EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 54 MIN
Super 8 (2011) - Nostalgia Check
from BJ In The Morning · host Brendan and Juan
SEND US SOME FAN MAILThis week on Nostalgia Check, presented by BJ in the Morning, we revisit Super 8 (2011), the sci-fi adventure directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg.Does this love letter to classic Spielberg films still deliver fifteen years later? We break down the biggest moments, discuss the performances from Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, and the rest of the cast, and talk about what made Super 8 stand out during the summer of 2011.Along the way, we dive into IMDb and Letterboxd reviews, revisit the train crash, the mystery surrounding the creature, and the emotional story at the heart of the film. Then it’s time for the ultimate question: does Super 8 pass the Nostalgia Check?Subscribe for weekly movie reviews, first-time watches, nostalgia rewatches, and our journey through movies from every year we’ve been alive.#Super8 #JJAbrams #StevenSpielberg #NostalgiaCheck #MovieReview #2011Movies #SciFiMovies #BJintheMorningSupport the showBe sure to leave a rating, it really helps the show, send your favorite episodes to your friends, family or dog, and check us out on all the social media platforms!InstagramYoutubeWant to support us monthly? Tap here!Become a Producer of the Show! <-- Join our Patreon to help us grow, and get a weekly shoutout on the show!
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SEND US SOME FAN MAIL This week on Nostalgia Check, presented by BJ in the Morning, we revisit Super 8 (2011), the sci-fi adventure directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg. Does this love letter to classic Spielberg films still deliver fifteen years later? We break down the biggest moments, discuss the performances from Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, and the rest of the cast, and talk about what made Super 8 stand out during the summer of 2011. Along the way, we ...
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