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The Optic Nerds Podcast

The Optic Nerds

Film reviews & movie news - discussed by three geeky nerdloids.

movies & television

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01:32:42

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 16 (Brian De Palma)

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2013/09/27

“De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma.” Say it out loud enough times and it just because an abstract sound, but for the Optic Nerds, “De Palma” only means one thing: “Brian.” And so, for episode 16, the Optic Nerds take a look at three of Brian De Palma’s thrillers: “Sisters” [aka “Blood Sisters”] (1973), “Dressed To Kill” (1980) and “Raising Cain” (1992). Expect spoilers, heated discussions, bad singing, the obligatory mention of “Scarface”

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01:27:21

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 15 (A Very British...

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2013/08/05

WARNING: the following episode may cause severe anxiety, depression and the overwhelming urge to evacuate Sheffield. Why? Because in this episode, the ‘Nerds are reviewing three films all about the destruction of Britain via nuclear holocaust: “Threads” (Mick Jackson, 1984), Raymond Briggs’ “When The Wind Blows” (Jimmy T. Murakami, 1986) and “The Bed Sitting Room” (Richard Lester, 1969). So climb into your fallout shelters, get your chemical toilets ready and prepare your potato sacks as the

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00:53:46

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 14 (Father's Day...

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2013/06/09

Well looky-here, it’s Father’s Day! And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion for card & gift shops to sell over-priced pieces of tat than to snuggle up with the man who ejaculated you into the world and listen to the Optic Nerds as they review Fathers’ Day (1997, Ivan Reitman), Creepshow (1982, George Romero) and Father’s Day (2011, Astron-6)! So grab your father or, if he’s not available, a prostitute, and prepare yourself for a darn-hooting rib-gaggling syrup-drinking whale of a

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01:47:43

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 13 (The "Chatting To...

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2013/05/01

When one of the Optic Nerds meandered off to work on the latest Troma film "Return To Nuke ‘Em High" last summer, it was only a matter of time before Lloyd Kaufman would be blackmailed into agreeing to be interviewed by said Optic Nerd. So here, for your consideration, is Lloyd Kaufman talking about "Return To Nuke ‘Em High," his new documentary "Occupy Cannes!," internet neutrality, the MPAA, how getting pissed on by Lawrence Tierney helped create Hollywood history, and economic blacklisting.

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01:58:29

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 12

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2013/04/05

BOOM! CRASH! SPLAT! Those sounds can only mean one thing… The Optic Nerds are back! But where have they been, and what is left of them? And more importantly – what films left an impression on them during 2012? Find out what the ‘Nerds thought about The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, Avengers Assemble, the deaths of Tony Scott and James Herbert, The Hobbit Digital HFR 48FPS IMAX 3D D-BOX Experience™, The Empire Awards, and oh so much more, in this fruity language-laden catch-up episode!This

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00:03:00

The Optic Nerds Podcast: 2013 teaser trailer

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2013/02/28

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to streamable/downloadable content on the internet! Yes, the Optic Nerds are back! Well, nearly anyway. So to pave the way for their official return (due in a month or two), this "radio spot" was created for your ears to hear and your brain to process the soundwaves. Listen to it - it is your destiny.

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01:12:30

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 11 (The Oddisode).mp3

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2012/07/13

Good happiness to all of you, and without a brief concoction of doubt (for that would be hypocrisy of the highest assortment), the ‘Nerds would like to present to the internet airwaves their drunken musings concerning a triple-bill of cinematic oddness: Forbidden Zone (Richard Elfman, 1982), La Planete Sauvage [aka Fantastic Planet] (Rene Laloux, 1973) and The Baby (Ted Post, 1973). Odd? It’s a veritable kaleidoscope of whimsy! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “Hocus Pocus (U.S

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01:22:31

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 10 (The Power Of...

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2012/05/21

Whether displaying a Master Of The Universe or Stig Of The Dump, television has power... the power to move buildings using its will alone. Well... okay, not that specific power but it is ruddy powerful and no mistake. In this episode, the Optic Nerd Three take a look at movies all about the power of television. Underneath the microscope of geek today are George Clooney’s truth based drama ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ (2005), Sidney Lumet’s classic satire ‘Network’ (1976) and David Cronenberg’s

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01:34:58

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 9 (Easter Special...

