Knerds of the Roundtable
By Dwayne Justice, Sammy Maynard, and Jamie Fugate
Our world is full of entertainment options, but not all of them are actually good. So how do you sift through the quantity for the quality? That is the quest we have set for ourselves. So join Dwayne, Jamie, Sammy and our guests as we scour the world of movies, tv, books, comics, music and more for quality pop culture.
Knerds of the RoundtableMay 13, 2019
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01:15:04
Gaining Control - A Review of Dune: Part 2
On this episode the Knerds review Dune: Part 2. Directed by Denis Villeneuve based on the Sci-Fi classic by Frank Herbert. Starting Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Javier Bardem.
Mar 25, 202401:13:12
Why Not - A Review of Jurassic Park
On this episode the Knerds review Jurassic Park. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum.
Mar 06, 202401:00:04
Window Dressing or Target Practice: A Review of The Killer
On this episode the Knerds review The Killer. Directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, and one awesome pitbull.
Feb 19, 202456:21
A ReReview of Hot Fuzz
On this episode the Knerds take another swing at Hot Fuzz. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Timothy Dalton. This classic was one of our earliest episodes and we wanted to take another look at it now that we (hopefully) have a better idea of what we’re doing.
Jan 29, 202456:16
A Review of Rudy
On this episode the Knerds review Rudy. Directed by David Anspaugh and starring Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, and Charles S. Dutton.
Jan 16, 202401:05:22
A Review of Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire
On this episode two Knerds review Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, and Ed Skrein.
Jan 02, 202455:60
It’s Turbo Time? - A Review of Jingle All The Way
On this episode the Knerds review Jingle All the Way. Directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, and Rita Wilson.
Dec 18, 202301:11:47
Not Those Avengers - A Review of the Avengers (1998)
On this episode the Knerds review 1998’s The Avengers directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and starring Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, and Sean Connery.
Nov 20, 202346:04
Something Witty - A Review of Bullet Train
On this episode the Knerds review Bullet Train. Directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, and Brian Tyree Henry.
Nov 06, 202338:22
1999: The Greatest Year in Movies?
On this episode the Knerds discuss the argument for why 1999 is widely considered the greatest year in movies. Then they close with a draft of the movies of 1999!
Oct 30, 202352:54
Did Ahsoka Fight a Balrog? - A Review of Ahsoka (Episodes 5-8)
On this episode the Knerds review the last four episodes of Ahsoka. Written by Dave Filoni and starring Roasario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and David Tennant.
Oct 23, 202359:19
By Grathar’s Hammer You Shall Be Reviewed - A Review of Galaxy Quest
On this episode the Knerds review Galaxy Quest. Directed by Dean Parisot and starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub.
Oct 09, 202357:31
A Review of Ahsoka (Episodes 1-4)
On this episode the Knerds review the first four episodes of Ahsoka. Written by Dave Filoni and starring Roasario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and David Tennant.
Sep 25, 202357:11
Skynet is Real - A Review of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
On this episode the Knerds review Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Written and directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.
Sep 04, 202346:18
Buttress Your Feelings for our Review of Glass Onion
On this episode the Knerds review Glass Onion. Written and Directed by Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, and many more talented people.
Aug 21, 202358:01
Marty Made it Back and So Have We! - A Review of Back to the Future
On this episode the Knerds review Back to the Future. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover.
Aug 07, 202301:09:32
A Review of Ms. Marvel
On this episode the Knerds review the first episode of Ms. Marvel. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and starring Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Zenobia Shroff, and Mohan Kapur.
Jun 18, 202256:18
A Review of Obi-Wan Kenobi - 1 & 2
On this episode the Knerds review the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Jun 09, 202201:00:39
A Review of Dr Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness
On this episode the Knerds are back! And reviewing Dr Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness.
May 23, 202201:01:24
You Get Nine Ghosts On This One - An Experimental Review of A Christmas Carol
On this episode the Knerds review A Christmas Carol. Written, directed, and starring a bunch of different people, puppets, and CGI characters. We actually each watched a different version and compared and contrasted. It was an interesting experiment. Hope you all have as fun as we did. Merry Christmas Knerds of the Realm.
Dec 25, 202154:01
Top Ten Pop Culture Quests of 2021
On this episode the Knerds review their Top Ten Pop Culture Quests of 2021 and Draft the top 3 Quests for 2022.
Dec 15, 202101:02:26
We’re Still Friends . . . Right? - A Review of King Arthur
On this episode the Knerds review King Arthur. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Clive Owen, Kiera Knightley, and a great cast.
Dec 08, 202159:33
Knerd Knews- December 1, 2021
On this episode the Knerds review the Knews. Obi Wan, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Marvel, MCU, Super-Pets, Hawkeye, and Disney + Day.
Dec 01, 202134:35
Confused Chemistry - A Review of the X-Files: Fight the Future
On this episode the Knerds review X-Files: Fight the Future. Directed by Rob Bowman and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.
Nov 24, 202158:07
A Review of the Prestige
On this episode the Knerds review The Prestige. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Scarlett Johansson.
