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Comedy Film Nerds

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Movie reviews by stand-up comics and filmmakers Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini
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Episodes

Ep 46 with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

Welcome back to the Nerd Cave Stefanie Wilder-Taylor! Chris and Graham get Stefanie to weigh in on her Oscar picks. They all discuss the other categories like: Best Art Direction, Costume, Makeup, Doc and others. Both the boys liked seeing Liam Neeson get all funky in Unknown, while Stephanie knows why whiskey is bad for him. The VOD film Black Death is what Season of the Witch wished it could be. Stefanie's new book and podcast, DVD's and much more!

Feb 22, 20111 hr 1 min

Ep 45 with Michelle Nunes

Chris and Graham welcome star of the Fuel TV show "Cubed" Michelle Nunes into the nerd HQ. They talk about the craziness of The Eagle. Why Cedar Rapids was ok. Michelle gives her best picture pic. And they all delve into the other Oscar categories like: Screenplay, animated, foreign film, cinematography and editing. DVD releases, Michelle talks about the education system and much much more!

Feb 17, 20111 hr

Ep #44 with Jimmy Pardo

Bag a corn friend! Graham and Chris welcome the Host of Never Not Funny Pardcast into the nerd HQ. Pardo tells us all why Sanctum was a cave of stupid. And then it's a Oscar free for all! Big talk about all the best picture nominations and why the Kids Are Alright is good but not Oscar good. A lot of debate over who should win the best actor/actress categories. Jimmy talks about being one of the first comedian podcasts, DVD's and much much more!

Feb 07, 20111 hr 5 min

Ep 43 with Tim Bennett

Chris welcomes Graham back from Iraq and they both welcome Tim Bennet to the nerd cave. They talk about why The Company Men was just so-so. How none of them saw The Rite and for good reason. Graham likes Jason Statham more than Chris. Tim talks about being a producer for Graham's new documentary "Laffghanistan" and how Graham went to Afghanistan and lost his shit. DVD's, a little oscar talk and some great doc picks and much much more!

Feb 02, 20111 hr 2 min

Ep 42 with Al Madrigal

Graham and Chris welcome comedian and actor Al Madrigal and talk way too long about Green Hornet. They also talk about the Golden Globes, movie budgets, the age old Ron Howard vs Peter Jackson debate between Graham and Chris, Graham going to Iraq, and Siberian Prison movies.

Jan 18, 20111 hr 2 min

Ep 41 with Brian Posehn

Chris and Graham welcome big nerd friend Brian Posehn into the HQ. They ponder why Nick Cage's hair gets crazier and crazier. Talk about many good Oscar worthy films. Brian talks about good indie/cult horror films. What makes a good DVD purchase, Brian's creepy voices and much much more!

Jan 11, 20111 hr 5 min

Ep 40 with Laura House

Happy New Year to everyone in Nerdland! Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Laura House. They have a long talk about True Grit and why the Coen brothers are great. Also why Little Fockers is a bag of dumb. How Chris didn't get as bored with Tron as Graham. Oscar Picks, DVD's, why chick flicks are insulting to chicks and much more!

Jan 03, 20111 hr 9 min

Ep 39 with Neil T. Weakly

It's the last episode of 2010! And what a great year it was. Graham and Chris welcome back nerd writer Neil T. Weakly into the nerd HQ. They talk about all the Golden Globe Nominations and the beginning of Oscar season. Also a long list of thank you's for a amazing year of shows.

Dec 29, 201054 min

Ep 38 with Henry Phillips

Chris and Graham welcome stand-up comic/musician Henry Phillips into the Nerd garage. Henry talks about his new feature film "Punching the Clown" which won at Slamdance and will be for sale in the CFN store. They also get bored for Tron and Narnia's waste of 3D. Graham tells you why he loves the Fighter and why How do you know is a wast of $120 million. Plus Henry sings a song, DVD's, new releases and more!

