This week the nerds discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty” as well as Dan Trachtenberg directing “Y: The Last Man” and Nolan’s follow up to The Dark Knight Rises. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Young Guns I…Read more ›

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This week the film nerds take a look back at 2012 and discuss their top 10 movies of the year. Introduction Top 10 Movies 10 – 6 (0:00:00) Movies 5 – 2 (0:42:24) Recap, Movie #1, Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, and…Read more ›

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After an unexpected hiatus, the film nerds return to review Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Tron 3 news, and a whole bunch of Non-Marvel Marvel news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The People vs. George Lucas,…Read more ›

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Despite technical difficulties, we review Sam Mendes’ Skyfall in an albeit somewhat quiet fashion with respect to Nick and Lance. We also talk about Michael Arndt scripting Star Wars Episode VII and some of our favorite opening title sequences. Show Notes:  …Read more ›

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This week’s super-long episode brings discussion of Disney’s Lucasfilm acquisition as well as kids movies that have deep meanings for adults. We review Rich Moore’s Wreck-It Ralph. Full notes @ midwestfilmnerds.com Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The…Read more ›

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This week the nerds discuss Paranormal Activity 4, their favorite scares in film, the Iron Man 3 trailer, and much more. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Alien 3 commentary, Thor commentary (0:01:05) Nick: Blu-rays, Halo: Forward Unto Dawn (0:04:05) Alex: The Perks…Read more ›

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This week the film nerds discuss Ben Affleck’s Argo as well as Pierce Brosnan, the CW’s Arrow, recent Marvel Studios news and using source music in films. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Weird Horror Films (0:01:17) Tim and Nick: The…Read more ›

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This week the nerds review Rian Johnson’s Looper as well as discuss film news and talk about their favorite and least favorite twists in film. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Once Upon a Time Season 1, Target Exclusive Avengers…Read more ›

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In this bonus roundtable episode, the film nerds welcome friends Rick and Gojo to dissect the finer intricacies of Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Retribution. Note, this episode is SPOILER FILLED for the Resident Evil series of films, but…Read more ›

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On this week’s episode, the film nerds discuss P.T. Anderson’s The Master along with Director Rupert Wyatt’s departure from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and their personal most awkward movie experiences. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching…Read more ›

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