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Nerdstalgic: TV and Movie breakdowns

Welcome to Nerdstalgic! Deep dives, breakdowns and in-depth essays of all your favorite movies and TV shows from today AND yesterday!

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12:30

Why We'll Never Get Another Movie Like Grindhouse

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2024/07/01

In this episode, we dive into the cinematic genius of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, two of the most influential directors of the 90s. With iconic films like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Desperado, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Tarantino and Rodriguez brought a unique flair to the big screen, reminiscent of pulp and Grindhouse theaters. When they joined forces for Grindhouse, featuring Death Proof and Planet Terror, it created an unforgettable theater experience that might never be

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13:08

How Danny McBride Built a Career Playing Himself

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2024/06/28

Danny McBride has become a comedy icon through unforgettable roles in series like 'Eastbound and Down', 'This Is The End', and 'The Righteous Gemstones'. This episode explores how his unique personality shines through his characters, making him a standout in every project. Discover how McBride's consistency and distinctiveness have contributed to his successful career.#DannyMcBride #comedy #EastboundandDown #TheRighteousGemstones #ThisIsTheEnd #acting #career

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12:14

How A Quiet Place Is Slowly Destroying Its Legacy

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2024/06/24

When it first debuted, A Quiet Place shocked audiences not only with it's mostly silent audio, but the world it created felt familiar and unique at the same time. First time director John Krasinski caught lightning in a bottle with the first A Quiet Place movie, so naturally a sequel was fast tracked, and when A Quiet Place 2 dominated the box office, it was only a matter of time before it got the prequel treatment with A Quiet Place Day One. The only question is, are franchises doing them selves

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12:42

Why One Season Almost Canceled Saturday Night Live

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2024/06/21

Saturday Night Live is one of the longest running, most successful network TV shows in history. Looking at the juggernaut that is SNL today, it's hard to imagine a time that Saturday Night Live was so terrible, it was almost taken off the air completely. It wouldn't be until SNL's creator Lorne Michaels returned to right the sinking ship that it would go on a run not unlike anything people have seen before. Thankfully it wasn't cancelled, and Saturday Night Live is still going strong nearing it's

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14:16

How Darth Maul Became Star Wars' Most Complicated...

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2024/06/17

💻 Thanks to Opera for sponsoring this video! Get a browser that’s literally better at everything, download Opera today: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-nerdstalgicWhen introduced in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul was quickly the stand out character. With his evil demeanor, black and red makeup, and double sided lightsaber, audiences were obsessed with this new Sith Lord. Though he was cut down too early at the end of Phantom Menace, it would be the Star Wars animated shows

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11:45

The REAL Reason The Inside Out Cast Was Replaced

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2024/06/14

Inside Out was one of Pixar's most accomplished films. Beloved by both fans and critics, Inside Out was just the latest notch on Pixar's already impressive belt. But when Inside Out 2 was announced it was quickly realied two of the main emotions would not be returning with their original Voice Actors. Why exactly did Inside Out 2 recast two main characters after a proven track record of success? Will fans of Inside Out notice the difference? #pixar #insideout #insideout2 #disney

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12:36

Why THIS Character Made Us Believe In The Boys

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2024/06/10

For all the wild and outlandish things we have seen on Amazon's The Boys, one person has made us believe in more than what we see on screen, Hughie. Superheroes are supposed to give us hope, they open our minds to the possibilities of what we could accomplish if we were given superpowers. But what if those heroes started to use those powers for evil? Though its story is told through several superhuman perspectives, The Boys is perhaps most powerful when seen through the eyes of someone just like

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11:45

Ep. XX: The Crow Franchise – Can the 2024 Reboot...

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2024/06/07

Explore the enduring appeal of The Crow franchise, starting with the iconic 1994 film and its tragic on-set accident involving Brandon Lee. We discuss the impact of the original movie, its subsequent less successful sequels, and the upcoming 2024 reboot. Will the new film break the cycle of disappointing follow-ups and recapture the magic, or is the character of The Crow impossible to successfully recast? #TheCrow #BrandonLee #2024reboot #BillSkarsgård #FrankMiller

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82:58

Breaking Down The Highs And Lows Of How I Met Your...

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2024/06/05

We put together a 75 minute compilation of all our How I Met Your Mother videos. Hope you enjoy! How I Met Your Mother is a show that could be researched forever. Throughout it's nine season run, How I Met Your Mother climbed the mountain top of primetime network sitcoms, but had an equally hard fall from grace. Lets take a look and breakdown all the How I Met Your Mother we have to offer. #howimetyourmother #barneystinson #tedmosby #nerdstalgic 00:00 - Perfect Episode 08:34 - Barney

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12:33

Episode 123: The Moment We Got Tired of Wes Anderson

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2024/06/03

In this episode, we dive into the filmography of Wes Anderson, exploring his unique stylistic choices and the journey from his early groundbreaking films like 'Bottle Rocket' and 'Rushmore' to the more formulaic approach observed in his later works. Join us as we examine that pivotal moment when Wes Anderson's distinctive cinematic techniques began to feel more like a repetitive formula. Discover the evolution of his directorial style and why some audiences, including ourselves, started to grow

