CinemaNerdz: The Podcast
by Mike Tyrkus
The Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com, Mike Tyrkus has been a writer/editor specializing in cinema studies since 1991. He was the webmaster for and a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society; he is currently a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. His contributions to film criticism can be found in: Magill’s Cinema Annual, VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with Andrew Sarris). In this podcast, Mike reviews the latest releases.
Episodes
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Podcast Ep. 158: "Coyote vs ACME"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while it may not reach the pinnacle of the greatest of animated/real-life crossovers, Coyote vs. ACME delivers a solidly entertaining film. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Coyote vs ACME here! Subscribe…
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Podcast Ep. 157: "The Magic Faraway Tree"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that the latest adaptation of a work by Enid Blyton, the new film The Magic Faraway Tree somehow manages to be both enchanting and entertaining. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Magic Faraway Tree here!...
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Podcast Ep. 156: "The End of Oak Street"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that David Robert Mitchell's The End of Oak Street is an effective excursion into thought-provoking science fiction yielding an unearthly view of suburban America. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The End of…
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Podcast Ep. 155: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that the risks that Spider-Man: Brand New Day takes – and conquers – make for a far more thoughtful and engaging super hero movie than many might be expecting. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Spider-Man…
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Podcast Ep. 154: "The Odyssey"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that – at least for now – The Odyssey feels like the film Christopher Nolan’s career has been leading to since his debut feature. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Odyssey here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz…
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Podcast Ep. 153: "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while it is not as subversive as it might think it is, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is an entertaining take on an enduring classic. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Gail Daughtry and the...
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Podcast Ep. 152: "Supergirl"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Supergirl ultimately delivers decent entertainment and holds its own as a solid piece of super hero cinematic lore. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Supergirl here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast...
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Podcast Ep. 151: "Toy Story 5"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that although same may feel Toy Story 5 falls a little short of the best of the series, it is a far cry from being a blemish to the series as a whole. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Toy Story 5 here!…
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Podcast Ep. 150: "Disclosure Day"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suggests that Disclosure Day feels like the culmination of a portion of director Steven Spielberg’s oeuvre that perhaps began with Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of…
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Podcast Ep. 149: "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the newest Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu offers an entertaining and often thrilling experience that fans have wanted for some time now. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Star Wars: The...
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Podcast Ep. 148: "Obsession"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that while Curry Barker’s second feature film, Obsession, often feels like something that has been seen before, it's exuberance still makes it fresh and new. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Obsession here!...
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Podcast Ep. 147: "Mortal Kombat II"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the sequel to 2021’s reboot of the property, Mortal Kombat II is arguably an improvement over the game’s original cinematic adaptation. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Mortal Kombat II here! Subscribe to...
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Podcast Ep. 146: "Michael"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus argues that while it may lack the bite and substance of other musical biographies, Michael does deliver a reasonably entertaining portrayal of a rags-to-riches story. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Michael here!...
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Podcast Ep. 145: "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie provides a solid ninety plus minutes of decent family entertainment. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast...
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Podcast Ep. 144: "Project Hail Mary"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, amidst a swirling story of the possible apocalypse of Earth, Project Hail Mary produces an uplifting tale of friendship and a harrowing tale of survival. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Project Hail…
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Podcast Ep. 143: "The Bride!"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that a wildly rewarding ride that ultimately results in The Bride! likely being one of the best films of the year. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The The Bride! here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!
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Podcast Ep. 142: "Man on the Run"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the documentary Man on the Run follows Paul McCartney’s career trajectory following the breakup of The Beatlees throughout the following decade. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Man on the Run here!…
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Podcast Ep. 141: "Wuthering Heights"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that writer/director Emerald Fennell’s creatively interpreted version of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights soars with creative delights and artistic flourishes. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wuthering…
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Podcast Ep. 140: "Crime 101"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that writer/director Bart Layton’s crime thriller Crime 101 echoes other films in the genre that have handled similar subject matter a bit more adeptly. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Crime 101 here!…
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Podcast Ep. 139: "Song Sung Blue"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, for several reasons, Song Sung Blue deserves to be viewed and enjoyed as something heartfelt and honest. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Song Sung Blue here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!
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Podcast Ep. 138: "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron has ostensibly brought his epic trilogy to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Avatar: Fire and Ash here! Subscribe to…
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Podcast Ep. 137: "Wicked: For Good"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that Wicked: For Good upholds the standards set forth by its predecessor and, as unbelievable as it sounds, improves on the original The Wizard of Oz. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wicked: For Good here!...
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Podcast Ep. 136: "Frankenstein"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that while there have been more horror specific renditions of "Frankenstein," there may not have been a more beautifully elegant and compelling adaptation than this. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of...
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Podcast Ep. 135: "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus calls Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere a titanic story housed in a deceptive package that delivers more during its running time than one is likely to expect. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Springsteen: Deliver…
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Podcast Ep. 134: "Black Phone 2"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Black Phone 2 is a remarkably taught and engaging thriller that successfully touches on multiple genres. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Black Phone 2 here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!
