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617 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 869 ratingsMovie reviews by stand-up comics and filmmakers Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini
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Ep 162 Allan Havey
June 07, 2013 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBNerd writer Allan Havey is back to talk about the TCM Film Festival. Allan gives insight into the big name stars that spoke at the festival. Then Chris, Graham and Allan give their suggestions on what classic films should be at next years fest. It's the rosebud of episodes!
Ep 163 Kira Soltanovich
June 04, 2013 20:25 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBChris and Graham welcome comic Kira Soltanovich into the nerd HQ. Graham talks about the many problems with After Earth. Kira and Chris were both disappointed with Now You See Me. Chris thought The Kings of Summer will make a good rental. Kira talks about her new podcast and her early film work for Cinemax. This episode is a cool as Tivo!
Ep 161 Chris and Graham
May 29, 2013 21:31 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThe boys are in the Nerd HQ to hear about why Graham can't pronounce Cumberbatch and that he liked Fast & Furious 6. Chris and Graham explain how the Fast films are better than GI Joe. Graham thought Hangover III was ok, while Chris really disliked it. Ok DVDs this week and then After Earth along with some other interesting films this weekend. This show is like the perfect belt with a micro-adjustable buckle! It fits everyone.
Spoiler ep 4 Star Trek
May 24, 2013 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key elements of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris and Graham break down Star Trek: Into Darkness from tip to tail. Both liked it but had some real issues with the film. Set your earbuds to stun!
Ep 160 Betsy Salkind
May 21, 2013 21:03 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBChris and Graham welcome back former nerd writer Betsy Salkind. Graham and Chris both liked Star Trek but had some issues with it. This opened up a discussion about sci-fi and what types of sc-fi Betsy likes. Then Graham really enjoyed The Iceman as a movie but some of the portrayals were off, according to the real life documentary about the serial killer that Betsy watched. Then we hear about a new book that Betsy has written for called No Kidding about female comedy writers that choose...
Spoiler Ep 3 Iron Man 3
May 17, 2013 11:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB*SPOILER ALERT-All details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris, Graham and Rick Overton give their in-depth opinions about Iron Man 3.
Ep 159 Rick Overton
May 14, 2013 20:12 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBChris and Graham welcome comic and film actor, Rick Overton, into the Nerd HQ. They talk about the 100+ films that he has done. Graham and Chris tell why Gatsby had many problems despite the good acting. Then Rick goes into detail about which films he was allowed to improvise on and how Sean Connery would fight anyone. Cloud Atlas in out on DVD and then it's Star Trek Weekend! Remember Highlander, there can be only one podcast!
Ep 158 Grae Drake
May 07, 2013 20:04 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt's a crazy crossover show with Grae Drake from Rotten Tomatos! Grae talks about her first podcast, Popcorn Mafia, and how the suits at RT made her choose. Then it's a in-depth Iron Man 3 conversation that is Spoiler free! Tune into XM-Sirrus Tuesday May 7 from 4-5pm Pacific Time to hear Chris, Graham and Grae do an all spoiler Iron Man 3 discussion (replayed throughout the week)! Some good DVDs this week and then Graham is the only one who is excited about The Great Gatsby. Grae says ...
Ep 157 Chris Gore
April 30, 2013 20:14 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBFilm fan and host of Podcrash Chris Gore is back in the Nerd HQ. Mancini talks about why Pain & Gain is stupid. Graham really liked Mud. Chris Gore talks about Rubber and how inventive it is. Then a nice discussion on how Hollywood Blockbusters have changed for a global market. Some good DVDs this week and then get ready for IRON MAN 3!!! It's a film nerd threat for your ears!
Ep 156 Chris and Graham
April 23, 2013 20:11 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBChris and Graham are all alone in the gargolye garage! They have a long talk about Oblivion and what makes a good sci-fi film. Then they announce that the show is moving to the All Things Comedy network and how that is going to be good for all you fans. Some good DVD titles this week and will Graham break his vow to never see a Michael Bay film because Pain & Gain has a funny trailer? Tune in to find out!
