"Cherry" was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo and stars Tom Holland as a wayward kid who decides to join the Army after breaking up with his girlfriend. As an Army medic, he develops PTSD after being sent to the frontlines. Later back home he becomes addicted to opioids and starts robbing banks to pay for the addiction.
Feb 25, 2021•7 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Palm Springs, WandaVision (Ep6) thoughts, and likely more wrong theories, Donald Glover signs massive deal with Amazon, Jordan Peele reading his next project, Twisted Metal series in the works with Will Arnett, more Snyder Cut news as we are only a month away from release, the new Mortal Kombat trailer, and much more. CHECKED OUT Palm Springs Search Party WandaVision - Ep6 Discussion LIGHTNING ROUND Donald Glover signs 8 figure d...
Feb 19, 2021•3 hr 37 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss WandaVision episode 5 (and give definitely wrong predictions for Ep6), True Lies getting a reboot, first look at Leto in the Snyder Cut, HBO's The Last of Us gets its leads, Michael B. Jordan joins the Jack Ryan universe at Amazon with his own spin-off movie, Face/Off remake in the works, Gina Carano gets her stupid ass fired, and much more. CHECKED OUT Judas and the Black Messiah WandaVision - Ep5 Discussion LIGHTNING ROUND “Tru...
Feb 12, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast "Judas and the Black Messiah" is based in late 1960s Chicago, petty criminal William O'Neal (LaKeith Stansfield) agrees to work as an informant for the FBI in order to infiltrate the Black Panther Party and take down the chairman of its Illinois chapter Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). The film is directed by Shaka King.
Feb 11, 2021•22 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss "Outside the Wire," Bridgerton, WandaVision Ep4, the upcoming Batman comedy podcast from HBO Max, the Cloverfield franchise, rebooting Resident Evil, the Golden Globes, forsaken birthday gifts, Wakanda focused Disney+ series, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT The Little Things The Mauritanian Outside the Wire Bridgerton WandaVision - Ep4 Discussion LIGHTNING ROUND Jeffrey Wright will star in HBO Max Batman Podcast Anne Hathaw...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a...
Feb 03, 2021•8 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast The Little Things is a 2021 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and produced by Hancock and Mark Johnson. The plot follows two police officers (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) who try to catch a serial killer in 1990 Los Angeles when they find a strange man (Jared Leto) who becomes their top suspect.
Jan 31, 2021•16 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Godzilla/Kong universe, WandaVision Ep3, Tomb Raider anime series, Tomb Raider 2 live-action, AMC out of bankruptcy, HBO Max hitting its goals early, an upcoming Harry Potter series, a bet that is leveled at Micah, and much more! CHECKED OUT Locked Down (HBO Max) Godzilla: King of the Monsters Kong: Skull Island WandaVision - Episode 3 LIGHTNING ROUND Ethan Hawke to play villain opposite Oscar Isaac in “Moon Knight” series Tomb R...
Jan 29, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Locked Down follows a couple who plan to execute a heist of a jewelry store. It was written, financed, and filmed entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor, with Stephen Merchant, Mindy Kaling, Lucy Boynton, Mark Gatiss, Claes Bang, Ben Stiller, and Ben Kingsley in supporting roles.
Jan 29, 2021•14 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to chat about WandaVision, Star Wars: The High Republic, The Snyder Cut is now a 4 hour movie, Naked Gun reboot, Mortal Kombat first look, Peter Pan inspired casting, Korean sci-fi, and much more! CHECKED OUT Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi (Impressions) Lupin WandaVision LIGHTNING ROUND Snyder Cut no longer 4 episodes No Time to Die moved to October Liam Nesson approached by Seth MacFarlane for “The Naked Gun” reboot First ...
Jan 22, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Retired U.S. Marine Jim Hanson lives along the Arizona-Mexico border, reporting attempted illegal crossings. One day while on patrol he encounters Rosa and her son Miguel, Mexican citizens on the run from the cartel. After a shootout with several cartel members led by Maurico, Rosa is killed and Hanson reluctantly agrees to take Miguel to his family in Chicago.
Jan 16, 2021•4 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss "The history of swear words," "Lupin," Netflix plan to release a new movie every week, a Lucy and Desi Arnez movie, Amazon's LOTR series, Deadpool 3 is a go and its rated R in the MCU, Chris Evans is making his return to the MCU as Steve Rogers/Captain America, and much more! CHECKED OUT The History of Swear Words Lupin LIGHTNING ROUND More info on Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series Wonder Woman 1984 submitted for every Oscar cate...
Jan 15, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss old Predator movies, Warrior (HBO Max), the sequel to Batman the Animated Series, Clancy Brown joining Dexter, solving Quibi, Kevin Fiege taking on Star Wars, Ray Fisher's continued war with WB, Keaton's Batman is THE Batman now(?), and much more. CHECKED OUT Sylvie’s Love All the main Predator movies Breeders Let Them All Talk Warrior LIGHTNING ROUND “Watchmen” cinematographer filming “Monn Knight” Sequel to Batman: The Animated...
Jan 08, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Coming Distractions, the hosts review the newly released movie, "Monster Hunter" directed by Paul W. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa. This review contains spoilers. Synopsis: Behind our world, there is another -- a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported from our world to the new one, the unflappable lieutenant receives the shock of her life. In a desperate b...
Jan 03, 2021•18 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast The guys return to discuss in heavy detail Wonder Woman 1984 with SPOILERS!!!! We go into detail on what we liked, what we didn't (A TON!), and why things ended up the way they did.
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom, and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.