Dec 21, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep 37 with Mike Schmidt

Chris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Mike Schmidt for his 3rd appearance. The talk about the Narnia 3D nonsense, how The Tourist was a great vacation for Hollywood stars. Why Chris liked The Kings Speech and how Last 3 Days was better than Graham thought. Also they talk Mike off the ledge and get ramped up for Tron! Plus DVD releases and more.

Dec 15, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep 36 with Dave Anthony

Chris and Graham welcome back Dave "Sunshine" Anthony to the Nerd HQ. They talk about Dave's podcast "Walking The Room" with Greg Berhendt. How Graham was surprised at how much he liked Warriors Way. Dave was annoyed at Black Swan. Chris is going to live in a house with Tiny Furniture and Graham liked Girl who kicked the hornet's nest. Also dave talks up a new doc he saw. DVD releases and much much more like a 10% off coupon in the PDF!

Dec 08, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep 35 with Bil Dwyer

Chris and Graham welcome loose cannon Bil Dwyer to CFN headquarters. They discuss Harry Potter, Tangled, Faster (sort of), Love and Other Drugs, I Love You Philip Morris, and being in bad movies.

Dec 02, 201059 min

Ep 34 with Dean Haglund

Chris and Graham welcome back film nerd writer and X-files star, Dean Haglund. The boys talk about how and why the Chillpak was invented. Why Skyline was a crazy bag of shit, Morning Glory was what you thought it would be and how Unstoppable bad movies are. Also Dean gives good tips on a producers crawl, sci-fi conventions and his new Documentary "The Truth is out There," set to come out in early 2011. DVD releases, Harry Potter, bad accents and more!

Nov 16, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep #33 with Suzy Nakamura

Chris and Graham welcome comic-actress Suzy Nakamura and her crutches to the Nerd HQ. They nerd it up over 127 Hours, Monsters and Fair Game. Suzy talks about what movie she's been in and why Documentaries are great. Also DVD's Scott Pilgram, why Skyline is going to be alien-a-riffic and much much more!

Nov 09, 20101 hr

Ep #32 with Allan Havey

It's official! All the Film Nerd writers have now appeared on the Nerdcast! Chris and Graham welcome nerd columnist Allan Havey to the show. They talk about why Inside Job is actually very funny. Why Monsters is good for no budget and talk with Dr. Havey about classic films and what makes a classic. Also talk about Toy Story 3 DVD, getting to gigs on time and much much more!

Nov 03, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep #31 with Christopher Alan Broadstone

Happy Halloween! It's the first ever recording at a comedy club with a live audience! Chris and Graham brought the Nerd road show to the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN. The boys played the first ever Kitten Hands movie trivia game with audience members who took home some fine and dandy prizes. Graham was on the fence about Hereafter and Chris made fun on Paranormal Activity 2. They also interviewed horror director Christopher Alan Broadstone who tells us what makes a good horror film. DVD relea...

Oct 26, 20101 hr 10 min

Ep 30 with Mike Siegel

Chris and Graham welcome back the guest from the lost episode Mike Siegel! This time Graham didn't spill coconut water on the computer and lose the show so they can Nerd it up about Jackass 3D, RED, It's Kinda a Funny Story. Also Mike tells what doing interviews for press junkets is all about. Along with some great new DVD's coming out that got the boys all a twitter! You will love your self so much for putting this into your ears.

Oct 19, 20101 hr 1 min

Ep #29 with Jeff Garcia

Chris and Graham welcome comic and voice over actor Jeff Garcia. The boys talk about why Graham is a sucker for Secretariat. Jeff explains what doing voices for films like Happy Feet is all about and why his dad really wants to see Secretariat. And they go crazy for some new DVD's. It's fast paced good times in the Nerd World HQ.

Oct 13, 201053 min

Ep 28 from Shriekfest

Graham and Chris discuss The Social Network and Waiting for Superman. Then we turn it over to the filmmakers of Shriekfest and discuss CG graphics, indie film, shooting in your own house and animation.

