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ALITA & HDD2U - SHOW NOTESNerd Critic covers TWO WHOLE MOVIES in this episode: Alita: Battle Angel, and Happy Death Day 2U. It was very probably a mistake to tackle so much in less than an hour, but these heroic hosts’ courage knows no bounds. Are James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez an unstoppable filmmaking duo? Can the second installment in a clever genre-bender prove it deserves to exist beyond the cynical profit-mongering of the studio that greenlit it? You’ll hear the True Answers to these questions and more in this slightly-too-long episode. Expect the following:CJ shows up to work, even when he’s sickJordan drones on WAY too long about Happy Death Day 2U, because CJ didn’t see it, and Jordan’s no good on his own.Coverage of Alita starts at about 16 minutes, so feel free to jump aheadA thorough breakdown of how the characters are built in this movieWe recast a scene between Alita and Hugo with Superman and Lois Lane. This is probably the best part of the episode. It starts at about 38 minutes. The wa

If you want to be FULLY prepared for the 2019 Oscars...well, you a lot worse than jump into this episode of Nerd Critic. CJ and Jordan have lots to say about the history and relevance of the Oscars, and what an Academy Award is actually worth. Join us as we geek out about some of the nominations, and whine about the movies that were passed over. If you thought Nerd Critic wasn’t going to deep dive the Oscars, you were SO WRONG.Expect the following:A discussion of the history and relevance of the Oscars (and The Academy)Controversies!The nominations we’re most excited aboutThe nominations we wish would have happenedTwo categories that should DEFINITELY exist, but don’tAn introduction of the official Nerd Critic Oscar Predictions Contest!Tune in next week to hear us go all Nerd Critic on Lego Movie 2: The Second PartLinks: The Oscar Predictions Contest!This Episode on iTunes This Episode’s PermalinkNerd Critic Top Ten of 2018Nerd Critic GroupReel Contender Facebook pageOur podcast on iTunes (for the review-love

Today, Nerd Critic discusses the WB/DCEU behemoth AQUAMAN. You want in-depth observations about the exquisite bro-ness of Jason Momoa? Oh, you’ll get it. You want a cogent and insightful overview of the character’s history, and how he fits into the DC comic universe? You’ll get that too. How about a manic, breathless rant about the movie’s explosive, operatic climax? Buckle up.The anatomy of Episode 32 - Aquaman:2:20 - Some context for today’s movie8:44 - A discussion about the folks above the line13:40 - Some nerding out21:30 - Some criticisms26:46 - Jordan shouts about the ending32:40 - CJ has some ideas for improvement38:10 - What’s next for the franchise?41:30 - Sweet, sweet business45:25 - Jordan and CJ read one of their glowing reviewsTune in next week for Nerd Critic Gets All the Oscars - Part 1Links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquaman/id1387225385?i=1000428895242&mt=2DC Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc/id1387225385?i=1000419492991&mt=2 Nerd Critic Group: https:/

Our love is UNBREAKABLE but our opinion is SPLIT on GLASS. (See what we did there?)

Transformers has gained new life! Jordan and CJ discuss the strength of the latest robot action flick!

If you’re expecting a simple top ten list, go elsewhere. We’ve got a LOT of movies to talk about from 2018, and we race through a lot of material real quick. Make sure you carb up and hydrate before jumping in. (SPOILERS BELOW!!!)#####CJ’s Top TenGreen Book Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Searching A Star is Born Infinity WarMission impossible FalloutA Quiet PlaceA Star is Born Isle of DogsCreed IIJordan’s Top “Ten”First ManSearchingSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse American AnimalsA Star is Born Can You Ever Forgive Me?WidowsGame NightA Star is Born A Quiet PlaceIsle of DogsCJ’s Honorable MentionsPaddington 2First ManIncredibles 2Jordan’s Honorable MentionsThe FavouriteMission impossible FalloutAnnihilationSicario: Day of the SoldadoSorry to Bother YouHalloweenPaddington 2Deadpool 2Jordan’s Good-Movies-That-Didn’t-Make-The-Cut-Because-2018-Was-A-Great-Year-For-Movies List:Avengers: Infinity WarThe Ballad of Buster ScruggsBeautiful BoyBohemian RhapsodyBumblebeeCrazy Rich AsiansThe Death of StalinHostilesThe

One of the best movies of the year has come in the form of an animated superhero movie more unique than anyone expected.

Spiderman does what a spider can. John does whatever he F*$%#@% needs to. Jordan and CJ talk about Spiderman in anticipation of Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse and Die Hard because Christmas is around the corner!

'Tis the season to talk about Christmas movies with CJ and Jordan. More than a must-watch list, the nerd and the critic consider the modern day Christmas movie and what's potentially wrong with it.

Two sequels. Two hosts. Two opinions.

The Wizarding World has been expanded even further! In this episode CJ and Jordan talk about what works and what doesn't in our latest trip to Hogwarts.

We lost a pop culture icon and a creator of the Marvel Universe we love so much. CJ and Jordan honor his name by talking about the legacy Stan Lee left behind.

Jordan and CJ discuss the brilliance of Queen and the impact of the new Freddie Mercury bio film - Bohemian Rhapsody

Happy Halloween! Michael Myers is back and so are we!

Jordan and CJ discuss the remake of a remake of a remake - A Star Is Born staring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.

The La La Land director is back! CJ and Jordan talk about the potentially Oscar winning First Man

A guest host joins Jordan to discuss the latest monster thriller Predator.

Jordan and CJ gave each other assignments last week. Now is when they discuss what they have watched. Not everyone was happy with their experience.

In the week of Batman Day we have decided to discuss DC!

Entertaining, romantic, and important. In this episode, CJ and Jordan discuss what Crazy Rich Asians did well and why it's important.