Movie reviews by stand-up comics and filmmakers Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini
The Batman Spoiler Ep
For those of you still subscribed to this feed, here's a bonus. Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini do a spoiler ep on The Batman. For old time's sake. Enjoy, and remember, it's a spoiler ep! To catch up with Chris and Graham: www.grahamelwood.com www.whitecatentertainment.com
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
New Podcast Feeds
Hey Friends, all of Chris Mancini's new podcasts are up and running under the new company banner White Cat Entertainment. Please like and subscribe. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/white-cat-entertainment/1531588047
9/21/2020 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
New Show: What Are You Watching?
OK, because YOU asked for it. The show is now free and out in the open with 5 bonus eps for Patreon members and counting. Mike Schmidt joins Chris for a chat about Class Action Park, Bill and Ted: Face the Music, Unsolved Mysteries, Mad Max: Fury Road, and so much more. NEW FEED: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-watching/id1531216892
9/10/2020 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
New Show Debut: "What Are You Watching?"
Listen to the FIRST Episode of "What Are You Watching?" with Chris Mancini and Neil T. Weakley. We cover movies, TV shows, and anything we or our guests are watching. Future Episodes will be at https://www.patreon.com/whitecatentertainment
6/25/2020 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Special Stay at Home Films and Kickstarter Relaunch
Chris Mancini and Neil T. Weakley record a special episode to discuss stay at home viewing along with Chris' Kickstarter relaunch RISE OF THE KUNG FU DRAGON MASTER running until May 31.
5/18/2020 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Christmas Thank Yous - Ep 601
One last present under your tree! Thank you for 10 years. It has been so fun to share our lives with you.
12/25/2019 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
CFN EP 600 PT 2 OF 2
PART 2 OF 2 : After 10 years, hundreds of guests talking about thousands of movies we had a great night to celebrate doing CFN! We thank everyone who has ever helped with CFN, the podcast, Ear Buds, LA Podfest and the Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies. It was truly a honor and gift getting to do all this cool stuff with all these wonderful people. THANK YOU! - Chris and Graham
12/15/2019 • 12 minutes
CFN Ep 600 Pt 1 of 2
After 10 years, hundreds of guests talking about thousands of movies we had a great night to celebrate doing CFN! We thank everyone who has ever helped with CFN, the podcast, Ear Buds, LA Podfest and the Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies. It was truly a honor and gift getting to do all this cool stuff with all these wonderful people. THANK YOU! - Chris and Graham
12/15/2019 • 3 hours, 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 495 - The Irishman - Neil T. Weakley
FILMS DISCUSSED: DARK WATERS, THE IRSIHMAN, WONDER WOMAN 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE* Chris and Graham welcome Neil T. Weakley back for the final show in the ATC studio. All three liked The Irishman even though it was long. Graham liked Dark Waters. Wonder Woman trailer looks cool. Everyone is on the fence about the Ghostbusters trailer. Thank you everyone at ATC for the last five years of having us on!
12/10/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
Ep 494 - Knives Out - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KNIVES OUT, JUDY, FORD V FERARRI, BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON, ANTEBELLUM, BLACK WIDOW* Chris and Graham welcome back Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. Chris liked Knives Out. Stefanie liked the acting in Judy. Graham had fun with Ford v Ferarri. Stefanie was left flat after Brittany Runs A Marathon. The second to last studio episode.
12/3/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 493 -Frozen II - Matt Weinhold
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FROZEN 2, ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, LONG SHOT, FANTASY ISLAND, BANANA SPLITS* Chris and Graham welcome back Matt Weinhold. Chris was let down by Frozen 2. Matt loves the indie film, One Cut Of The Dead. Graham had fun watching Long Shot on a plane. Two really bad trailers and a lot of love!
11/26/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Bonus Action & Kung Fu Ep with Ric Meyers
A simultaneous release with Action Film Autopsy, this is a Dual Feed Power Fist Blast! An extra bonus ep with Ric Meyers, Kung Fu Expert and host of Action Film Autopsy. Chris and Ric discuss Best (and Worst) Action Films of 2019, Kung Fu philosophy, martial arts, and being a perfect ass.
11/21/2019 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 492 - The Good Liar - Mark Waid
Graham is still in jolly old Australia so Chris welcomes comic book superhero Mark Waid into the CFN Sanctum Sanctorum. They review Parasite and The Good Liar, discuss making comics and movies, and talk more in detail about Chris' new graphic novel kickstarter Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master. There's also a little Disney+ talk. Baby Yoda wants you to listen.
11/20/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 491 - The Mandalorian - Steele Saunders
The Mandalorian drops on Disney+, Graham is in Australia so Chris is joined by an Australian comedian/podcaster Steele Saunders to talk everything Star Wars. Also discussed: Midway, and Chris' Kickstarter Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master. Make a pledge and a comment before Dec 10 and Chris will read them on the air!
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 23 seconds
Ep 490 - Oscar Movie Preview - Chris Gore
Chris and Graham welcome Chris Gore from Film threat magazine to talk about the upcoming fall and winter films. Which ones will get Oscar nominations? Listen and find out you sonsabitches.
11/11/2019 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 489 - Terminator: Dark Fate - Brian Redban
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TERMINATOR DARK FATE, LAST DAYS OF PHIL HARTMAN, ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE, THE BANKER, 21 BRIDGES* Chris and Graham welcome back Brian Redban to talk films. Graham and Chris were let down by Terninator and Brian couldn't see it because the theater's copy was broken. Brian liked the Phil Hartman doc. The Banker trailer is intriguing. 21 Bridges looks good for a plane. Han Shot First, now and forever.
11/5/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 488 - Dolemite Is My Name - Marc Guggenheim
*FILMS DISCUSSED: JOJO RABBIT, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, TRAIN TO BUSAN, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, THE KING* Chris and Graham welcome back Marc Guggenheim to talk about the DC crossover on CW and more! Marc wasn't as pumped for Joker as the guys. Chris felt JoJo Rabbit was a little scattered. Graham loved Dolemite. Motherless Brooklyn looks good and not sure what to make of The King. This episode will live past the end of times.
10/29/2019 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 487 - Zombieland Double Tap - Jon Reep
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PARASITE, ZOMBIELAND 2, RISE OF SKYWALKER, BLOODSHOT, BLACK AND BLUE, COUNTDOWN* Chris and Graham welcome back Jon Reep. Jon talks about taking his mom to Joker and living at home. Jon and Graham split on Zombieland 2. Chris liked Parasite even though the marketing threw him. New Star Wars trailer looks perfect. Vin Dielsel's new film looks surprisingly good. An episode for all!
