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Selma Hayek and John Lithgow star as representatives of opposing views in the ongoing grand debates of American society: rich/poor, immigrant/native born, man/woman, minority/white, liberal/conservative, and so on in the 2017 Miguel Arteta-directed film, 'Beatriz at Dinner.' #BeatrizAtDinner tells the story of when massage therapist #Beatriz (#SalmaHayek) attends the dinner party of her wealthy clients Kathy (#ConnieBritton) and Grant (#DavidWarshofsky) after her car breaks down at their house. During the party, Beatriz finds out that Kathy and Grant's wealthy colleagues are involved in business practices that she finds repellent. In particular, she suspects that she has a past connection with Doug Strutt (#JohnLithgow), whose business has come under fire from environmental groups. As the night progresses, tensions escalate between Beatriz and Doug as the two butt heads over their opposing philosophies. Does the film deliver on its promise of being the first true film to deal with Americans ideological splinters in the age of Donald Trump? Cast: Salma Hayek as Beatriz Chloë Sevigny as Shannon Connie Britton as Kathy Jay Duplass as Alex John Lithgow as Doug Strutt Amy Landecker as Jeana John Early as Evan David Warshofsky as Grant  

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Director #ColinTrevorrow decides to take a short break from large budget films like Jurassic World to delve into his newest indie film project, The Book of Henry. Starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, and Jacob Tremblay as a single mother and her two young sons. #JaedenLieberher plays Henry, an 11-year-old boy genius who has a hyper focus on the ideas of good and evil, and what his legacy should be to his family. His mother Susan (#NaomiWatts) is a woman who has disempowered herself to allow Henry to become this guiding male figure in their lives. When Henry suspects that there is something strange happening to the girl next door, he decides to create a plan and he pulls his mother in for the task. The film delves into the ideas of parentification of children, and that impact on what it does to both the child and parents. Issues of role reversals and maturity are peppered throughout #TheBookOfHenry. PREMISE: In a small suburban town, a precocious 11-year-old boy, named Henry Carpenter, and his younger brother, Peter, are being raised by their single mother, Susan, who works as a waitress. Henry has a crush on their next-door neighbor Christina Sickleman, a girl around his age, who is the stepdaughter of the police commissioner. To protect Christina from harm at the hands of her abusive stepfather, Glenn, Henry comes up with a plan to rescue her that he writes in a book. Henry's mother discovers the book and decides that she and Peter will put Henry's scheme into motion. Other cast members: Dean Norris Maddie Ziegler Lee Pace Sarah Silverman Bobby Moynihan Tonya Pinkins Budget: $10 Million  

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Every cinematic universe begins somewhere, and Universal's #DarkUniverse begins with Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella's, The Mummy. The adventures begin in ancient Egypt, Princess Ahmanet is first in line to replace her father Menehptre only to be replaced when his new wife gives birth to a son. Determined to usurp the throne, Ahmanet sells her soul to the the god Set, who promises to make her Queen in exchange for gaining a corporeal form. After killing her family, Ahmanet prepares to sacrifice her lover only to be captured and condemned to be buried alive with flesh-eating scarabs. Fast forward to the modern day with Nick Morton (#TomCruise) finds Ahmanet's tomb and mistakenly releases her upon the world. The Mummy is more action than horror and works to set up the budding Universal #DarkUniverse.  

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Director #PattyJenkins has taken on the herculean task of directing the first large-scale female-led comic book movie, #WonderWoman. Starring relative newcomer #GalGadot (Batman v. Superman) as the titular character of Wonder Woman/Diana Prince, Wonder Woman works to tell the story of young woman who is plucked from her safe life on a secret island and thrust into the atrocities of World War I. However, the obvious twist is that she isn't just some woman, she's the daughter of the Amazons who possess more power than even she realizes. DC/WB has had hit a couple of rough patches launching their cinematic universe, aka #DCEU. However, in Wonder Woman they have found their footing. Utilizing true emotion, heart, action, and properly placed comedy finally brings DC/WB a movie that they can say critically, and likely financially, rivals the competition. Gal Gadot impresses with her ability to play the "fish out of water" warrior princess alongside #ChrisPine as Steve Trevor, a WWI soldier who recruits her to save the world. The story is large enough to show scale in the universe, yet personal enough to be emotionally well balanced and solid.

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Director #RidleyScott returns once again to his beloved #Alien franchise to go further in depth with the franchise's lore. After a mixed reception to his Alien prequel, #Promethus, Scott goes back to the prequel well to once again try and recapture the magic of the original films. Does he pull it off? PREMISE: "In 2104, the crew of the colony ship Covenant is bound for a remote planet, Origae-6, with some 2,000 colonists and over 1,400 embryos on-board, monitored by Walter, a more advanced android resembling the earlier David. A neutrino shockwave damages the ship and waking the crew from stasis. While repairing the damage, they intercept a human radio transmission from a seemingly lifeless nearby planet. Against the objection of Daniels (Katherine Waterston), the ship's terraforming expert and acting executive officer, Captain Christopher Oram (Billy Crudup) decide to investigate."

