Comedy Film Nerds
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 67 with Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness
July 26, 2011 23:26 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDean Haglund and Phil Leirness join Graham and Chris to discuss Harry Potter, Captain America, Cars 2, and how Chris Evans is no longer as annoying as Chris Klein. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Dean and Phils new documentary film THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE is now available at comedyfilmnerds.com for download. Conspiracy Theorists unite!
Ep 66 with Tig Notaro
July 19, 2011 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBChris and Graham welcome funny comic Tig Notaro into the nerd HQ for a special indie film theme show. They talk about how Easy Rider started the break from the studio system. Tig likes Todd Solondz films like the family fun Happiness. They get are nerdy about Sam Raimi, since Tig was his assistant many years ago. All three give their favorite indie films and much much more!
Ep 65 with Laura House
July 12, 2011 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBChris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Laura House into the HQ. They devote the entire episode to Romantic Comedies. First they discuss the difference between a chick flick and a Rom Com. Laura goes into when she gets insulted by marketing campaigns. And They all give their best and worst Rom Com's. It's a special Nerd show for the all family!
Ep 64 with Samm Levine
July 01, 2011 23:46 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBChris and Graham welcome actor Samm Levine into the Nerd HQ. They talk about how bad, Bad Teacher was. Why Larry Crowne missed the mark. Graham still wants to fight Michael Bay, but would take a bullet for Tom Hanks. How A Better Life is a good look into the immigration issue. Samm let's all in Nerdland know what it is like to work with Quentin Tarantino. Classic film picks, DVD's, new releases, Woot Monkey's and much much more!
Ep 63 with Greg Proops
June 21, 2011 21:04 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBGreg Proops joins Graham and Chris and proves he is The Smartest Man in the World when they talk about Green Lantern, Superhero movies, Jim Carrey, and penguins. Greg then opens the 50's to 70's classic movie box and about 30 classic movies are mentioned at a rate of one per 18 seconds.
Ep 62 with T.J. Miller
June 16, 2011 03:43 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBT.J. Miller joins Graham and Chris to discuss Super 8, Troll Hunter, going to movie premieres, T.J. also compares every movie to Cloverfield and also talks about his upcoming comedy film Road to Nardo. Also discussed are dream factories, gargoyles, and unicorn wands.
Ep 61 with Jackie Kashian
June 06, 2011 23:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJackie Kashian joins Graham and Chris to discuss X-Men First class and comic books and their movies. We also talk Beginners, DVDs, the split on Super 8, Cary Grant suggestions, and Jennifer Aniston's career. And Dabney Coleman gets a shoutout.
Ep 60 with Pat Francis and all bad accents to benefit smiletrain.org
May 31, 2011 19:21 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBPat Francis gets caught in the crossfire as the all accents episode drops. Thanks to everyone who donated to Smiletrain.org and voted for an all bad accents show. You got your wish and some children will also be helped. Win win, except for Chris and Pat, who had to endure Graham's accents for an entire show. So Chris, Pat, Graham, and all the voices in Graham's head talk about Hangover 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Tree of Life, along with Superhero movies.
Ep 59 with Nick Thune
May 25, 2011 03:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBNick Thune joins Graham and Chris to discuss Woody Allen's latest film Midnight in Paris and yes, we do talk about Pirates 4. But Also about Nick doing horrible movie promos for local LA television for his agent's wife and some more classic movie picks. Johnny Depp talk, DVDs, upcoming releases and more.
Ep 58 with Kyle Kinane
May 17, 2011 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBGraham and Chris welcome Kyle Kinane and discuss Everything Must Go, Bridesmaids, classic films picks, Micheal Keaton's 80s movies, DVD releases, and seeing Pirates of the Caribbean with a theater full of 10 year olds.
Ep 57 with Paul Gilmartin
May 11, 2011 23:49 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBGraham and Chris welcome Paul Gilmartin from TBS' Dinner and a Movie to discuss Fast Five, The Beaver, Thor, product placement and a supervirus that only targets marketing people. DVDs, In theaters and More!