Ep 155 David Huntsberger
April 16, 2013 20:14 - 1 hour - 66 MBChris and Graham welcome nerd writer David Huntsberger to the Nerd HQ. Dave talks about his podcast Professor Blastoff and what films he watches with his girlfriend. Graham thought 42 was a solid film. Dave thought the 3D for Jurassic Park was unnesscary, but the film was still fun to watch on the big screen. Chris gives a shocker and didn't like To the Wonder. Two good films coming out on DVD and split opinions on the new Tom Cruise film coming out this weekend. Blastoff your life up ...
Ep 154 Andy Wood
April 09, 2013 20:53 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThe co-founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and comic Andy Wood joins the lads. Andy explains why The Call is ridiculous. Chirs really liked The Place Beyond the Pines. Graham was smitten with The Sapphires. Then all three talk about their favorite Coen brother films. Slow week for new DVDs but some good films in theaters this weekend! If you don't like this ep, then sit on it!
Ep 153 Neil T. Weakley
April 06, 2013 04:02 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBNeil is back with bad accents and kitten hands! Graham appologizes to the world for going to see GI Joe. The Croods made Chris mad. Graham thought The Host was both parts boring and dumb. Thank God Neil saw Evil Dead so there was something good to talk about. Graham liked The Place Beyond The Pines. Then all three talk about what summer films they are excited for. Two out of four good DVDs and some decent indie films this weekend. It is a scary forest of nerd fun!
Ep 152 Sarah Silverman
March 26, 2013 20:54 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBLongtime friend and first time guest Sarah Silverman joins the lads in the Nerd HQ! Graham thought Olympus Has Fallen was just the right kind of stupid, sort of how Sarah Felt about Knight and Day. Chris really liked It's a Disaster. Then Sarah and the boys talk about new ways of distribution and how fun it was for Sarah to work on Wreck-It Ralph. It is like the Jesus is Magic of episodes.
Ep 151 Baron Vaughn
March 19, 2013 20:10 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBChris and Graham welcome comic Baron Vaughn into the Nerd HQ! Baron and Graham both liked Burt Wonderstone. Chris really liked OZ much more than Graham and Baron wanted more Sam Raimi. Then Baron and the guys talk about their favorite Sam Raimi films. A solid line-up of films coming out on DVD and a really weird and lame looking weekend for new releases. Don't Fuqua this up!
Ep 150 Dean Haglund
March 12, 2013 20:42 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBA lone gunman entered the Nerd HQ, Chris and Graham got excited! Longtime nerd writer Dean Haglund came back to talk about working on a film that Chris directed. Graham was sooooo let down by Dead Man Down. Dean talks about a new way to fund a film he is making and why he HATED Hitchcock! So much so that it changed Graham's mind. Also Life of PI is out on DVD along with a great music doc, Sound City. It is a conspiracy of fun!
Ep 149 Janet Varney
March 06, 2013 22:35 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBChris and Graham welcome host of the JV Club podcast, Janet Varney, into the nerd HQ. Janet talks about how her podcast has evolved since it started a year ago. Graham recommends Emperor as a good film about post WWII Japan. Chris was let way down by The Sweeney. Then all three talk about the Oscars. Janet tells some great stories about Danny DeVito at San Francisco Sketch Fest. A good line-up of new DVDs. And two nice films coming out this weeekend. Nerd it up like Suzanne Pleshette!
Ep 148 Carlos Alazraqui
February 26, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBSpecial themed episode with comic, Reno 911 and voiceover actor Carlos Alazraqui. Carlos talks about working on animation films like Happy Feet and the difference between TV and Film voiceover work. Then it's a nerd-off about Blade Runner and the Exorsist! A crazy bunch of films coming out this weekend! More voices then Graham looking at a world map!