10/22/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 486 - El Camino - Kevin Ronca
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EL CAMINO, AD ASTRA, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON, THE REVOLUTION TELEVISED, JUNGLE CRUISE, THE KING'S MAN* Chris and Graham welcome doc director, Kevin Ronca. Kevin talks about his doc about the 2016 Democratic primary, The Revolution Televised. Graham and Kevin liked El Camino: A breaking Bad Film. Chris was let down by Ad Astra. Graham had fun watching In The Shadow Of The Moon. Jungle Cruise and The King's Man trailers look very avoidable. This episode will not be televised.
10/15/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Spoiler Ep 99 - Joker - Cecily Knobler
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Cecily Knobler is here to discuss the brilliance of Joker with Chris and Graham.
10/9/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 485 - Joker - Anastasia Vigo
*FILMS DISCUSSED: IN THE TALL GRASS, JOKER, BIRDS OF PREY, 6 UNDERGROUND* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Anastasia Vigo. Anastasia talks about the Dunktown podcast and how In The Tall Grass was a good home viewing. Graham and Chris liked Joker. Birds of Prey trailer could go either way. 6 Underground is most things that are wrong with Hollywood. This episode is like a garbage strike in Gotham.
10/8/2019 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
Ep 484 - Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile - David Huntsberger
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE, ARCTIC, SHRIEKFEST FILMS, THE IRISHMAN, WOUNDS* David Huntsberger is back to talk films with Chris and Graham. Graham liked the Ted Bundy film Extremely Wicked. David was excited at seeing Arctic. Chris breaks down some cool films he saw at Shriekfest. The Irishman trailer looks great. Wounds trailer is for horror fans. This episode is like being stuck in Iceland.
10/1/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 483 - Summer Movie Wrap Up
Chris and Graham talk about the major films that came out in the summer of 2019. #nauticalprotocols
9/24/2019 • 36 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 482 - Angel Has Fallen - Micah Wright
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: THE GOLDFINCH, FAHRENHEIT 451, ANGEL HAS FALLEN, BASKETBALL OR NOTHING, MIDWAY, LIKE A BOSS* Micah Wright is here to talk films, FNX Comedy series on Amazon Prime and more! Chris found Goldfinch to be a mess. Micah liked Angel Has Fallen and Dodger Dogs. Farhenheit 451 was a letdown according to Chris. Graham liked the Netflix doc series Basketball Or Nothing. Midway and Like A Boss trailers could go either way. And the biggest weekend of counter programming in a while! This ep will make you take your sunglasses off.
9/17/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 13 seconds
Shriekfest Preview - Denise Gossett
Chris and Graham talk to Denise Gossett about the 19th Shriekfest Horror Film Festival this September 26-29 in Hollywood, CA!
9/12/2019 • 32 minutes
Ep 481 - IT: Chapter Two - Rick Overton
*FILMS DISCUSSED: IT CHAPTER 2, THE WANDERING EARTH, THE FRONT RUNNER, THE BEST OF ENEMIES, JOKER, DR. SLEEP* Chris and Graham welcome Rick Overton to the ATC studio. Rick liked Wandering Earth, Chris was massivily dissapointed in It 2. Graham liked Front Runner and Best of Enemies more than he thought he would. New Joker trailer looks good. Dr Sleep looks the oposite of good. This ep will give you a double thigh strian.
9/10/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 480 - Big Announcement
Graham and Chris announce the end of Comedy Film Nerds. After 10 years the 600th and final episode will be on December 12, 2019. Thank you everyone for a wonderful decade of talking and making movies.
9/3/2019 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 479 - Blinded By The Light - Stef Zamorano
*FILMS DISCUSSED: A VIGILANTE, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE, UNDERWATER, LADY AND THE TRAMP* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Stef Zamorano. Chris wanted more from A Vigilante. Stef loved Knock Down The House. Graham fell in love with Blinded By The Light. Underwater trailer looks silly. Lady And The Tramp is only for Disney streaming. An episoded that is a death trap, a suicide rap we gotta get out while were young.
8/27/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 478 - Night Moves - Jake Johannsen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: NIGHT MOVES, THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT, HOBBS AND SHAW, JURASSIC PARK LIVE, LAST CHRISTMAS, PARASITE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Jake Johanssen. Graham liked most of Night Moves. Jake and his wife had fun at Hobbs and Shaw. Chris was disappointed by The Red Sea Diving Resort. Last Christmas trailer is good but tells us too much. Parasite is another cool film from South Korea. An episode you can eat during.
8/20/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 477 - The Farewell - Mark Ellis
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE FAREWELL, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, GOOD BOYS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY* Chris and Graham welcome back Mark Ellis. Graham hopes The Farewell gets some Oscar love. Chris was not expecting Scary Stories to be so scary. Mark likes good Boys. Everyone is on the fence about Addams Family animated film.
8/13/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 476 - Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HOBBS AND SHAW, STOP AT NOTHING, THE LIGHTHOUSE, 1917* Chris, Graham and Aaron talk about the Fast and Furious films and more! This episode is all about family!
8/6/2019 • 55 minutes, 36 seconds
Spoiler Ep 98 - Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - Mike Schmidt
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris welcome back Mike Schmidt to talk all things Quentin and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
7/29/2019 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 475 - Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - Mike Schmidt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Midsomer, and more* Mike Schmidt is here to talk Quentin films and more!
7/29/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 474 - The Lion King - Adam Ferrara
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE LION KING, THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE, DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, CATS* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest, Adam Ferrara. Chris found the Lion King to be a "useless money grab." Graham loved The Art Of Self Defense. Adam was disappointed with the David Crosby doc. All in for Top Gun: Maverick. Chris is the only one who doesn't see the appeal of Cats. Wide range of DVD's and then new Quentin film this weekend! This ep is like buying a boat from Peter Tork.
7/23/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Bonus Ep - Comic Con 2019 Preview - Ric Meyers
SURPRISE! Ric Meyers is here to give you a San Diego Comic-Con preview!
7/17/2019 • 36 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 473 - Spider-Man: Far From Home - Joe Matarese
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SPIDER-MAN FAR FROM HOME, WILD ROSE, YESTERDAY, STAND AND OLLIE* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Joe Matarese. Graham and Chris liked Spider-Man. Joe enjoyed Wild Rose. Graham loved Yesterday. Chris thought Stan and Ollie missed an opportunity.
7/16/2019 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
Spoiler Ep 97 - Toy Story 4 - Steve Simeone
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Steve Simeone is here to talk all things Toy Story.