EP 56 with Doug Benson live from Portland
May 04, 2011 03:58 - 1 hour - 30 MBDoug Benson joins Graham and Chris live at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland Oregon to discuss upcoming summer movies, give some stuff away with Kitten Hands movie trivia, and we even play a little of the Leonard Maltin game at the end. Turns out Doug has his very own version of a Fast Five.
Ep 55 with Rondell Sheridan
April 28, 2011 22:54 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBChris and Graham welcome comic, actor and director Rondell sheridan into the Nerd HQ. They Talk about why Water For Elephants needed to be shot on a mountain. Chris thinks Soul Surfer was up and down. Graham Wants to have 13 Assassins baby and Rondell talks about the ABC director mentor program. There is one Brian DePalma classic coming on DVD. New releases and much much more!
Ep 54 with Ali Wong
April 19, 2011 05:22 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBChris and Graham welcome Ali Wong into the nerd HQ and announce that LAFFGHANISTAN is up and ready to download! Ali talks about being on the show Breaking In. Graham was unimpressed by Scream 4. Ali liked Rio but Chris did not. Ali talks about some cool Korean films. Also some good films coming out on DVD, new releases and more fun than cutting open a Ton Ton and sleeping in it!
Ep 53 with Eddie Pepitone
April 13, 2011 20:32 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBGraham and Chris welcome Eddie Pepitone into the Nerd garage. They have a healthy debate about whether girls should be trained to kill like in Hanna. Eddie tells why he thinks Arthur and Your Highness are not funny. Behind the scenes talk from Eddie about working on the new Muppet movie, Old School and how different indie and big studio films are. DVD, new releases and much much more!
Ep 52 with Greg Behrendt
April 06, 2011 04:38 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBChris and Graham welcome the co-host of the Walking the Room podcast, Greg Behrendt, into the nerd HQ. They talk about why Source Code was alright. How Super was some indie formula at times but overall good. Why Greg thinks Hop is a crime against humans. What was involved with getting Greg's book, "He's just not that into you" made into a movie. The power of podcasting, DVD's new releases and much much more!
Ep 51 with Matt Weinhold
April 01, 2011 04:16 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Matt Weinhold to the nerd HQ! The Nerd world is in a battle over Sucker Punch and the boys talk about it at length. Matt and Graham talk about Win Win and how Paul Giamatti keeps it interesting. Matt gives his horror picks and monster-paloza!. DVD's, new releases and much much more!
Ep 50 with Suli McCullough
March 22, 2011 21:08 - 1 hour - 55 MBChris and Graham welcome comic Suli McCullough into the rain soaked nerd cave. Suli talks about what being a writer on The Tonight Show is like and playing "Crazy Leggs" from "Don't be a menace to south central while drinking your juice in the hood". Also they talk about how Limitless was alright and why the Lincoln Lawyer should be watched in a plane, car or boat. Paul could have been a nerd hallmark but wasn't. Also it's a bad week for new DVD's and much much more.
Ep 49 with Grant Baciocco
March 17, 2011 22:50 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBChris and Graham welcome Grant Baciocco from Throwing Toasters into the Nerd HQ. They give shout outs to all those who have given support to the CFN fans in Japan. Grant sings a Battle: LA song. Chris and Graham differ on how much they thought Red Riding Hood was stupid. Grant talks about his early days of podcasting and working with the Jim Henson company. DVD's, in theaters and much much more!
Ep 48 with Chris Fairbanks
March 09, 2011 06:14 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBChris and Graham welcome comic and Daily Habit co-host Chris Fairbanks into the nerd HQ. Graham says Adjustment Bureau was not as bad as he thought it would be. Mancini got Rango'd with disappointment. Fairbanks talks about getting his pants pulled down at the Jackass 3 DVD release party. Also the 311 cruise was great! DVD releases, opening this weekend's films and much much more!
