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As requested, Jordan and CJ discuss the unpopular opinion that Frozen isactually a bad movie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

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One of CJ's favorite movies with a raw and personal story told in thelandscape of the UFC. An interesting combo that shouldn't work, but does.CJ and Jordan discuss 2011's Warrior. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Another live-action remake of a beloved animated classic. The only problem.this one isn't very good. Jordan might even say terrible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Disney has had is ups and its... well... ups... it's had ups. CJ and Jordantalk about some of the things they like about Disney and potentially someof the stuff that doesn't seem to be going in the right direction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

As one, Jordan and CJ discuss how we come together in the unifying movie,Us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Jordan and CJ go back in time to talk about the movie that came out in thepast and goes back to the past just to have to get Back to the Future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Participant Media is at it again with a science fiction thriller. CJ andJordan discuss the subnarritives and elements of this movie that worked andfell short. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

In anticipation for the 2019 reboot, CJ and Jordan discuss the Hellboymovies as requested by one of our loyal listeners. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Marvel finally did it! The rocked our world with a female super hero lead!Jordan and CJ talk about the latest in the MCU and what it did right vs thethings it could have done better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Participant Media was CJ's inspiration and has made some of the mostsocially relevant movies in recent memory. Listen and CJ and Jordan discusswhat is special about Participant Media! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

This weeks conversation centers around the three Oscar winning "Roma". Amasterpiece that might not be for everyone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Toothless and Hiccup are back and so are CJ and Jordan! The Hidden World had some not-so-hidden problems but still took you away on an adventure! Here are how CJ and Jordan feel the movie succeeded and struggled. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

The Academy Awards are over and there is so much to talk about!!! Jordanand CJ talk about the good and the bad of 2019's Oscars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

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 didthere?) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

Transformers has gained new life! Jordan and CJ discuss the strength of thelatest robot action flick! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com

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