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 201 Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
February 18, 2014 20:35 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB*MONUMENTS MEN, HER, LEGO MOVIE ARE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. Graham liked Monuments Men but understands why it isn't a Oscar film. Chris really liked The Lego Movie. Stefanie gives some insight into her Oscar choices and what its like to make her TV show Parental Discretion.
Ep 200 Graham's Dad
February 11, 2014 23:44 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB*EPISODE 200 WITH SPECIAL GUEST GRAHAM'S DAD* Chris and Graham welcome theater professor and Graham's father, William Elwood. Dr. Bill talks about what stage plays have made for good films. And he says, "Han Shot First" in German. You can't miss it!
Ep 199 Mike Schmidt live in San Diego
February 08, 2014 18:24 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB*LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO WITH MIKE SCHMIDT-I FRANKENSTEIN AND MORE* Chris and Graham are live at the American Comedy Company with Mike Schmidt. Graham thought I Frankenstein was a kids film. Mike discusses why he thinks Wolf of Wall Street should win many oscars. It is a live nerd-a-thon for your earsbuds!
Ep 198 Rob Meltzer
February 04, 2014 23:45 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB*FILMMAKER ROB MELTZER TALKS ABOUT WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE* Chris and Graham have an interview with the director of the new comedy, Welcome to the Jungle starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Huebel. Chris liked The Grandmaster and thinks it deserves the Oscar nods. Two good DVDs and some good films in theaters, FINALLY! This episode is the Bloodsport of episodes.
Ep 197 Sketchfest DC Pierson Nick Thune
January 28, 2014 20:40 - 1 hour - 40.8 MB*LIVE AT SF SKETCHFEST WITH DC PIERSON AND NICK THUNE TALKING PAST OSCAR WINNERS* Chris and Graham are live at the Punchline Comedy Club for San Francisco Sketchfest. Mark Wahlberg drops by to talk about why Lone Survivor was snubbed for the Oscars. Then Nick Thune and DC Pierson come on the show to discuss some of their favorite past best picture winners. It's a Bay area spectacular for your Earbuds!
Ep 196 Eddie Ifft
January 21, 2014 22:55 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB*GUEST EDDIE IFFT - LONE SURVIVOR, JACK RYAN, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS* Chris and Graham welcome back comic/podcaster Eddie Ifft! Eddie and Graham both liked Lone Survivor even though it had some problems. Graham has no idea why someone made a new Jack Ryan film. Chris liked Inside Llewyn Davis. Then a great converstaion about Eddie's show, Talkin' Shit, and podcasting in general. Donate to the podcasting documentary campaign on Kickstater and enjoy this ep in your Earbuds!
Ep 195 Laura House
January 14, 2014 21:33 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Laura House. Laura and Chris split on Her, while Graham didn't like the concept. Graham thought August: Osage County is ok but not award worthy. Then a full throttle discussion/debate about the Golden Globes! Some great films out on DVD and more reasons to get caught up on your Oscar films, cause it's a dumb festival of new releases. This ep gets the award for best dramady podcast!
Ep 194 James Mane and Russell Kealoha
January 10, 2014 18:19 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBAloha, Chris and Graham are live from Hawaii! First ever live show outside of North America. The guys welcome, from the Guys with Issues podcast, James Mane and Russell Kealoha. Graham liked Walter Mitty to Chris' surprise. James, Russell and Graham were very let down by Anchorman 2. Chris and Graham found 47 Ronin to be the Lone Ranger of Samurai films. A good discussion about surf movies and docs like the 30 for 30 on Eddie Aikau. It's a Hawaiian themed episode that will give you th...
Ep 193 CJ Johnson
December 31, 2013 22:07 - 1 hour - 82 MBChris and Graham welcome back Australian nerd writer CJ Johnson. Chris didn't like Walking with Dinosaurs. Graham enjoyed Wolf of Wallstreet but thought it was too long. Then all three talk about their favorite films form 2013 and some of the worst. It's an extended 2013 year end ep for your earholes.
Spoiler ep 16 The Hobbit
December 28, 2013 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points of this film will be revealed, including the ending.* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian to discuss all things Hobbit.
