Media Monsters

Nick and Julian talk about Halloween Horror Nights and Spider-Man for two damn hours.

Nick and Julian tackle this Odyssey in this episode that got edited way too late. Spider-Man on Wednesday! Music Credit Rise of Legends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Nick and Julian ramble about movies in 2026 so far and some other things as they come up. Music Credit: Endless Summer by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Nick and Julian Mares discuss Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TX. Heavy speculation about Halloween Horror Nights also takes place. Music The Second Story by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.com

Nick and Al discuss some weird Japanese movie or something. Freaky Halloween by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Nick is joined by the James Brothers and Luisa as we draft our dream theme parks, vote now on your phones for the best park! Music Credits: Endless Summer by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Sony Pictures' crown jewels duke it out in this battle to see who is the best supernatural extermination team in New York City. Music Credits Halloween by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

More discussions of Disney with Nick and special guests Kirby Saxton and Jason James. Music Credit The Second Story by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nick is joined by Alex as they discuss one good movie and one bad movie, both horrible adaptations of their source material. Music: Stardrive by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Media Monsters is back!! Again!!! This time with an exciting episode on all things Disney animation. Nick is joined by Luisa Luz and Jason James. Music Credit: Goodbye Ocean by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

The Orphans in Space return in this episode of Media Monsters. Nick is joined by Alex and Jim as they discuss franchise and come to the conclusion that there is pretty much no way to stop franchises from being the dominant form of movie storytelling because none of you want to go see original IP when it does come out. Opening and Closing Music Podcast Smooth Jazz Instrumental Music by Denis-Pavlov-Music Elevator Music Elevator To Heaven by Aaron Paul Low

Back just in time to wrap up the 2024 movie season it's MEDIA MONSTERS!! With special guests Duran Aziz, Reese Bobo, Rhett Hipp and Luisa Luz. *Apologies for any poor audio, internet connection fluctuated during recording Timestamps 0:00:10 Skip Intro 0:02:12 Dune Part 2 0:10:44 Furiosa 0:23:04 Conclave 0:33:24 Alien: Romulus 0:47:34 Deadpool & Wolverine 0:52:09 Nosferatu 1:00:25 Megalopolis 1:11:54 Wicked 1:17:24 Challengers 1:21:48 The Substance 1:31:59 Juror #2 1:35:55 Cloud 1:41:25 Love Lies Bleeding 1:46:00 Aggro Dr1ft 1:50:38 Chime 1:54:50 Honorable Mentions Music Credits Opening Nebula Nostalgia by | e s c p | www.escp.space Closing Over The Ocean by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com

In defiance of god, traffic, and iffy mic quality Nick, Duran and Rhett talk about their favorite movies of 2023. Music Credits: Nebula Nostalgia by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space

Inside you, there are two wolves. 00:21 Oppenheimer 43:51 Barbie Music Credits Opening by Podcast.co Closing Over The Ocean by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we discuss one of our all-time favorite movies and arguably one of the greatest films ever made, Blade Runner. Nick, Alex, and Jim gush for just under half an hour about the artistry and the irreverent themes of the 1982 Ridley Scott classic. Music Credit Like Tears in the Rain by Adam Matejko | https://soundcloud.com/adam-matejko-698390533 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this episode of Media Monsters, we discuss five James Bond films and actors as we continue to make our way through the series. Alex Snyder and Bob Mendel join Alex, Nick, and Jim to talk about On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die, License to Kill, and Skyfall. Time Stamps On Her Majesty's Secret Service 04:29 Diamonds Are Forever 20:52 Live and Let Die 41:00 License to Kill 58:21 Skyfall 1:11:20 Favorite/Next Bond 1:26:11 Music Credits I Spy by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this episode of Media Monsters Nick, Jim, Alex, Duran and Bardia have a pleasant and wide-ranging conversation about director Stanley Kubrick. Music Credits Opening Stardrive by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing Parallel Synthesis by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jim leads this episode on food-centric film and TV. Jim is joined by Alex and Nick to dish on Jon Faverau's 2014 comfort classic Chef, FX's The Bear, and one of our favorites from last year The Menu. Full SPOILER warning for all titles. Timestamps: Chef 1:10 The Bear 25:17 The Menu 48:59 Music provided by Podcast.co

In this episode of Media Monsters, we discuss the history of streaming from Netflix's disc-on-demand beginnings to the current state of the streaming wars. Nick is joined by Alex and Jim to discuss all the good, bad, and ugly of trying to decide what to watch in the 21st century. No Timestamps this week, sit back and enjoy the history lesson and somewhat crude banter. Music courtesy of Podcast.co

