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Once Upon a Tim in Hollywood Review We are big Tarantino fans here at Nerd Nuptial but that doesn't mean we're fans of everything he's ever done. "Classic" Tarantino is a mainstay in our household. So when we were walking into the theater for this one, we were hoping for a return to form. Thankfully, we got that and a whole lot more. We start the episode with Fleabag and Stranger Things 3. What did you think of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

Once Upon a Tim in Hollywood ReviewWe are big Tarantino fans here at Nerd Nuptial but that doesn't mean we're fans of everything he's ever done. "Classic" Tarantino is a mainstay in our household. So when we were walking into the theater for this one, we were hoping for a return to form. Thankfully, we got that and a whole lot more.We start the episode with Fleabag and Stranger Things 3. What did you think of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

Live-action Star Wars shows coming to a streaming box near you! "The Mandalorian" and Rogue One Prequel are coming to Disney+ in the near future. The first of their kind and we at Nerd Nuptial are very excited. A rumored third live-action show is coming as well ... but what could it be? In this episode, we discuss what we'd like to see and what we hope they stay away from. Knights of the Old Republic? Rebels prequel? Some completely original? Listen to find out.

Live-action Star Wars shows coming to a streaming box near you!"The Mandalorian" and Rogue One Prequel are coming to Disney+ in the near future. The first of their kind and we at Nerd Nuptial are very excited. A rumored third live-action show is coming as well ... but what could it be?In this episode, we discuss what we'd like to see and what we hope they stay away from. Knights of the Old Republic? Rebels prequel? Some completely original? Listen to find out.

Much like our friends at Nerd Nuptial, Lee and Dallas are huge fans of the David Fincher adaptation of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Inspired by watching 'The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story', we pick out movies which involved recasting that were incredibly successful in their eyes from sci-fi franchises to creative casting following a death. We also review Bohemian Rhapsody, Shoplifters, Apostle and revisiting Suspiria. Buy your Filibuster Christmas, secret Santa and other swag at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thenerdparty

Much like our friends at Nerd Nuptial, Lee and Dallas are huge fans of the David Fincher adaptation of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Inspired by watching 'The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story', we pick out movies which involved recasting that were incredibly successful in their eyes from sci-fi franchises to creative casting following a death. We also review Bohemian Rhapsody, Shoplifters, Apostle and revisiting Suspiria. Buy your Filibuster Christmas, secret Santa and other swag at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thenerdparty

Harrison Ford had his 76th birthday recently and Nerd Nuptial wanted to celebrate.Ford was a big influence on both Tristan and The Girl's pop culture lives as well as media tastes. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan, Blade Runner, just to name a few. The man owned the box office in the 80s. This week they discuss how they grew up on his movies and what his performances mean to them.They start the show talking about Sharp Objects, It (2017), and A Quiet Place.

What is the media you HAVE to have before you switch over to Airplane Mode? After taking two weeks off, Nerd Nuptial is back on the airwaves. Tristan was traveling and that screwed up the schedule. However, that did get both of them thinking about what you keep in your nerd wallet on an airplane.As we all know, you have to have your devices in Airplane Mode while in the air. So that means you have to download your books, movies, comics, music, and TV BEFORE that happens. Tristan and The Girl discuss what are the musts before a flight.What do you always have on you when you fly?

Review of the 2018 film 'Tomb Raider' Lara Croft has been with us in one form or another since 1996. Some of us have grown up on her video games, comics, novels, and sometimes awkward action figures. With 17 console games in the bank with another one on the way, we've had two Angelina Jolie movies and now one Alicia Vikander film. The film currently sits at a 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and is not having the strongest of openings. The critics seem to be split down the middle and it's safe to say that this was not the rejuvenation of the franchise that Warner Bros. was hoping for. Your favorite Nerd Nuptial saw the film over opening weekend and are thankful that they had some free passes.

Black Panther is finally in theaters and here is our take!After a 9-month advertising campaign from Marvel and Disney, the world was finally ready to see Black Panther. A breakout character from Captain America: Civil War, fans wanted more. After limited release, the film had a coveted 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. After only four days of release, the move made 361 million dollars worldwide and dropped only 3% on RT. Regardless of what you thought of the movie, this has made an impact; culturally as well as financially. ?Your favorite Nerd Nuptial is here to take on the King of Wakanda. There is so much to love about this film but did it live up to the hype? Was it even possible to live up to that kind of hype? Listen and find out.?