Ep 192 Merry Christmas to all in Nerdland
December 24, 2013 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBMerry Christmas to all! Chris and Graham talk about the CFN year in review and some holiday films. And a big thank you to everyone who helped make 2013 a great year for CFN! You all are the greatest fans we could ever have! THANK YOU :)
Ep 191 Jackie Kashian
December 18, 2013 00:01 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian into the Nerd HQ. Graham listens quietly as Chris and Jackie talk about why they liked The Hobbit. Graham liked Inside Liyewn Davis. Jackie talks about the filming of her upcoming comedy special. A lot of DVDs coming out for the holidays. A solid weekend of films and much much more!
Ep 190 Sean Conroy
December 10, 2013 21:43 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB*Out of the Furnace, Inside Llewyn Davis and Training Day are the films that we talk about* Chris and Graham welcome back from the Longshot podcast, Sean Conroy. Sean really liked Inside Llewyn Davis even if it bummed him out. Graham and Chris both liked the acting in Out of the Furnace but felt the story lacked. Sean talks about his new comedy album and some films he worked on. The full range of DVDs is available and Hobbits and Madea are coming to your local multi-plex! This episode i...
Ep 189 Dean Haglund
December 06, 2013 05:33 - 1 hour - 87 MBSpecial 4 year anniversary show with Dean Haglund! Orginally recorded live on Laffster.com December 3, so there are many references to the live stream and twitter feeds. Dean Liked Hunger Games as did Graham and Chris who were a little more critical. Graham enjoyed Nebraska. Chris really liked Frozen in 3D. Graham is seeking therapy after watching Old Boy. Ok DVDs, but a solid weekend for Oscar contenders so Work It! Thanks again for listening and being great fans! We couldn't do it wi...
Spoiler Ep 15 Thor
November 26, 2013 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris and Graham talk about Thor:The Dark World. Chris liked it Graham was bored. Also some talk about more upcoming Marvel films. Nerd it up!
Ep 188 David Huntsberger
November 19, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB*Films discussed: Carrie, Much Ado About Nothing, Thor, Gamers, Zatoichi and The Doomed Man* Fim Nerd Writer David Huntsberger comes back into the Gargoyle Garage. He liked the Carrie reboot. Chirs liked Much Ado About Nothing. Graham was not impressed with Thor but will talk about it for the Thor Spoiler Ep next week. David lists off all the classic 80's movies that he watches with his girlfriend. Two shittys, a good one and a sleeper for DVDs this week. Bruce Dern battles Katniss wh...
Ep 187 Chris and Graham
November 12, 2013 22:31 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB*This week: Bad Grampa, Thor, The Counselor, Flirt, Fog of War and more.* Chris and Graham welcome each other into the Nerd HQ so they can play office and hear each other talk. Graham thought Bad Grampa was Johnny Knoxville's best film. Chris really liked Thor. Graham thought The Councilor was boring but likes drive-in movies. Some good DVDs and some Man of Steel. Two decent films in theaters and much much more!
Spoiler ep 14 12 Years A Slave
November 07, 2013 19:44 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB*SPOILER ALERT-KEY DETAILS OF THIS FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome Kimberly Browning into the Nerd HQ to talk about 12 Years A slave and how it affects the race issue in this country today. Everything that makes CFN and spoiler eps great.
Ep 186 Kimberly Browning
November 05, 2013 22:38 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB*Enders Game, Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years A Slave and The Street Fighter will be discussed* Chris and Graham welcome the creator of Hollywood Shorts Film Festival, Kimberly Browning into the Nerd HQ. Kimberly talks about working with filmmakers and how the technology has chaged the submission process. Graham really liked Dallas Buyers Club. All three liked 12 Years A Slave. Chris recommends Sonny Chiba's classic The Street Fighter on Snagfilms.com/comedyfilmnerds. Not great DVDs this ...
Ep 185 Podfest 2013-Joey McIntyre and Bonnie Macfarlene
November 01, 2013 01:13 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBLive from LA Podcast Festival! Chirs and Graham welcome comic Bonnie Macfarlene to talk about her new documentary, Women Aren't Funny. And singer Joey McIntyre talks about the latest New Kids On The Block tour and working with Paul Feig on The Heat. Then all four go into some Oscar movie previews! This is, Step by Step, the best episode ever!
