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Midwest Film Nerds
by Midwest Podcast Network
Film news and reviews from the midwestern U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Bonus Episode: The Fall of the House of Usher
Will we stan, again, Mike Flanagan or does he scam us fans with a pan of flan? Show Notes: Intro Full Review: The Fall of the House of Usher **SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY** Outro Become a patron by visiting our Patreon: Music and artwork were made for us by @ChonConstantine on twitter. Find more...
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Episode 217 – Gran Turismo
Does Neill Blomkamp's latest film have what it takes to gain pole position at the box office, or will it smolder in a fiery crash on the side of the track at Nürburgring? Find out in our review of Gran Turismo! Show Notes: Intro Full Review: Gran Turismo (0:02:29) **SPOILERS START: (0:30:39)**...
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Episode 216 – The Green Knight
Does David Lowery's The Green Knight deserve the valor it seeks, or is it too cowardly to face the journey ahead? Find out on this week's episode! We also discuss the forthcoming Matrix Resurrections and its' recent trailer release. Show Notes: Intro The Matrix Resurrections First Trailer…
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Episode 215 – The Suicide Squad (Plus Loki and Reminiscence)
James Gunn was given a suicide mission: create an entertaining movie about The Suicide Squad! Did he succeed? Find out with our review! We also catch up on talking about Loki from Disney+ and Reminiscence, the feature directorial debut of Lisa Joy, co-creator of Westworld! Show Notes: Intro What...
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Episode 214 – Black Widow & F9: The Fast Saga
What's more important — the family you're born into, or the family you choose? We're here with a double dose of family with TWO FULL REVIEWS of Justin Lin's return to the Fast & Furious franchise with F9: The Fast Saga and Cate Shortland's Black Widow! Show Notes: Intro Full Review: F9: The Fast...
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Episode 213 – A Quiet Place Part II
Do we have anything nice to say about John Krasinski's latest film or should we just keep quiet? Find out with our review of A Quiet Place Part II! We also talk about The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Plan B, Loki, and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers! Show Notes: Intro What We've Been...
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Episode 212 – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Does The Falcon and the Winter Soldier soar high above the MCU or did it lack the guiding hand of a storied falconeer? Find out on this week's episode! We also talk about what we've been watching and what movies will get us back in to the theater! Show Notes: Intro In Film // On TV (0:03:51) What...
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Episode 211 – Mortal Kombat (2021)
Is director Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat a flawless victory? Or shall it be banished to the NetherRealm never to be watched again? Find out on this week's episode! We also talk about Mare of Easttown, Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, and even revisit Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Show Notes: Intro...
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Episode 210 – Nomadland
Does Nomadland lead the film nerds astray? Or do we find our way thanks to the kindness of strangers? Find out on this week's episode! Tim's also watched a lot of the best picture contenders and Nick finds himself revisiting an old… favorite. Show Notes: Intro What We've Been Watching: Tim: Judas...
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Episode 209 – Godzilla vs. Kong
Does the latest kaiju mash-up feel like titans wreaking havoc or is it just a couple dudes wrestling in rubber suits? Find out in our review of Godzilla vs. Kong! We also talk to Gojo about his journey watching all 33 Godzilla films since the start of 2021! Show Notes: Intro Gojo's Gigantic...