Are we really tired of nostalgia in TV and Film like Vice says?Vice released an article that had the headline: "People are finally getting sick of nostalgia in TV and Movies". The top of the article had a picture of The Last Jedi and Jumanji. Two films that have reached a billion dollars at the box office or at least close to it. Financial success is by no means a measure of quality but it at least shows that "nostalgia fatigue" is really only in the minds of those who feel it and is not with the masses. If you actually read the article, however, it goes on to say that Jumanji is successful nostalgia because it doesn't carry any baggage of the first one like Star Wars and Star Trek. That's what this Nerd Nuptial is about this week. Are we actually tired of nostalgia in our entertainment and what does that even mean? Rehashing old stories or leaving beloved characters alone? 

Star Wars: The Last Jedi ReviewThis has been a rough week for your favorite Nerd Nuptial. Ripley was hospitalized for the flu but she is home and all better now. For those of you who are listeners and follow us on social media, we appreciate all the well wishes that were sent our way. We had to give up our preview showing tickets as well as our backup opening night tickets because we were at the hospital. But we were able to find some decent tickets for a Sunday night showing. The Last Jedi was a wild ride but the fan reaction seems to have been mixed. Did Rian Johnson pull it off or was this just a mess of too many storylines and too many boxes to check? Listen to hear what we thought and let us know what you experienced. 

Many consider Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic Stand By Me to be one of the quintessential films of the genre. In this new episode of Missing Frames, Nerd Party co-founder Tristan Riddell (of Nerd Nuptial and Punch It fame) watches it for the first time and joins Shawn to discuss the film's legacy, their favorite moments and characters and why Shawn thinks Rob Reiner needs more love and appreciation as one of the greats.HOSTSShawn EastridgeTristan Riddell 

Justice League Film ReviewThe Justice League has united and we have seen it first hand onscreen. Regardless of the mixed reviews (which are slowly becoming less mixed), your favorite Nerd Nuptial team went to go see the movie opening day. Many people said it was horrible while even some of the more favorable reviews admitted to the plot being a mess but still enjoying the characters. We went into the theater just hoping to have a good time even if the movie might be subpar. What is our stance? Did we defy the critics and love it dearly? Or did we ride the wave of negativity that the movie might have earned? Listen to find out.Also, listen to hear the story about how Tristan almost got into a fist fight in the theater. We open the show withe a review of Steven Soderberg's "Mosaic". 

"Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad" AnalysisJoin the party as Tristan Riddell (co-host, "Punch It" and "Nerd Nuptial") join the stranded trio on Ceti Alpha 3 to talk episode seven of "Star Trek: Discovery." The quartet goes round and round on Harry Mudd, Michael's ability to romance, and how much of a party animal Stamets can be on the Discovery.How much of a villain do you think Harry Mudd is? Did you enjoy the DISCO party? Let us know!

Review of the New David Fincher Show "Mindhunter" on NetflixWe're big fans of David Fincher here at Nerd Nuptial and we're even bigger fans of David Fincher teaming up with Netflix (see House of Cards). So when we heard that Fincher was developing a new show with them AND it was going to on serial killers, needless to say, we were excited. Mindhunter follows two FBI agents as the interview serial killers around the country and try to see how they think. This takes place in the 1970s before it was commonplace for the FBI to profile and anticipate crime instead of just responding to it. Mindhunter is a graphic show so please keep that in mind before you watch. We start the show with our spoiler-free impressions.

Star Trek: Discovery ReviewWe’ve been waiting for this for 12 years and that time has finally come. Star Trek has returned to television … sort of. Star Trek: Discovery is here and we couldn’t be more excited here at Nerd Nuptial. Tristan is a lifelong Star Trek fan and The Girl is just hoping for a good show. The first part of the episode was recorded just minutes before the premiere where we talk about our hopes and our own personal excitement for the show. We break, watch the show, and come back to finish our thoughts. Did we like it? Did it live up to the hype or did it let us down? Listen and find out.What did you think of Star Trek: Discovery?

Marvel's Defenders Premiere and Ozark Season OneDaredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. They are all Netflix originals that were leading up to this show. The Defenders. Marvel approached their Netflix properties much like they tackle their movies. Just how Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, etc all lead up to the Avengers, this was leading to what this Nerd Nuptial just watched. We open the show discussing what worked and what didn't of the first episode. Later, we move on to another Netflix property, Ozark. We talked about this last week but only about the first episode. Thankfully, we've been able to watch the entire season and thankfully it did not disapoint.What did you guys think of the Defenders? Too much build up with not a lot of payoff? Let us know in the comments.

What makes a good series premiere?/Ozark openerGreat shows can have them and even horrible shows can have them. Great openers and pilots come in all shapes and sizes. A well-developed series premiere needs to establish the protagonist as well as the premise of the show. But that doesn't always lead to a fruitful series run. This week we open the show with discussing some of our favorite beginnings and what makes them stellar. Then we move onto the new Netflix show "Ozark" starring Jason Bateman.Does it pass the Nerd Nuptial test of amazing series openers? Listen and find out.