Ep 147 Doug Benson
February 19, 2013 21:54 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIt's the Oscar preview episode with Doug Benson! Chris, Graham and Doug give their picks on who should win and who will win Oscar Gold! From best picture all the way down to best short film, these three nerds give you everything you will need for your Oscar pool!
Ep 146 Jim Bruce
February 12, 2013 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBChris and Graham welcome comic, co-host of the Paul Goebel show and SNL freelance writer Jim Bruce. Graham liked Side Effects even though it caugh him off gaurd. Jim says that it is ok for guys to like Les Miserables. Then a solid discussion about hard science fiction and the films that use it well. Some good DVDs this week like Fred and Vinnie. And a cage match between Josh Duhamel and Bruce Willis. Nerd it up!
Ep 145 Chris and Graham
February 05, 2013 20:40 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBChris and Graham welcome themselves into the garage! Three different guest all got sick so it's a guestless episode. Graham thought Warm Bodies was all over the place and it is a DVD rental at best. Chris was thouroughly impressed with the Oscar nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. The boys give some updates about the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 4-6, 2013. Flight is available on DVD if you missed it in the theaters. Along with some other DVDs. Two decent looking films coming out this ...
Ep 144 Matt Mogk
January 29, 2013 20:54 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBChris and Graham welcome Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society. Matt talks about all the solid work that ZRS is doing along with make makes a good Zombie film. Graham had no problem with the fact that Parker was exactly what you thought it was. Chris was completly let down by John Dies at the End. Graham thought Broken City was fine until it went off the rails and became a stupid farm. Then Matt and the boys have a nice discussion on some of the greatest Zombie films of all time. ...
Ep 143 Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
January 15, 2013 23:03 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBChris and Graham welcome back comic/author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor for some nerd filled hyjinks! Stefanie talks about her new TV show on Nick Jr. Graham thought Gangster Squad was a little cartoonish. Stefanie didn't like Perks of Being a Wallflower. Chirs liked Naomi Watts in The Impossible but thought the film was just ok. Stefanie didn't like Flight, but had some other issues to deal with. DVD's and not much for new releases! It's the blood diamond of episodes!
Ep 142 Beth Littleford
January 08, 2013 21:01 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBChris and Graham welcome first time guest Beth Littleford into the Nerd HQ. Beth talks about being on the early days of The Daily Show. Graham liked Zero Dark Thirty. Beth was bored at Les Miserables but thinks that if you are a fan of musicals you will like it. Chris thought Matt Damon did a nice job with Promised Land, but not sure it is Oscar worthy. Beth was dissapointed with This is 40 and Anna Karenina. Chris was blown away (NOT in a good way) with Jet Li's train wreck, The Sorce...
Hobbit Spoiler ep Jackie Kashian
January 02, 2013 02:41 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBSPOILER ALERT! (This epsiode will reveal the ending and other info. Only listen if you have seen the film) Jackie and Chris get into the specifics of the film, while Graham politely asks questions. They talk about the ending, and what the next two films will bring. It is a nerd-a-thon for Hobbit fans!
Ep 141a Jackie Kashian
January 02, 2013 02:27 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBChris and Graham welocme back nerd writer Jackie Kashian! They talk about why Jack Reacher is a great movie, if you are living in 1998. Jackie loved the Hobbit and so did Chris but thought is was a little long. Django Unchanined was good in Graham's eyes, but all would like to see Quentin do a film that is not so 1970's centric. Many a tease for the 2nd part Hobbit Spoiler episode. Only two films in Theaters and on DVD this week. A little light, but who cares cause it's all Hobbit!
Ep 140 Chris and Graham
December 25, 2012 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBHappy Holidays because it's the year end CFN special! Chris and Graham take time to thank all of you fans who listen and enjoy the show. They talk about some of their favorite films from 2012. And thanks to all who work on the site and help make CFN great! We couldn't do any of it without all of you! See you in 2013!!
