CinemaNerdz: The Podcast
By Mike Tyrkus
CinemaNerdz: The PodcastJan 23, 2023
Episode 78: “Back to Black”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that although Back to Black may not prove to be the tell-all biography of Amy Winehouse that many may expect, it is a lovingly told story of a talented woman.
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Episode 77: “IF”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suspects that perhaps a heavier-than-expected narrative may turn some off of IF, but it is one of those rare family films that explores exactly what it means to be such.
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Episode 76: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has injected the franchise with a new purpose and zest that portends perhaps even better entries to come in the future.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes!
Episode 75: “The Fall Guy”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the nostalgic and non-ironic adaptation of the television series The Fall Guy allows the film to stand on its own apart from its namesake property.
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Episode 74: “Challengers”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while some may contest whether his new film – Challengers – is director Luca Guadagnino’s best, it is undeniable that this is, simply put, a great film.
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Episode 73: “Abigail”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, as do many other successful horror films, Abigail promises one narrative trope only to trip up the audience with a remarkably entertaining adventure yarn.
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Episode 72: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that as far as period piece spy thrillers go, director Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stands near the top of the genre.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare!
Episode 71: “Monkey Man”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that as far as directorial debuts go, there are only a handful of films that may be as well respected by history as Dev Patel’s work with Monkey Man.
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Episode 70: “Wicked Little Letters”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that despite being a mystery without an overly complicated mystery to solve, Wicked Little Letters turns out to be a rather entertaining frolic of a film.
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Episode 69: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus acknowledges that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a welcome addition to the franchise and one that perhaps bodes well for future installments.
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Episode 68: “The American Society of Magical Negroes”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Kobi Libii's The American Society of Magical Negroes is a film with a purpose as well as sound and earnest intentions that make it more powerful than not.
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Episode 67: “Frida”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus finds the documentary Frida to be an honest and lovingly constructed film that brings to the forefront the far-reaching influence of Kahlo and her work.
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Episode 66: “Arthur the King”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that the story of asserts that redemption and family at the heart of Arthur the King easily makes it one of the best family films of the year.
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Episode 65: “Kung Fu Panda 4”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that although Kung Fu Panda 4 may not be one of the worst animated films ever made, it is certainly the least enjoyable and entertaining film in the series.
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Episode 64: “Dune: Part Two”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus insists that Not only is Dune: Part Two even more compelling and beautiful than the first installment, it also makes the third film in the series a must-see event.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dune: Part Two!
Episode 63: “Drive-Away Dolls”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Drive-Away Dolls may not mirror other films from the Coen Brothers, but it is an extremely entertaining and rewarding piece from an unapologetic filmmaker.
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Episode 62: “Bob Marley: One Love”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the latest film about a musician – Bob Marley: One Love – ultimately plays out more as a celebration of Bob Marley than as a “warts-and-all" biography.
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Episode 61: “The Teachers' Lounge”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that The Teachers' Lounge displays a profound depth of the story and sweeping breadth of the conflicts within that makes it one of the best films of the year.
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Episode 60: “The Underdoggs”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that The Underdoggs is essentially a "comfort" movie that is neither provocative nor notable, but instead entertains just enough to get by.
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Episode 59: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suggests that the disappointing mediocrity of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may have set a new low for the DCECU that it is unlikely to climb out of at any point soon.
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Episode 58: “Napoleon”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that director Ridley Scott's film Napoleon makes for a far more sweeping tale of tragedy and romance than has been attempted before with regards to the story.
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Episode 57: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes ultimately becomes something far more deadly than anything found within the games themselves – unnecessary.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes!
Episode 56: “Thanksgiving”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Thanksgiving proves to be a plodding and thoroughly unenjoyable assault on an audience that may ultimately wish it had opted to stay home and eat leftovers.
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Episode 55: “Priscilla”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Sofia Coppola's new film Priscilla may ultimately be the best, and is certainly the latest, great film from a talented and gifted filmmaker.
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Episode 54: “Five Nights at Freddy’s”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while it may be more horror than anything else, there is more at work in Five Nights at Freddy’s than not, making it the best Blumhouse offering to date.