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Movie Review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Director #GuyRitchie works to put his unique spin on the classic telling of the #KingArthur story in this modern-ish remake. Starring #CharlieHunnam as Arthur, a young man raised in a brothel not quite knowing his true lineage. Meanwhile, Arthur's uncle, played by #JudeLaw, works to consolidate his power and find and kill #Arthur so that he can wield the famous #Excalibur. There are no SPOILERS in this review. We discuss the film's premise, actors successes/failures, overall thoughts on the film, what we liked, disliked, and more. Does Guy Ritchie unique style help or hurt the retelling of the classic English high fantasy story? Check out the review to find out. Also, remember to watch, share, and subscribe.  

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

#Marvel's favorite group of cosmic outlaws and misfits are back in their sequel adventure. Bringing back the team of #StarLord (Chris Pratt), #Gamora (Zoe Saldana), #RocketRaccoon (Bradley Cooper), #BabyGroot (Vin Diesel), #Drax (Dave Bautista), #Nebula (Karen Gillian), #Yondu (Michael Rooker) to take on a new enemy and deal with the issues of newly arriving characters: #Ego (Kurt Russell) and #Mantis (Pom Klementieff). The movie works to establish the family aspects of the Guardians and what that truly means in the larger sense. Action, comedy and just plain old fun are back under the watchful eye of returning writer/director #JamesGunn. Does Marvel hit another out of the park, or does the sophomore project disappoint? Check out our review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to find out in out 2017 review.  

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss new type of vaccination delivery systems, GLOW, Star Trek: Discovery, The Predator casting, female representation in the Fast and the Furious franchise, Avatar sequel 3D tech, Matt Reeves take on The Batman, the mess with the filming of Han Solo, and much more! Show Notes: CHECKED OUT

• Glow (Netflix)

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Future of vaccinations?

COMIC NEWS

• Infamous Iron Man 1-5

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Marvel has had discussions about Captain Britain
• Jonathan Frakes working on new Star Trek show
• The Accountant to get a sequel
• Damon Lindelof is bringing “Jumper” series to Youtube Red
• Jake Busey is back in The Predator!

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Michelle Rodriguez threatens to leave the Fast series
• Kevin Feige comments on Wonder Woman
• James Cameron pushing 3D further in Avatar sequels
• Matt Reeves’s approach to The Batman
• Han Solo movie was/is a mess?
• More Sony clarification with Spider-verse

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bbc.in/2sFleY0
• Jay: http://dailym.ai/2t9wpLi

TRAILERS

• Inhumans
• Jumanji

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss Shooter, desalinization processes, wearable eyeglass tech, Injustice 2's Booster Gold and Blue Beetle, Watchmen HBO series, Jurassic World 2, rumored Fantastic Four reboot idea, Sony's MCU "connection," and much more. SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT

• Beatriz at Dinner
• Power Rangers
• Shooter

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Desalination tech

STUPID / WEIRD TECH

• Alpha Glass

COMIC NEWS

• Injustice’s Booster Gold and Blue Beetle get relationship change

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• HBO and Damon Lindelof move forward with Watchmen series
• The Rock 2...Michael Bay’s idea
• More voice actors added to animated Spider-Man film
• Daniel Day-Lewis retiring from acting
• More XXX movies are coming for some reason
• Jurassic World sequel has a subtitle now

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Fantastic Four reboot idea in the work at Fox (Rumor)
• Amy Pascal says Venom is in the larger MCU
• Carnage likely the villain in Venom solo movie
• Kraven and Mysterio spinoffs coming?
• Phil Lord and Chris Miller leave ‘Han Solo’ in middle of shoot
• Ron Howard is in to replace directors of ‘Han Solo’
• Tech Giants come for Hollywood

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Micah: http://bit.ly/2sogjfx
• Jack: http://dailym.ai/2srxnyd
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2rSNMev
• Jay: http://on.mash.to/2ttLHHS

TRAILERS

• Marshall

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss Net Neutrality, The Book of Henry, Chapterhouse Comics, Wonderman in the MCU, R-rated movies in the MCU, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, John Lithgow as The Joker, Shadowman, Flatliners, Black Panther's new trailer and much more. Show Notes: Jack's GoFundMe Page for his dad CHECKED OUT

• The Book of Henry

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS

• Pornhub shutting down temporarily for Net Neutrality

COMIC NEWS

• More Big Trouble in Little China comics
• Jay Baruchel named CCO of Chapterhouse

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

• Responses

LIGHTNING ROUND

• Nathan Fillion is actually interested in playing WonderMan in the MCU
• John Wick TV show
• Iris West will cameo in Justice League
• R-rated movies not out of the question in the MCU
• 2 Live Crew is getting a biopic

MOVIE/TV NEWS

• Simon Kinberg is officially directing X-Men: Dark Phoenix
• John Lithgow regrets turning down playing The Joker
• Paradise Lost being produced by Martin Freeman
• Jessica Chastain in talks to play Lilandra in Dark Phoenix
• Reginald Hudlin to direct Shadowman for Valiant

WTF? by JayTeeDee

• Demetrius: http://bit.ly/2rKr8tm
• Jack: http://bit.ly/2rejbNb
• Terrence: http://bit.ly/2rYGDuH
• Jay: http://bit.ly/2ralald

TRAILERS

• Jungle
• Flatliners
• Happy Death Day
• Black Panther

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).