DC is back with a plan!!! And so are the Media Monsters!!! Welcome back to our regularly scheduled program. Nick is joined by Alex and Jim to discuss James Gunn's DCEU. We give our best nerdy analysis of what all of these projects might mean for the universe's overarching story and talk about some of its lesser-known characters. Our new schedule is bi-weekly so we will be back the week after next with an episode on the best shows streaming right now!! Timestamps: 00:35 Skip Intro Music 02:58 Initial Impressions of DC's Lineup 08:42 Superman: Legacy 14:25 Creature Commandos 23:47 Green Lantern Show 25:53 Paradise Lost 29:06 A Brief Aside Regarding Thor 4 30:56 Booster Gold 32:16 The Authority 36:00 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow 37:19 Swamp Thing 41:33 The Brave and the Bold 47:59 Elseworld Projects Joker 2, The Batman 2, The Penguin, Constantine 2 57:16 Shazam 2 57:36 The Flash 1:04:10 Aquaman 2 1:05:27 Blue Beetle 1:07:40 Wrap Up Questions 1:20:33 Post Credits Gag Music By: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-the-podcast-intro-111863/

In this episode of Media Monsters Nick is joined by Reese and Rhett to talk about the best (and worst) movies of 2022. We're talking about everything from the past year from Morbius to Everything Everywhere All At Once. Time Stamps 2:29 Intro skip to Dishonorable Mentions/ Bottom 5 14:41 Honorable Mentions 21:30 Top 10 Music Credits Intro Small Town Girl by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Parallel Synthesis by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Media Monsters, Nick sits down with filmmaker John Paul Jones to discuss The Apple. A 1980 musical from Menahem Golan that is proudly one of the worst movies ever made and one of the most fun to watch. Nick and JP discuss not only the film but their short film remake entitled Bibi, currently in production. We cover all of the movie's insanity from the costumes and props to the set design and song. Nick also mistakenly combines Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Intro and Outro The Apple Written by George Clinton Performed by Chris Lyric and John Paul Jones

In this episode of Media Monsters we discuss the latest installment in the Predator franchise, Prey. Nick is joined by Alex and Jim for a discussion of what might be the best Predator movie since the original. We also warm up with some of the news about Batgirl and HBO Max. Timestamps 00:20 Batgirl and HBO Max 23:41 Prey Music Credits Opening Juggernaut by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing Goodbye Ocean by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode of Media Monsters, we discuss one of Jim's all-time favorite movies, The Rocketeer. He is joined by Alex and Nick. Look out for next week's episode on the upcoming Hulu original Prey. This episode does not feature timestamps as it is one large discussion of The Rocketeer. Music Credits Opening Downtown Walk by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing Goodbye Ocean by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of Media Monsters, we talk all things Hall H, and by that we mostly mean Marvel. We talk about some other stuff, but I'm going to be real with you it is mostly Marvel. Timestamps 00:20 Intro 00:52 Dungeons & Dragons Trailer 05:44 Random Things From the Floor We Thought Were Cool 07:47 John Wick 4 Teaser 08:14 Amazon's Lord of the Rings Trailer 10:42 Stinky DC Panel Marvel Animation 17:01 X-Men '97 21:47 Marvel Zombies is for Adults 25:04 I am Groot, I Guess 26:15 Spider-Man: Freshmen Year Topic Question 29:29 Was Phase 4 a Bust? Marvel Studios Hall H 36:49 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 40:53 She-Hulk 47:45 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 50:40 Black Panther 2: Namor Strikes Back 1:00:16 Daredevil: When I Was a Boy 1:02:40 Marvel's Suic... I Mean Thunderbolts and Echo 1:06:22 Captain America: New World Order 1:07:09 Agatha and Other Bits 1:09:50 Avengers: Terrible Subtitle and Secret Wars Music Credits Opener Faraway Star by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Closer Downtown Walk by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

An impromptu recording session with Alex and Nick discussing how to bring the X-Men into Marvel. Happy SDCC everyone!!!