Nov 17, 202159:20
A Review of V for Vendetta
On this episode the Knerds review V for Vendetta. Directed by James McTeague and starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving.
Nov 10, 202156:06
Sammy Likes the Comics Better - A Teview of Constantine
On this episode the Knerds review Constantine. Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton, and Shia LaBeouf.
Nov 01, 202151:45
A Review of the Lost Boys
On this episode the Knerds review The Lost Boys. Directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jamie Gertz, and the Coreys.
Oct 26, 202101:08:33
Dune - The Spoiler Free Instant Reaction Show
On this episode the Knerds take a jaunt to the local cineplex and watch the much anticipated and finally released Dune. They stay spoiler free but give their big picture thoughts and recommendations about whether you should watch this movie. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Jason Mamoa, Josh Brolin, and many more.
Oct 24, 202114:43
At Least It Was Off Camera - A Review of I Am Legend
On this episode the Knerds review I Am Legend. Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Abbey, Will Smith, and Alice Braga.
Oct 18, 202101:01:17
A Review of Frankenstein (1931)
On this episode the Knerds review 1931’s Frankenstein. Starring Boris Karloff, Mae Clarke, and Colin Clive.
Oct 11, 202101:02:29
Knerd Knews- October 4, 2021
On this episode the Knerds review the Knews. Stranger Things, Sopranos, The Many Saints of Newark, Finch, Sandman, Matrix Resurrections, Army of Thieves, Cowboy Bebop, Extraction 2, Shang-Chi, What If?, and Star Wars: Visions.
Oct 04, 202101:02:40
A Review of The Cable Guy
On this episode the Knerds review The Cable Guy. Directed by Ben Stiller and Starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, and Jack Black.
Sep 27, 202101:08:10
Flirting With Disaster - A Review of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
On this episode the Knerds review Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Starring Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillen, and Kevin Hart.
Sep 20, 202157:46
He’s Kind of a Lot - A Review of School of Rock
On this episode the Knerds review School of Rock. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black and Joan Cusack.
Sep 14, 202149:26
A Review of Nacho Libre
On this episode the Knerds continue Jack Black Month by reviewing Nacho Libre. Directed by Jared Hess and Starring Jack Black.
Sep 06, 202155:10
A Review of Kung Fu Panda
On this episode the Knerds review Kung Fu Panda. Starring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, and Lucy Lui.
Aug 30, 202156:12
Knerd Knews - August 23, 2021
On this episode the Knerds discuss Shang Chi, Captain America 4, Star Wars: Visions, Lord of the Rings, Scarlet Johansson and Disney, What If?, The Suicide Squad, and Star Wars fan angst about the name of a spaceship. Plus, Trelawney Time!
Aug 23, 202144:05
A Review of Pirates of the Caribbean
On this episode the Knerds review Pirates of the Caribbean. Directed by Gore Virbinski and Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush.
Aug 16, 202150:00
A Review of Ford v. Ferrari
On this episode the Knerds review Ford v. Ferrari. Directed by James Mangold and starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale and bunch of awesome actors and actresses.
Aug 09, 202158:40
A Review of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
On this episode the Knerds review E.T. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, Written by Melissa Mathison, and starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote.
Aug 02, 202155:58
A Review of Minority Report
On this episode the Knerds review Minority Report. Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on a story by Philip K. Dick, and starring Tom Cruise.
Jul 26, 202156:37
A Review of Ready Player One
On this episode the Knerds continue Spielberg month with a review of Ready Player One. Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the novel by Ernest Cline, and starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, and Simon Pegg.
Jul 19, 202157:29
Proto-Stranger Things - A Review Of The Goonies
On this episode the Knerds continue Spielberg month with a review of the Goonies. Directed by Richard Donner, Written by Chris Columbus, starring Sean Astin Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, and Martha Plimpton. Not a lot of Spielberg in there huh, decisions were made. He did produce it and get a story credit at least.
Jul 12, 202155:38
A Review of Jaws
On this episode the Knerds review the 1975 classic Jaws. Directed by Stephen Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss.
Jul 05, 202147:38
Knerd Knews - June 28, 2021
On this episode the Knerds discuss Shang Chi, Snake Eyes, Masters of the Universe, Star Wars and the Walk of Fame, Spielberg joining up with Netflix, Picard, and DC fashion. Plus, Trelawney Time!
Jun 28, 202136:57
Suspicious Minds - A Review of John Carpenters The Thing
On this episode the Knerds review John Carpenters The Thing. Starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, and a bunch of other dudes.
Jun 21, 202153:14
Space Denzel - A Review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
On this episode the Knerds review Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Featuring the voice talent of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Haylee Steinfeld, Nicholas Cage, Lily Tomlin, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Mahershala Ali, and Zoe Kravitz.
Jun 14, 202159:09
Dumb Analogies Abound - A Review of Iron Man
On this episode the Knerds review Iron Man. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr, Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges.
Jun 07, 202153:60
Knerd Knews - May 31, 2021
On this episode the Knerds discuss the Eternals Trailer, DC animated shows for HBO Max, the Amazon Purchase of MGM, Sandman, Titans, Kraven getting cast, Evil Dead rising again, and much more!
May 31, 202140:05