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Film nerds from the midwestern U.S. review recent film releases and discuss the latest film news.

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    Bonus Episode: The Fall of the House of Usher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 72:44


    Will we stan, again, Mike Flanagan or does he scam us fans with a pan of flan? Show Notes: Intro Full Review: The Fall of the House of Usher **SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY** Outro Become a patron by visiting our Patreon:…Read more ›

    Episode 217 – Gran Turismo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 46:47


    Does Neill Blomkamp's latest film have what it takes to gain pole position at the box office, or will it smolder in a fiery crash on the side of the track at Nürburgring? Find out in our review of Gran…Read more ›

    Episode 216 – The Green Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 76:13


    Does David Lowery's The Green Knight deserve the valor it seeks, or is it too cowardly to face the journey ahead? Find out on this week's episode! We also discuss the forthcoming Matrix Resurrections and its' recent trailer release. Show…Read more ›

    Episode 215 – The Suicide Squad (Plus Loki and Reminiscence)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 153:26


    James Gunn was given a suicide mission: create an entertaining movie about The Suicide Squad! Did he succeed? Find out with our review! We also catch up on talking about Loki from Disney+ and Reminiscence, the feature directorial debut of…Read more ›

    Episode 214 – Black Widow & F9: The Fast Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 88:50


    What's more important — the family you're born into, or the family you choose? We're here with a double dose of family with TWO FULL REVIEWS of Justin Lin's return to the Fast & Furious franchise with F9: The Fast…Read more ›

    Episode 213 – A Quiet Place Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 73:03


    Do we have anything nice to say about John Krasinski's latest film or should we just keep quiet? Find out with our review of A Quiet Place Part II! We also talk about The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do…Read more ›

    Episode 212 – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 106:52


    Does The Falcon and the Winter Soldier soar high above the MCU or did it lack the guiding hand of a storied falconeer? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and what movies…Read more ›

    Episode 211 – Mortal Kombat (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 111:20


    Is director Simon McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat a flawless victory? Or shall it be banished to the NetherRealm never to be watched again? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Mare of Easttown, Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, and…Read more ›

    Episode 210 – Nomadland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 111:05


    Does Nomadland lead the film nerds astray? Or do we find our way thanks to the kindness of strangers? Find out on this week’s episode! Tim’s also watched a lot of the best picture contenders and Nick finds himself revisiting…Read more ›

    Episode 209 – Godzilla vs. Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 100:15


    Does the latest kaiju mash-up feel like titans wreaking havoc or is it just a couple dudes wrestling in rubber suits? Find out in our review of Godzilla vs. Kong! We also talk to Gojo about his journey watching all…Read more ›

    Episode 208 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 158:49


    Did Zack Snyder successfully rejuvenate Justice League with a dip in the genesis chamber or is Warner Bros. just beating a lifeless corpse? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Allen v Farrow, The Last Blockbuster, Black…Read more ›

    Episode 207 – WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 100:34


    Did director Matt Shakman dial in the right signal with WandaVision or were we left with nothing but static? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Schitt’s Creek, Ginny and Georgia, Age of Samurai, Cocaine Bear, and…Read more ›

    Episode 206 – Bill & Ted Face the Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 111:57


    Were we throwing tomatoes at the screen while watching Dean Perisot’s latest film or did it have us rush to our feet for a standing ovation? Find out in this week’s episode with our review of Bill & Ted Face…Read more ›

    Episode 205 – Tenet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 108:53


    Did Christopher Nolan provide us with another axiom of filmic greatness or do we take a principled stand against Tenet? Find out on this episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching. Show Notes: Intro What We’ve Been Watching:…Read more ›

    Episode 204 – The State of the Film Industry & Film Reviews from Alt-2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 81:55


    After a long wait the film nerds have returned! They spent their time tinkering with the Horror Movie Yearbook time machine to access the multiverse and bring back short, fake reviews of films they would’ve seen in 2020 if they…Read more ›

    Introducing: Multimedium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 14:35


    The way we tell stories is always evolving. Join Tim and Willie as they guide you through the changing shape of storytelling on Multimedium; a show that analyzes a single work of art, and the many forms it can take.…Read more ›

    Bonus Episode – Marvel/Sony Break-Up & It: Chapter Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 61:41