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Episode 208 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Did Zack Snyder successfully rejuvenate Justice League with a dip in the genesis chamber or is Warner Bros. just beating a lifeless corpse? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Allen v Farrow, The Last Blockbuster, Black… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 207 – WandaVision
Did director Matt Shakman dial in the right signal with WandaVision or were we left with nothing but static? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Schitt’s Creek, Ginny and Georgia, Age of Samurai, Cocaine Bear, and… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 206 – Bill & Ted Face the Music
Were we throwing tomatoes at the screen while watching Dean Perisot’s latest film or did it have us rush to our feet for a standing ovation? Find out in this week’s episode with our review of Bill & Ted Face… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 205 – Tenet
Did Christopher Nolan provide us with another axiom of filmic greatness or do we take a principled stand against Tenet? Find out on this episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching. Show Notes: Intro What We’ve Been Watching:… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 204 – The State of the Film Industry & Film Reviews from Alt-2020
After a long wait the film nerds have returned! They spent their time tinkering with the Horror Movie Yearbook time machine to access the multiverse and bring back short, fake reviews of films they would’ve seen in 2020 if they… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Introducing: Multimedium
The way we tell stories is always evolving. Join Tim and Willie as they guide you through the changing shape of storytelling on Multimedium; a show that analyzes a single work of art, and the many forms it can take.… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Episode – Marvel/Sony Break-Up & It: Chapter Two
In this bonus episode, Alex and Nick talk about the recent Marvel/Sony break-up over Spider-Man as well as give some of their thoughts about Andy Muschietti’s It: Chapter Two! Show Notes: Introduction Marvel/Sony Break-Up (0:02:44) Review: It: Chapter Two **SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY**… Read more…
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Episode 203 – Avengers: Endgame and MCU Bracket
FILM NERDS ASSEMBLE! Have the Russo brothers assembled one of the finest films in history or do we want to snap it away when we get our hands on the infinity stones? Find out with our review of Avengers: Endgame! We… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Episode: Black Mirror – Bandersnatch
As a special treat for those of you who don’t regularly listen to the Midwest Game Nerds, Nick joined the regular crew of Jon, Bryan, and Alex to talk about Bandersnatch, the interactive choose your own adventure film from Black Mirror on… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The Alienist Recap Episode 1×00 – The Alienist Primer
This episode serves as a brief primer for the new recap podcast about TNT’s limited series adaptation of The Alienist by the Midwest Podcast Network! Alex and Nick introduce themselves, talk about their interest in the series, Nick’s love for Caleb Carr’s… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 202 – The Dark Tower … and the rest of 2017!
As we promised Joep, we’re back to talk about Nikolaj Arcel’s The Dark Tower! We also discuss just about every other movie we’ve seen so far in 2017! Show Notes: Introduction Listener Feedback (0:02:25) Gordan on Halt and Catch Fire Tom 2017… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Episode 201 – Best of 2016 and Most Anticipated of 2017
The film nerds finally return and they talk about a lot of what they missed over the past few months! We talk about some of our favorite movies of 2016 and what we’re looking forward to in 2017. Show Notes:… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Go Subscribe to Horror Movie Yearbook!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to make sure that anyone that isn’t following us on Facebook or Twitter (as you should be!) is aware that Horror Movie Yearbook is now available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio and episode two about… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 200 – The Two-Hundredth Episode!
In 200 episodes, the Midwest Film Nerds Podcast has gained fans from around the world, and for this bicentennial episode we wanted to immortalize our loyal listeners! We also air some segments from our un-aired pilot episode. A great big… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Horror Movie Yearbook Episode One: The Class of 1999
The first episode of Horror Movie Yearbook is live! Join Tim and Willie as they pick three horror movies from a particular year and discuss the films as well as their cultural influence and relevance at the time! Episode one… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 199 – Key Frames: Fight Club (1999)
This week we finish the second series of “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Alex’s pick is this week and it’s 1999’s Fight Club! Also, we talk about Everybody Wants Some!!, Luke Cage, Westworld,… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Westworld FM Episode 1×00 – Westworld Primer and Westworld (1973) Review
This episode serves as a brief primer for the new Westworld recap podcast by the Midwest Podcast Network! Alex and Nick introduce themselves, talk about their interest in the new Westworld TV series, and review Michael Crichton’s original Westworld film! You can… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 198 – Key Frames: Memento (2000)
This week we continue “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Nick’s pick is this week and it’s 2000’s Memento! Also, Summer Movie Wager results are in! We’ve got a smattering of… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 197 – Key Frames: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
This week we continue “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Tim’s pick is this week and it’s 2004’s Spider-Man 2! We also talk about the Emmys and what we’ve been watching including The… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 196 – Key Frames: The Lost Boys (1987)
This week we return to “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Willie’s pick is this week and it’s the 1987s classic The Lost Boys! We also have an important announcement at… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 195 – Hell or High Water
Do we feel robbed by Hell or High Water or did David Mackenzie’s latest film steal our hearts away? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and some film news as well! Show Notes:… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 194 – Don’t Breathe
Did director Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe leave us breathless or did it just make us sigh with disdain? Find out on this week’s episode! We also play a music game and talk about film news. Show Notes: Intro Film News: Ben-Hur (2016) flopped… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Episode 193 – Kubo and the Two Strings
Are we singing a song about Kubo and the Two Strings or did the film fall a little flat? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Don’t Think Twice, Aliens, and more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Steven… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 192 – The Lobster
Are we all eager beavers in professing our love for The Lobster or do we just wish director Yorgos Lanthimos would just clam up? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching as well as… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 191 – Suicide Squad
Is Warner Bros./DC’s latest film “good for the mission” or is it tantamount to movie studio suicide? Find out on this week’s episode where we discuss David Ayer’s Suicide Squad! We also talk about who we think are the best… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 190 – Jason Bourne and Stranger Things
Does director Paul Greengrass make us feel Bourne again? Are we ready for Even Stranger Things? Find out this week when we talk about Jason Bourne and Stranger Things! Alex also takes a moment to talk about his experience at the Alamo Drafthouse in… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 189 – Star Trek Beyond
This week we sling-shot around the sun and forget that Star Trek Into Darkness ever occurred and we review Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond! We also talk about San Diego Comic-Con 2016! You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Eb81dvnZA… Read more › Hosted on...