In this special episode of Media Monsters, we talk all things Marvel ahead of San Diego Comic-Con. Nick, Alex, and Jim fancast their ideal Fantastic 4 before our choices are inevitably proved wrong. We also discuss a bunch of hearsay rumors about Deadpool, Captain America 4, Daredevil, Black Panther, and just about everybody else. Timestamps 00:18 Skip Intro Music/ Marvel Hall H Rumormill 19:19 Fancast-ic 4: Basic Premise and Director 36:09 Ben Grimm/ The Thing 43:33 Johnny Storm/ The Human Torch 49:24 Sue Storm/ The Invisible Woman 55:47 Victor Von Doom/ Dr. Doom 1:04:29 Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic Bonus Characters: 1:11:29 Mole Man 1:12:49 Namor 1:13:15 Silver Surfer 1:16:14 Galactus 1:19:52 Franklin and Valeria Richards Music Credits Opener Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closer Faraway Star by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Join Dr. No it Al, KGB Agent Duran, 00Jim and Nikolai Nimkovski for an episode on the first entry in everyone's favorite spy franchise, "Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond in Dr. No." *This episode doesn't have any timestamps since this is one long conversation that immediatley starts, Music Credits Opening I Spy by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Closing Sneaking by jiglr | https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Lay down your guns and take a listen to this week's episode on the classic western Shane. Nick and Duran discuss the complexities of the cowboy movie and its take on violence in the old west. They also talk more about Top Gun 2, we will never not talk about Top Gun 2. Timestamps 00:38 Duran's Watchlist 01:26 Nick's Watchlist 07:08 Shane 39:53 Top Gun: Maverick Joins the Billion Dollar Club Closing Music Credits Homesick Pluto by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode Nick, Duran, and Jim discuss the slow, inevitable death of Netflix. On next week's episode: Red Notice. Timestamps 00:25 Skip Music 00:49 What has Duran been watching? 02:33 What has Jim been watching? 05:05 What has Nick been watching? 11:48 The death of Netflix Music Credits Opening Enhance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing East Street by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nick and Duran discuss David Cronenberg’s return to the body horror genre with his new film Crimes of the Future (2022). They also riff on the Joker 2 announcement. 00:18 Intro 00:40 Whatcha Watching? 12:04 Crimes of the Future 48:20 JOKER 2 Music Credits - Intro: Homesick Pluto by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro: Enhance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Did it feel like you had a little too much watching homework last week? Nick and Jim certainly felt that way on this week's episode. We got to talking about Obi-Wan, Stranger Things, and The Boys while also discussing this week's happenings including the Johnny Depp trial, the Disneyland proposal video, and a few recent theme park updates because it's Nick and Jim and they have to. Timestamps 00:22 Skip to Intro 01:31 What has Jim been watching 07:18 What has Nick been watching 11:01 Disneyland proposal video fiasco 19:04 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is Open 23:46 Super Nintendo Land Hollywood 27:03 The Johnny Depp Trial 30:15 The Boys 32:39 Obi-Wan Kenobi 43:23 Stranger Things 47:57 What has Jim been up to 49:34 What has Nick been up to Music Credits Opening Homesick Pluto by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closer Enhance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's time we finally talk about something of varying degrees near and dear to each of the co-hosts: Star Wars. Everyone has an opinion on it, and everyone wants something different from it, so let's talk about it. Nick, Duran, and Jim are joined by Bardia, Tony, and Rhett to discuss perhaps the most impactful franchise in all of cinema. Strap in and enjoy the hour as we talk all things Star Wars. This conversation is more freeflow than in previous episodes, so there are no timestamps this week. Music Credits Opening Stardrive by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing Homesick Pluto by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this short break episode Nick, Jim, and Al take a look at trailers for the Summer 2022 movie season and beyond. Timestamps: 00:10 Intro 00:54 Whatcha Watchin? 19:31 Thor 4 Trailer 24:36 The 50-Year-Old Man Who Won't Die Trailer (Mission: Impossible 7) 28:53 The Gray Man Trailer 33:08 Three Thousand Years of Longing Trailer 36:52 Crimes of the Future Trailer 44:09 What are you excited about? Music Credit Opening Cyber Crime Story by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closer Möbius Surface by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today's episode Nick, Jim, and Al discuss the classic 1980 film The Blues Brothers. We dig into some of the best moments and explore the making of the film through inappropriate anecdotes. Fun times all around!!! Time Stamps: 00:00:15 Intro 00:18:24 Main Discussion Music Credit Opening Möbius Surface by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closer Cyber Crime Story by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome back to Media Monsters with Nick, Al, and Jim. In this episode, we discuss John Carpenter's 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. After a long break, we are a little rusty, but we will be back in the swing of things this summer with a whole series on classic films. Happy summer, everyone!! It's good to be back!! Timestamps: 00:55 Whatcha Watchin? 17:06 Big Trouble in Little China discussion Music Credit Opening Möbius Surface by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closer Cyber Crime Story by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode, we talk about Flash Gordon for an entire hour. Seriously, no news, barely a whatcha watching? It's mostly just Flash Gordon. Listen anyway, and ignore all the strange background noises. I can't help that I fidget with velcro and live next to a highway. I promise I will stop next week... maybe. Timestamps 00:15 Introduction and Whatcha Watchin? 10:00 Flash (Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhh) Gordon 1:04:30 What are you excited for and ending Music Credit Cyber Crime Story by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sneaking by jiglr | @jiglrmusic Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this episode, Nick, Jim, and Alex talk about hidden gems on popular streaming services, what they've been watching and what they want to watch. Emotion and jokes run high in this episode that you won't want to miss. Time Stamps: 00:15 Intro 02:15 What the hell are you watching? 19:53 What's in your bag? 37:49 Hidden Gems 1:05:09 Closing Remarks Music Credits Opening Cyber Crime Story by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Closing Overdrive by MAITTRE | https://www.youtube.com/c/maittreofficial Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Welcome back to Media Monsters!!! Nick is once again joined by Alex and Jimmy as they discuss theme parks and rides inspired by movies in this week's episode. There is some light news discussion but the main course is definitely the theme park stuff. Time Codes: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Whatcha Watchin 11:38 Some light Mandelorean and Wednesday Casting News 16:00 Nick at Disneyland Paris and Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi 44:05 Movies that Deserve Theme Park Rides 1:03:58 Plugs and Closer Music Synthetic by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sneaking by jiglr | https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Duran is joined by Professors Valeria Federici, Mauro Resmini, and Luka Arsenjuk in discussing Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour - a film festival hosted by the University of Maryland's Italian Program and the Program in Cinema & Media Studies which was held at the Old Greenbelt Theater on March 18th, 2022. Valeria talks about the organizing the festival with the partnership of the Cineteca di Bologna, and we discuss the two films that were screened: Ma l'Amor Mio Non Muore AKA Love Everlasting (Caserini 1913) and La Notte (Antonioni, 1961).

