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Midwest Film Nerds

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Film news and reviews from the midwestern U.S.

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Episodes

Episode 32 – Man of Steel

This podcast may very well save us all — that’s right, we’re talking Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel as well as what we’ve been watching and our hatred of the film news rumor mill. Listen to the episode to find out … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 19, 20131 hr 32 min

Episode 31 – The Kings of Summer

This episode gets “heated” with a review of The Kings of Summer as well as a debate — Alien vs Aliens? The film nerds also talk about movie adaptations of video games and film genres they wish would come back. Listen to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 12, 20131 hr 27 min

Episode 30 – After Earth

Take a knee as we discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth, twin movies — similar films that came out at the same time, and actors/directors who have “jumped the shark”! Listen to the episode for a trivia question that you can … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 05, 20131 hr 13 min

Episode 29 – Fast & Furious 6

Ride or die! This week the film nerds discuss the new season of Arrested Development and the Fast and Furious series. Two things they never expected to talk about for many different reasons. Listen to the episode for a trivia question … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 29, 20131 hr 20 min

Episode 28 – Star Trek Into Darkness

The episode so good that Alex cries! The film nerds discuss what they’ve been watching, whether or not Fight Club is overrated, and J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness. Also, this marks the first week of our giveaway! Listen to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 20131 hr 42 min

Episode 27 – Retro Review: Purple Rain

This week the film nerds are transported back to the ’80s with Prince’s Purple Rain! They also discuss compensation woes for the cast of The Avengers and some close call casting choices for popular films. Show Notes: Introduction Discussions: Why is … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 15, 20131 hr 24 min

Episode 26 – Iron Man 3

This week’s roundtable sees former guests Gojo and Tim join to discuss Danny Boyle’s thoughts on the “Pixarification” of movies and John Williams’ possible return to Star Wars. They cap the episode off with a review of Shane Black’s Iron Man 3! … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 08, 20131 hr 34 min

Episode 25 – Pain and Gain

This week the nerds further discuss Kickstarter as a film funding platform as well as Michael Bay’s Pain and Gain. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Cleanflix, The Lost Boys (0:01:27) Nick: Tron: Uprising, Futurama (0:06:46) Alex: Marvel’s The Avengers 3D, Up in the … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 01, 20131 hr 36 min

Episode 24 – Oblivion

This week the nerds talk about a few IMAX releases, namely Jurassic Park 3D and Oblivion. They also discuss Disney’s yearly Star Wars intentions and some The Amazing Spider-Man 2 stills. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Girls (0:01:19) Nick: Megaman (0:05:36) Alex: Jurassic … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 24, 20131 hr 14 min

Episode 23 – The Place Beyond the Pines

This week the film nerds take a break from the popcorn fare for Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines. They also talk about waning 3D box office projections and some surprise Ninja Turtles casting. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 17, 20131 hr 22 min

Episode 22 – Evil Dead (2013)

Special guest Alec Speshock of the Working Title Podcast stops by to dissect Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead (2013) as well as talk about film news and Roger Ebert among other things. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Alec: Justice League, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 20131 hr 30 min

Episode 21 – GI Joe: Retaliation

Tim Long’s triumphant return to the podcast! We discuss GI Joe: Retaliation as well as some casting news and Guillermo Del Toro’s update on Dark Universe. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Tim: The ABCs of Death (0:01:48) Nick: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 03, 20131 hr 17 min

Episode 20 – GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra

This week the film nerds prepare for GI Joe: Retaliation with a review of GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. They also discuss a lot of casting news — Ninja Turtles, Captain America, Hercules, oh my! Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 27, 20131 hr 29 min

Episode 19 – The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

This week the nerds discuss the Veronica Mars kickstarter, the troubles plaguing Jane Got A Gun, comedic actors whose careers they’d like to see revitalized, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Bachelorette, This Is … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 21, 20131 hr 28 min

Episode 18 – Oz the Great and Powerful

The film nerds take a trip somewhere over the rainbow to review Oz the Great and Powerful! They also discuss the potential behind Ed Helms’ Vacation film and more film news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie:Hitchcock (0:00:52) Gojo: Skyfall (0:05:25) Alex: Crazy, Stupid, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 13, 20131 hr 30 min

