Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Film news and reviews from the midwestern U.S.
Language:
English
Website:
http://midwestfilmnerds.com
Episodes
Bonus Episode: The Fall of the House of Usher
10/31/2023
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 ›
Duration:01:12:44
Episode 217 – Gran Turismo
8/15/2023
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 ›
Duration:00:46:47
Episode 216 – The Green Knight
9/10/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:16:13
Episode 215 – The Suicide Squad (Plus Loki and Reminiscence)
8/27/2021
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 ›
Duration:02:33:26
Episode 214 – Black Widow & F9: The Fast Saga
7/17/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:28:50
Episode 213 – A Quiet Place Part II
6/17/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:13:03
Episode 212 – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
5/20/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:46:52
Episode 211 – Mortal Kombat (2021)
5/6/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:51:20
Episode 210 – Nomadland
4/22/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:51:05
Episode 209 – Godzilla vs. Kong
4/8/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:40:15
Episode 208 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League
3/25/2021
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 ›
Duration:02:38:49
Episode 207 – WandaVision
3/12/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:40:34
Episode 206 – Bill & Ted Face the Music
2/25/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:51:57
Episode 205 – Tenet
2/11/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:48:53
Episode 204 – The State of the Film Industry & Film Reviews from Alt-2020
1/28/2021
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 ›
Duration:01:21:55
Introducing: Multimedium
1/8/2021
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 ›
Duration:00:14:35
Bonus Episode – Marvel/Sony Break-Up & It: Chapter Two
9/11/2019
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 ›
Duration:01:01:41
Episode 203 – Avengers: Endgame and MCU Bracket
5/19/2019
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 ›
Duration:03:43:20
Bonus Episode: Black Mirror – Bandersnatch
1/14/2019
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 ›
Duration:00:35:37
The Alienist Recap Episode 1×00 – The Alienist Primer
1/18/2018
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 ›
Duration:00:21:18