***Warning - This podcast will contain SPOILERS for Wonder Woman '84, which is now airing on HBO Max. For our spoiler-free review, click here . If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Please visit here and subscribe: NerdCage Live YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook! And hit us up on Twitter! Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G. Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Ja...
Dec 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 34
In our last lookback episode of 2020, we review the Coen Brothers' classic comedy-adventure O Brother, Where Art Thou . Loosely based on Homer's The Odyssey, ' O Brother' tells the story of three escaped convicts in depression-era Mississippi, who embark on a quest to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, they meet a host of interesting characters while evading the grasp of a sadistic sheriff, who is in relentless pursuit of the trio. Released in late 2000, the film would go on to earn Oscar no...
Dec 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 33
In this special replay edition of our YouTube livestream, content creator Davis Madole, a.k.a TitanGoji, visits the cage and takes part in our debate for "Best Christmas Movie of All Time". Marq gets a crash course in tokusatsu culture and asks TitanGoji which kaiju movies are the best and why. Later, we discuss Godzilla vs. Kong, dive headfirst into the Warner Bros./ HBO Max controversy and speculate on the latest Spider-Man 3 rumors. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also hav...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 32
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Ang Lee's epic martial arts drama Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Based on the fourth book in Wang Dulu's Crane-Iron Pentalogy, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon tells the story of Yu Jiaoling, the daughter of a government official, who secretly longs to become a renowned swordswoman and adventurer. When shown a legendary sword, called the Green Destiny, Jiaolong attempts to claim the sword for herself. She is later confronted by its former owner, Li Mu Bai, wh...
Dec 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 31
In this bonus lookback episode, we examine the merits and flaws of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable. Released in 2000, Unbreakable sought to deconstruct the classic tropes of superhero lore while providing a more grounded origin for its protagonist, played by Bruce Willis. Its plot centers on David Dunn, a depressed security worker who discovers he may possess invulnerability after learning he is the sole survivor of a horrific accident. With the aid of an eccentric comic book art dealer, played...
Nov 25, 2020•28 min•Ep. 30
For this week's lookback, we decided to go with a relatively recent favorite. Ryan Coogler's Creed manages to reinvigorate the Rocky franchise while introducing audiences to a new boxing legend in Adonis, the son of Apollo Creed. Join us as we discuss everything that we think makes this film great, from the casting and performances to the brilliant fight choreography and outstanding cinematography. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live ...
Nov 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 29
Our three-part special concludes with a look at the Home Alone sequels, as well as the upcoming reboot and talk of a possible Home Alone 5 with a grown-up Kevin McCallister's kids taking on their father's trap-setting traditions. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Please visit here and subscribe: NerdCage Live YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook! And hit us up on Twitter! Produced by Marq ...
Nov 12, 2020•33 min•Ep. 28
In part two of our three-part special, we dive into popular fan theories surrounding Home Alone and debate which ones seem the most plausible. We also discuss nitpicks and errors, as well as alternative fan-made versions of the movie. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Please visit here and subscribe: NerdCage Live YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook! And hit us up on Twitter! Produced by ...
Nov 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 27
This week's lookback will focus on the John Hughes/Chris Columbus classic Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin. Released in November of 1990, Home Alone tells the story of eight-year old Kevin McCallister, whose family travels to Paris for Christmas vacation, unaware that they have left him behind. When two thieves, known as "The Wet Bandits" attempt to break in to the family home, they are met with a series of elaborate traps set by Kevin himself. Co-starring Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, the fil...
Nov 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 26
Sixty years ago this month, Alfred Hitchcock shocked audiences with a movie that pushed the boundaries of conventional horror and suspense. In the years that followed, Psycho would come to be known as a masterpiece of the genre and would give rise to an entirely new sub-genre of film. Join us as we take a look at the backstory behind this classic feature and how it almost didn't get made. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactiv...
