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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 166 – Deadpool

Does Deadpool break through the fourth wall and pull us in or do we all just wish they’d sew his mouth shut? Find out in this week’s episode of the podcast! We also talk about some recent trailers (Daredevil, Batman v … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 17, 20161 hr 27 min

Episode 165 – Hail, Caesar!

In this week’s episode the Coen brothers abduct the film nerds as they watch Hail, Caesar! We also discuss some listener feedback and we talk about what we’ve been watching! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback (0:01:20) Gordan Jason Matt Alasdair What We’ve … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 10, 20161 hr 7 min

Episode 164 – 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2016

This week we talk about our top 10 most anticipated movies of 2016! Show Notes: Intro Our 10 most anticipated films of 2016! (0:01:27) Honorable mentions and more (0:50:18) Outro (1:09:25) Use this link to shop on Amazon and have part … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 03, 20161 hr 13 min

Episode 163 – Our Top 10 Movies of 2015

This week we talk about our top 10 movies of last year! We also talk about movies we wish we had seen before making our lists, our honorable mentions, biggest disappointments, worst movies of the year, and more! Show Notes: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 27, 20161 hr 18 min

Episode 162 – 2016 Oscar Predictions

This week we go on the record with our 2016 Academy Award Predictions! If you’d like to go on the record with yours, shoot us an email and we’ll add you to the scorekeeping list! We also briefly touch on What … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 20, 201656 min

Episode 161 – The Revenant

Should you crawl through the snow and fight off a bear to see Alejandro Gonzales Iñárritu’s The Revenant? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! We also talk about David Bowie, the Golden Globes, and reveal the results of … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 20161 hr 16 min

Episode 160 – Goodnight Mommy

Is Goodnight Mommy the movie we think it is or is it something else entirely? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! We also talk about what we’ve been watching including Fantastic Four, Spotlight, and more! Show Notes: Cold Open: Nicki is … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 07, 20161 hr 18 min

Episode 159 – The Hateful Eight

Should you be caught watching The Hateful Eight dead or alive? Find out if Quentin Tarantino’s latest film is a cinematic bounty on this episode of the podcast! We also talked about George Lucas on Charlie Rose, movies we still need … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 02, 20161 hr 18 min

Episode 158 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Is the Force strong with Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Or should it be slaughtered by Anakin like the Jedi children in Revenge of the Sith? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! Show Notes: Cold Open: Willie and … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 23, 20151 hr 44 min

Episode 157 – Marvel’s Jessica Jones (Episodes 4 – 13)

Kilgrave has struck again and we’re back to discuss the rest of Marvel’s Jessica Jones! We also talk about the latest movie trailers including Star Trek Beyond, X-Men, Tarzan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Independence Day! Show Notes: Cold Open: Chipotle the Movie Intro (0:01:23) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 16, 20151 hr 28 min

Episode 156 – Krampus

Do we still believe in Christmas or will Krampus be paying us a visit? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about the Captain America and Batman v Superman trailers along with much, much more! Show Notes: Intro Willie goes over … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 09, 20151 hr 21 min

Episode 155 – Creed

This week the film nerds take on the champ! We discuss the entire Rocky franchise, concluding with a full review of Creed! Show Notes: Cold Open: On Tom Hanks and SuperHeroHype Intro (0:02:30) Rocky Series Retrospective: Rocky (1976) (0:06:25) Rocky II (1979) (0:10:54) Rocky … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 02, 20151 hr 15 min

Episode 154 – Marvel’s Jessica Jones (Episodes 1 – 3)

Are we under the compulsion of a supervillain to watch Jessica Jones or is it just so good we’re watching it of or own will? Alex also gives his thoughts on the final chapter in The Hunger Games films, Mockingjay – Part 2 … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 25, 20151 hr 13 min

Episode 153 – Bone Tomahawk and Beasts of No Nation

Enjoy this double-review episode of the podcast where we ebulliently discuss Kurt Russell’s mustache in Bone Tomahawk and Cary Fukunaga’s masterful direction in Beasts of No Nation. We also play a round of Tagline Takedown! Show Notes: Cold Open: Shall we do … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 20, 20151 hr 44 min

Episode 152 – Spectre

Does the latest James Bond film hit the mark or is he just a Spectre of his former self? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching including The Peanuts Movie, Master of None, and Ash vs. Evil Dead! Show … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 12, 20151 hr 38 min