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Podcast Ep. 133: "After the Hunt"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that when all is said and done, After the Hunt will undoubtedly be known as one of Luca Guadagnino’s most enduring works. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of After the Hunt here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The...
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Podcast Ep. 132: "Roofman"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that as a tale of redemption and a vehicle that utilizes the charm of Channing Tatum to the fullest capacity, Roofman is an unqualified success. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Roofman here! Subscribe to...
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Podcast Ep. 131: "Tron: Ares"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus insists that Tron: Ares manages to capture a good deal of the magic of the first film while simultaneously pushing the franchise forward. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Tron: Ares here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz…
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Podcast Ep. 130: "One Battle After Another"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while Paul Thomas Anderson has made films more critically acclaimed than One Battle After Another, his new film still reaches the level of his best work. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of One Battle After...
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Podcast Ep. 129: "The Long Walk"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that although the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk proves an adequate enough tale, it fails to reclaim the mantle of finest dystopian teenage nightmare. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Long Walk...
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Podcast Ep. 128: "The Roses"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Jay Roach’s The Roses is a successful examination of the life cycle of a marriage that exhibited some good times then simply falls apart as time passes. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Roses here!...
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Podcast Ep. 127: "Caught Stealing"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Caught Stealing signals a new era of sorts for Darren Aronofsky that portends an artist willing to take chances to tell an engaging and intriguing story. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Caught Stealing...
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Podcast Ep. 126: "Nobody 2"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Nobody 2 strengthens and embellishes the series by providing an adventure that not only revisits the character, but also moves the story satisfyingly forward. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Nobody 2…
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Podcast Ep. 125: "Freakier Friday"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the long-awaited follow-up to Freaky Friday, appropriately titled Freakier Friday, proves to be a more nuanced and intricate story than its predecessor. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Freakier Friday…
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Podcast Ep. 124: "The Naked Gun"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that although The Naked Gun may have some flaws as a reboot, it is a wild and entertaining comedy that succeeds in redefining the genre its namesake helped to create. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The…
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Podcast Ep. 123: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that The Fantastic Four: First Steps delivers an original and creative adventure on par with some of the previous best films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Fantastic...
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Podcast Ep. 122: "Eddington"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that while it is far from a complete failure, Eddington is a major misfire in that there is a better version of the film had it been one film rather than several. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Eddington...
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Podcast Ep. 121: "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus flatly states that there is just too little substance in the latest version of I Know What You Did Last Summer to warrant moving forward with the series any further. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of I Know What You…
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Podcast Ep. 120: "Superman"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus opines that although it may not be the game changing cinematic event many fans were hoping it would be, Superman does bode well for the future of the DC Cinematic Universe. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Superman...
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Podcast Ep. 119: "Jurassic Park: Rebirth"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that Jurassic World: Rebirth provides little hope that the series will rebound and do anything other than simply regurgitate the same old formula again and again. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Jurassic…
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Podcast Ep. 118: "F1: The Movie"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while there may have been more powerful films about the sport of racing, there have not been many that were as complete a package as F1: The Movie proves to be. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of F1: The...
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Podcast Ep. 117: "M3GAN 2.0"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that M3GAN 2.0 proves to be one of those rare sequels that succeeds in delivering the goods. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of M3GAN 2.0 here! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!
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Podcast Ep. 116: "Elio"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Elio may not be the typical story audiences are accustomed to seeing from Pixar, it is certainly one whose scope is definitely within the milieu of the studio. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Elio here!...
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Podcast Ep. 115: "28 Years Later"
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that 28 Years Later proves to be a mixed bag that delivers on its pedigree yet seems more concerned with setting up subsequent films than concluding its own story. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of 28 Years…
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Podcast Ep. 114: ”How to Train Your Dragon”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the fun continues and the new live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon proves to be every bit and entertaining as its animated predecessor. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of How to Train Your Dragon!...
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Podcast Ep. 113: ”From the World of John Wick: Ballerina”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Ballerina, or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the series embarks on a welcome tangent that suggests bigger and better things yet to come. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of From the World of John...
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Podcast Ep. 112: ”The Phoenician Scheme”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while The Phoenician Scheme may be one of the more labyrinthian narratives offered by Wes Anderson in some time, it proves to be both relatable and esoteric. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The…
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Podcast Ep. 111: ”Karate Kid: Legends”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while Karate Kid: Legends may, in itself, not exactly be the stuff of legend, it does succeed in reinvigorating the legend of this story, at least for now. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Karate Kid:...
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Podcast Ep. 110: ”Lilo & Stitch”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, in this case, the results of a live-action rendering of Lilo & Stitch are resoundingly positive and perhaps even an improvement on the original given the likability and presence of the actors involved. Check out...
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Podcast Ep. 109: ”Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus muses that even though it has been years in the making, the series has produced what may be considered its finest entry with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Mission:...
About this show
The Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com, Mike Tyrkus has been a writer/editor specializing in cinema studies since 1991. He was the webmaster for and a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society; he is currently a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. His contributions to film criticism can be found in: Magill’s Cinema Annual, VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with Andrew Sarris). In this podcast, Mike reviews the latest releases.
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