Ep 184 Joseph Levy
October 22, 2013 20:53 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBMovies discussed: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meetballs 2, Escape From Tomorrow, Broadway Idiot. Chris and Graham welcome filmmaker Joesph Levy into the Nerd HQ. Chris' kids liked Cloudy With A Chance Of Meetballs 2, but he fell asleep. Graham really liked the Green Day doc, Broadway Idiot. Chris had a mixed opinion of Escape From Tomorrow. Then Joseph Levy talks about why he made the new doc, Spinning Plates (In theaters Oct. 25 LA, Chic, & NYC). It's a doc about how three different restu...
Ep 183 Janet Varney
October 15, 2013 21:14 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB*Talking about Captain Phillips, Don Jon, Runner Runner, The Heat and more!* Chris and Graham welcome Janet Varney into the Nerd HQ. Janet talks about doing a voice for the animated show The Legend of Korra. All three talk about why they liked Captain Phillips. Graham liked Don Jon even though it is a little uneven. Also Runner Runner will make a great film to watch on a plane. Two good DVDs this week and some ineresting choices in theaters. This is a blood bender of a episode.
Spoiler Ep 13-Gravity
October 10, 2013 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB*SPOILER ALERT-KEY PLOT POINTS, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Suzy Nakamura joins Chris and Graham to talk about Gravity in all its science defying glory.
Ep 182 Suzy Nakamura
October 08, 2013 22:31 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB*Guest Suzy Nakamura talks about Gravity, CBGB and Afternoon Delight* Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer and actor Suzy Nakamura into the Nerd HQ. They talk about why they all liked Gravity, 3D and all. Suzy saw CBGB and kinda liked it and gives insight into Afternoon Delight and working with Jill Soloway. Lame week for DVDs but Captain Phillips comes to the rescue! This episode is better thatn a Quentin Tarantino 10 best film list!
Ep 181 CJ Johnson
October 03, 2013 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB*Australian film critic CJ Johnson talks about Aussie vs US indie films* Chris and Graham welcome the host of the Australian radio show and podcast Movieland, CJ Johnson. CJ talks about how the film industry works in Australia and how it differs from US films. CJ also didn't like Enough Said, while Graham thought it was ok. Chris and Graham both liked Spectacular Now. CJ also was amazed at how bad Thanks for Sharing was. It's a international nerd-a-rang!
Ep 180 Keith and The Girl
October 01, 2013 20:15 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB*Keith and The Girl talk about Rush, Prisoners and Bad Milo with Graham and Chris* Chris and Graham welcome back Keith Malley and Chemda from the popular podcast, Keith and The Girl. They all thought Rush was just OK. Graham and Keith both liked Prisoners. Chris enjoyed Bad Milo. Only one really good DVD and then two good films in theaters this weekend. It's a creepy fun time for your ears!
Ep 179 Riki Lindhome
September 26, 2013 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB*Themed episode! Riki Lindhome talks about her favorite musicals like Annie and All That Jazz.* Chris and Graham welcome one half of the musical comedy team Garfunkel and Oats into the Nerd HQ. Riki Lindhome talks with the boys about her favorite musicals. Like Annie and All that Jazz! And we hear about working with Joss Weadon and doing a nude scene. It is a sing out loud fun show!
Ep 178 Jackie Kashian
September 17, 2013 22:38 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB*Jackie Kashian talks to Chris and Graham about Riddick, The Colony and The Bling Ring* Head Ranger of the Dork Forest, Jackie Kashian, is back in the Nerd HQ. They talk about the LA podcast Festival. Jackie actually thought Riddick was decent. Chris saw The Colony and was blown away at how bad it was. Graham likes the two DVDs that are out: World War Z and The Bling Ring. Some ok new releases this week. It's an episode for your laughing face.