    In this bonus episode, Alex and Nick talk about the recent Marvel/Sony break-up over Spider-Man as well as give some of their thoughts about Andy Muschietti’s It: Chapter Two! Show Notes: Introduction Marvel/Sony Break-Up (0:02:44) Review: It: Chapter Two **SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY**…Read more ›

    Episode 203 – Avengers: Endgame and MCU Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 223:20


    FILM NERDS ASSEMBLE! Have the Russo brothers assembled one of the finest films in history or do we want to snap it away when we get our hands on the infinity stones? Find out with our review of Avengers: Endgame! We…Read more ›

    Bonus Episode: Black Mirror – Bandersnatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 35:37


    As a special treat for those of you who don’t regularly listen to the Midwest Game Nerds, Nick joined the regular crew of Jon, Bryan, and Alex to talk about Bandersnatch, the interactive choose your own adventure film from Black Mirror on…Read more ›

    The Alienist Recap Episode 1×00 – The Alienist Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 21:18


    This episode serves as a brief primer for the new recap podcast about TNT’s limited series adaptation of The Alienist by the Midwest Podcast Network! Alex and Nick introduce themselves, talk about their interest in the series, Nick’s love for Caleb Carr’s…Read more ›

    Episode 202 – The Dark Tower … and the rest of 2017!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2017 133:09


    As we promised Joep, we’re back to talk about Nikolaj Arcel’s The Dark Tower! We also discuss just about every other movie we’ve seen so far in 2017! Show Notes: Introduction Listener Feedback (0:02:25) Gordan on Halt and Catch Fire Tom 2017…Read more ›

    Episode 201 – Best of 2016 and Most Anticipated of 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 132:13


    The film nerds finally return and they talk about a lot of what they missed over the past few months! We talk about some of our favorite movies of 2016 and what we’re looking forward to in 2017. Show Notes:…Read more ›

    Go Subscribe to Horror Movie Yearbook!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2016 0:58


    Hey everyone! I just wanted to make sure that anyone that isn’t following us on Facebook or Twitter (as you should be!) is aware that Horror Movie Yearbook is now available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio and episode two about…Read more ›

    Episode 200 – The Two-Hundredth Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2016 183:03


    In 200 episodes, the Midwest Film Nerds Podcast has gained fans from around the world, and for this bicentennial episode we wanted to immortalize our loyal listeners! We also air some segments from our un-aired pilot episode. A great big…Read more ›

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    Horror Movie Yearbook Episode One: The Class of 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 113:17


    The first episode of Horror Movie Yearbook is live! Join Tim and Willie as they pick three horror movies from a particular year and discuss the films as well as their cultural influence and relevance at the time! Episode one…Read more ›

    Episode 199 – Key Frames: Fight Club (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 77:58


    This week we finish the second series of “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Alex’s pick is this week and it’s 1999’s Fight Club! Also, we talk about Everybody Wants Some!!, Luke Cage, Westworld,…Read more ›

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    Westworld FM Episode 1×00 – Westworld Primer and Westworld (1973) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2016 30:18


    This episode serves as a brief primer for the new Westworld recap podcast by the Midwest Podcast Network! Alex and Nick introduce themselves, talk about their interest in the new Westworld TV series, and review Michael Crichton’s original Westworld film! You can…Read more ›

    Episode 198 – Key Frames: Memento (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 88:23


    This week we continue “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Nick’s pick is this week and it’s 2000’s Memento! Also, Summer Movie Wager results are in! We’ve got a smattering of…Read more ›

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    Episode 197 – Key Frames: Spider-Man 2 (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 77:34


    This week we continue “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Tim’s pick is this week and it’s 2004’s Spider-Man 2! We also talk about the Emmys and what we’ve been watching including The…Read more ›

    Episode 196 – Key Frames: The Lost Boys (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2016 91:06


    This week we return to “Key Frames” where we discuss movies that were and are key in our love of film. Willie’s pick is this week and it’s the 1987s classic The Lost Boys! We also have an important announcement at…Read more ›

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    Episode 195 – Hell or High Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2016 94:52


    Do we feel robbed by Hell or High Water or did David Mackenzie’s latest film steal our hearts away? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and some film news as well! Show Notes:…Read more ›

    Episode 194 – Don’t Breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 99:39


    Did director Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe leave us breathless or did it just make us sigh with disdain? Find out on this week’s episode! We also play a music game and talk about film news. Show Notes: Intro Film News: Ben-Hur (2016) flopped…Read more ›

