author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor for some nerd filled hyjinks! Stefanie talks about her new TV show on Nick Jr. Graham thought Gangster Squad was a little cartoonish. Stefanie didn't like Perks of Being a Wallflower. Chirs liked Naomi Watts in The Impossible but thought the film was just ok. Stefanie didn't like Flight, but had some other issues to deal with. DVD's and not much for new releases! It's the blood diamond of episodes!
Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Beth Littleford into the Nerd HQ. Beth talks about being on the early days of The Daily Show. Graham liked Zero Dark Thirty. Beth was bored at Les Miserables but thinks that if you are a fan of musicals you will like it. Chris thought Matt Damon did a nice job with Promised Land, but not sure it is Oscar worthy. Beth was dissapointed with This is 40 and Anna Karenina. Chris was blown away (NOT in a good way) with Jet Li's train wreck, The Sorcerer and th...
SPOILER ALERT! (This epsiode will reveal the ending and other info. Only listen if you have seen the film) Jackie and Chris get into the specifics of the film, while Graham politely asks questions. They talk about the ending, and what the next two films will bring. It is a nerd-a-thon for Hobbit fans!
Chris and Graham welocme back nerd writer Jackie Kashian! They talk about why Jack Reacher is a great movie, if you are living in 1998. Jackie loved the Hobbit and so did Chris but thought is was a little long. Django Unchanined was good in Graham's eyes, but all would like to see Quentin do a film that is not so 1970's centric. Many a tease for the 2nd part Hobbit Spoiler episode. Only two films in Theaters and on DVD this week. A little light, but who cares cause it's all Hobbit!
Happy Holidays because it's the year end CFN special! Chris and Graham take time to thank all of you fans who listen and enjoy the show. They talk about some of their favorite films from 2012. And thanks to all who work on the site and help make CFN great! We couldn't do any of it without all of you! See you in 2013!!
It's long time friend but first time guest Wayne Federman talking films in the nerd HQ! Wayne tells us what a "Federman and out" is and why he did not like Cloud Atlas. Graham liked Hitchcock, but didn't love it. Chris thought A Dark Truth was directed by a 4 year old. Then Wayne talks about some of the films he's been in like the new Maria Bamford special! A bunch of DVDs this week and some interesting films in theaters. It's better than being a dumb married couple at a comedy show!...
Chris and Graham welcome back Fred Stoller into the Nerd HQ. Fred talks about the new film he wrote and starred in called, "Fred and Vinnie." Then Graham agrees with Mike Schmidt about Killing Me Softly. Fred and Graham both really liked Life of Pi. Chris liked Deadfall, despite a couple of missteps. Graham and Fred both enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook but weren't blown away. A couple of ok DVDs coming out and then buckle up for The Hobbit!! This is the episode that will make you bi-polar....
Chris and Grahm are back with Mike Schmidt! Graham talks about doing shows Down Under and why Red Dawn was what you think it would be. Chris goes on a Twilight rampage. Mike thinks Killing Them Softly is a perfect film. Graham wants you to see Lincoln but be aready for some long Spielbergy scenes. Also Graham saw a good doc, Waiting for Surgarman, in Adelaide that is worth your time. Then more Dark Knight DVD talk and some ok looking films in the theaters this weekend. This show is better than a...
Chris and Graham welcome back the Smartest Man in the World, Greg Proops! Some nice talk about the LA Podfest, what working on Phantom Menace was like and then an all out film noir nerd con! A blistering pace is set for all three nerds, in this themed episode, to talk about how growing up in San Francisco influenced Greg's love affair with noir. They discuss which ones are classic and should be remade. Graham asks Greg to defend his dislike of Miller's Crossing and much much more! This ep is lik...
