Musicals or Films; Which do you prefer? Ask the Nerds! 

On this weeks episode, BK & Jack dive into a contemporary musical that tweaks & bends the biopic genre into a uniquely colorful experience. Hear how Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut interprets this musical work inspired by the true life story of its author, Jonathan Larson. We'll cover how Larson's struggles over his early works led to the revelations that would turn him into one of musical theatre's shining stars, the ways in which his work & Broadway were deeply impacted & influenced by the AIDS crisis, how these forces coalesced around a passion project during the COVID pandemic & so much more! You won't want to miss out on this episode, so click on that download link! Actions speak Louder Than (Louder Than)...

It's time for the Film Nerds to decide: Which side are you on? Which side are you on? 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack make their first-ever foray into documentary filmmaking with a close look at one of the most visceral and revealing documentaries ever made in the United States. Learn how the observational form of documentary defined the approach used by Barbara Kopple to film this struggle for union recognition in an isolated corner of Appalachia, what interested her in this story in the first place, how the people of Harlan County stole her heart, & much, MUCH more. This marked a bold new step for Revenge of the Film Nerds into an essential form of filmmaking, and you'll want to be there every step of the way!

He's Not A Film Nerd! He's a Very Naughty Boy! 

BK & Jack are BACK after a quick break for the Thanksgiving holiday with an incredible comedy to sink their teeth into. Join in on the fun as the Film Nerds discuss the cosmic importance of Monty Python (even if BK refuses to say their name properly), how the film went from a flippant joke to a tangible project, the near death & resurrection of the production, the controversial reception of the film, & much more! A classic film from the greatest sketch comedy group of all time: what more can you ask for!?

You're almost there with much at stake; but now the Pod begins to quake!!! 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack stampede into one of their favorite family films of all time! Hear how the story went from a beloved children's novel to the big screen, how the cast & crew's collaboration with one another delivered a cinematic spectacle at the cutting edge of the art form, how the film peppers some incredible morals within its telling, and much, much more! And the best part? You don't have to wait until someone rolls a 5 or an 8 to listen along!

How you podcast doesn't matter... It's how you land! 

The Film Nerds are taking a journey over to France this week to examine Matthieu Kassovitz's timeless character study! Hear about the forces in France which gave rise to the "banlieue" - the country's very own projects, how the tensions between French African immigrants and police reached a boiling point in the early 90s, how this powder keg inspired Kassovitz & his close friends to make an artistic statement on this crisis, & much, much more. One of our deepest and most insightful dives into any film yet! You won't want to miss it!

Alright people, let's do this one last time... 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack swing into the world of one of the most popular superheroes in history as they navigate the multiverse in this modern classic! Join the Film Nerds as they discuss the debate around the value of superhero films, the long & difficult journey to representation in comics & superhero films, the importance of Miles Morales as a character, the challenges he surmounts in the film, & so much more. This is one foray into the world of everyone's favorite web shooter you won't want to miss!

The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of five youths, in particular Sally Hardesty and her brother, Franklin. It is all the more tragic in that they were young... 

After weeks of build-up, it's finally time for BK & Jack to witness one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Along the way, they will discuss how they reacted personally to the film, how the American fascination with serial killers entered the popular consciousness before the late-70s, the intriguing way the film's genesis ties into local politics in Austin, Texas, & the literal hell the cast & crew endured to finish this film. All this & more as the Film Nerds journey into the world of the mad & macabre!

The Film Nerds shall rise and walk among the living! And the Film Nerds shall outnumber the living! 

It's time for another entry in the Month of Horror, and BK & Jack are celebrating by digging into a movie monster that is near & dear to their hearts: The zombie! Join in as they discuss how we got from ancient cultural conceptions of the creature to its modern iteration, how different types of zombie evoke different types of fear, how Train to Busan advanced the genre in new & personal ways, & how the film would borrow from cultural flashpoints in modern Korean history to develop its message and symbolism. An incredible episode as always, so get comfy and join the horde!

Excuse me, Film Nerds: who are you? 

This week, as BK & Jack sink even deeper into the Month of Horror, they set their sights on the Land of Sunshine and one of its scariest animations of all time. Hear the story of how the project came to be, how it landed at the perfect studio for its development, how director Satoshi Kon dramatically altered the story from its source material to give it a psychological edge, how it became an unlikely festival hit, & much, much more. A chilling, thrilling ride through an absolute classic. You won't want to miss this episode!!!

A podcast on a modern classic? That's not the history of man; that's the history of Film Nerds! 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack kick off the Month of Horror with a technologically chilling journey through the world of Ex Machina, Alex Garland's essential entry into the modern science fiction & thriller lexicons. Hear about the writer/director's career path from prodigious novelist to helming his own film, how Garland & his cast became the beating heart of the film, the depth of the philosophical & artistic references underpinning the story, the film's contribution to the rise of A24 Films, & much more! An incredible episode as always, so please join us as we keep this machine moving!