Ep 139 Wayne Federman
December 19, 2012 22:27 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt's long time friend but first time guest Wayne Federman talking films in the nerd HQ! Wayne tells us what a "Federman and out" is and why he did not like Cloud Atlas. Graham liked Hitchcock, but didn't love it. Chris thought A Dark Truth was directed by a 4 year old. Then Wayne talks about some of the films he's been in like the new Maria Bamford special! A bunch of DVDs this week and some interesting films in theaters. It's better than being a dumb married couple at a comedy show!
Ep 138 Fred Stoller
December 11, 2012 21:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBChris and Graham welcome back Fred Stoller into the Nerd HQ. Fred talks about the new film he wrote and starred in called, "Fred and Vinnie." Then Graham agrees with Mike Schmidt about Killing Me Softly. Fred and Graham both really liked Life of Pi. Chris liked Deadfall, despite a couple of missteps. Graham and Fred both enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook but weren't blown away. A couple of ok DVDs coming out and then buckle up for The Hobbit!! This is the episode that will make you bi-p...
Ep 137 Mike Schmidt
December 07, 2012 23:42 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBChris and Grahm are back with Mike Schmidt! Graham talks about doing shows Down Under and why Red Dawn was what you think it would be. Chris goes on a Twilight rampage. Mike thinks Killing Them Softly is a perfect film. Graham wants you to see Lincoln but be aready for some long Spielbergy scenes. Also Graham saw a good doc, Waiting for Surgarman, in Adelaide that is worth your time. Then more Dark Knight DVD talk and some ok looking films in the theaters this weekend. This show is be...
Ep 136 Greg Proops
November 27, 2012 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBChris and Graham welcome back the Smartest Man in the World, Greg Proops! Some nice talk about the LA Podfest, what working on Phantom Menace was like and then an all out film noir nerd con! A blistering pace is set for all three nerds, in this themed episode, to talk about how growing up in San Francisco influenced Greg's love affair with noir. They discuss which ones are classic and should be remade. Graham asks Greg to defend his dislike of Miller's Crossing and much much more! This e...
Ep 135 The Stunt People
November 20, 2012 18:36 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBChris and Graham welcome The Stunt People, Eric Jacobus and Rebecca Ahn into the nerd HQ. They talk about their new film Death Grip (available in the CFN store) and why they made it. Along with what it takes to do fight choregraphy and the why the whole process of doing action films is more complex than regular films. Then all four nerd out over some of their favorite action films of all times. I'm sure someone will mention a film you haven't heard of! It's a martial arts/action film th...
Ep 134 Laura House
November 12, 2012 23:07 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWelcome back Laura House! You light up the nerd cave with some hilarious talk about Skyfall. Graham liked it and Laura did as well but was a little put off by Javier Bardem's hair. Chris had a good time with his family at Wreck it Ralph. And Graham liked Flight a little mroe than Laura. Some Ok DVDs this week. And of course its Twilight the final part of the epic endiing finale that is the second part of the conclusion. Also Silver Linings Playbook looks good. This is some good ol ne...
Ep 133 Dean Haglund
November 06, 2012 21:07 - 1 hour - 61 MBFeel the fun with Dean Haglund! Dean talks about his interview with Tom Hanks and Halle Berry that is on the CFN youtube page. And then a nice nerdy discussion about Cloud Atlas. All three really enjoyed the film and suggest that you see it well-rested. Then Graham goes into how they should of used the actual story about who discovered Mavericks rather than the Hollywood silliness of Chasing Mavericks. And the boys are a little hopeful that Disney will bring Star Wars back to its former...
Ep 132 Shriekfest 2012 Michael Berryman
October 30, 2012 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBHappy Halloween! Chris and Graham are back at the Shriekfest horror film festival. It's our yearly sojourn interviewing indie horror filmmakers and fest director Denise Gossett! Want to find out where the horror genre is headed? Then listen to this ep. Also actor Michael Berryman; from such films as One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Hills Have Eyes, Weird Science and many more films talks about working with great directors like John Hughes. It's a scare-a-riffic episode that will hav...