Twin Peaks Revival review and all the absurdity that comes with itAfter a 25 year hiatus, David Lynch and his Twin Peaks television show returns but this time on Showtime. Whether you liked it or hated it, Twin Peaks made you feel something. Could be boredom, could be elation, could be pure unadulterated anger at David Lynch for making you question your humanity. Season Three of the show came back in what could be construed as full force in its absurdity and melange of setpieces that don't quite mean anything...yet. Listen as your Nerd Nuptial breaks down the first four episodes in this (pretty much) spoiler free review.We also talk about Ryan Murphy's Feud as well as Tina Fey's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season Three.What did you think of the new Twin Peaks?

Review of HBO's Big Little Lies and Netflix's The DiscoveryThis episode is hot off the press! Moments after the airing of HBO's Big Little Lies series finale, this Nerd Nuptial turned on the mic and started talking about it. Seven episodes in total and no time felt wasted. The entire show was teasing a murder but everyone was guessing at to who was murdered and who did the murdering. HBO brought some heavy hitters like Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Laura Dern to the mix and the performances did not disappoint. But was the ending all it was cracked up to be?We start the show with our review of the gloomy Netflix original movie about suicide and the afterlife, The Discovery.

The Young Pope Review - Mixed w/ House of Cards and LoganAfter a failed maternity photo session and Tristan unjustly getting irritated with a retail worker, this Nerd Nuptial team decided to catch up on trailers and also The Young Pope. Jude Law plays a 40-something pope who's in league with Diane Keaton at the Vatican. Who is this young pope? Is he conservative? Is he liberal? What's his game? The Girl thought it was slow and Tristan found it deliberate. Listen to find out if they'll continue with this pontiff's power struggle.They also discuss the House of Cards announcement trailer, Logan's second trailer, and how Tristan didn't pack the camera bag!

Westworld Season Finale ReviewHBO released a winner this year in Westworld. It was only 10 episodes but the creators utilized every single minute but still found a way to keep you wanting more. Spoilers ahead so listeners please beware. In this episode of Nerd Nuptial, we discuss the last episode of the season and what we liked as well as what we thought could have been done better. We start the show with why were so late on this week's delivery. What did you think of the finale? Did you like where the Hosts ended up? Was the Maze all that you thought it would be?

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life ReviewWe've been waiting for this for a long time and it's finally here. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life was released on Netflix and your Nerd Nuptial pairing is on the case to give you a review. We watched it over the weekend all in one sitting and boy do we have some opinions. Was it worth it? Was it a better ending to the journey than we got in season 7? Should the Palladino's have been the ones to give us the revival? All these questions and more are discussed.We start the show the with discussing what we've been watching including Mascots, Telltale Batman, and Westworld.What did you think of the revival?

Finding Hope In Star Trek“The miserable have no other medicine but only hope”Matt Hansen couldn’t make this week’s episode, so Lee is joined by his girlfriend Lauren Riley to discuss Star Trek Beyond. With some Dutch courage, Lauren fills in for Matt as they share their thoughts on turning to Star Trek Beyond after the American election and the loss of Leonard Cohen, Lauren's favourite musician.Both lifelong Star Trek fans, they talk about why they felt Star Trek Beyond was the perfect pick to end a tough week for them and how they felt after watching it. Lee and Lauren look at the parallels with history and why Star Trek’s message in 2016 is just as important now as during the Cold War and Civil Rights Era.Anton Yelchin’s tragic loss still lingers on their mind and they speak about coming to terms with his death and how that’s affected their viewings of the Kelvin-Timeline movies.  Lauren shares some of her favourite Star Trek memories like attending premieres, seeing Generations for the first time and their recent trip as a couple to Destination Star Trek Europe.   Do you think that the message of Star Trek Beyond resonates even more now?Let us know at…The NerdParty.com@JoinNerdParty on TwitterFacebook/TheNerdPartyTheNerdParty on Instagram  

Westworld Review and Quitting Walking DeadWestworld episodes 5 "Contrapasso" was released yesterday and the Nerd Nuptial team was there to watch it live. In this podcast we review the episode as well as discuss Westworld as a series overall. There's a lot of mystery and very few answers which is nothing new to Lost fans. However, like Lost, it is a lot of fun to talk about as well as speculate. Who is the Man in Black? Where will Delores' arc take us? Why does Teddy look so much like Cyclops? We discuss these things and a whole lot more on this week's Nerd Nuptial.We open the show with a frank discussion on why we're finally quitting The Walking Dead.What do you guys think of Westworld so far? Is it too clever for it's own good or right on track?TheNerdParty.comFacebook.com/TheNerdPartyTwitter.com/JoinNerdParty