Ep 177 Ian Edwards
September 11, 2013 21:07 - 1 hour - 58 MBComic Ian Edwards is in the Nerd HQ. This ep talks about The Grandmaster, The Spectacular Now, The Butler and We're the Millers. Ian talks about his two podcasts, The Soccer Comics and The Proposterious Sessions. Chris and Graham recommend some good films to watch at SnagFilms.com/comedyfilmnerds. Graham and Ian really liked The Grandmaster. Chris enjoyed The Spectacular Now. Ian thought The Butler was just Ok, and was surprised by how funny We're The Millers was. All Things Comedy and...
Ep 176 Chris and Graham
September 03, 2013 20:44 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBEnjoy this for your ear holes. Chris and Graham welcome their new sponsor Snag Films! Go to snagfilms.com/comedyfilmnerds and watch movies online for free! Also Chris really liked the new Woody Allen film Blue Jasmine. Graham enjoyed Ip Man: Final Fight. Chris thought Hell Baby was just ok. Then they talk about thier favorite James Gandolfini films. Some good DVDs this week and another lame weekend for in theaters. Riddick? C'mon!
Ep 175 Matt Mira
August 27, 2013 22:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBFinally the Nerdist triumvirate complete with Matt Mira coming into the Nerd garage! All three discuss the new Batman casting. Chris liked Aint Them Bodies Saints, but not as much as Dave Anthony. Matt liked The Worlds End. Graham was bored with Paranoia except for the scenes with Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman. Then Matt talks about his new James Bond themed podcast, The James Bonding show. Not much for DVDs this week and a lame weekend for in theaters. Seriously just go see The Butler...
Spoiler Ep 12 Kick Ass 2
August 22, 2013 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key points of film will be discussed including the ending* Dave Anthony defends his stance as to why he didn't like this film at all. Graham and Chris join in to talk specific good and bad points. It's like a knife fight in a hallway with a 10 year old.
Ep 174 Dave Anthony
August 20, 2013 20:17 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBChris and Graham welcome back nerd writer, podcaster Dave Anthony. Dave did not like Kick Ass 2 while Graham and Chris thought it was good. Dave saw a good indie, Aint Them Bodies Saints. Graham thought Jobs was ok. Then all three talk aobut the new shows in the LA Podcast Festival. It is a Dollop of good fun.
Spoiler ep 11 Elysium
August 17, 2013 02:59 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points including the ending will be discussed* Chris and Graham are in Lake Tahoe with Howie Nave talking Elysium. They talk about the problems with the ending and much much more.
Ep 173 Chris and Graham
August 16, 2013 02:34 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThe boys are up in Lake Tahoe doing shows! They both liked Elysium overall but it had many problems. Also many new reviews on the site. Some good DVDs this week like A Band Called Death and Emperor, both films Graham liked. And get ready for Kick Ass 2! This is a vacation for your ears!
Spoiler Ep 10 reboot Pacific Rim
August 10, 2013 16:35 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIF THIS DOESN'T WORK I QUIT. *SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points including ending will be discussed* Chris and Graham Welcome Wil Anderson into the Nerd HQ to discuss Pacific Rim and Australian accents. Listen to this episode before it gets eaten by a Kaiju!
Ep 172 Eddie Pepitone
August 06, 2013 23:34 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBChris and Graham welcome back Eddie Pepitone. Graham talks about a cool doc he saw at the Traverse City Film Fest called, A Band Called Death. Chris and his kids were bored by Smurfs 2. Eddie really like Quartet, directed by Dustin Hoffman. Graham also liked The Way Way Back and Fruitvale Station. Then Eddie talks about his film, The Bitter Buddha. It is more nerd talk than a booth at Comic-con!
Spoiler Ep 9 The Wolverine
August 02, 2013 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Details including the ending will be talked about* Chris and Graham talk about The Wolverine with nerd wrriter Neil T. Weakley. They all liked it but had some minor problems with the ending.
Ep 171 Neil T. Weakley
July 31, 2013 04:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGuess who is back in the nerd cave? Neil T. Weakley! Chris liked Wolverine and how they developed Logan. Neil thought it was fun and Graham wants to marry the Samurai girl! Then Neil talks about what panels he saw at Comic Con, like the Superman Batman film! And how cool the new Godzilla film looks! A really mixed bag of DVDs this week along with a boring slate of new releases. It's the kitten hands of future past!
