Does director Marc Webb ensnare us in the web that is The Amazing Spider-Man 2? Find out on this week’s episode! We also talk about Star Wars Episode VII casting and what we’ve been watching. Don’t forget to join our Summer Movie…
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Episode 75 – The Amazing Spider-Man 2
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Alex’s Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
I wrote and published this on my own personal blog back on July 3rd, 2012. I figured I might as well publish it here on the Midwest Film Nerds Podcast website just for posterity and to give our listeners/readers a…
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Episode 51 – Thor: The Dark World
Find out if lightning strikes twice with our review of Alan Taylor’s Thor: The Dark World! We also talk about what we’ve been watching and discuss humor in Marvel movies. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching: Nick: 12 Years a…
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Episode 41 – Kick-Ass 2
This week on the podcast — find out if Kick-Ass 2 kicks as much ass as the first one. Plus we discuss the idea of a texting and “work environment” movie theater and Marvel Studios’ vision through 2021. Show Notes:…
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Marvel Phase One Box Set Giveaway!
Check out our podcast and you could win a Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Blu-Ray Box Set! Here’s how it works: Like us on Facebook! Subscribe on iTunes and listen to our new episodes from May 22nd to June 12th…
Episode 27 – Retro Review: Purple Rain
This week the film nerds are transported back to the ’80s with Prince’s Purple Rain! They also discuss compensation woes for the cast of The Avengers and some close call casting choices for popular films. Show Notes: Introduction Discussions: Why is…
Episode 26 – Iron Man 3
This week’s roundtable sees former guests Gojo and Tim join to discuss Danny Boyle’s thoughts on the “Pixarification” of movies and John Williams’ possible return to Star Wars. They cap the episode off with a review of Shane Black’s Iron Man 3!…
Episode 15 – Retro Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
This week Willie and Alex take on Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as well as recent Marvel casting news and of course, a little more Star Wars for good measure. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: Side by Side, Killer…
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Episode 11 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
After an unexpected hiatus, the film nerds return to review Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Tron 3 news, and a whole bunch of Non-Marvel Marvel news. Show Notes: Introduction What We’ve Been Watching Willie: The People vs. George Lucas,…
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