Ep 47 with Murray Valeriano
March 01, 2011 07:33 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe nerd cave is all abuzz for the annual Oscar Nerdcast. Chris and Graham welcome in comic Murray Valeriano who gives inside info on what being at the Oscars was like. Murray's wife (Mary Zophres) was nominated for Best Costume Design in True Grit. So it was an inside view from the Kodak Theater. They talk about what films should've won, why it wasn't James Franco's fault, what goes into the whole process, BAFTA's and so much more! An Oscar-paloza!
Ep 46 with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
February 22, 2011 23:32 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome back to the Nerd Cave Stefanie Wilder-Taylor! Chris and Graham get Stefanie to weigh in on her Oscar picks. They all discuss the other categories like: Best Art Direction, Costume, Makeup, Doc and others. Both the boys liked seeing Liam Neeson get all funky in Unknown, while Stephanie knows why whiskey is bad for him. The VOD film Black Death is what Season of the Witch wished it could be. Stefanie's new book and podcast, DVD's and much more!
Ep 45 with Michelle Nunes
February 17, 2011 00:49 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBChris and Graham welcome star of the Fuel TV show "Cubed" Michelle Nunes into the nerd HQ. They talk about the craziness of The Eagle. Why Cedar Rapids was ok. Michelle gives her best picture pic. And they all delve into the other Oscar categories like: Screenplay, animated, foreign film, cinematography and editing. DVD releases, Michelle talks about the education system and much much more!
Ep #44 with Jimmy Pardo
February 07, 2011 22:24 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBBag a corn friend! Graham and Chris welcome the Host of Never Not Funny Pardcast into the nerd HQ. Pardo tells us all why Sanctum was a cave of stupid. And then it's a Oscar free for all! Big talk about all the best picture nominations and why the Kids Are Alright is good but not Oscar good. A lot of debate over who should win the best actor/actress categories. Jimmy talks about being one of the first comedian podcasts, DVD's and much much more!
Ep 43 with Tim Bennett
February 02, 2011 23:16 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBChris welcomes Graham back from Iraq and they both welcome Tim Bennet to the nerd cave. They talk about why The Company Men was just so-so. How none of them saw The Rite and for good reason. Graham likes Jason Statham more than Chris. Tim talks about being a producer for Graham's new documentary "Laffghanistan" and how Graham went to Afghanistan and lost his shit. DVD's, a little oscar talk and some great doc picks and much much more!
Ep 42 with Al Madrigal
January 18, 2011 18:58 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBGraham and Chris welcome comedian and actor Al Madrigal and talk way too long about Green Hornet. They also talk about the Golden Globes, movie budgets, the age old Ron Howard vs Peter Jackson debate between Graham and Chris, Graham going to Iraq, and Siberian Prison movies.
Ep 41 with Brian Posehn
January 11, 2011 21:51 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBChris and Graham welcome big nerd friend Brian Posehn into the HQ. They ponder why Nick Cage's hair gets crazier and crazier. Talk about many good Oscar worthy films. Brian talks about good indie/cult horror films. What makes a good DVD purchase, Brian's creepy voices and much much more!
Ep 40 with Laura House
January 03, 2011 22:39 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBHappy New Year to everyone in Nerdland! Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Laura House. They have a long talk about True Grit and why the Coen brothers are great. Also why Little Fockers is a bag of dumb. How Chris didn't get as bored with Tron as Graham. Oscar Picks, DVD's, why chick flicks are insulting to chicks and much more!
Ep 39 with Neil T. Weakly
December 29, 2010 01:46 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIt's the last episode of 2010! And what a great year it was. Graham and Chris welcome back nerd writer Neil T. Weakly into the nerd HQ. They talk about all the Golden Globe Nominations and the beginning of Oscar season. Also a long list of thank you's for a amazing year of shows.