7/2/2019 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 472 - Toy Story 4 - Steele Saunders
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TOY STORY 4, ACTION POINT, LATE NIGHT, I AM MOTHER, DOCTOR SLEEP, TROLLS WORLD TOUR* Steele Saunders is back! Chris and Steele liked Toy Story 4. Steele enjoyed watching how bad Action Point was. Graham liked Late Night. Chris thought I Am Mother was good for a Netflix film. Trolls World Tour looks like only 5-year-olds will like it. Doctor Sleep is a mystery.
6/25/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
Spoiler Ep 96 - Godzilla: King Of The Monsters - Neil T. Weakley
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Neil is here to talk about why he loved this film. #skullislandscones
6/18/2019 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 471 - Dark Phoenix - Cole Stratton
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DARK PHOENIX, LATE NIGHT, FORD V FERRARI, AD ASTRA* Graham and Chris welcome first-time guest Cole Stratton. All three liked Dark Phoenix. Cole enjoyed Late Night. Ford V Ferrari looks interesting. Ad Astra left the panel confused. Thank you for listening.
6/10/2019 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
Spoiler Ep 95 - Rocketman - Ron Placone
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Ron Placone is here to talk about why Rocket Man was a good musical.
6/5/2019 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 470 - Rocketman - Chris Gore
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ROCKET MAN, GODZILLA, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD, THE KITCHEN* Chris and Graham welcome back Chris Gore from Film Threat. All three guys liked Rocket Man. Godzilla: King Of The Monsters was all the popcorn fun they thought. Rambo trailer looks silly but a good time. The Kitchen trailer makes gun loving look easy. An episode is the Toho of podcasts.
6/4/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 469 - Booksmart - Daniel Van Kirk
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BRIGHTBURN, BOOKSMART, RIM OF THE WORLD, PUMP, TERMINATOR DARK FATE, ANNABELLE COMES HOME* Dan Van Kirk is back to talk films with two old nerds. Dan and Chris were let down by Brightburn. Graham had fun watching Booksmart. Rim of the World gave Chris a premise hangover. Graham liked the doc Pump, even with some disclaimers. This episode is better than seeing Graveyard Abortion live!
5/29/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 468 - John Wick 3: Parabellum - Tom Merritt
*Films discussed: John Wick 3, Rocket Man, See You Yesterday, Angel Has Fallen, Maleficent* Tom Merritt is back! Chris liked John Wick 3 but found it got a little old. Tom had fun with Rocket Man. Graham was happy with See You Yesterday. Angel Has Fallen looks ridiculous as does Maleficent 2. This episode was rescued by a time traveler.
5/21/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 467 - Tolkien - Lesley Wolff
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TOLKIEN, UGLY DOLLS, LET THEM PLAY, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, THE HUSTLE, IT CHAPTER 2* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Leslie Wolf. Chris was not happy with Tolkien. Leslie and her daughter loved Ugly Dolls. Graham wants everyone to see the baseball doc Let Them Play. Chris was surprised at how he liked Pokemon. Trailer for It 2 is creepy!
5/14/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 466 - Knock Down The House - Jackie Kashian
This episode does contain Avengers: Endgame Spoilers. *Films Discussed: Knock Down the House, Unicorn Store, Avengers End Game, Spiderman* Chris and Graham welcome Jackie Kashian to talk Marvel and more! Chris and Graham both like Knock Down the House. Chris didn't like Unicorn Store as much as Graham. Jackie gives her take on End Game and the MCU. Good Spiderman trailer!
5/7/2019 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 51 seconds
Spoiler Ep 94 - Avengers: Endgame - Kevin Avery
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Kevin Avery joins Chris and Graham to talk about how great Endgame was!
5/1/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 465 - Avengers: Endgame - No Spoilers
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AVENGERS ENDGAME, DEVIL AT THE CROSSROADS, GAME OF THRONES, BRIGHTBURN, GEMINI MAN* Chris, Graham, and Aaron talk about Endgame. They all liked it and want to see it again. Graham liked the Robert Johnson doc, Devil At The Crossroads. Chris and Aaron liked the latest GOT ep even though it was darkly lit. The Brightburn trailer looks cool. Unlike Gemini Man. Travel through time and get this episode along with some infinity stones.
4/30/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 14 seconds
Spoiler Ep 93 - Us & Shazam
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF BOTH FILMS WITH BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris talk about US and Shazam.
4/24/2019 • 35 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 464 - Queen Of The Desert - Ethan Edenburg & Eric Jackowitz
*FILMS DISCUSSED: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, HIGH LIFE, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3, HOBBS AND SHAW, CHILD'S PLAY* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guests, Ethan Edenburg and Eric Jackowitz. Graham gives some bath tips from Queen of The Desert. Eric did not like High Life. Chris liked Dragon 3 more than 2. Graham saw a doc about the Flint Water Crisis but wants to talk about it later. An episode for morning radio. #pluto #kidmaning
4/23/2019 • 59 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 463 - Hellboy - Mike Siegel
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SHAZAM, HELLBOY, UNICORN STORE, STARSHIP TROOPERS TRAITOR OF MARS, RISE OF SKYWALKER, THE PROFESSOR* Chris and Graham welcome back Mike Siegel. Mike talks about the travel tales podcast and why Hellboy was all over the place. Chris liked Shazam. Graham had fun with Unicorn Store. New Star Wars trailer looks good. Unlike The Professor. #teakarma
4/16/2019 • 57 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 462 - Shazam - Kim Iversen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SHAZAM, PET SEMETARY, BLACKWAY, JOKER, MY SPY* Chris, and Graham welcome Kim Iversen into the ATC studio. Kim and Graham both liked Shazam. Kim and Chris both disliked Pet Semetary. Graham found Blackway to be ridiculous. All three are not sure about Joker trailer. My Spy Trailer looks silly. An episode that is more dangerous than Blackway!
4/9/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 461 - Dumbo - Emma Tammi
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DUMBO, THE HIGHWAYMEN, THE WIND, THE BEACH BUM, DEADWOOD* Graham and Chris welcome filmmaker Emma Tammi. Chris was disappointed with Dumbo. Graham liked The Highwaymen. Emma talks about directing the Wind. Emma and Graham are excited for The Beach Bum while Chris is not! Better than prairie demons!
4/2/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 92 - Captain Marvel
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* The one and only Jackie Kashian is here to talk all things Marvel!
3/27/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 460 - US - Rick Overton
*FILMS DISCUSSED: US, THE MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE, AQUAMAN, STAN AND OLLIE, SECOND ACT* Chris and Graham welcome Rick Overton back into the NERD GARAGE! All three liked US. Miami Showband Massacre is a good doc according to Graham. Sean Connery gives some advice. VOD/DVD is a wide range of sorcery. This ep is when you know you love vaudeville.
