<p>This week, we had no choice but to pull Toy Story off the shelf to see if it still blows our minds. (Spoiler: it does.) Listen to us breathlessly number all the reasons Toy Story deserves to be considered one of the best animated movies EVER. Also, some starry-eyed hope (and a teeny little bit of anxiety) about the 4th installment 24 years later.</p> Shownotes: You really should read the Wikipedia article on Toy Story . It’s super interesting. We’ll be covering Toy Story 4 this co...
Jun 24, 2019•44 min
<p>Did Men in Black International measure up to the original classic? Of course not! How could it? But there’s plenty to talk about anyway.</p> Shownotes: A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Nerd Critic is now on Himalaya ! Himalay is one of the cool and crazy things happening in the world of podcasting right now. We know that you guys are listening to Nerd Critic on all kinds of platforms, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Last FM, and probably at least a dozen others. Himala...
Jun 21, 2019•54 min
Here comes the Men In Black!!! Any movie with Will Smith at his prime is worth talking about. Especially when that movie is as good as this one. 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 17, 2019•49 min
It’s time for the talk. About Dark Phoenix. Hey, it’s not that bad! Okay, it’s pretty bad, but here’s a silver lining: you don’t need to worry about seeing it before diving into our episode about it. We promise it’ll be even more fun than actually watching the movie. (Not that the bar was terribly high…) 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 14, 2019•58 min
There are a lot of X-Men movies. In this episode, Jordan and CJ discuss their favorite of the franchise and arguably the best one yet. 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 10, 2019•59 min
The lizard, the myth, the legend - Godzilla is back! CJ and Jordan discuss the fun they have watching giant monsters fight and the boredom they feel watching humans try to carry a story. 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 07, 2019•56 min
Unfortunately, Robin Williams was NOT part of our discuss for Aladdin (2019). So, in honor of the man himself, we discuss the ever polarizing Steven Spielberg 90's film. 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 04, 2019•37 min
In this world of unnecessary remakes and reboots, CJ and Jordan talk about the live-action remake of the Disney classic, Aladdin. 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
May 31, 2019•1 hr
Nerd hate - when passionate people feel a sense of entitlement and ownership over something they have nothing to do with and decide to channel that feeling through hating and hurtful words and actions. Not ok. 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
May 28, 2019•50 min
CJ and Jordan discuss the third chapter in this booming franchise. It's violent, it's mysterious, and a whole lot of fun! 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
May 23, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Head shots, face punches, and a beautiful violent dance - just some of the words CJ and Jordan use to describe The Boogyman. 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
May 21, 2019•45 min
Got to watch them all! Jordan and CJ discuss the cuteness, problems, and strengths of the live action film adaptation of our animated-video-game classic! 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
May 17, 2019•54 min
In honor of the badass mothers everywhere, we discuss the action of Sarah Connor and her son destined for greatness. 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
May 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Jordan gets a little nerdy as him and CJ discuss one of their favorite franchises. 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
May 10, 2019•1 hr 13 min
SPOILERS FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME!! It's been a full year of Nerd Critic and we celebrate with some cake and talking about Iron 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
May 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min
It. Is. Time. Let's talk ENDGAME!!!!!!!! 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
May 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min
With Avengers: Endgame having just hit the big screen, CJ and Jordan rank all the MCU movies from worst to best. 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
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Jordan and CJ discuss “Missing Link”, the latest from the stop motion animation studio, Laika. 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
Apr 25, 2019•55 min
Chris(topher?) Nolan is a genius, no question. Jonathan Nolan can write... like... really well. But is this their best movie yet? 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
Apr 23, 2019•48 min
Watching this movie was Hell. But in a good way? You'll have to listen to CJ and Jordan talk about their experience when watching the new (and improved?) Hellboy. 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
Apr 18, 2019•42 min
As requested, Jordan and CJ discuss the unpopular opinion that Frozen is actually a bad movie. 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
Apr 16, 2019•44 min
Nerd Critic on Itunes 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
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min
One of CJ's favorite movies with a raw and personal story told in the landscape of the UFC. An interesting combo that shouldn't work, but does. CJ and Jordan discuss 2011's Warrior. 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
Apr 09, 2019•54 min
Another live-action remake of a beloved animated classic. The only problem. this one isn't very good. Jordan might even say terrible. 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
Apr 04, 2019•42 min
Disney has had is ups and its... well... ups... it's had ups. CJ and Jordan talk about some of the things they like about Disney and potentially some of the stuff that doesn't seem to be going in the right direction. 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
Apr 02, 2019•47 min
As one, Jordan and CJ discuss how we come together in the unifying movie, Us. 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 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Jordan and CJ go back in time to talk about the movie that came out in the past and goes back to the past just to have to get Back to the Future. 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 27, 2019•36 min
Participant Media is at it again with a science fiction thriller. CJ and Jordan discuss the subnarritives and elements of this movie that worked and fell short. 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 21, 2019•50 min
In anticipation for the 2019 reboot, CJ and Jordan discuss the Hellboy movies as requested by one of our loyal listeners. 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 19, 2019•40 min
Marvel finally did it! The rocked our world with a female super hero lead! Jordan and CJ talk about the latest in the MCU and what it did right vs the things it could have done better. 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 19, 2019•1 hr 8 min