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13:02

How Brooklyn Nine-Nine Pulled Off A Perfect Season

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2024/05/31

Brooklyn Nine Nine is without a doubt one of the most successful sitcoms to debut in the last decade. A stellar cast, impeccable writing, and ravenous fan support made Brooklyn Nine Nine one of Fox's top sitcoms. Though after 5 years, and as ratings started to dwindle, Fox decided to cancel Brooklyn Nine Nine for good. Which strangely came following Brooklyn Nine Nine's best season yet! After massive can outcry, Brooklyn Nine Nine was eventually saved by NBC, and the rest is history

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12:46

This Underrated Classic Almost Destroyed Disney

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2024/05/27

When you think about classic Disney movies you might think of Snow White, The Lion King, Little Mermaid, or any of the other timeless Disney classics. But at one point Disney attempted to expand their reach, and almost bankrupted themselves in the process. When The Black Cauldron was put into production, no one knew how long and expensive a project it was going to be. When The Black Cauldron first came out, it was seen as a major failure, but over time, countless Disney fans have discovered this

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12:15

The Ending Of Signs Is Worse Than You Remember

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2024/05/20

M. Night Shyamalan's Signs was considered one of his biggest successes for a long time. After the groundbreaking releases of The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, every studio in Hollywood wanted a crack at M. Night Shyamalan's next script. Though after 2 decades of examination, the ending of Signs has not held up as many fans remember. Known for his big twist endings, M. Night Shyamalan seemed to have his first misstep with Signs, but no one noticed at the time. #mnightshyamalan #signs #unbreakable

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12:13

Ep. 1 - Why Kenan Thompson's Sitcom Didn't Succeed

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2024/05/17

Kenan Thompson has been a beloved figure in network comedy since his youth. From his early days on 'All That' and 'Kenan & Kel' to his long-standing role on 'Saturday Night Live', Kenan seemed destined for sketch comedy greatness. Despite his success in sketches and feature films, his attempt to break into sitcom territory with 'Kenan' was short-lived. This episode explores why this comedy legend's sitcom didn't work. What went wrong? #KenanThompson #SaturdayNightLive #SNL

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12:35

What Made This Get Out Scene So Terrifyingly Perfect

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2024/05/13

When Get Out first hit theaters in 2017, it took the world by storm. Jordan Peele gave us a horror film unlike any we've ever seen before. Get Out was a story filled with social commentary, evil characters, and terrifying sequences like The Sunken Place. When Jordan Peele first crafted Get Out he knew it would change the game, but fans didn't know what to expect. But when Get Out finally hit theaters, and subsequently won an Academy Award one scene specifically stuck in the minds of audiences

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14:30

Why Don't We Appreciate Planet Of The Apes?

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2024/05/10

Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/nerdstalgic. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! The Planet of the Apes franchise has a long and storied history. From it's original films starring Charlton Heston to the Tim Burton reboot, to the modern trilogy directed by The Batman's Matt Reeves, The Planet of the Apes have seen several different iterations. Though the new trilogy including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet

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12:40

How Abbott Elementary Achieved Perfection During a...

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2024/05/06

Abbott Elementary has been one of the stand out sitcoms on network TV since it's debut. Since winning Emmy's, Golden Globes, and every other award it's been nominated for, Abbott Elementary has been on a streak very few sitcoms can find in their first few seasons. Some shows like The Office or Parks and Recreation struggled early on, but Abbott has found a way to stay fresh. This particular episode of Abbott Elementary stands out as perfection for not only delivering a compelling story and big

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11:44

Ep. X: How Dune Redefined the Modern Blockbuster...

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2024/05/03

Discover how Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of 'Dune' and 'Dune Part 2' has revolutionized the blockbuster genre. Learn about the unique cinematic experience, especially in 70mm IMAX, and why 'Dune' stands out among today's sci-fi films. #Dune #DunePart2 #TimothéeChalamet #Zendaya #DenisVilleneuve #IMAX #cinematicexperience #sci-fiblockbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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13:13

How Matthew McConaughey Convinced Hollywood He Could...

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2024/04/29

Matthew McConaughey. You'd be hard pressed to find any movie fan today that doesn't know his name. From the handsome heart throb in Rom Coms, to winning Oscars in heart breaking dramas, Matthew McConaughey has turned his career into one most actors in Hollywood could only dream of. Though when first starting out it seemed Matthew McConaughey was doomed to spend his days churning out nothing but shirtless roles in rom coms. But Matthew McConaughey charted his own path and built a career that no

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12:01

Why They Cut The Real Ending Of The Lord Of The Rings

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2024/04/26

The Lord Of The Rings trilogy has a near-perfect ending. Although most Lord of the Rings Fans feel there are closer to 4-5 endings in Return of the King, there is one major event in the books that didn't make it to Peter Jackson's three film epic. When Sam and Frodo's journey comes to an end, and it's time to return to the Shire, things aren't as perfect as the film would depict. But why did Peter Jackson decide to omit this scene from The Lord of the Rings entirely? Could it have made a

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