Jan 02, 2021•16 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with guest Demetrius, to discuss Greenland, The Believer episode of The Mandalorian, more Snyder Cut news, they are still making Jackass movies, D&D coming to the theaters again, movie theaters showing they really don't have anything over movie houses, and much more! CHECKED OUT Tenet Sound of Metal Greenland The Mandalorian - The Believer STUPID / WEIRD TECH Hyper-realistic face masks being sold in Japan LIGHTNING ROUND We have an idea...
Dec 18, 2020•2 hr 46 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast A secret agent embarks on a dangerous, time-bending mission to prevent the start of World War III. The film was directed by Christopher Nolan and starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Debicki.
Dec 17, 2020•18 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was a promising young woman until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. However, nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be: She's wickedly smart and tantalizingly cunning, and she is living a secret double life by night. An unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
Dec 15, 2020•12 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss The Flight Attendant, the return of Boba Fett on The Mandalorian, gender-bent Zorro series coming to NBC, Oscar Isaac to lead Metal Gear Solid movie, Mario Lopez playing Colonel Sanders, Indiana Jones 5 now confirmed, everyone is mad at Warner Bros, Spider-Man 3 is looking to widen the universe is massive ways, Disney drops massive announcements for both the Star Wars franchise, as well as, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and much...
Dec 11, 2020•3 hr 47 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss more Titans, Ahsoka Tano's coming out party in the latest episode of The Mandalorian, HBO's The Undoing, Hyperloop gets some human test subjects, a reboot of Van Helsing on the way, Peter Dinklage to lead a remake of The Toxic Avenger, Netflix canceling their recently renewed show, Elliot Page takes over for Ellen Page in...everything(!), WB makes a big move on 2021 streaming. SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT Peanut Butter Falcon Titans - ...
Dec 04, 2020•2 hr 57 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with guest Carrie to discuss the Fresh Prince Reunion Special, CW finally completely The DC Trinity on their shows with the addition of Wonder Girl, "Gotham Central" loses its showrunner, Star Wars isn't paying royalties to extended universe writer, new information about how much new footage we will see in the Snyder Cut of Justice League, WB confirms that "Wonder Woman 1984" will premiere on HBO Max alongside international theater release ...
Nov 20, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss thoughts on FINALLY seeing New Mutants, The Scorpion King franchise getting a reboot, a discussion on more "Has Fallen" movies, "Bloodshot" somehow getting a sequel, "WandaVision" gets a release date, Johnny Depp gets pulled from Fantastic Beast 3 and its implications, Wentworth Miller takes a career gamble that is worth it, and much more. SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT New Mutants LIGHTNING ROUND The Scorpion King series is getting a re...
Nov 13, 2020•2 hr 58 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss "Blood of Zeus," "Sarah Cooper: Everything is Fine," "The Mandalorian" new season so far, Stone Cold Steve Austin documentary, "Tenet" home release, Disney looking into more layoffs, and much more! CHECKED OUT Blood of Zeus Sarah Cooper: Everything is Fine Fargo Season 4 The Undoing The Mandalorian S2E1 LIGHTNING ROUND Stone Cold Steve Austin documentary in the works from “The Last Dance” producers “Tenet” set for home release De...
Nov 06, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss rogue planets, live-action "Assassin's Creed" series on Netflix, Tomb Raider 2, Christian Bale joining "Thor: Love and Thunder," Snyder Cut begins reshoots, "The Suicide Squad" film's plot gets revealed, Jon Stewart returning to TV, how "Borat 2" made it to Amazon, new trailer for "Songbird," and much more. SHOW NOTES SCIENCE & TECH NEWS We got ourselves a rogue planet LIGHTNING ROUND Netflix going forward with the live-actio...
Oct 30, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Fourteen years after the release of Borat, Borat Sagdiyev once again journeys to the United States from Kazakhstan in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections.
Oct 23, 2020•13 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss The Perfect Weapon, Unhinged, Borat 2, new Addams' Family tv series, Chip N Dale live action movie coming, Power Rangers movie reboot, Jared Leto coming to the Snyder Cut, Static is getting a movie, Quibi is done, and much more. CHECKED OUT The Perfect Weapon Unhinged Borat 2 STUPID / WEIRD TECH A follow-up LIGHTNING ROUND Addams Family headed back to TV from Tim Burton Live-action “Chip n Dale: Rescue Rangers” movie headed to Di...
Oct 23, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return with a special guest, Carrie. The four discuss "Higurashi When They Cry," "Possessor," details on the upcoming Green Lantern series on HBO Max, the return of Dexter, Netflix vs. Theaters, AMC being in a world of financial trouble due to COVID-19 shutdowns, the new Monster Hunter trailer, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT Higurashi When They Cry Possessor LIGHTNING ROUND “Coming to America 2” moves to Amazon Studios Tony Award noms are o...
Oct 16, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss a Godzilla anime series coming to Netflix, GLOW gets canceled, Game of Thrones prequel casting, Black Adam gets unscheduled, Netflix gets indicted, and massive Spider-Man 3 news, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood SCIENCE & TECH NEWS Everything doesn't need to be wireless LIGHTNING ROUND Netflix orders new Godzilla anime series GLOW’s last season canceled due to COVID Game of Thrones pre...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss some shows on Quibi, the Arcwave Ion, Netflix working on a Conan series, DC getting into the scripted podcast world, Lion King sequel with Barry Jenkins, HBO Max pulling more controversial episodes from its catalog, Jamie Foxx coming to the MCU as Electro, Ms. Marvel series casts its lead, and much more! SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT Nikki Fresh Dummy STUPID / WEIRD TECH Arcwave ion LIGHTNING ROUND Netflix developing a “Conan The Barbar...
Oct 02, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast