Special DOUBLE EPISODE! Chris and Graham talk current movies like Dolphin Tale and Killer elite. New DVD's and in theaters. Then it's a Albuquerque Film Fest bonus ep. More interviews with indie filmmakers and actors like some cast members from Breaking Bad, Falling Skies and more. You'll learn about what's new out in indie film land. It's so much Nerdy goodness that your head will explode! Also special announcement on the iphone/droid app. Awww shit!
Chris and Graham welcome Nerdist co-host Jonah Ray into the Nerd HQ. They talk about why The Lion King made more money last weekend than new movies. Jonah and Graham liked Drive while Chris thought they were dumb. Graham thinks you should just watch Straw Dogs from 1971. And they all were surprised I Don't Know How She Does It only did $4.5 million. Jonah talks about his favorite Zombie films and the Nerdist TV Show on BBC America. DVD, new releases and more!
Chris and Graham welcome the founder of Film Threat magazine, Chris Gore into the nerd HQ. Gore and Graham liked Contagion. Graham thought the acting in Warrior made up for some of its shortcomings. Mancini found Red State to be interesting. Gore talks about how Film Threat started and what current projects he has in motion. DVD, new releases and much much more! (Like some Star Wars insider info)
Graham and Chris welcome Todd Glass after sending him kicking and screaming to the movie theater. My Idiot Brother, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Debt are discussed along with lengthy discussions about comedy and fan feedback.
Graham and Chris go on the road and talk to some cool filmmakers and executives including Tony Mark, Executive Producer of The Hurt Locker, Kevin Farley, star of White Knights, and Todd Richards, VP of Digital Entertainment for Marvel Studios.
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and actress Suzy Nakamura into the Gargoyle gym. They talk about why Conan is a ridiculous phreak show of nonsense. How Devil's Double is a good look into the acting skill of Dominick Cooper. 30 minutes or Less has funny moments and Attack the Block is a favorite of Suzy. Also some good documentary pics, DVD's, new releases and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome published author and Kung Fu film expert Ric Meyers into the nerd HQ. It's a Kung Fu film themed show that will make your mind explode. They talk all about what makes a good martial arts film. The difference between Kung Fu and Karate and some of the best pics like: Hero, 36th Chamber of the Shaolin, Ip Man and Ric gives a bunch of films that you should add to your collection. This episode will surely sharpen your katana!
Chris and Graham welcome comic/actor Bryan Callen into the Nerd HQ. Special themed episode focusing on Comedy films. Bryan talks about what it was like being in The Hangover 1&2 and working with Todd Phillips. They go into how difficult it is to make a good comedy sequel. Also what are their favorite comedy films and why like Spinal Tap, Holy Grail, Coming to America and many others. It's a special Nerd show you cannot afford to miss!
Prolific CFN writer Neil T. Weakley returns to the garage to celebrate the year anniversary of kitten hands, talk about summer movies, Cowboys and Aliens, and participate in some very awkward pauses and uncomfortable tangents. Also discussed are superhero fatigue, Ryan Reynolds and being a hungry yet whiny vegetarian.
Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness join Graham and Chris to discuss Harry Potter, Captain America, Cars 2, and how Chris Evans is no longer as annoying as Chris Klein. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Dean and Phils new documentary film THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE is now available at comedyfilmnerds.com for download. Conspiracy Theorists unite!
Chris and Graham welcome funny comic Tig Notaro into the nerd HQ for a special indie film theme show. They talk about how Easy Rider started the break from the studio system. Tig likes Todd Solondz films like the family fun Happiness. They get are nerdy about Sam Raimi, since Tig was his assistant many years ago. All three give their favorite indie films and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Laura House into the HQ. They devote the entire episode to Romantic Comedies. First they discuss the difference between a chick flick and a Rom Com. Laura goes into when she gets insulted by marketing campaigns. And They all give their best and worst Rom Com's. It's a special Nerd show for the all family!
Chris and Graham welcome actor Samm Levine into the Nerd HQ. They talk about how bad, Bad Teacher was. Why Larry Crowne missed the mark. Graham still wants to fight Michael Bay, but would take a bullet for Tom Hanks. How A Better Life is a good look into the immigration issue. Samm let's all in Nerdland know what it is like to work with Quentin Tarantino. Classic film picks, DVD's, new releases, Woot Monkey's and much much more!
Greg Proops joins Graham and Chris and proves he is The Smartest Man in the World when they talk about Green Lantern, Superhero movies, Jim Carrey, and penguins. Greg then opens the 50's to 70's classic movie box and about 30 classic movies are mentioned at a rate of one per 18 seconds.
T.J. Miller joins Graham and Chris to discuss Super 8, Troll Hunter, going to movie premieres, T.J. also compares every movie to Cloverfield and also talks about his upcoming comedy film Road to Nardo. Also discussed are dream factories, gargoyles, and unicorn wands.