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CAPTAIN MARVEL, CAPTIVE STATE, TRIPLE FRONTIER, AVENGERS ENDGAME, FROZEN 2* Graham and Chris welcome first-time guests, Heather Dowling, and Michelle Barton. They talk about their crowd-funding project "Down The Middle." Everyone was let down by Captain Marvel. Michelle and Heather did not like Captive State. Chris was miffed at Tripple Frontier. New Avengers and Frozen Trailers look good! This episode in the mung fruit of podcasts!
3/19/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 458 - Summer Movie Preview - Laura House
Laura House is here to talk about the upcoming 2019 Summer Movies!
3/12/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 457 - Fighting With My Family - April Wolfe
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY, CAPTAIN MARVEL, PADDLETON, THE KING, GRETA, HELLBOY, ROCKETMAN* Chris and Graham welcome April Wolfe from Max Fun. Graham liked Fighting With My Family. April Enjoyed Captain Marvel. Chris was surprised by Paddleton. Graham found The King to be a very interesting Elvis Doc. April thought Greta was just ok. Some good films coming up on demand and in theaters. Join us!
3/6/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 456 - Oscar Wrap Up - Murray Valeriano
Oscar Wrap-up with Murray Valeriano. Murray was there with his Oscar-nominated wife, Mary Zophres. So he's got the skinny. Graham asks why Chris was drunk on Mary Poppins and more!
2/26/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 455 - Oscar Preview - Doug Benson
2019 Oscar Preview with Doug Benson! Chris, Graham, and Doug all give their picks. Get your Oscar Pool ready!
2/19/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 19 seconds
Spoiler Ep 91 - Cold Pursuit - Mike Schmidt
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDiNG ENDING* Mike Schmidt is here to talk about all the problems with this film. #SnowPlowJones
2/14/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 454 - Cold Pursuit - Jay Kogen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: COLD PURSUIT, TWO KILLINGS OF SAM COOKE, GREEN BOOK, VICE, ALADDIN, PET SEMETARY* Graham and Chris welcome Jay Kogen onto the show. Chris and Graham thought Cold Pursuit went off the rails. Graham liked Sam Cooke more after watching the doc. Chris and Jay were both disappointed in Green Book and Vice. An episode full of frumphering.
2/12/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 453 - Can You Ever Forgive Me? - Ricky Carmona
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BLAKKKLANSMAN, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME, POLAR, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, TOY STORY 4, AVENGERS: ENDGAME* Chris and Graham welcome Ricky Carmona from the Who Shot Ya? Podcast. Chris liked Blackkklansman. Graham thinks Can You Ever Forgive Me is Oscar worthy. Chris hated Polar. Ricky liked If Beale Street Could Talk but felt it was a little long. Graham wants everyone to see They Shall Not Grow Old. Good Superbowl Trailers! Ramping up to the Oscars!
2/5/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 1 second
Ep 452 - Glass - Justin Wood
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GLASS, SPLIT, THE FAVOURITE, the MID 90'S, ICARUS, EXTREMELY WICKED, AMONG THE SHADOWS* Chris and Graham welcome Justin Wood to the show. Graham liked Glass and Split. Chris didn't get the hype of The Favourite. Justin liked Mid 90's. Graham was amazed at Icarus.
1/29/2019 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Special Bonus Episode - Oscar Nominations
The 2019 Oscar nominations are here! Chris and Graham talk about what movies were snubbed. Join in on the message boards!
1/23/2019 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 451 - Vice
*FILMS DISCUSSED: VICE, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, BEAUTIFUL BOY, EIGHTH GRADE, JOHN WICK 3, MISS BALA* Chris and Graham talk about flying to Japan for Tea and suicide. Graham liked Vice but it's not Best Picture. Chris and family enjoyed Mary Poppins. Graham found Beautiful Boy to be a wonderful film. Chris and his 13-year-old child liked Eighth Grade. John Wick is back to settle some scores as is Miss Bala. #skypecago
1/22/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Spoiler Ep 90 - Bird Box and Roma
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILMS ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris, Graham and Aaron discuss Birdbox and Roma. (Please see Roma on the big screen)
1/17/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 450 - Destroyer
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DESTROYER, YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE, SERENITY, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME* Chris, Graham and Aaron are here in the rain at ATC. Graham thought Destroyer missed the mark. Chris and Graham split over You Were Never Really Here. Nobody thinks Serenity looks good. New Spider-Man trailer is amazing. Only one good DVD but Glass is in theaters this week!
1/15/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 20 seconds
The Interview
Graham Elwood interviews Chris Mancini about his scripted drama/horror podcast "Conversations From The Abyss"
1/10/2019 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 449 - Aquaman - Freddy Wong and Matt Arnold
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AQUAMAN, BIRDBOX, ROMA, WHAT MEN WANT, US* Graham and Chris welcome Freddie Wong and Matt Arnold from The Storybreak podcast. Chris had fun at Aquaman. Graham was the only one who liked Birdbox. Everyone agrees that Roma is one of the best pictures of the year. An episode that is like a dog in the next room.
1/9/2019 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 448 - 2019 Movie Preview
Chris, Graham, and Aaron talk about some of the big films that are coming out in 2019.
1/1/2019 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 447 - Year End Thank Yous
Chris and Graham want to thank everyone that makes CFN possible! Without all the help and support from fans, podcasts, advertisers, and all we couldn't do it! So thank you for a wonderful 2018! See you in 2019.
12/25/2018 • 39 minutes, 55 seconds
Spoiler Ep 89 - Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse - Ron Placone
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Ron Placone joins Chris and Graham to talk about the new Spider-Man animated film.
12/20/2018 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 446 - Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse - Marc Guggenheim
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SPIDER-MAN INTO THE SPIDERVERSE, WHO KILLED JAM MASTER JAY?, THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES, ROMA, THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD* Marc Guggenheim is back to talk Spider-Man, TV shows and more! Chris liked Into The Spiderverse, as did Graham until it gave him a headache. Who Killed Jam Master J is a good Netflix doc. Chris was surprised that he liked Christmas Chronicles. Roma and They Shall Not Be Forgotten look good!
12/18/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 445 - Bumblebee - Sam Tripoli
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WIDOWS, BUMBLEBEE, CHASING TRANE, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, COLD PURSUIT* Chris and Graham welcome back Sam Tripoli to talk films. Graham liked Widows. Chris was Surprised at liking Bumblebee. The John Coltrane doc was good and Sam talks about how good the Netflix docs are. Avengers trailer looks fantastic! And Cold Pursuit is an Icy taken.