Ep 170 Ric Meyers
July 23, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWe are back at the San Diego Comic-Con, so that can only mean one thing. Talking to Kung Fu Film expert Ric Meyers! Chris, Graham and Ric discuss the Con, Ric's panel and the state of action films. And hear about some cool martial arts films coming from China. It is a episode you can't miss!
Ep 169 Wil Anderson
July 16, 2013 22:57 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBCrickey mates, Australian comic/podcaster Wil Anderson visits the Nerd HQ! All three lads explain why they didn't see Grown Ups 2. And then they all liked Pacific Rim but it had many problems. Wil talks about some lesser known Aussie films and horrible accents. Along with why Yahoo Serious has a website from 1994. One good DVD out this week and a weak weekend for in-theaters. This is a Greedy/Gritty Reboot if ever there was one.
Spoiler Ep 8 The Lone Ranger
July 12, 2013 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Key details including the ending will be discussed!* Chris, Graham and Pat Francis break down why The Lone Ranger was a horrible piece of shit. Enjoy!
Ep 168 Pat Francis
July 10, 2013 21:40 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBChris and Graham welcome back bad accent fan Pat Francis into the Nerd HQ. Graham thought White House Down was exactly the dumb film you thought it would be. Then all three gents express how horrible The Lone Ranger was. Pat talks about his favorite super hero films of this summer and what he is looking forward too. Not great DVDs this week and then the question of the week is whether Pacific Rim will be good or not. This episode will make a bunny go crazy!
Ep 167 Limestone-Pete Holmes & Brett Hiker
July 02, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBChris and Graham are in front of a live audience in the Comedy Attic for the Limestone Comedy Festival! First guest is comic and feature film grip Brett Hiker. Bret tells behind the scenes stories about working on big budget films. Then Pete Holmes comes out and defends his case that Dark Knight Rises is a bad film. Graham tries not to kill him. It is pure crazy fun!
Spoiler ep 7-World War Z
June 28, 2013 06:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB*SPOILER ALERT-Ending of film and key details will be revealed* Two zombie experts, nerd wrtier Matt Weinhold and from the Zombie Research Society Matt Mogk, talk to Chris and Graham about the fine points of World War Z. This spoiler ep will save humanity.
Ep 166 Matt Weinhold and Matt Mogk
June 25, 2013 21:09 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIt's a Zombie-centric episode with Nerd writer, Matt Weinhold and Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society. First Chris says why he liked Monsters U. Then a lenghty discussion about World War Z. The two Matt's didn't like it while Chris and Graham enjoyed it. This leads into talk about what makes a good zombie story and where this genre can and should go. A couple of good DVDs and then a really weird weekend. This episode will take over your brain like a virus.
Spoiler Ep 6 Man of Steel
June 21, 2013 21:32 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB*SPOILER ALERT-ENDING AND KEY POINTS WILL BE REVEALED* Chris, Graham and Mike go into detail about why this Superman is not that great.
Ep 165 Mike Schmidt
June 18, 2013 21:23 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBChris and Graham welcome back the 40 Year Old Boy and nerd writer, Mike Schmidt. Graham talks about why This is the End is a good funny film. Then a long discussion about why all three nerds were very disappointed with Man Of Steel. The Superman talk leads into what makes a good comic book film and what kills it. Are there too many superhero films? You will have to listen to decide. Also maybe the single lamest week for DVDs and then three interesting films coming out this weekend. Li...
Spoiler Ep 5 The Purge
June 14, 2013 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB*SPOILER ALERT-The ending and key details of this film will be revealed* Chris and Graham go into detail about The Purge. A nice indie effort about violence in this country. Good social commentary, with just a few problems. Enjoy!
Ep 164 Stephanie Escajeda
June 11, 2013 20:11 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBChris and Graham welcome comic Stephanie Escajeda into the Nerd HQ. Graham and Chris both saw The Purge and liked it overall, although it had some small problems. Then all three get into a discussion about where Vince Vaughn should go with his career since The Internship did not do well in its opening weekend. Stephanie talks about the role she plays in a new indie film Love, Sex and Missed Connections. DVDs are not that great except for ENTER THE DRAGON 40th Anniversary Blu-ray!! Also,...