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The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News

The Nerdpocalypse is your weekly source for the biggest news in movies, TV shows, and pop culture. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence, we break down Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Netflix, streaming wars, box office numbers, casting announcements, and trailer reactions with sharp opinions and plenty of laughs. We cover: Marvel MCU news, DC Universe updates, Star Wars news, movie reviews, TV show reviews, trailer reactions, box office analysis, Netflix news, Disney+ news, streaming wars, superhero movies,

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16:41

Justice League

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/11/15

The ultimate culmination of DC comics superhero build up is finally here. Bringing together Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Superman (Henry Cavill), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), and, Cyborg (Ray Fisher) to form the heroic Justice League. When an otherworldly rampaging tyrant named Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds) comes to Earth to find three "mother boxes" that he wants to use to conquer the planet, a team of unlikely allies must be formed to stop this extraterrestrial

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12:05

TV Review: Mindhunter - Season 1

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/11/10

Mindhunter is the latest Netflix original series based on the true crime book, 'Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Crime Unit' written by John E. Douglass and Mark Olshaker. The series depicts the FBI's slow growing serial killer unit in 1977. Surpassing the standard viewpoint on the criminal element of the past, FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) interview imprisoned serial killers to try and broaden their understanding of the psychology of these type of

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117:50

Episode 299: The Hottest of Garbage

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/11/10

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss their thoughts on Thor: Ragnarok, the science of organoids, a dangerous stupid tech idea, Netflix's first comic book series from Mark Millar, Metal Gear Solid's film adaptation and it's potential insanity, a Lord of the Rings TV series possibly from Amazon Studios, Universal's Dark Universe status, more CBS All-Access nonsense, Disney's big moves with their streaming service, properties, and even a potential 21st Century Fox asset

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9:10

Murder on the Orient Express

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2017/11/10

Based on the famous 1934 Agatha Christie novel, Murder on the Orient Express attempts to tell a classic close quarters murder mystery with intriguing characters, setup, slowly revealed backstories and a sense of prolonged inquiry. Kenneth Branagh takes his hand at directing and starring in this remake. A powerhouse cast including Tom Bateman, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley sets the stage for

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Episode 298: These Dudes Are Wildlin'

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/11/03

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the crew is back to discuss Suburbicon, Bret Ratner's sexual harassment allegations, Black Adam solo film, Shazam, another 24 reboot, Marvel's New Warriors, Kevin Spacey, Flashpoint, and much more. SHOW NOTES: CHECKED OUT Thor: RagnarokSuburbicon STUPID / WEIRD TECH Joli Buro QUESTION OF THE WEEK Responses LIGHTNING ROUND Playboy thinks Bret Ratner is too sleazyBlack Adam movie gets a writerShazam movie finally gets its ShazamFox is rebooting 24 again, but

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16:47

Thor: Ragnarok - Movie Review

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2017/11/03

"Third time's a charm" is the aptest phrase that can be used for Marvel's latest entry into its cinematic universe, Thor: Ragnarok. Returning once again to lead this voyage is Chris Hemsworth, who of the top three characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has had the roughest go at it in his solo adventures. However, with Taika Watiti in the director's chair, Thor: Ragnarok is not only the best Thor films but one of the best Marvel projects to date. The movie warns of a coming event, Ragnarok, or

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10:38

1922 - Movie Review

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2017/10/30

In 1922, a farmer conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate. The film is based on the novella by horror writer, Stephen King. Wilfred James (Thomas Jane) is a grumpy farmer who refuses to give up his life living on the farm with his wife, Arlette (Molly Parker), and son, Henry (Dylan Schmid). His wife proposes that they sell their land and move into the city for a better, and frankly, less harsh life. However, Wilfred thinks city living is for "fools"

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118:34

Episode 297: We are going to Thailand

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/10/27

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss The War of Jokes and Riddles, Daredevil season 3, Venom, Captain Marvel's potential cast, Shazam release date, Deathstroke solo film, X-23 solo film, Suicide Squad 2, Justice League, Demand-based movie ticket prices, and much more. SHOW NOTES: CHECKED OUT The BabysitterWheelmanBaby DriverBattle of the SexesA Mountain Between Us STUPID / WEIRD TECH Embr Wave COMIC NEWS Batman #25 - #32: The War of Jokes and Riddles QUESTION OF THE

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6:41

Wheelman - Movie Review

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2017/10/27

Movie Review: Wheelman (2017) Written and Directed by Jeremy Rush Frank Grillo (Captain America: Winter Soldier) stars as a man forced to be a getaway driver for criminals after owing the local mob for protection. Only known as "Wheelman" to the other criminals, he is caught between a rock and a hard place when forced to betray some bank robbers in the middle of a heist and steal their money. So begins a race against time to save his daughter, ex-wife, and his own life. This is a Netflix Original

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6:24

The Babysitter - Movie Review

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2017/10/25

The Babysitter is a 2017 American teen horror-comedy film directed by McG and written by Brian Duffield. The film stars Samara Weaving, Judah Lewis, Hana Mae Lee, Robbie Amell and Bella Thorne. It was released by Netflix on October 13, 2017. 12-year-old Cole (Judah Lewis) is the classic kid who suffers from bullying in school, but his one solace is his beautiful babysitter that he has fallen head over heels for. When she stays at home with him one night he decides to spy on her and see what she is

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Episode 296: It was Carl Winslow, wasn't it?