12/12/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 444 - Creed II
*FILMS DISCUSSED, CREED II, THE DISCOVERY, POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU, CAPTAIN MARVEL* Chris and Graham are here talking Rocky films and more. Chris really liked Creed II, and they discussed all the Rocky films. Graham was amazed at Netflix film, The Discovery. Pokemon trailer actually looks good. the second. Captain Marvel trailer makes it even better. Slow week for DVD and VOD. Oscar films are starting to pop up to get to the theaters!
12/4/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 443 - Ralph Breaks The Internet - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
*FILMS DISCUSSED: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, INSTANT FAMILY, GREEN BOOK, THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS, GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD, ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL, THE LION KING* Stefanie Wilder-Taylor joins Chris and Graham in the ATC HQ. Chris thought Ralph was all over the place. Stefanie was pleasantly surprised by Instant Family. Graham thinks Green Book is Oscar worthy. Chris was let down by Buster Scruggs. George Harrison doc was great in Graham's eyes. Deadpool PG-13 trailer is hilarious. New Lion King looks promising. This episode is #notmytorture
11/27/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 34 seconds
Spoiler Ep 88 - Overlord
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham discuss the fine points of Overlord.
11/20/2018 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 442 - Overlord - Henry Phillips
*FILMS DISCUSSED: OVERLORD, MID90S, BOY ERASED, TRICKY DICK AND THE MAN IN BLACK, ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, STAN AND OLLIE* Chris and Graham welcome back, Henry Phillips. Chris and Graham both liked Overlord. Henry was pleasantly surprised by Mid90s. Chris liked Nicole Kidman in Boy Erased. Graham found a good doc in Tricky Dick and The Man In Black. Anna and The Apocalypse look like fun! Stan and Ollie might get some Oscar gold. This episode will clear out your sinuses.
11/15/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Spoiler Ep 87 - Bohemian Rhapsody - Grant Lyon
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Grant Lyon, from the film Killer Kate, goes deep about Bohemian Rhapsody with Chris, Graham and mega Queen fan, Aaron.
11/8/2018 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 441 - Bohemian Rhapsody - Matt Weinhold
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, THE VISIT, A DARK SONG, MANDY, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3, ISN'T IT ROMANTIC?*. Graham and Chris welcome back Matt Weinhold to talk about horror movies and more. All three liked Bohemian Rhapsody but didn't love it. Chris and his daughter were disappointed by The Visit. Matt recommends A Dark Song and Mandy. How To Train Your Dragon 3 looks good. Not so sure about Isn't it Romantic? This episode is better than a satanic hippie cult in Topanga Canyon.
11/6/2018 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 440 - The Hate U Give
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE HATE U GIVE, THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN, THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS, VOX LUX* Chris and Graham talk to Aaron about the ATC Comedy Fest. Graham liked The Hate U Give. Chris had fun with The Old Man And The Gun. Nutcracker looks ridiculous. Vox Lux could go either way. Enjoy with coffee.
10/30/2018 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
Ep 439 - Live From ATC Festival - Sklar Brothers
Chris and Graham are joined by Jason and Randy Sklar to discuss The Karate Kid, Lady Gaga: 5 Foot 2, Hold The Dark, The Haunting Of Hill House, we watch trailers for Destroyer and Escape Room. Be sure to wear your meat gi for this one!
10/26/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 438 - First Man
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FIRST MAN, KILLER WOMEN WITH PIERS MORGAN, PET SEMATARY, THE MULE* Chris found First Man to be a letdown. Graham likes the Netflix Doc Series Killer Women. Pet Sematary remake looks like could be better than original. The Mule has the first real Oscar talk of 2018. This ep needs to be put in a U-haul and driven to Phoenix by Aaron.
10/16/2018 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds
Spoiler Ep 86 - Venom
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham discuss all the reasons Venom was not great.
10/9/2018 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 437 - Venom - Frank Woodward
*FILMS DISCUSSED: VENOM, A STAR IS BORN, AQUAMAN, OVERKILL* Frank Woodward is back to talk films and horror script names. All three were disappointed with venom. Graham liked A Star Is Born. Chris saw some cool films at Shriekfest. Each new Auqamnan trailer makes it harder and harder to get excited. Chris wants Overkill to be great, Graham not so much. This episode is the final Wrong Turn of podcasts.
10/9/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 436 - The House With The Clock In The Walls - Patrick Ney
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SOMM, THE HOUSE WITH THE CLOCK IN ITS WALLS, QUINCY, RBG, X-MEN DARK PHOENIX, HOLMES AND WATSON* Graham and Chris welcome Patrick Ney. Patrick talks about being a comic and a wine sommelier that relates to the doc Somm. Chris found Clock in its Walls to be very uneven. Graham likes Quincy the doc about Quincy Jones. All three not convinced the new X-Men film is going to be any good. Holmes and Watson look like a train wreck. This episode has oaky after tones with a smooth finish.
10/2/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 52 seconds
Shriekfest Preview - Denise Gossett
BONUS EP!! Chris and Graham talk to Denise Gossett about the upcoming Shriekfest in LA and Orlando. She outlines some of the new films in the horror fest that has been going on for 18 years.
9/27/2018 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 435 - Mike Bertolina
*FILMS DISCUSSED: OPERATION FINALE, SISTERS BROTHERS, WHITE BOY RICK, CAPTAIN MARVEL, BUMBLEBEE* Mike Bertalina from ATC is here! Chris was disappointed by Operation Finale. Mike was surprised by liking the Sisters Brothers. Graham liked White Boy Rick and couldn't understand the low Rotten Tomato's number. Captain Marvel trailer looks awesome. Mike and Chris are excited for Bumblebee while Graham is perplexed. A wide range of good-looking films in theaters this weekend. This episode will make you want to become a male stripper!
9/26/2018 • 59 minutes, 42 seconds
Spoiler Ep 85 - The Predator
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about all the things that are wrong with The Predator.
9/20/2018 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 434 - The Predator - Darren Carter
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE PREDATOR, DEATH WISH, ELVIS 68 COMEBACK SPECIAL, MARY POPPINGS RETURNS, WILDLIFE* First-time guest Darren Carter joins Chris and Graham in the ATC bunker. Chris and Graham were blown away at how bad Predator was. Darren had fun at the Bruce Willis remake of Death Wish. Darren and Graham talked about how much they liked the Elvis 68 Comeback Special. All three are going to see new Mary Poppins and Wildlife. #datamines
9/18/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
Ep 433 - Peppermint - Jackie Kashian & Simon Ore
Graham and Chris welcome Jackie Kashian and Simon Ore to discuss Peppermint, Clive Owen, and The Masters Of The Universe. Also discussed is the Comics' Comics Kickstarter from Starburns Press. Is this episode canonical or noncanonical? #hemancocktailparty #noncanonical
9/11/2018 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 432 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT, SEARCHING, BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE, THE FRONT RUNNER* Chris, and Graham are here talking films. Chris liked Mission Impossible a little. Graham liked the inventive storytelling of Searching. Bad Times At The El Royale trailer got a split from the guys. As did The Front Runner. This episode will make you taunt the media.