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Episode 53: “Stop Making Sense”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Stop Making Sense, which recently enjoyed its 40th anniversary, prompting a reissue of the film, is considered by many to be the greatest concert film ever made.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Stop Making Sense here!
Episode 52: “Landscape with Invisible Hand”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Landscape with Invisible Hand proves to be a significant achievement in the genre in that it is more powerful and poetic than many other sci-fi films.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Landscape with Invisible Hand here!
Episode 51: “Strays”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Strays is ultimately an endearing portrayal of the kind of lasting friendships forged in the face of real adversity – albeit with more swears.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Strays here!
Episode 50: “The Last Voyage of the Demeter”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Last Voyage of the Demeter ultimately fails to deliver on its promise of classic tale of gothic horror.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Last Voyage of the Demeter here!
Episode 49: “Barbie”
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that in a summer movie season that has provided very little in terms of memorable entertainment, Greta Gerwig's Barbie proves an undeniable triumph.
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Episode 48: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One may perhaps be the best offering in the series since the impossible missions first began.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One here
Episode 47: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny manages to recapture the spirit of the first three films and serve as a fitting sendoff for the now legendary character.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny here
Episode 46: Past Lives
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that as far as feature debuts go, writer/director Celine Song's Past Lives suggests that a singular talent has arrived and that the audience should take notice.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Past Lives here
Episode 45: The Flash
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that even though The Flash plays a bit long, the film delivers an entertaining and sometimes satisfying entry to the cannon of the DC Extended Cinematic Universe.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Flash here
Episode 44: Book Club: The Next Chapter
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that despite the many problems facing Book Club: The Next Chapter, there is a decent film to be had here, but this current incarnation is not that film.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Book Club: The Next Chapter here!
Episode 43: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the latest film in the series, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, is ultimately more of the best elements of the formula that proved so successful in previous entries.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 here!
Episode 42: Renfield
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it may not play as a straight-forward horror film nor as a strict comedy, Renfield does deliver enough entertainment to be successful in both genres.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Renfield here!
Episode 41: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that given the success of its namesake, it is discouraging that Shazam! Fury of the Gods is equally, if not more, disappointing than previous entries of the DCECU.
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Episode 40: Inside
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that, anchored by a strong lead performance from Willem Dafoe, director Vasilis Katsoupis’ Inside proves to be an engaging and engrossing thriller.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Inisde here!
Episode 39: Luther: The Fallen Sun
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus talks about Idris Elba's return as DCI John Luther in Luther: The Fallen Sun, reprising the role he played in twenty-one episodes of the BBC TV series from 2010-19.
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Episode 38: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus opines that the camaraderie and all-out good time being enjoyed throughout Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania speaks to the enterprise having its heart in the right place.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania here!
Episode 37: 80 for Brady
80 for Brady proves to be a remarkably charming and endearing piece thanks in large part to the ensemble of fine actresses assembled for this road trip.
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Episode 36: The Son
The Son is buoyed by an effective turn from Hugh Jackman as a father who, in echoing the failures of his own father, effectively dooms his own son as well.
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Episode 35: Avatar: The Way of Water
Not only is Avatar: The Way of Water a striking piece of work, but it is also perhaps the pinnacle of James Cameron’s career.
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Episode 34: Empire of Light
There is a beauty and poignancy within Empire of Light, the new film from writer/director Sam Mendes, that is something akin to a cathartic experience.
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Episode 33: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is easily one of the greatest incarnations of Carlo Collodi’s timeless classic and is, in its way, already a classic itself.
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Episode 32: Strange World
An earnestness to the story and the father/son relationship allows Strange World to resonate far more than the typical animated offering of this type.
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Episode 31: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever serves as both a worthy sequel to the first film as well as an homage to the star of that film – the late Chadwick Boseman.
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever here!
Episode 30: The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile
The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile is an engaging and emotionally satisfying examination of Tucker's life and an uplifting piece of work.
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Episode 29: Black Adam
Black Adam, perhaps fares better as a stand-alone super-hero story, than it does when compared to the far more entertaining and seemingly retconned Shazam!
Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Black Adam here!