Oct 08, 201058 min

Ep 27 with the Sklar Brothers

Two guests for the price of one as Chris and Graham welcome the Sklar Brothers to the nerd HQ. These four gents talk about how Wall Street made Graham sleep but apparently not money. Why the Owl movie is better than Chris thought. And how documentaries are shedding a lot of light on current events. The twins talk sports movies like why the original Karate Kid is a masterpiece. And much much more!

Sep 30, 20101 hr 1 min

Ep 26 with Jackie Kashian

Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian to the World HQ. They nerd it up over The Town and Jon Hamm. Talk about Graham's expectations for Easy A and go all nerdy for animation and veal. Nerd world is abuzz over the start of the fall movie season and a lot of good films in the future. Clean your kitten hands 'cause this episode is fun!

Sep 23, 20101 hr 3 min

Ep 25 with Doug Benson

Chris and Graham welcome Doug Benson back to the world HQ. Doug has a new CD/DVD out called Hypocritical Oaf and a love for movies. The nerds talk about Resident Evil, The Tillman Story and Pot. Also Doug pits nerd vs nerd as Graham and Chris square off for the Leonard Maltin game. It's a nerdcast you cannot afford to miss!

Sep 14, 20101 hr 2 min

Ep 24 from the Albuquerque Film Fest

Chris and Graham play interviews from the Albuquerque Film Festival. Graham and Chris interview Mark Fergus, writer of the first Iron Man film and the upcoming Cowboys and Aliens along with an interview with actor Earl Brown and much more!

Sep 07, 201043 min

Ep 23 with Rob Huebel

Chris and Graham capture Human Giant star Rob Huebel and torture him to talk about working on The Other Guys. Rob talks about how great it is to work with good directors like Adam McKay. Takers, The Last Exorcism, and Centurion are also discussed.

Sep 01, 20101 hr 6 min

Ep 22 with Marc Maron

Chris and Graham welcome host of WTF podcast Marc Maron as they discuss, the Switch, Piranha 3D, And life during wartime with creepy director Todd Solondz. Mark's big celebrity interviews, DVD's and of course kitten hands.

Aug 24, 20101 hr 8 min

Ep 21 with Frank Conniff

Chris and Graham welcome MST3000 alum Frank Conniff into the world headquarters to discuss why everyone should see Scott Pilgram. Graham thinks you should Eat Pray Love your way out of society and Chris liked the Expendables. Frank talks about the Cinematic Titanic live show and much much more.

Aug 18, 20101 hr

Ep 20 with Neil Weakley Kitten Hands origin

*This is the episode that started it all. THE ORIGIN OF KITTEN HANDS from 8/3/2010* Graham and Chris Welcome CFN writer Neil T. Weakley to the secret film garage/bunker to discuss Salt, Dinner for Schmucks, Valhalla Rising, 3D, Summer Movies and strangely alluring kitty hands.

Aug 03, 20101 hr 3 min

Ep 19 with Matt Weinhold

Graham and Chris welcome comedian and film nerd writer Matt Weinhold and they talk about Inception at length along with current movie trends, horror movies, killer hippies, Jason X, M Night's upcoming Satan in an elevator movie, and the Style Channel.

Jul 20, 201058 min

Ep 18 with Betsy Salkind

Betsy Salkind joins Graham and Chris to discuss Knight and Day, The Twilight series, Mic Macs, The Last Airbender, Hot Tub Time Machine, Box Office Analysts, SAG, bumper stickers, girls and their dragon tattoos, Topher Grace playing a serial killer to fight Predators, and toddler beds.

Jul 06, 20101 hr 1 min

Ep 17 with Steve White

Steve White joins Graham and Chris as they discuss The Karate Kid, Toy Story 3, Spike Lee, that creepy Splice movie, playing comedy clubs, Jonah Hex, and being corrected by our intern.

Jun 23, 20101 hr 2 min
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