Welcome to Media Monsters!!! We officially have a title that isn't taken by another podcast!!! In this episode, Nick is once again joined by Alex and his guest Matt as we discuss the movies we consider masterpieces. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 01:13 What Are We Watching? 14:36 Trailer Showdown: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent vs Bullet Train 23:53 Obi-Wan vs The Boys Season 3 37:57 Is The Batman a Masterpiece 55:00 Nick's Masterpiece: Alien 1:08:26 Matt's Masterpiece: Jurassic Park 1:18:02 Alex's Masterpiece: Fury 1:32:54 What Are We Looking Forward To? Intro Music Stoned by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nick is again joined by his uncles Alex and Jimmy as they discuss their favorite comfort food movies. We also aren't calling this Nerd Alert anymore since some other podcast has already taken the name. We'll have a name for this by next week, I swear. We also give some spoiler-free opinions on The Batman. 00:00 What Have We Been Watching 11:50 The Batman Reactions 19:40 Favorite Comfort Food Movies 1:12:14 Quickly Mentioning News Because Alex Had to Leave

In this episode of The Cinephile New Wave, we start a new series called Nerd Alert in which Nick and company discuss all the geeky stuff Duran doesn't like. We started this commemorative first episode with the latest Star Wars TV venture, The Book of Boba Fett. We also discuss Peacemaker, The Batman, Dr. Strange and a couple of sidetrack topics along the way. 0:00 Intro and Snyder's Justice League banter 7:55 The Book of Boba Fett 26:55 Peacemaker 42:39 Dr. Strange and the Mouth Full of Marbles Trailer 54:49 The Batman Impressions 59:49 Indy 5 Wraps Production

Duran and Nick are joined by returning guest Boris to talk about the best (and worst) films of 2021.

Duran is joined by newcomer guest Josh to discuss Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1948 classic The Red Shoes.

After a long hiatus...Nick and Duran are back to discuss Sam Peckinpah's western masterpiece The Wild Bunch (1969). They also argue over the new Spider-Man movie.

On this episode of CNW we discuss James Gunn's The Suicide Squad following its release on home media. Nick and Duran are joined by Rhett as they discuss the film, some Spider-Man rumors, new trailers and what they are excited for in the coming months. 0:20 Spider-Man Rumors 11:50 Nightmare Alley Trailer 17:10 Matrix Resurrections Trailer 20:40 Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer Project 26:46 The Suicide Squad Discussion 1:23:26 What We Are Excited For

On the long awaited return of the Cinephile New Wave, Duran and Nick are joined by guest regulars Rhett and Joe as well as newcomer Shelby to discuss Paul Schrader's latest film, The Card Counter.

On this episode of the CNW Rhett, Reese and Nick discuss Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece Jaws which ended one era of Hollywood and ushered in another. We also discuss some news related to a Jaws reboot that was recently shot down by Spielberg. Happy 4th of July!!!

Duran is joined once again by Boris to discuss Akira Kurosawa's late-career masterpiece Ran (1985).