Episode 17 – A Good Day to Die Hard

The film nerds talk about the Oscars as well as the Die Hard series and finish the episode out with a review of “A Good Day to Die Hard”. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The Thin Red … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 27, 20131 hr 32 min

Episode 16 – Film News

The nerds couldn’t make it out to a movie this week but that won’t stop them from talking about The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Guardians of the Galaxy casting news, and more! Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Silent Hill: Revelations … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 20, 20131 hr 4 min

Episode 15 – Retro Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

This week Willie and Alex take on Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as well as recent Marvel casting news and of course, a little more Star Wars for good measure. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Side by Side, Killer … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 06, 20131 hr 36 min

Episode 14 – 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2013

This week the film nerds discuss their 10 most anticipated films of 2013 as well as the recent Star Wars news and the obligatory comic book movie news. Show Notes: Introduction Film News Commercial director Nic Mathieu in talks to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 30, 20131 hr 42 min

Episode 13 – Zero Dark Thirty

This week the nerds discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty” as well as Dan Trachtenberg directing “Y: The Last Man” and Nolan’s follow up to The Dark Knight Rises. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Young Guns I … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 24, 20131 hr 40 min

Episode 12: The Top 10 Movies of 2012

This week the film nerds take a look back at 2012 and discuss their top 10 movies of the year. Introduction Top 10 Movies 10 – 6 (0:00:00) Movies 5 – 2 (0:42:24) Recap, Movie #1, Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, and … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 16, 20132 hr 4 min

Episode 11 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

After an unexpected hiatus, the film nerds return to review Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Tron 3 news, and a whole bunch of Non-Marvel Marvel news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The People vs. George Lucas, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 21, 20121 hr 50 min

Episode 10 – Skyfall

Despite technical difficulties, we review Sam Mendes’ Skyfall in an albeit somewhat quiet fashion with respect to Nick and Lance. We also talk about Michael Arndt scripting Star Wars Episode VII and some of our favorite opening title sequences. Show Notes: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 20121 hr 54 min

Episode 9 – Wreck-It Ralph

This week’s super-long episode brings discussion of Disney’s Lucasfilm acquisition as well as kids movies that have deep meanings for adults. We review Rich Moore’s Wreck-It Ralph. Full notes @ midwestfilmnerds.com Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 07, 20121 hr 50 min

Episode 8 – Paranormal Activity 4

This week the nerds discuss Paranormal Activity 4, their favorite scares in film, the Iron Man 3 trailer, and much more. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Alien 3 commentary, Thor commentary (0:01:05) Nick: Blu-rays, Halo: Forward Unto Dawn (0:04:05) Alex: The Perks … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 20121 hr 32 min

Episode 7 – Argo

This week the film nerds discuss Ben Affleck’s Argo as well as Pierce Brosnan, the CW’s Arrow, recent Marvel Studios news and using source music in films. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Weird Horror Films (0:01:17) Tim and Nick: The … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 17, 20121 hr 38 min

Episode 6 – Looper

This week the nerds review Rian Johnson’s Looper as well as discuss film news and talk about their favorite and least favorite twists in film. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Once Upon a Time Season 1, Target Exclusive Avengers … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 03, 20121 hr 41 min

Bonus Episode – Resident Evil: Retribution

In this bonus roundtable episode, the film nerds welcome friends Rick and Gojo to dissect the finer intricacies of Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Retribution. Note, this episode is SPOILER FILLED for the Resident Evil series of films, but … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 201252 min

Episode 5 – The Master

On this week’s episode, the film nerds discuss P.T. Anderson’s The Master along with Director Rupert Wyatt’s departure from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and their personal most awkward movie experiences. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 27, 20121 hr 41 min

Episode 4 – Retro Review: Heat

This week the film nerds review a movie off of Alex’s list of shame: Michael Mann’s Heat (1995). They also touch on a bit of film news and discuss films that have made them shed manly tears. Show Notes: Introduction … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 12, 20121 hr 38 min
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