Oct 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 25
In this RapidFire episode, we review Sasha Baron Cohen's latest feature, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, which debuted on Amazon Prime this past week. How does this surprise sequel measure up against the original? Next, we discuss Jared Leto's recasting as Joker in Zack Snyder's Justice League and address rumors of Joe Manganiello also reprising his role in the movie as Deathstroke. We also jump back in to our discussion on No Time To Die. After numerous release date changes, could it finally be hea...
Oct 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 24
In this conclusion of our two-part series on Superman II, we explore the differences between director Richard Lester's theatrical release and Richard Donner's original vision, now known as The Donner Cut. Breaking down key scenes and action sequences, we compare and contrast the styles of both directors to determine who's overall vision was better. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Please...
Oct 22, 2020•49 min•Ep. 23
In this two-part episode, we take a deep dive into the making of Superman II, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Terence Stamp. Released in late 1980, this sequel to 1978's Superman the Movie earned rave reviews from both fans and critics alike, despite the film having changed directors more than halfway through production. Join us as we discuss the movie in detail, including all the behind-the-scenes turmoil that plagued the film throughout. We also take a closer look ...
Oct 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 22
This week's lookback features the 20th anniversary of Boaz Yakin's high school football classic Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington. Based on true events, the film chronicles the 1971 season of T.C. Williams High School's football team as their head coach, Herman Boone (Washington), attempts to integrate them by forcing black and white players to forge bonds both on and off the field. Team captain Gerry Bertier (Ryan Hurst) and defensive end Julius Campbell (Wood Harris) become his p...
Oct 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 21
In this RapidFire episode, we compare our Emmy predictions with the actual award winners to see who got it right more often. Next, we discuss the news that Samuel L. Jackson will be coming to television in a new Nick Fury series for Disney Plus! Will this show dive deeper into S.H.I.E.L.D., or will it be our first introduction to S.W.O.R.D.? How will this fit into the next phase of the MCU? Later, we talk about John Cena's expanded role as Peacemaker in the upcoming Suicide Squad spinoff coming ...
Sep 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 20
This week, we examine Abel Ferrara's cult classic King of New York, starring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, and Wesley Snipes. Released in 1990, King of New York tells the story of Frank White, a drug kingpin who is recently released from prison and decides to reclaim the New York underworld in order to provide funding for an inner-city hospital. Join us, as we discuss the film's merits, its flaws, and how it has gone on to become a cult favorite among fans of gangland-style action/dram...
Sep 28, 2020•27 min•Ep. 19
In this week's lookback episode, we explore the merits and flaws of the classic 1995 crime thriller Seven. Directed by David Fincher, Seven was one of the first psychological action dramas of its kind, combining neo-noir and horror storytelling elements with rarely seen film editing techniques to illustrate the story of two detectives hunting a serial killer, who uses the seven deadly sins as the basis of his crimes. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel...
Sep 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we take a look back at Ben Affleck's 2010 heist thriller The Town. Based on Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves, The Town, revolves around a group of bank robbers, whose leader (Affleck) becomes romantically involved with a witness (Rebecca Hall) while trying to find out if she can identify them. His only way out is to agree to pull of one last big score- a vault heist at Fenway Park. Loaded with intense drama and suspense, The Town co-stars Jon Hamm, Blake Lively, and Pete Po...
Sep 16, 2020•17 min•Ep. 17
This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cameron Crowe's 70's rock-and-roll classic Almost Famous, starring Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, and Patrick Fugit. Loosely based on Cameron Crowe's teenage experiences, the film centers on 15-year-old William Miller, an aspiring rock journalist, who gets invited, sight-unseen, to write an article for Rolling Stone about up-and-coming hard rockers Stillwater, who coax him into touring with them as part of the deal. While on tour, William meets and fal...
Sep 15, 2020•22 min•Ep. 16
Hello Everyone! In this week's RapidFire episode, we review Christopher Nolan's Tenet. Does it measure up to the hype? Next we talk trailers with a look at the upcoming James Bond feature No Time To Die. Later, we take a look at last year's overlooked thriller 21 Bridges, starring the late Chadwick Boseman and celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nintendo's Mario Bros. Don't miss it! If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows ...
