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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 88 – Guardians of the Galaxy

Does James Gunn hit one out of this galaxy with Guardians of the Galaxy? Find out on this week’s podcast! We also talk about what we’ve been watching. Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:04:00) What We’ve Been … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 06, 20141 hr 9 min

Episode 87 – Hercules (2014)

Find out on this week’s podcast if The Rock and the Ratt can make a passable Hercules movie! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:09) Comic-Con News Roundup:(0:03:56) Agent Carter lands top-tier directors (0:04:53) Updates on Marvel’s Ant-Man (0:08:50) Avengers: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 30, 20141 hr 5 min

Episode 86 – Slither (2006)

James Gunn will take us into the far reaches of the Marvel universe soon. But before that, we’re taking a look at his first feature film in this week’s episode! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:07) Film … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 23, 20141 hr 1 min

Episode 85 – Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Can director Matt Reeves top the previous Planet of the Apes film? Find out on this week’s podcast! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:02:14:) Film News: Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book finds its Mowgli (0:03:56) Roberto Orci exits … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 17, 20141 hr 10 min

Episode 84 – Snowpiercer

This week we take a ride on Bong Joon-Ho’s wondrous creation, Snowpiercer. We also talk about Disney’s picks for Star Wars film directors as well as Shane Black’s new Predator film and more! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 09, 20141 hr 15 min

Episode 83 – Transformers: Age of Extinction

Listen as we review a film where Michael Bay transforms slightly venerable actors into useless characters. We also talk about what we’ve been watching and we discuss some listener feedback! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:44) What … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 02, 20141 hr 5 min

Episode 82 – The Rover

Can Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson carry The Rover all on their own? We talk about it this week, along with what we’ve been watching and some LISTENER FEEDBACK! Rejoice! Tim also describes his fan-cast and crew for Lionsgate’s Power Rangers feature … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 25, 20141 hr 8 min

Episode 81 – 22 Jump Street

Can Phil Lord and Chris Miller strike comedy gold once again with 22 Jump Street? Find out on this week’s episode! We also do a quick rundown of recent movie trailers. Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:27) Trailer … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 18, 201454 min

Episode 80 – Edge of Tomorrow

Is director Doug Liman doomed to repeat sci-fi failure after 2008’s Jumper? Find out with our review of Edge of Tomorrow! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and film news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Willie: Non-Stop, The Monuments … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 11, 20141 hr 1 min

Episode 79 – Filth

We’re back for round two of James McAvoy with Jon S. Baird’s Filth! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and play a round of tagline takedown. Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:30) What We’ve Been Watching: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 04, 20141 hr 6 min

Episode 78 – X-Men: Days of Future Past

Does X-Men: Days of Future Past serve as an acceptable apology from Bryan Singer for leaving the franchise? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Edgar Wright’s exit from Marvel’s Ant-Man and more. Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 28, 20141 hr 7 min

Episode 77 – Godzilla (2014)

Can director Gareth Edwards wrangle the legendary Godzilla?! Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about our Summer Movie Wager and provide the first weekly update in said wager. Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager 2014 (o:00:28) Summer … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 20141 hr 4 min

Episode 76 – Veronica Mars (2014)

Does creator/director Rob Thomas pull off one last visit to Neptune on the silver screen in Veronica Mars? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk what we’ve been watching and we play a round of Tagline Takedown. Don’t forget to … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 14, 20141 hr 8 min

Episode 75 – The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Does director Marc Webb ensnare us in the web that is The Amazing Spider-Man 2? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Star Wars Episode VII casting and what we’ve been watching. Don’t forget to join our Summer Movie … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 07, 20141 hr 22 min

Episode 74 – Retro Review: Godzilla (1954)

The terror begins! In preparation for Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla remake, we review the original 1954 Godzilla! We also talk about film news and we play a round of Movie Fact or Fiction. Show Notes: Introduction Film News: Zack Snyder will direct a Justice … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 30, 20141 hr

Episode 73 – Transcendence

Can Wally Pfister transcend the role of cinematographer with his directorial debut Transcendence? Find out on this week’s podcast! We also play a new game: Shooting Title Showdown! Show Notes: Introduction Shooting Title Showdown! (0:04:20) Review: Transcendence (0:27:41) Spoilers start: (0:49:01) Outro (1:00:54) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 24, 20141 hr 3 min