    Episode 193 – Kubo and the Two Strings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 86:54


      Are we singing a song about Kubo and the Two Strings or did the film fall a little flat? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Don’t Think Twice, Aliens, and more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Steven…Read more ›

    Episode 192 – The Lobster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2016 86:40


    Are we all eager beavers in professing our love for The Lobster or do we just wish director Yorgos Lanthimos would just clam up? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about what we’ve been watching as well as…Read more ›

    Episode 191 – Suicide Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 82:15


    Is Warner Bros./DC’s latest film “good for the mission” or is it tantamount to movie studio suicide? Find out on this week’s episode where we discuss David Ayer’s Suicide Squad! We also talk about who we think are the best…Read more ›

    Episode 190 – Jason Bourne and Stranger Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2016 88:13


    Does director Paul Greengrass make us feel Bourne again? Are we ready for Even Stranger Things? Find out this week when we talk about Jason Bourne and Stranger Things! Alex also takes a moment to talk about his experience at the Alamo Drafthouse in…Read more ›

    Episode 189 – Star Trek Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 85:24


    This week we sling-shot around the sun and forget that Star Trek Into Darkness ever occurred and we review Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond! We also talk about San Diego Comic-Con 2016! You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Eb81dvnZA…Read more ›

    Episode 188 – Ghostbusters (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2016 81:59


    Yes, it’s true, these Ghostbusters have no dicks. This week we review Paul Feig’s latest film! Tim and Willie also talk about seeing John Carpenter in concert as well as Netflix’s Stranger Things! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Jason’s thoughts on Swiss…Read more ›

    Episode 187 – Very, Very Brief Thoughts on The Secret Life of Pets and Swiss Army Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 25:55


    This week on the podcast Alex is an idiot and turned on the wrong microphone for Willie for 80% of the episode! So instead, Alex recaps the entire recording session in 12 minutes and then there’s spoilertary on Swiss Army Man!…Read more ›

    Episode 186 – The Shallows and The Legend of Tarzan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 98:05


    Should you wade out into The Shallows or will it that just come back to bite you? Find out on this week’s episode! We’re quite chatty this week with listener feedback, what we’ve been watching, and some bonus topics after the end…Read more ›

    Episode 185 – Finding Dory, The Conjuring 2, and The Ides of March

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 64:24


    A grab-bag for this week! While Alex is still out of town, the film nerds discuss two recent movies in Finding Dory and The Conjuring 2 as well as an older film in The Ides of March. We also talk about collecting and pose…Read more ›

    Episode 184 – Netflix’s Bloodline Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 47:31


    Let me tell you somethin’, it’s time to talk about season 2 of Netflix’s Bloodline with Jon and Bryan of the Midwest Game Nerds Podcast! Show Notes: Introduction Full Review: Netflix’s Bloodline Season 2 (0:01:42) Spoilers start: (0:08:01) Outro Make sure you check…Read more ›

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    Episode 183 – Warcraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2016 68:42


    Did Duncan Jones scrounge up enough resources to build a great Warcraft movie? Find out on this week’s episode! We also discuss other video game movies, both good and bad. Show Notes: Intro Video game movie discussion! (0:03:20) Full Review: Warcraft (0:18:30)…Read more ›

    Episode 182 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 70:07


    In this episode find out if you should keep yourself in the dark when it comes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows! We also congratulate Joep and Eva on their wedding and talk about what we’ve been watching!…Read more ›

    Episode 181 – X-Men: Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 100:26


    Is X-Men: Apocalypse an unmitigated disaster or can Charles and Erik save the movie themselves? We also talk about our favorite movie props, Spawn, and more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Tom writes in! (0:01:40) What We’ve Been Watching: Nick: The…Read more ›

    Episode 180 – Keanu and The Nice Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 74:39


    Does The Nice Guys finish last? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Key and Peele’s Keanu, top 10 horror movies of the 2010s, and Summer movie wager statistics! Show Notes: Cold Open: Recent uptick in jokes at Detroit’s expense in…Read more ›

    Episode 179 – Money Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2016 81:47


    Should you buy or sell on Money Monster? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Goon, we play tagline takedown, and much more! Show Notes: Intro Listener Feedback: Tom on Nick and Captain America: Civil War (0:08:27) (Civil War SPOILERS…Read more ›

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