9/4/2018 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 431-Black Cat-Grant Gary & Peter Pardini
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BLACK CAT, LIKE FATHER, FLAVORS OF YOUTH, BATMAN VS TWO-FACE, BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN* Chris and Graham welcome the filmmaking team behind Black Cat, Grant Gary, and Peter Pardini. Graham was surprised by Like Father. Chris liked Flavors of Youth. Batman VS Two-Face is a 60's TV show throwback. Batman and Harley Quinn are good for the DC animated universe. Everyone liked The Old Man And The Gun trailer and Peppermint. Not much on VOD or in theaters.
8/27/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 430 - BlackkKlansman - Shawn Pelofsky
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MILE 22, IBIZA, BLACKKKLANSMAN, THE LAST SHARKNADO, WIDOW, DEADPOOL 2* Chris and Graham welcome back Shawn Pelofsky into the ATC dungeon. Shawn talks about Graham's gay candles. Chris was disappointed in Mile 22. Shawn found Ibiza to be ok. Graham liked Blackkklansman. The new Sharknado looks perfect. Widow is a Taken spin-off. A weird weekend of films is upon us #gaycandlesleepcabinet @catpushingawheelbarrow
8/21/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Spoiler Ep 84 - The Meg - Ron Placone
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris, Graham and Ron Placone are here to discuss everything about The Meg!
8/16/2018 • 36 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 429 - The Meg - Ron Placone
FILMS DISCUSSED: THE MEG, EXTINCTION, TEEN TITANS GO TO THE MOVIES, WONDER WHEEL, LIZZLE, VENOM* Ron Placone is here to talk films and more with Chris and Graham. Ron and Chris were more critical of The Meg than Graham. Chris was disappointed with Extinction. Graham loved Teen Titans. Chris had no idea why Wonder Wheel was made. Two trailers and then Mile 22 looks good. This episode will open up the shark super highway.#tortureshark
8/14/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ep 428 - Comic-Con Wrap Up - Godzilla
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AQUAMAN, GODZILLA KING OF MONSTERS, GLASS, TITANS* Neil T Weakley is here to talk Comic-con and all the trailers that were released in San Diego!
8/7/2018 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 427 - Ric Meyers Yearly Kung Fu State Of The Union
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PARADOX, BUY BUST, IP MAN 4, MASTER Z, MERMAID 2 AND MORE!* Ric Meyers is here to bring Chris and Graham up to speed on all things in the Kung Fu/Martial Art film world!
7/31/2018 • 54 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 426 - Sorry To Bother You - Leonard Maltin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, HOW IT ENDS, LEAVE NO TRACE, DON'T WORRY HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT, THE DEATH OF STALIN, FANTASTIC BEASTS, CUT THROAT CITY* Chris and Graham welcome movie reviewer Leonard Maltin. Graham liked Sorry to Bother You more than Mr. Maltin. Chris was disappointed by How It Ends. Leonard thinks Leave No Trace is one of the best films of the year. Death of Stalin was funny for Mr. Maltin. Chris and Leonard are excited about Fantastic Beasts. All three are looking forward to Cut Throat City. Two good choices in theaters this weekend. RIP Jon Schnepp.
7/24/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 425 - Skyscraper - Craig Shoemaker
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SKYSCRAPER, WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR, MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, GOOSEBUMPS 2* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest, Craig Shoemaker into ATC HQ. Craig and Graham loved the Mr. Rodgers doc. Chris felt very let down by Skyscraper. Mary Queen of Scots left all three unsure. Goosebumps 2 is a postcard for the movie industry's problems. This ep will cure your ailments with laughter!
7/17/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Spoiler Ep 83 - Ant-Man and The Wasp
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING*. Chris and Graham break down Ant-man And The Wasp.
7/11/2018 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 424 - Ant-Man and The Wasp - Cheryl Jones
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, GONE WITH THE WIND, THE PREDATOR, DUMBO* Chris and Graham welcome Cheryl Jones from the Movies Made Me podcast. All three liked Ant-Man. Cheryl had a lot of issues with Gone With The Wind. The Predator trailer has many mildly excited. Chris has no interest in Dumbo, while Cheryl and Graham want to see it.
7/10/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Spoiler Ep 82 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Jim Bruce
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Jim Bruce joins Chris and Graham to talk about the problems with this dino film!
7/3/2018 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 423 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Brent Weinbach
*FILMS DISCUSSED: JURASSIC WORLD FALLEN KINGDOM, HEREDITARY, SLEEPLESS, IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD, CREED 2, WELCOME TO MARWEN* Graham and Chris welcome first-time guest Brent Weinbach into the ATC studio. Chris and Graham were both let down by Jurassic World. Brent liked how scared he was after seeing Hereditary. Graham couldn't finish Sleepless even on a plane. Chris found In This Corner Of The World to be uneven. The episode is like jumping on a mattress while eating gummy chews.
6/26/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 422 - Incredibles 2 - Erin Foley
*FILMS DISCUSSED: INCREDIBLES 2, THE ENDLESS SUMMER, BUMBLEBEE, THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB* Chris and Graham welcome back Erin Foley! Erin and Chris like Incredibles 2 more than Graham. Graham watched The Endless Summer with Robert August doing commentary. Chris is oddly excited for Bumblebee and all three had no idea what The Girl In The Spider's Web is about. Go For It!
6/19/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Weakley Monthly Film News - June
Hello you lovely CFN fans! We wanted to give you a taste of what you get when you are a Patreon supporter. You get Neil T. Weakley's monthly film news that has all the updates on what films are getting made in Hollywood.
6/12/2018 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Spoiler Ep 81 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Kevin Avery is here to talk about the good and the bad from Solo.
6/6/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 421 - Solo: A Star Wars Story - Ari Stidham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SOLO, CARGO, VICTORIA AND ABDUL, FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL WRECK IT RALPH 2, NIGHT SCHOOL* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Ari Stidham to ATC global HQ. All three liked Solo but weren't blown away. Graham found Victoria And Abdul to be a fine plane movie. Chris wanted Cargo to have a little more budget. Graham enjoyed Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool. Night School trailer had everyone laughing. Ralph Breaks The Internet has everything for a good sequel. Not much on DVD/VOD but, a wide range of choices in theaters. This episode is like a bed on a desk.