Episode 151 – Goosebumps

Did Goosebumps make our hair stand on end? In a good way or a bad way? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about the Star Trek TV news, the first Preacher trailer, and the delay of Neill Blomkamp’s Alien film. Show Notes: … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 04, 20151 hr 14 min

Episode 150 – The Last Witch Hunter

This magical episode needn’t be burned at the stake — we’re reviewing The Last Witch Hunter! We also talk about Vin Diesel, xXx, Vinbook, and Star Wars! Show Notes: Cold Open: The Dulcet Tones of Vin Diesel Introduction & More on Vin … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 28, 20151 hr 12 min

Bonus Episode – Steve Jobs

Does director Danny Boyle craft a reality distortion field with his latest film, Steve Jobs? Find out on this bonus episode of the podcast! Show Notes: Introduction Full Review: Steve Jobs (0:01:32) Spoilers start: (0:44:30) Outro Use this link to shop on … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 20151 hr 10 min

Episode 149 – Crimson Peak

Is Crimson Peak ghastly in a good way or ghastly in a bad way? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about the latest trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, some listener feedback, and movies that we followed from … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 21, 20151 hr 6 min

Episode 148 – Sicario

Does Denis Villeneuve keep us on the edge of our seats with his latest, Sicario? Or would we rather find ourselves watching Benicio in The Wolfman (2010)? We also talk about what we think it would take to get the public back into … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 14, 20151 hr 19 min

Episode 147 – The Martian

Is Ridley Scott the last person on the planet who thinks he should still be directing movies? Or does his latest film, The Martian, buck the trend? Find out on this week’s episode of the podcast! We also reveal the winners … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 20151 hr 17 min

Episode 146 – Key Frames: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

The first series of “Key Frames” comes to a close with Alex’s pick of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou! We also talk about our favorite music performances by a character in a movie. Show Notes: “Cold Open” Introduction (0:03:48) Favorite … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 20151 hr 3 min

Episode 145 – Key Frames: Day for Night (1973)

Our month-long feature “Key Frames” continues with Nick taking us to film school as we discuss François Truffaut’s Day for Night! We also talk about directors who cast themselves in movies and whether or not we like it. Show Notes: Introduction Fall … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 20151 hr 18 min

Episode 144 – Key Frames: The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)

We’re continuing our month-long feature “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Tim’s pick is this week and it’s the The Legend of Drunken Master! We also talk about our favorite fight … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 20151 hr 5 min

Fight the Franchise 03 – Sleepaway Camp

The first single-part Fight the Franchise! For this episode Willie, Tim, and Nicki spent their nights with the Sleepaway Camp series so they can tell you all about it! Show Notes: Introduction Films: Sleepaway Camp (1983) (0:06:30) Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988) (0:31:46) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 13, 20151 hr 32 min

Episode 143 – Key Frames: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

This week we begin our month-long feature “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Willie’s pick is this week and it’s the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! We also talk about other … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 10, 20151 hr 12 min

Episode 142 – Cop Car

This week we go for a ride in Jon Watts and Kevin Bacon’s Cop Car! We also remember the movies of Wes Craven and draft teams against each other in our Fall Movie Draft! Show Notes: Introduction Film News: Horror luminary … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 03, 20151 hr 6 min

Episode 141 – The Gift

This week the film nerds peel back the wrapping on The Gift! They also fan-cast biopics for some of their favorite musical artists/groups, and more! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:27) Corrections Department (0:07:56) Fan-casting music biopics (0:12:20) Watch a … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 27, 20151 hr 19 min

Episode 140 – Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

This week we talk about the tiger on the loose here in Detroit as well as Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp! Show Notes: Tim hates John Hughes films and Detroit had a tiger problem (0:00:00) Introduction (0:14:48) … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 19, 20151 hr 3 min

Episode 139 – True Detective Season 2

This week the film nerds delve into the corruption in Vinci City with their review of HBO’s True Detective Season 2! Show Notes: Introduction Summer Movie Wager Weekly Update (0:01:18) Listener Feedback: Jason on Mr. Robot (0:03:33) Full Review: HBO’s True Detective Season 2 (0:06:11) Spoilers … Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 13, 20151 hr 23 min
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