Jackie Kashian joins Graham and Chris to discuss X-Men First class and comic books and their movies. We also talk Beginners, DVDs, the split on Super 8, Cary Grant suggestions, and Jennifer Aniston's career. And Dabney Coleman gets a shoutout.
Pat Francis gets caught in the crossfire as the all accents episode drops. Thanks to everyone who donated to Smiletrain.org and voted for an all bad accents show. You got your wish and some children will also be helped. Win win, except for Chris and Pat, who had to endure Graham's accents for an entire show. So Chris, Pat, Graham, and all the voices in Graham's head talk about Hangover 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Tree of Life, along with Superhero movies.
Nick Thune joins Graham and Chris to discuss Woody Allen's latest film Midnight in Paris and yes, we do talk about Pirates 4. But Also about Nick doing horrible movie promos for local LA television for his agent's wife and some more classic movie picks. Johnny Depp talk, DVDs, upcoming releases and more.
Graham and Chris welcome Kyle Kinane and discuss Everything Must Go, Bridesmaids, classic films picks, Micheal Keaton's 80s movies, DVD releases, and seeing Pirates of the Caribbean with a theater full of 10 year olds.
Graham and Chris welcome Paul Gilmartin from TBS' Dinner and a Movie to discuss Fast Five, The Beaver, Thor, product placement and a supervirus that only targets marketing people. DVDs, In theaters and More!
Doug Benson joins Graham and Chris live at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland Oregon to discuss upcoming summer movies, give some stuff away with Kitten Hands movie trivia, and we even play a little of the Leonard Maltin game at the end. Turns out Doug has his very own version of a Fast Five.
Chris and Graham welcome comic, actor and director Rondell sheridan into the Nerd HQ. They Talk about why Water For Elephants needed to be shot on a mountain. Chris thinks Soul Surfer was up and down. Graham Wants to have 13 Assassins baby and Rondell talks about the ABC director mentor program. There is one Brian DePalma classic coming on DVD. New releases and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome Ali Wong into the nerd HQ and announce that LAFFGHANISTAN is up and ready to download! Ali talks about being on the show Breaking In. Graham was unimpressed by Scream 4. Ali liked Rio but Chris did not. Ali talks about some cool Korean films. Also some good films coming out on DVD, new releases and more fun than cutting open a Ton Ton and sleeping in it!
Graham and Chris welcome Eddie Pepitone into the Nerd garage. They have a healthy debate about whether girls should be trained to kill like in Hanna. Eddie tells why he thinks Arthur and Your Highness are not funny. Behind the scenes talk from Eddie about working on the new Muppet movie, Old School and how different indie and big studio films are. DVD, new releases and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of the Walking the Room podcast, Greg Behrendt, into the nerd HQ. They talk about why Source Code was alright. How Super was some indie formula at times but overall good. Why Greg thinks Hop is a crime against humans. What was involved with getting Greg's book, "He's just not that into you" made into a movie. The power of podcasting, DVD's new releases and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Matt Weinhold to the nerd HQ! The Nerd world is in a battle over Sucker Punch and the boys talk about it at length. Matt and Graham talk about Win Win and how Paul Giamatti keeps it interesting. Matt gives his horror picks and monster-paloza!. DVD's, new releases and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome comic Suli McCullough into the rain soaked nerd cave. Suli talks about what being a writer on The Tonight Show is like and playing "Crazy Leggs" from "Don't be a menace to south central while drinking your juice in the hood". Also they talk about how Limitless was alright and why the Lincoln Lawyer should be watched in a plane, car or boat. Paul could have been a nerd hallmark but wasn't. Also it's a bad week for new DVD's and much much more.
Chris and Graham welcome Grant Baciocco from Throwing Toasters into the Nerd HQ. They give shout outs to all those who have given support to the CFN fans in Japan. Grant sings a Battle: LA song. Chris and Graham differ on how much they thought Red Riding Hood was stupid. Grant talks about his early days of podcasting and working with the Jim Henson company. DVD's, in theaters and much much more!
Chris and Graham welcome comic and Daily Habit co-host Chris Fairbanks into the nerd HQ. Graham says Adjustment Bureau was not as bad as he thought it would be. Mancini got Rango'd with disappointment. Fairbanks talks about getting his pants pulled down at the Jackass 3 DVD release party. Also the 311 cruise was great! DVD releases, opening this weekend's films and much much more!
The nerd cave is all abuzz for the annual Oscar Nerdcast. Chris and Graham welcome in comic Murray Valeriano who gives inside info on what being at the Oscars was like. Murray's wife (Mary Zophres) was nominated for Best Costume Design in True Grit. So it was an inside view from the Kodak Theater. They talk about what films should've won, why it wasn't James Franco's fault, what goes into the whole process, BAFTA's and so much more! An Oscar-paloza!