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2012/04/04

It’s Easter! This fact hasn’t escaped our trio of geeks and in this Easter Special episode the ‘Nerds review three films dedicated to showing the life of Jesus in those final few days: Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ” (2004), Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (1988) and Norman Jewison’s film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973). How’s that for a holy trinity? So grab some egg-shaped chocolate, nail your messiah to a

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01:33:30

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 8 (Ken Russell)

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2012/03/14

Ruddy hell, the Optic Nerds are back! Fulfilling the prophecy foretold by insane geeks a few months ago, the ‘Nerds choose three classic Ken Russell films to review for your listening pleasure: The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” (1975), the philosophically hallucinogenic “Altered States” (1980), and the erotically mental “Crimes Of Passion” (1984). This episode contains a short sample of music from the track “Main Title And First Hallucination [Ritual Sacrifice and Religious Memories],” available on

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01:29:11

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 7 (2011 Christmas...

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2011/12/24

Warm yourselves up this winter’s solstice with the Optic Nerds 2011 Christmas Special! As well as reviewing four festive filmic fillets (Rare Exports – Jalmari Helander, 2010; Scrooged – Richard Donner, 1988; Black Christmas – Bob Clarke, 1974; and Jingle All The Way – Brian Levant, 1996) they will also be joined by the musical trio The Mincing Pies for some traditional seasonal songs, not to mention a guest appearance from DJ Ex-Mass & MC iSING. Go on, treat yourself, IT’S CHRISTMAS!

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01:36:19

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 6

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2011/12/05

After a brief hiatus, the Optic Nerds are back! Following a humbling apology by the ‘Nerds for not recording the previously promised Halloween Special, they review the low-budget indie vampire-fest “Stake Land” (Jim Mickle, 2010), and to tie in with the re-release of Queen’s back-catalogue of albums, the Optic Nerds carry out a Queen movie double-bill with a nostalgic look back at “Flash Gordon” (Mike Hodges, 1980) & “Highlander” (Russell Mulcahy, 1986). Can there be only one? No. No, there

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01:35:28

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 5 (George Lucas...

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2011/10/19

Lock up your herd of nerfs and leave your womp rat pie to cool on the windowsill, it’s the Optic Nerds George Lucas special! In this episode, the ‘Nerds review one of the main inspirations for Star Wars – Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Hidden Fortress’ (1958) – and also one of the films which, in itself, was inspired by Star Wars – Aldo Lado’s The Humanoid (1979), not to mention a discussion about the man himself: George “I’m Not A Moon” Lucas. Will the ‘Nerds stay on target? Will Greedo shoot first? Move

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01:53:54

The Optic Nerds Podcast_ Episode 4 (Frightfest 2011...

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2011/10/04

It’s part 2 of the Optic Nerds Frightfest 2011 special! Continuing on from the previous episode, our tepid intrepid Nerds round off the Frightfest weekend (the second half of Saturday the 27th August, as well as Sunday the 28th & Monday the 29th of August) with the following reviews: the “Fright Night” remake (in 3D!), “The Woman”: Lucky McKee’s collaboration with pulp-fiction author Jack Ketchum, drive-in throwback horror comedy anthology “Chillerama,” Xavier Gens’ post-apocalyptic character

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01:53:32

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 3 (Frightfest 2011...

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2011/09/15

It's Christmas for horror-lovers everywhere (well, in the UK anyway) as the fantastic horror film festival 'Frightfest' was unleashed upon a ghoulish audience in London's West End during the August bank holiday weekend. As regular attendees, the Optic Nerds have decided to review all 25 films shown throughout the festival over a two-episode Frightfest special! And so, in part 1 (covering Thursday the 25th, Friday the 26th and the first half of Saturday the 27th of August) of this deadly

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01:09:40

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 2

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2011/08/30

In episode 2, the Optic Nerds review Hobo With A Shotgun (2011) and the original version of Fright Night (1985). This episode contains a short sample of the song "Good Man In A Bad Time" by Ian Hunter, which was used in the film Fright Night (1985). It is available on the hard-to-find Fright Night soundtrack album, and also on the Ian Hunter compilation album "Once Bitten Twice Shy."

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00:56:00

The Optic Nerds Podcast: Episode 1

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2011/08/30

In their first ever episode, the Optic Nerds review John Carpenter's The Ward (2010) and the original version of Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (1973). So, who are the Optic Nerds? They are three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing phenomena

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