Store-bought Costumes vs Homemade and Favorite Halloween EpisodesIt's our third Halloween episode here on Nerd Nuptial and we couldn't be more excited. We open the show with a listener's question about the differences between a UK and US Halloween. This leads into our most embarrassing Halloween moments as well as having store-bought vs homemade costumes.We end the show with a conversation about our favorite Halloween specific sitcom episodes.What are some of your favorite sitcom episodes centered on Halloween?TheNerdParty.comFacebook.com/TheNerdPartyTwitter.com/JoinNerdPartyLootcrate.com/nerdparty

Representation Matters Onscreen and in LifeEven though we're a day late, the Nerd Nuptial pairing is back and ready to deliver this week's show. Whether it's onscreen, on TV, or especially in life, representation matters. They start the show talking about Rey's action figures and then move onto representation for young girls, specifically one they have in mind. They finish the episode with the trend #DescribeYourselfWith3Fictional characters.What are your 3 fictional characters?

Review of One Mississippi and Our Favorite SitcomsLast week on Nerd Nuptial, we talked about what makes a great sitcom. The response from you guys was so great that we decided to continue our conversation but focus on our favorite sitcom shows of all time. Munsters, Addams Family, Frasier, That 70s Show, Titus, and Parks and Recreation. These are just a few of the shows we discuss this week. ?They start the show with a review of of Tig Notaro's new show, "One Mississippi."What are some of your favorite sitcoms?

Star Trek Beyond Movie ReviewIt's finally here and Nerd Nuptial gets to talk about it. In this very SPOILER filled review, The Girl and Tristan take on the challenge of balancing epectation vs reality as well as fan service vs mass appeal. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are left with nothing but their wits and the help of a black and white badass. Was this movie all flash and no substance? Did Justin Lin and JJ Abrams deliver where Star Trek Into Darkness fell short? Listen to find out.What did you think of Star Trek Beyond?

Favorite Male/Female Platonic PairingsWe see so much of the "Will they or won't they" trope, but how much do we see the platonic pairing? This week on Nerd Nuptial, Tristan and The Girl discuss their favorite pairings that have no romantic interest in one another. They traverse the avenues of TV as well as film and also talk about the apparent lack of the female mentor.What are some of your favorite male/female non-romantic pairings?

Movies based on books and the hipsters who hate them40 to 50% of all movies made are based on books. How crazy is that? So when you have half of all movies that come from the leather bound world, you need to talk about it. That is just what The Girl and Tristan do in this week's episode. Sometimes you can read a book and then get disappointed in the movie. Other times it can be the reverse. The Nerd Nuptial duo go through several examples of how books into movies can be a rife minefield of surprise and disappointment.?What's an example of a book turned movie that surprised you?

Serialized Storytelling vs Episodic TelevisionThe Girl and Tristan love their serial TV, that's no secret. But has something been lost with the serial push by HBO, AMC, and other networks? The latest Star Trek show has been revealed to be an ongoing story. Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Lost, Mad Men and so many other of our greatest shows in the past ten years have been one long story. TV has become more like film and film has become more like TV.Will episodic television ever really go away? Does it need to? These are all questions that are discussed in this week's Nerd Nuptial. Is there a side you lean towards?

What's the last movie you want to watch before you die?So often we hear about the "Last Meal" but this week on Nerd Nuptial we talk about what our "Last Film" would be before we die. Tristan and The Girl both have very different thought processes on how this would work and some of their decisions might surprise you. They both end up in different places but the journey sounds awfully familiar.What's your answer?

Happy Belated Father's Day!Celebrate Father's with Nerd Nuptial this year. The Girl and Tristan go back to their library and pull a list of movies that feature great (and not so great) movie dads. They start off the show remembering the late Anton Yelchin.Who are some of your favorite movie dads?

Captain America: Civil War Review is here!The Girl and Tristan actually went to the theater and saw Captain America: Civil War. As soon as they saw it, they rushed home and started to podcast about it. It's no secret that the Riddell household is a DC household but some of their viewpoints might surprise you.Listen to this week's latest Nerd Nuptial to find out if the hosts are #TeamCap, #TeamIronMan, or even #TeamBatman.Which side are you on?

Repost from The Nerd Party (now The Senate Floor) - Originally released on 1/26/16.The first podcast that Tristan and The Girl ever made together wasn’t with Nerd Nuptial. It was with The Nerd Party. Here they talk about their reactions to the first X-Files Revival episode “My Struggle.”Think of this as Nerd Nuptial’s first #ThrowbackThursday.