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Episode 188 – Ghostbusters (2016)
Yes, it’s true, these Ghostbusters have no dicks. This week we review Paul Feig’s latest film! Tim and Willie also talk about seeing John Carpenter in concert as well as Netflix’s Stranger Things! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Jason’s thoughts on Swiss… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 187 – Very, Very Brief Thoughts on The Secret Life of Pets and Swiss Army Man
This week on the podcast Alex is an idiot and turned on the wrong microphone for Willie for 80% of the episode! So instead, Alex recaps the entire recording session in 12 minutes and then there’s spoilertary on Swiss Army Man!… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 186 – The Shallows and The Legend of Tarzan
Should you wade out into The Shallows or will it that just come back to bite you? Find out on this week’s episode! We’re quite chatty this week with listener feedback, what we’ve been watching, and some bonus topics after the end… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 185 – Finding Dory, The Conjuring 2, and The Ides of March
A grab-bag for this week! While Alex is still out of town, the film nerds discuss two recent movies in Finding Dory and The Conjuring 2 as well as an older film in The Ides of March. We also talk about collecting and pose… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 184 – Netflix’s Bloodline Season 2
Let me tell you somethin’, it’s time to talk about season 2 of Netflix’s Bloodline with Jon and Bryan of the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! Show Notes: Introduction Full Review: Netflix’s Bloodline Season 2 (0:01:42) Spoilers start: (0:08:01) Outro Make sure you check… Read more › Hosted on Acast.…
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Episode 183 – Warcraft
Did Duncan Jones scrounge up enough resources to build a great Warcraft movie? Find out on this week’s episode! We also discuss other video game movies, both good and bad. Show Notes: Intro Video game movie discussion! (0:03:20) Full Review: Warcraft (0:18:30)… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 182 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
In this episode find out if you should keep yourself in the dark when it comes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows! We also congratulate Joep and Eva on their wedding and talk about what we’ve been watching!… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 181 – X-Men: Apocalypse
Is X-Men: Apocalypse an unmitigated disaster or can Charles and Erik save the movie themselves? We also talk about our favorite movie props, Spawn, and more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Tom writes in! (0:01:40) What We’ve Been Watching: Nick: The… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 180 – Keanu and The Nice Guys
Does The Nice Guys finish last? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Key and Peele’s Keanu, top 10 horror movies of the 2010s, and Summer movie wager statistics! Show Notes: Cold Open: Recent uptick in jokes at Detroit’s expense in… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See…
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Episode 179 – Money Monster
Should you buy or sell on Money Monster? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Goon, we play tagline takedown, and much more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Tom on Nick and Captain America: Civil War (0:08:27) (Civil War SPOILERS… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Bonus Episode: Interview with Disasterpeace (Composer of It Follows)
Alex got a chance to sit down and talk with Disasterpeace (Rich Vreeland), the man who composed the soundtrack of It Follows! In the interview we discuss how Rich got into music, what led him to making music for video games, how… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Episode 178 – Captain America: Civil War
Does Captain America: Civil War turn podcast brethren against each other? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about listener feedback and play Super Hero Movie Mash Up! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Gordan writes in! (0:02:12) Super Hero Movie… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See...
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Episode 177 – Green Room
This week we find out if the Green Room is a place we want to be when we review Jeremy Saulnier’s latest film! We also talk about High Rise, Game of Thrones, and we play a new game! Show Notes: Intro Listener… Read more › Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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