Ep 131 Kevin Pollak
October 22, 2012 22:08 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBChris and Graham welcome stand-up comic and movie star Kevin Pollak! Kevin talks about his new podcast "The Kevin Pollak chat show," and the difference of coming from traditional to new media. Graham was so-so on Seven Psychopaths. Chris was about the same for For Ellen. Then Kevin talks about doing a 2 hour interview on the Chat Show and how becoming an actor hurt him a little as a comic. Then he gives excerpts from his new book "How I Slept My Way to the Middle". Crazy funny showbiz ...
Ep 130 Cash Levy
October 16, 2012 22:03 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB130 episodes of pure Kitten Hand love! Cash Levy enters the gargoyle cave and talks about the LA Podcast Festival. Then it's a hearty discussion about why Ben Affleck is a good director and did a nice job with Argo. Cash talks about his favorite trailer and why Die Hard is still great. Moonrise Kingdom is the only good DVD choice unless you like filling your eyeballs with stupid. And a lame upcoming weekend of new releases. I love you.
Ep 129 Kyle Clark
October 09, 2012 20:29 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSo close to ep 130 and a new logo! Let us welcome from the youtube show Nerdterns, Kyle Clark. Kyle talks about working for Nerdist industries and why he and Graham think you'll like Taken 2. Chris enjoyed Frankenweenie. Kyle liked parts of V/H/S, especially the Ti West story. Three fairly dumb DVD choices and a decent upcoming weekend. It's the most fun you can have before the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 12-14!!
Ep 128 Gary Brightwell
October 02, 2012 20:31 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWelcome back! After a little break so Graham could fly to Kuwait and tell jokes in a sand box, the nerds are here. Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of Off The Cuff on XM radio, Gary Brightwell. Gary talks about working with Blue Collar comic Bill Engvall and working in Vegas. Chris was a little let-down by Looper. Gary and Graham want End of Watch to use a tri-pod and just tell a story. Chris is a fan of the limited release film Solomon Kane. Graham was creeped out, in a good way, b...
Ep 127 Jack Perez
September 18, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBChris and Graham Welcome the director of Mega Shark vs Octopus, Jack Perez, for a fun filled themed episode. He talks about how he met Allan Havey. How crazy it was to make a no-budget film about sharks and mollusks. Plus a great discussion about what it takes to make an indie film like Some Guy Who Kills People, Jack's latest film with John Landis as the producer. It is a nerd filled round table with a indie filmmaker who has done it all! This epsiode will make Ace Hanna proud!
Ep 126 Samm Levine and Nick MacIlwain
September 13, 2012 14:40 - 1 hour - 37 MBFirst ever recording in Philly at the Helium Comedy Club! With actor, Samm "lil wolverene" Levine and lcoal Philly radio personality Nick MacIlwain. Chris is excited to be back in his home town for this show and Graham drinks lighting and craps thunder. They discuss some of the films that have been shot in Philly and what made them unique. Nick has good insight on the locations of many of the Philly films. Samm talks about the new TV show for NBC that he is shooting in the city of broth...
Ep 125 Brian Redban
September 04, 2012 20:06 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe creator of Deathsquad.TV and former indie movie theater employee, Brian Redban, is in the Nerd HQ. Brian talks about how he started working with Joe Rogan and doing podcasts. Then Graham recommends the new John Hilcoat film, Lawless, even with Shia LaBeouf. Chris found Mike Birbiglia's film, Sleepwalk with Me, compelling. That opened up a good discussion with all three about Mike and how most comics have something holding them back emotionally. Brian talks about some of his favorit...