6/5/2018 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Spoiler Ep 80 - Batman Ninja
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING! Chris and Graham talk about the Batman Ninja animated film is grave detail.
5/29/2018 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
Spoiler Ep 79 - Deadpool 2 - Jackie Kashian
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE REVEALED INCLUDING ENDING* Marvel expert Jackie Kashian is here to talk about why Deadpool 2 was so great!
5/23/2018 • 43 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 420 - Deadpool 2 - J. Keith Van Straaten
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DEADPOOL 2, RBG, BLACKKKLANSMAN, TERMINAL, SOLO* J. Keith Van Straaten is here for the first time to talk films and his new podcast Go Fact Yourself. Graham and Chris loved the new Deadpool. J. Keith enjoyed the Ruth Ginsberg documentary. The new Spike Lee film looks good while Terminal looks like a bag of nonsense.
5/22/2018 • 1 hour, 56 seconds
Turner Classic Movie Festival 2018 Bonus - Allan Havey
Allan Havey is back to talk about the Turner Classic Movie Film Festival. It's a yearly treat to hear about watching films like Throne of Blood, Once Upon A Time In The West and Hamlet on the big screen.
5/17/2018 • 56 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 419 - Tully
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BREAKING IN, TULLY, KODACHROME, TEEN TITIANS, PREDATOR, DEADPOOL 2* Graham had low expectations for Breaking In. Chris liked Tully even with some craziness. Kodachrome was uneven. Teen Titans trailers were both funny. Predator makes no sense. But who cares since Deadpool 2 is this weekend! Also a cameo by Murray Valeriano #ragtag #PaparazziJulie
5/15/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 418 - Summer Movie Preview
Chris and Graham are here to go over all the big films coming out this summer! Like Deadpool 2, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Jurassic World and more!
5/8/2018 • 46 minutes, 51 seconds
Spoiler Ep 78 - Avengers: Infinity War - Aisha Tyler
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome back Aisha Tyler back to the ATC studio to talk about how great Infinity War and the MCU is.
5/2/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 417 - Avengers: Infinity War - Andrea Allan
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, SUPER TROOPERS 2, VENOM, CRAZY RICH ASIANS* Graham and Chris welcome (late) Andrea Allan into the ATC cave. They talk about why they loved Infinity War. Andrea was a little let down by Super Troopers 2. Venmon trailer split the room. So much to talk about while in a magicians basement.
5/1/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 416 - Super Troopers 2 - KATG
*FILMS DISCUSSED: I FEEL PRETTY, SUPER TROOPERS 2, BEIRUT, EQUALIZER 2, LIFE OF THE PARTY, DEN OF THIEVES, MAZE RUNNER* Keith and The Girl are back! They give an honest review of I Feel Pretty. Chris liked Super Troopers 2. Graham was surprised by BeiruTrailersers are not great, but who cares when Infinity War is here!
4/24/2018 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 415 - Rampage - Laura Hernandez
*FILMS DISCUSSED: RAMPAGE, A QUIET PLACE, THE MIRACLE SEASON, OCEANS 8, THE MEG* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Laura Hernandez to the ATC bunker. Chris liked the silly fun of Rampage. Laura was let down by A Quiet Place. Graham cried at the sports film Miracle Season. Laura talks about her favorite horror films. Oceans 8 and The Meg have fun trailers. Bring it!
4/17/2018 • 1 hour, 34 seconds
Ep 414 - A Quiet Place - Shishonia Livingston
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CHAPPAQUIDDICK, A QUIET PLACE, SOLO, THE FIRST PURGE* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Shishonia Livingston into the ATC HQ. Shishonia and Graham both liked parts of Chappaquiddick but found it uneven. Chirs was disappointed by A Quiet Place. All three are not that excited about Solo movie. The First Purge looks like more of the same. An episode that will make you have a baby in silence.
4/10/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Spoiler Ep 77 - Ready Player One
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF THE FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham are here talking Ready Player One!
4/4/2018 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 413 - Ready Player One - Tom Merritt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: READY PLAYER ONE, ISLE OF DOGS, THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS, THE TITAN* Chris and Graham welcome back Tom Merritt. All three like Ready Player One. Chris liked Isle of Dogs a little better than Tom. Clock House looks silly as does The Titan. An episode full of rich luxurious alpaca hair!
4/3/2018 • 57 minutes, 25 seconds
Spoiler Ep 76 - Pacific Rim: Uprising - Miguel Fiero
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Miguel Fierro joins Chris and Graham to talk about Pacific Rim: Uprising. Is it as good as the first one?
3/28/2018 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 412 - Pacific Rim: Uprising - Avi Lieberman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PACIFIC RIM, UNSANE, ZEN DIARIES OF GARY SHANDLING, DEADPOOL 2, ACTION POINT* Chris and Graham welcome back Avi Liberman to talk films. Graham and Chris were let down by Pacific Rim. Avi liked the Gary Shandling doc and the thriller Unsane. New Deadpool trailer makes it look even better. Johnny Knoxville new film looks fun. This episode is the #hunkymumbler of podcasts!
3/27/2018 • 1 hour, 48 seconds
Ep 411 - Tomb Raider - Laura House
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TOMB RAIDER, LOVE SIMON, INFINITY WAR, ADRIFT* Graham and Chris welcome back Laura House to new ATC studio. Laura talks about her new comedy album, Mouth Punch and getting engaged. Graham like Tomb Raider just a wee bit more than Chris. Laura was taken with Love Simon. Everyone is ready for Avengers Infinity War. Adrift is a true story or is it? Listen an learn how to not record a marriage proposal and more on CFN Ep 411!
3/20/2018 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
Spoiler Ep 75 - Annhiliation
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING! Graham and Chris talk about what they liked and didn't with this interesting Sci-fi film.
3/14/2018 • 33 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 410 - Annhiliation - Jon Schnepp
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ANNIHILATION, A WRINKLE IN TIME, COBRA KAI, FANTASTIC BEASTS 2, THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN LIVES: WHAT HAPPENED?* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Jon Schnepp, into the ATC Studio. Jon liked Annihilation more than Chris and Graham. Chris family liked Wrinkle In Time more than Jon. Cobra Kai Youtube series looks great! Fantastic Beasts 2 looks fun. There are many Oscar films to choose from on DVD/VOD. Two good films this weekend so don't let this episode fall into a #BloodGulch.