Episode 72 – Special Guest Stephen Tobolowsky & The Raid 2

This week we talk with the legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky about his upcoming project, The Primary Instinct! We also see if The Raid 2 can beat our expectations into submission. Show Notes: Introduction Interview: Stephen Tobolowsky (0:01:26) Check out a brief … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 16, 20141 hr 23 min

Episode 71 – Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Can the Star Spangled Man hold his own against the mysterious Winter Soldier? Find out with our review of The Russo Brothers’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier! We also talk about film news including Goonies II, a Police Academy remake, and more! Show … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 09, 20141 hr 25 min

Episode 70 – Noah

Does Darren Aronofsky’s Noah sink or float?! Find out on this week’s podcast! We also interview Jordan Liebowitz and Ryan Heraly, director and producer (respectively) of the short film Bingo Night which is screening at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 5th! … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 02, 20141 hr 9 min

Episode 69 – The Grand Budapest Hotel

This week we talk about our stay at Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel! We also talk about recent movie trailers and young adult novel adaptations. Show Notes: Introduction Random Thoughts: Divergent and Young Adult Novel Adaptations (0:01:15) Willie’s Wrestling Wroundup! … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 26, 20141 hr 9 min

Episode 68 – Need for Speed

This week the film nerds have a need for Scott Waugh’s Need for Speed! We also talk about film news and we play a few rounds of Tagline Takedown! Show Notes: Introduction Film News: Miles Teller, Jaime Bell, Kate Mara, and … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 19, 20141 hr 18 min

Bonus Episode: True Detective Season 1

On this bonus episode of the podcast, Alex, Tim, and Nick discuss the first season of HBO’s True Detective! There’s a spoiler-less review, spoiler-ful discussion, and season 2 speculation abound. Intro and Review (0:00:18) Spoilertary (0:17:21) Season 2 Speculation (0:49:52) Additional … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 20141 hr 15 min

Episode 67 – The Raid: Redemption (2012)

In preparation for the impending sequel, the film nerds review Gareth Evans’ The Raid: Redemption. We also play a Totally Rad Show game known as Tagline Takedown! Show Notes: Introduction Tagline Takedown (0:00:59) Review: The Raid: Redemption (2012) (0:21:09) Spoilers start: (0:37:58) Outro … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 05, 201456 min

Episode 66 – Retro Review: Magnolia (1999)

In honor of the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, we review Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. We also talk about what we’ve been watching and we remember Harold Ramis. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Willie: Best of the Best 2, Ghosts … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 26, 20141 hr 5 min

Episode 65 – RoboCop (2014)

Would we see the new RoboCop for a dollar?! Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and we’ve got some feedback from the Netherlands to discuss this week! Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 19, 20141 hr 14 min

Episode 64 – The Lego Movie

Is everything awesome in The Lego Movie? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and some of our favorite Phillip Seymour Hoffman performances. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Willie: The Americans Season … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 12, 20141 hr 4 min

Episode 63 – Retro Review: Three Days of the Condor (1975)

In preparation for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the film nerds take a look at one of the inspirations for Cap’s upcoming adventure, Sydney Pollack’s Three Days of the Condor! We also talk about Batman vs. Superman news and Quentin Tarantino’s lawsuit against … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 05, 20141 hr 13 min

Episode 62 – 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2014

This week the film nerds discuss their 10 most anticipated movies of 2014! Show Notes: Introduction 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2014 (0:01:25) Honorable Mentions (0:45:57) Outro (1:09:32) Music and artwork were made for us by @mistajon on twitter. Follow the show, … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 29, 20141 hr 13 min

Episode 61 – Her

Did we fall in love with Spike Jonze’s Her? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! We also talk about what we’ve been watching. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Willie: Captain Phillips, Bad Milo (0:00:52) Nick: Inside Llewyn … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 20141 hr 4 min

Bonus Episode – Our Top 10 Movies of 2013

In this bonus episode of the podcast, the film nerds take a look back at 2013 and discuss their top 10 movies of the year. Introduction Top 10 Top 10 (0:00:00) Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, Worst Movies of the Year, and … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 18, 20141 hr 45 min
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