Ep 124 Frank Woodward and Douglas Tait
August 28, 2012 21:55 - 55 minutes - 51 MBChris and Graham welcome back Frank Woodward (Director of "Lovecraft Fear of the Unknown') and suit actor Douglas Tait. Very interesting talk about Frank's new film, Men In Suits. About suit actors, like Douglas Tait, and what they go trough like acting with 130 lbs costumes. Then Chris telss us all how much fun Expendables 2 was. Graham thought Premium Rush was a cliche on wheels. Douglas and his two kids loved ParaNorman. Not too much in the way of DVDs to get excited about. New rele...
Ep 123 with Annabelle Gurwitch & Jeff Kahn
August 21, 2012 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBGraham and Chris welcome the married couple Annabelle Gurwitch & Jeff Kahn into the Nerd HQ. First they talk about their book, "You say tomato, I say shut up", about the ups and downs of being married. Then it's an all out free for all on what makes a good family film. If you like hearing couples fight, then this is the episode for you. And some interesting choices for everyone's family films, not what you might expect. This is the War of the Roses of episodes, so buckle up!!
Ep 122 with Keith and The Girl
August 14, 2012 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFun times in the nerd garage with popular podcasters Keith and The Girl! Graham was just so-so about Total Recall. Keith and Chemda think that if you liked the other Bourne films you will like Legacy. Otherwise it was just Ok. Chirs was disappointed in 2 Days in New York. Three decent new DVDs and a wide range of good films coming out this weekend. Polish up your nerd outfits cause this ep will take you to the prom and give you a baby.
Ep 121 with Howie Nave
August 10, 2012 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBChris and Graham welcome the mayor of Lake Tahoe, Howie Nave, into the mobile Nerd HQ. It's a special Time Travel themed episode from beautiful Lake Tahoe! Howie and the boys first talk about films that were made up in Lake Tahoe like Smokin Aces, Godfather II and a obscure, but good film, Things Change. Then it's a nerd free-for-all about time travel films. They fellas get all nerded out for Time Cop, Planet of the Apes, Terminator(s), Bill and Ted just to name a few. So much excitemen...
Ep 120 Paul F. Tompkins
July 31, 2012 23:09 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBChris and Graham welcome back Paul F. Tompkins to the nerd HQ. It's a Step-Up Revolution spoiler alert!!! Graham was unaware that flash mobs can reverse public policy, who knew? Chris watched a very good and sad samurai film Hara-Kiri. Graham really liked The Intouchables despite it's name. Paul talks about his podcast and David Lean. One really stupid DVD film and Paul was not as excited about Total Recall as one might expect. It is a Nerd Revolution so shut up and dance!!
Ep 119b SPOILER ALERT-Dark Knight Rises!!!
July 24, 2012 23:53 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPart B of the two-part epiosde. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN DARK KNIGHT RISES THEN DO NOT LISTEN! (unless you want to hear about the whole film) Chris, Graham and Mike Schmidt talk about the finer points of the film, including Bane's voice, plot points, the ending and much more. All three have some serious opinions about this film. It is a special Nerd-a-riffic episode that will go down in history.
Ep 119a Mike Schmidt
July 24, 2012 23:44 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Mike Schmidt for a special two-part episode! Part A is a regular episode with a general review of The Dark Knight Rises (Part B is a spoiler alert episode of Dark Knight Rises) where all three loved the film. Mike and Chris had some minor complaints and Graham thought it was perfect. Chris finally watches Spider-man and thought it was useless and was mad at Graham for being to easy on Erik Griffin. Graham liked To Rome With Love, not as much as M...
Ep 118 with Ric Meyers
July 17, 2012 23:02 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBChris and Graham go down to the San Diego Comic Con and interview Kung Fu film expert, Ric Meyers. Ric talks about his panel, the Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza, that has been at Comic Con for 15 years. Then there is a healthy discussion about the Dark Knight films and the use of martial arts in them. Also discussed are movie studio conspiracies and obscure martial arts films. It is a nerd explosion that will sweep your leg!