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Nerd Critic

J.E. Petersennerdcritic.substack.com
A deep dive into good movies from the dual perspective of critical nerdiness.

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Episodes

Off the Shelf - Participant Media

Participant Media was CJ's inspiration and has made some of the most socially relevant movies in recent memory. Listen and CJ and Jordan discuss what is special about Participant Media! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Mar 12, 201944 min

Roma

This weeks conversation centers around the three Oscar winning "Roma". A masterpiece that might not be for everyone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Mar 07, 201952 min

How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World

Toothless and Hiccup are back and so are CJ and Jordan! The Hidden World had some not-so-hidden problems but still took you away on an adventure! Here are how CJ and Jordan feel the movie succeeded and struggled. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Mar 02, 20191 hr 1 min

Oscars Post-Show

The Academy Awards are over and there is so much to talk about!!! Jordan and CJ talk about the good and the bad of 2019's Oscars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Feb 28, 201943 min

Alita: Battle Angel and Happy Death Day 2U

ALITA & HDD2U - SHOW NOTES Nerd Critic covers TWO WHOLE MOVIES in this episode: Alita: Battle Angel , and Happy Death Day 2U . It was very probably a mistake to tackle so much in less than an hour, but these heroic hosts’ courage knows no bounds. Are James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez an unstoppable filmmaking duo? Can the second installment in a clever genre-bender prove it deserves to exist beyond the cynical profit-mongering of the studio that greenlit it? You’ll hear the True Answers to ...

Feb 22, 201956 min

Oscar Pre-show

If you want to be FULLY prepared for the 2019 Oscars...well, you a lot worse than jump into this episode of Nerd Critic. CJ and Jordan have lots to say about the history and relevance of the Oscars, and what an Academy Award is actually worth. Join us as we geek out about some of the nominations, and whine about the movies that were passed over. If you thought Nerd Critic wasn’t going to deep dive the Oscars, you were SO WRONG. Expect the following: A discussion of the history and relevance of t...

Feb 07, 201955 min

Aquaman

Today, Nerd Critic discusses the WB/DCEU behemoth AQUAMAN. You want in-depth observations about the exquisite bro-ness of Jason Momoa? Oh, you’ll get it. You want a cogent and insightful overview of the character’s history, and how he fits into the DC comic universe? You’ll get that too. How about a manic, breathless rant about the movie’s explosive, operatic climax? Buckle up. The anatomy of Episode 32 - Aquaman: 2:20 - Some context for today’s movie 8:44 - A discussion about the folks above th...

Jan 31, 201947 min

Glass

Our love is UNBREAKABLE but our opinion is SPLIT on GLASS. (See what we did there?) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jan 24, 201955 min

Bumblebee

Transformers has gained new life! Jordan and CJ discuss the strength of the latest robot action flick! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jan 18, 201948 min

Top Ten Movies of 2018

If you’re expecting a simple top ten list, go elsewhere. We’ve got a LOT of movies to talk about from 2018, and we race through a lot of material real quick. Make sure you carb up and hydrate before jumping in. (SPOILERS BELOW!!!) # # # # # CJ’s Top Ten Green Book Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Searching A Star is Born Infinity War Mission impossible Fallout A Quiet Place A Star is Born Isle of Dogs Creed II Jordan’s Top “Ten” First Man Searching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse American Ani...

Jan 10, 201956 min

Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse

One of the best movies of the year has come in the form of an animated superhero movie more unique than anyone expected. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Dec 21, 201851 min

Spiderman and Die Hard

Spiderman does what a spider can. John does whatever he F*$%#@% needs to. Jordan and CJ talk about Spiderman in anticipation of Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse and Die Hard because Christmas is around the corner! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Dec 14, 201852 min

Christmas Movies

'Tis the season to talk about Christmas movies with CJ and Jordan. More than a must-watch list, the nerd and the critic consider the modern day Christmas movie and what's potentially wrong with it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Dec 06, 201845 min

Ralph Breaks the Internet/Creed II

Two sequels. Two hosts. Two opinions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Nov 29, 201854 min

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald

The Wizarding World has been expanded even further! In this episode CJ and Jordan talk about what works and what doesn't in our latest trip to Hogwarts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Nov 26, 201856 min

Stan Lee

We lost a pop culture icon and a creator of the Marvel Universe we love so much. CJ and Jordan honor his name by talking about the legacy Stan Lee left behind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Nov 16, 201841 min

Bohemian Rhapsody

Jordan and CJ discuss the brilliance of Queen and the impact of the new Freddie Mercury bio film - Bohemian Rhapsody This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Nov 13, 201843 min

Halloween

Happy Halloween! Michael Myers is back and so are we! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Oct 31, 201842 min

A Star is Born

Jordan and CJ discuss the remake of a remake of a remake - A Star Is Born staring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Oct 29, 201854 min

First Man

The La La Land director is back! CJ and Jordan talk about the potentially Oscar winning First Man This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Oct 19, 201830 min

The Predator

A guest host joins Jordan to discuss the latest monster thriller Predator. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Oct 07, 201853 min

Film Swap

Jordan and CJ gave each other assignments last week. Now is when they discuss what they have watched. Not everyone was happy with their experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Sep 30, 201859 min

DC

In the week of Batman Day we have decided to discuss DC! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Sep 10, 20181 hr

Crazy Rich Asians

Entertaining, romantic, and important. In this episode, CJ and Jordan discuss what Crazy Rich Asians did well and why it's important. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Aug 22, 201858 min

Black Panther

A superhero movie and a social relevant conversation piece. In this episode CJ and Jordan talk about some of the lessons learned from the big box office hit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Aug 20, 201850 min

American Animals

A smaller movie that deserves larger attention. We discuss the brilliance of American Animals and the potential destruction of MoviePass. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Aug 08, 201854 min

Mission Impossible: Falllout

Ethan Hunt never disappoints and his latest adventure is no exception. In this episode CJ and Jordan talk about MI6. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Aug 02, 201858 min

Nerd Critics Top Ten

Jordan and CJ go through their personal top ten favorite movies with a brief explanation as to why. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jul 23, 20181 hr 1 min

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

Another episode we recording several weeks ago, but here it is! We discuss the brilliance of the best picture nominated drama! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jul 02, 201844 min

A Quiet Place

We recorded this several weeks ago and didnt post this... for no reason. But better late than never! Here you go! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jun 30, 201837 min
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