Ep 38 with Henry Phillips
December 21, 2010 22:34 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBChris and Graham welcome stand-up comic/musician Henry Phillips into the Nerd garage. Henry talks about his new feature film "Punching the Clown" which won at Slamdance and will be for sale in the CFN store. They also get bored for Tron and Narnia's waste of 3D. Graham tells you why he loves the Fighter and why How do you know is a wast of $120 million. Plus Henry sings a song, DVD's, new releases and more!
Ep 37 with Mike Schmidt
December 15, 2010 22:42 - 1 hour - 57 MBChris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Mike Schmidt for his 3rd appearance. The talk about the Narnia 3D nonsense, how The Tourist was a great vacation for Hollywood stars. Why Chris liked The Kings Speech and how Last 3 Days was better than Graham thought. Also they talk Mike off the ledge and get ramped up for Tron! Plus DVD releases and more.
Ep 36 with Dave Anthony
December 08, 2010 00:44 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBChris and Graham welcome back Dave "Sunshine" Anthony to the Nerd HQ. They talk about Dave's podcast "Walking The Room" with Greg Berhendt. How Graham was surprised at how much he liked Warriors Way. Dave was annoyed at Black Swan. Chris is going to live in a house with Tiny Furniture and Graham liked Girl who kicked the hornet's nest. Also dave talks up a new doc he saw. DVD releases and much much more like a 10% off coupon in the PDF!
Ep 35 with Bil Dwyer
December 02, 2010 17:35 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBChris and Graham welcome loose cannon Bil Dwyer to CFN headquarters. They discuss Harry Potter, Tangled, Faster (sort of), Love and Other Drugs, I Love You Philip Morris, and being in bad movies.
Ep 34 with Dean Haglund
November 16, 2010 22:54 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBChris and Graham welcome back film nerd writer and X-files star, Dean Haglund. The boys talk about how and why the Chillpak was invented. Why Skyline was a crazy bag of shit, Morning Glory was what you thought it would be and how Unstoppable bad movies are. Also Dean gives good tips on a producers crawl, sci-fi conventions and his new Documentary "The Truth is out There," set to come out in early 2011. DVD releases, Harry Potter, bad accents and more!
Ep #33 with Suzy Nakamura
November 09, 2010 21:39 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBChris and Graham welcome comic-actress Suzy Nakamura and her crutches to the Nerd HQ. They nerd it up over 127 Hours, Monsters and Fair Game. Suzy talks about what movie she's been in and why Documentaries are great. Also DVD's Scott Pilgram, why Skyline is going to be alien-a-riffic and much much more!
Ep #32 with Allan Havey
November 03, 2010 19:25 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIt's official! All the Film Nerd writers have now appeared on the Nerdcast! Chris and Graham welcome nerd columnist Allan Havey to the show. They talk about why Inside Job is actually very funny. Why Monsters is good for no budget and talk with Dr. Havey about classic films and what makes a classic. Also talk about Toy Story 3 DVD, getting to gigs on time and much much more!
Ep #31 with Christopher Alan Broadstone
October 26, 2010 20:59 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBHappy Halloween! It's the first ever recording at a comedy club with a live audience! Chris and Graham brought the Nerd road show to the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN. The boys played the first ever Kitten Hands movie trivia game with audience members who took home some fine and dandy prizes. Graham was on the fence about Hereafter and Chris made fun on Paranormal Activity 2. They also interviewed horror director Christopher Alan Broadstone who tells us what makes a good horror film. ...
Ep 30 with Mike Siegel
October 19, 2010 20:51 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBChris and Graham welcome back the guest from the lost episode Mike Siegel! This time Graham didn't spill coconut water on the computer and lose the show so they can Nerd it up about Jackass 3D, RED, It's Kinda a Funny Story. Also Mike tells what doing interviews for press junkets is all about. Along with some great new DVD's coming out that got the boys all a twitter! You will love your self so much for putting this into your ears.
Ep #29 with Jeff Garcia
October 13, 2010 05:28 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBChris and Graham welcome comic and voice over actor Jeff Garcia. The boys talk about why Graham is a sucker for Secretariat. Jeff explains what doing voices for films like Happy Feet is all about and why his dad really wants to see Secretariat. And they go crazy for some new DVD's. It's fast paced good times in the Nerd World HQ.