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2017/10/20

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys (plus special guest) are back to discuss Netflix's "Atypical," a new streaming service, Netflix's bold idea for 2018, Josh Brolin as Cable, Tron 3, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Roswell TV show reboot, Venom movie possible details, The New Mutants, the new Black Panther trailer, and much more. SHOW NOTES: CHECKED OUT AtypicalThe Snowman STUPID / WEIRD TECH TanMeOn QUESTION OF THE WEEK Responses LIGHTNING ROUND Here comes the best/weirdest movie streaming

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10:34

The Snowman - Movie Review

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2017/10/20

Jay and Terrence sit down to discuss the newly released crime thriller, The Snowman. Based on the novel written by Jo Nesbø, the film follows a drunkard detective named Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) as he tries to figure out why women are ending up dead in Oslo, Norway by someone who goes by the name the Snowman killer. Leaving small clues and snowmen in the wake of his murders, Hole races to put the pieces together to find the killer. Working with the gorgeous backdrop of Norway, the film tries

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7:20

Marshall - Movie Review

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2017/10/13

Jay sits down to discuss his review of the newly released ‘Marshall’ starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, and Sterling K. Brown. The film chronicles a little-known case of Thurgood Marshall (Boseman) in which he is tasked to prove the innocence of Joseph Spell (Brown) who is accused of attacking and raping a white woman he works for during the height of the Civil Rights movement. Marshall is forced to join up with local Jewish attorney Sam Friedman (Gad) to prove that this case is far more complex

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8:03

The Foreigner - Movie Review

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2017/10/13

Jay and Demetrius sit down to discuss the newly released film, The Foreigner, starring Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan, directed by Martin Campbell. Chan plays Ngoc Minh Quan, the father of a young girl who is killed during a terrorist bombing who wants answers to who did this to his daughter. Quan runs head first into the Liam Hennessy (Brosnan) who is a British official who has deeper ties to the situation than is first realized. Cast: Jackie Chan as Ngoc Minh Quan Pierce BrosnanMichael

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94:51

Episode 295: Hit RECORD, Dummy!

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/10/13

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back...kind of...again! The hosts discuss the new translating headphones from Google, Amazon's dire need to be in your personal space, Mark Millar work on Netflix, Agents of SHIELD's return, Creed 2, Hulk trilogy, Pacific Rim, The Last Jedi, Runaways, Akira, Justice League, and much more. SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT Confessions TapesAlien CovenantThe ForeignerMarshallBlade Runner 2049 SCIENCE & TECH NEWS Google creates earbuds that are truly

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19:47

Blade Runner 2049 - Movie Review

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2017/10/09

Jay and Brad sit down to review the 30+ years in the making sequel, ‘Blade Runner 2049.’ Starring Ryan Gosling as K, a Blade Runner who is tasked to “retire” old replicants is suddenly thrown into a new case that might just destroy the fabric of the modern society. Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario), the film works to expand the story and world of the original 1982 ‘Blade Runner’ but also forge its own ground. Villeneuve is able to recapture the feel of the original film but modernizes

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112:45

Episode 294: Franchise Viagra Overdose

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/10/06

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss new comics announced at NYCC, Fast and Furious 9 and the cast issues, Venom, Velvet TV series, Hugh Hefner biopic, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Netflix new purchasing model, DCEU new "plans" for the future, and much more. SHOW NOTES CHECKED OUT Gerald’s GameGifted STUPID / WEIRD TECH PhoneCell COMIC NEWS Nnedi Okorafor set to writer ‘Black Panther: Long Live the KingMarvel announces ‘Old Man Hawkeye’Robert Kirkman announces new series,

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10:25

Gerald's Game - Movie Review

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2017/10/04

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, Gerald’s Game is a film that plays more like a survival drama than a classic King horror story. When Jessie and Gerald Burlingame leave the city to go to a remote cabin to rekindle their problematic marriage things go a bit off the rails. Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) decides that the way to put the spark back into their marriage is to try having sex while using handcuffs to restrain Jessie (Carla Gugino). Bruce, unfortunately, has a heart attack and dies

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Episode 293: The Pinnacle of Manliness

The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News ·

2017/09/29

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys are back to discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Def Jam 25, Netflix in-flight entertainment, Godzilla: King of Monsters, It sequel, Scanners coming to TV, Venom casting, Underworld TV series, Die Hard 6, and much more. SHOW NOTES: CHECKED OUT American MadeStar Trek: DiscoveryDef Jam 25 SCIENCE & TECH NEWS Netflix trying to save in-flight entertainment STUPID / WEIRD TECH Yomee QUESTION OF THE WEEK Responses LIGHTNING ROUND Spike TV cancels “The

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8:37

American Made - Movie Review

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2017/09/29

On this episode of Coming Distractions, Jay and Micah sit down to discuss the biographical crime film, American Made, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Doug Liman. Telling the story of Barry Seal, a commercial airline pilot who's sense of adventure finds him being used by the CIA to inadvertently run guns into South America, and transport drugs for the Medellin Cartel and Pablo Escobar. The film is a fun ride with Tom Cruise at his best. The film co-stars Sarah Wright who plays Lucy Seal

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