Sep 08, 2020•20 min•Ep. 15
Greetings Everyone! This past weekend Jay Saint G. drove from Syracuse, N.Y. to Scranton PA. just to see the long-awaited comic-book movie The New Mutants. Was it worth the trip? Tune in for his reaction. We also discuss the new VOD release Bill and Ted Face The Music. Later, we say goodbye to one of Hollywood's most talented actors, Chadwick Boseman. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Ple...
Aug 31, 2020•45 min•Ep. 14
Greetings Everyone! In this special replay episode of our livestream, our special guest, Daniel Pesina, takes us through the complete origin of the groundbreaking Mortal Kombat video game, from the development of his roles as Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero and others to the realization of the first game's gargantuan success. We also talk martial arts and take live questions from Master Pesina's fans. FATALITY!! If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, whe...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 13
Greetings All, Part one of DC Fandome was this past weekend, and it was full of exciting moments, showcasing what we can expect from DC in the world of movies, television, and video games. Unlike comic-book conventions past, this was an all-virtual event, completely free to the public, and available to view on the DC Fandome website from any browser. In this "rapid-fire" episode, we discuss all our favorite moments, who we were most excited to hear from in the panels, and what we expect to see f...
Aug 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 12
Hello Everyone! August has been quite the month for film anniversaries. In this episode we celebrate one of Jay's favorite movies, Paul Anderson's Mortal Kombat. Released in 1995 and based on the popular video game franchise, Mortal Kombat stars Christopher Lambert, along with then-newcomers Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. As an MK super-fan, Jay takes us through the complete production history of the film, including which big names were originally c...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
Greetings All, This week marks the 10th anniversary of The Expendables, an all-star action extravaganza, starring Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, and Terry Crews. In this episode, we give the film a re-watch and explore whether or not it still holds up after all these years. Released in August 2010, The Expendables boasts an ultimate wish list for fans of 80s and 90s action fare with stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, and Jet Li rounding out the cas...
Aug 10, 2020•37 min•Ep. 10
Greetings Everyone, This week, we revisit the nerd-culture cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Released on August 13, 2010, Edgar Wright's adaptation of the now legendary graphic novel series combined elements of video games, anime, manga, martial arts, and late 2000s hipsterism in a way that hadn't been seen before. The film's then-unknown cast now reads like a "who's who" of Hollywood A-listers, including Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, A...
Aug 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
Greetings everyone! The Emmy Awards are coming on September 20th! This week, we share our picks for the all the major categories and discuss the new "virtual/at home" format for the upcoming ceremony. Is it a good idea to have the winners pre-record their acceptance speeches? Later, we review Ip Man 4, starring Donnie Yen. Is it the best or the worst of the hit martial arts franchise? If you like what you hear, be sure to follow and like us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live inter...
Aug 03, 2020•34 min•Ep. 8
Greetings Everyone! This week, we're doing a "rapid fire" episode, in which we attempt to tackle no less than 13 movie-and-tv-related topics in 30 minutes or less. Can we do it? Tune in and find out! If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us! We also have a YouTube channel, where we do live interactive shows every Thursday at 8pm EST. Please visit here and subscribe: NerdCage Live YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook! And hit us up on Twitter! Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G. Intro...
Jul 28, 2020•30 min•Ep. 7
Greetings Everyone! This week, we decided to do a special one-hour episode, in honor of what is arguably the most important comic-book movie of all time, Bryan Singer's X-Men. Released in July of 2000, X-Men not only sparked the dawn of a new era in genre film, but also introduced the world to Hugh Jackman, a then-unknown actor, who would go on to thrill audiences as Wolverine for nearly two decades. We'll discuss lots of fun and interesting facts about the making of this classic, including who ...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
Greetings Everyone! In this week's episode, we review the film Guns Akimbo, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving. How did this one slip past us? Next, we reflect on the passing of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone, who composed more than 500 film scores in his six decade career. Later, we talk about Matt Reeves' new spinoff series Gotham P.D. and its new home at HBO Max. Does the creation of this show indicate the dawn of a second DCEU? Lastly, Jay can barely contain his excitement...
Jul 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 5