Ep 28 from Shriekfest
October 08, 2010 15:32 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBGraham and Chris discuss The Social Network and Waiting for Superman. Then we turn it over to the filmmakers of Shriekfest and discuss CG graphics, indie film, shooting in your own house and animation.
Ep 27 with the Sklar Brothers
September 30, 2010 00:02 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBTwo guests for the price of one as Chris and Graham welcome the Sklar Brothers to the nerd HQ. These four gents talk about how Wall Street made Graham sleep but apparently not money. Why the Owl movie is better than Chris thought. And how documentaries are shedding a lot of light on current events. The twins talk sports movies like why the original Karate Kid is a masterpiece. And much much more!
Ep 26 with Jackie Kashian
September 23, 2010 04:47 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian to the World HQ. They nerd it up over The Town and Jon Hamm. Talk about Graham's expectations for Easy A and go all nerdy for animation and veal. Nerd world is abuzz over the start of the fall movie season and a lot of good films in the future. Clean your kitten hands 'cause this episode is fun!
Ep 25 with Doug Benson
September 14, 2010 22:09 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBChris and Graham welcome Doug Benson back to the world HQ. Doug has a new CD/DVD out called Hypocritical Oaf and a love for movies. The nerds talk about Resident Evil, The Tillman Story and Pot. Also Doug pits nerd vs nerd as Graham and Chris square off for the Leonard Maltin game. It's a nerdcast you cannot afford to miss!
Ep 24 from the Albuquerque Film Fest
September 07, 2010 22:36 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBChris and Graham play interviews from the Albuquerque Film Festival. Graham and Chris interview Mark Fergus, writer of the first Iron Man film and the upcoming Cowboys and Aliens along with an interview with actor Earl Brown and much more!
Ep 23 with Rob Huebel
September 01, 2010 19:38 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBChris and Graham capture Human Giant star Rob Huebel and torture him to talk about working on The Other Guys. Rob talks about how great it is to work with good directors like Adam McKay. Takers, The Last Exorcism, and Centurion are also discussed.
Ep 22 with Marc Maron
August 24, 2010 20:23 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBChris and Graham welcome host of WTF podcast Marc Maron as they discuss, the Switch, Piranha 3D, And life during wartime with creepy director Todd Solondz. Mark's big celebrity interviews, DVD's and of course kitten hands.
Ep 21 with Frank Conniff
August 18, 2010 17:28 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBChris and Graham welcome MST3000 alum Frank Conniff into the world headquarters to discuss why everyone should see Scott Pilgram. Graham thinks you should Eat Pray Love your way out of society and Chris liked the Expendables. Frank talks about the Cinematic Titanic live show and much much more.
Ep 20 with Neil Weakley Kitten Hands origin
August 03, 2010 21:35 - 1 hour - 29 MB*This is the episode that started it all. THE ORIGIN OF KITTEN HANDS from 8/3/2010* Graham and Chris Welcome CFN writer Neil T. Weakley to the secret film garage/bunker to discuss Salt, Dinner for Schmucks, Valhalla Rising, 3D, Summer Movies and strangely alluring kitty hands.
Ep 19 with Matt Weinhold
July 20, 2010 02:40 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBGraham and Chris welcome comedian and film nerd writer Matt Weinhold and they talk about Inception at length along with current movie trends, horror movies, killer hippies, Jason X, M Night's upcoming Satan in an elevator movie, and the Style Channel.
Ep 18 with Betsy Salkind
July 06, 2010 22:35 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBBetsy Salkind joins Graham and Chris to discuss Knight and Day, The Twilight series, Mic Macs, The Last Airbender, Hot Tub Time Machine, Box Office Analysts, SAG, bumper stickers, girls and their dragon tattoos, Topher Grace playing a serial killer to fight Predators, and toddler beds.