3/13/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 409 - Oscar Wrap Up - Mike Schmidt
Mike Schmidt is here talking about the 2018 Oscars.
3/6/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 408 - Oscar Preview - Doug Benson
Get your Oscar Pool lined up with Chris, Graham and Doug Benson! We go through all the Oscar nominations and who we think should win and will win. It's A SHOULDWILL SHOWDOWN!
2/28/2018 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 10 seconds
Spoiler Ep 74 - Black Panther - Todd Perry
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING*. Chris and Graham welcome Todd Perry to the ATC new HQ! Todd Was VFX supervisor on Black Panther so there is much to learn from this episode!
2/20/2018 • 52 minutes
Ep 407 - Black Panther - Sheila Chalakee
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HOSTILES, BLACK PANTHER, 50SHADES FREED, EVERY DAY, THE INCREDIBLES 2* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Sheila Chalakeee into the new ATC studio. Sheila liked Hostiles and how everyone was depicted. Graham and Chris loved Black Panther. Sheila found 50 Shades to just be ok. All three were laughing with Everyday trailer. Incredibles 2 looks fun along with Game Night and Annihilation! An episode that makes you want to have a red sex dungeon.
2/20/2018 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 406 - All The Money In The World - Kinner Shah
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, PETER RABBITT, 15:17 TO PARIS, 3 BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI, VENOM, DEADPOOL 2, BLACK PANTHER* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Kinner Shah into the NEW ATC studio! Graham liked Christopher Plummer's performance in All the Money In The World. Kinner found that 15:17 To Paris needed more. Chris wasn't as put off by 3 Billboards. Two great trailers and Black Panther comes out this weekend!
2/13/2018 • 55 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 405 - The Darkest Hour
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DARKEST HOUR, BATTLE OF THE SEXES, THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT* Chirs, Graham and Aaron talk about how Darkest Hour is a good companion piece to Dunkirk. Graham liked watching Battle of The Sexes on a Plane. Chris wants Netflix to stop making bad films like Cloverfield Paradox. Solo trailer looks good and everyone is as excited about new Mission Impossible as Aaron is. It's the Ras Al Ghoul of episodes.
2/6/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Spoiler Ep 73 - The Shape Of Water
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris, Graham and Aaron talk about why this film deserves all of its Oscars nominations.
2/1/2018 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 404 - Hostiles - Jessimae Peluso
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HOSTILES, GET OUT, MOLLY'S GAME, PHANTOM THREAD, THE HURRICANE HEIST, WINCHESTER* Chris and Graham welcome first-time skype guest Jessimae Peluso. Chris liked Hostiles although it was a little uneven. Jessimae loved the niche that Get Out created. Graham thinks Molly's game is deserving of all the Oscar nominations. Chris can't understand why Phantom Thread is so boring and getting Oscars noms. Jessimae talks about her love of horror films. A Hurricane Heist is coming to a theater near you and more!
1/30/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 403 - The Greatest Showman - Jon Reep
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, SHAPE OF WATER, THE POST, TOMB RAIDER, HOSTILES* Chris and Graham welcome first-time guest Jon Reep. Jon talks about how to pronounce his hometown and his podcast. Chris liked Greatest Showman even with some weird tangents. Jon enjoyed Shape of Water. Graham wanted a little more from The Post. Everyone seems a little optimistic about Tomb Raider and unsure about Hostiles. Many DVD/VODs to choose from. And a Maze Running of films in theaters. This ep will give you jungle teeth!
1/23/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Spoiler Ep 72 - Bright
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham discuss why they didn't like bright and how the Netflix model can continue.
1/18/2018 • 38 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 402 - The Shape Of Water - Jim Ruel
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SHAPE OF WATER, RUMBLE THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD, BRIGHT, THE COMMUTER, RED SPARROW, TULLY* Graham and Chris welcome Jim Ruel into ATC studio. Chris and Jim really liked Shape of Water. Jim and Graham liked the Native rock doc Rumble. Bright is a really bad film. Chris had low expectations about The Commuter and was still disappointed. Red Sparrow is confusing. Tully is Marry Poppins 2.0. An episode of all time and space!
1/16/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Spoiler Ep 71 - Downsizing - Tom Clark
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING!*. Tom Clark is here to talk about why he didn't like Downsizing. Chris agrees with him while Graham did not.
1/10/2018 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 401 - Downsizing
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DOWNSIZING, COCO, I:TONYA, JUMANJI, PADDINGTON 2, BRIGHT* Happy New Year! Graham and Chris kinda split on Downsizing. Chris really liked Coco. Graham found I, Tonya enjoyable. Chris was surprised by Jumanji. Graham has no idea why Chris is excited about Paddington 2. Both guys are bewildered by Bright. An episode to start 2018!
1/9/2018 • 55 minutes, 41 seconds
Year End Thank You!
Graham and Chris want to thank everyone involved in making Comedy Film Nerds happen! You are all wonderful! Happy Holidays and remember that HAN SHOT FIRST!! Let's make 2018 fantastic!
12/25/2017 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 400 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Spoiler Ep - Steele Saunders
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING!* Steele Saunders just flew in from Australia to talk to Chris and Graham about why they all loved the new Star Wars movie. Thank you everyone for getting us to 400 episodes! We love doing this!
12/20/2017 • 55 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 399 - Lady Bird - Mark Ellis
*FILMS DISCUSSED: LADY BRYD, SHAPE OF WATER, I TONYA, READY PLAYER ONE, JURASSIC WORLD 2, STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest Mark Ellis into the ATC bunker. All three liked Lady Bryd and were shocked Greta Gerwin didn't get a Golden Globe nomination. Mark thinks Shape of Water is a solid film. I Tonya has good performances. Jurassic 2 trailer is good! New Ready Player One trailer shows more of what already looks awesome. Mark has already seen Last Jedi and gets us all excited!
12/12/2017 • 1 hour, 10 seconds
Ep 398 - The Disaster Artist - Leah Mansfield
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DISASTER ARTIST, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, MUDBOUND, WONDER* Graham and Chris welcome Leah Mansfield into the ATC HQ. Chris and Graham really liked Disaster Artist. Leah enjoyed Call Me By Your Name. Chris wanted Mudbound to get to the point. Graham was pleased with Wonder. Good trailers and more! An episode that will make you park on the street.
12/6/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 70 - The Disaster Artist - Rosie Tran
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham And Chris talk about The Disaster Artist with Rosie Tran.
12/5/2017 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Spoiler Ep 69 - Justice League
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING*. Chris and Graham break down what they liked and didn't like about Justice League.
11/29/2017 • 31 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 397 - Justice League - Brenton Biddlecombe
*FILMS DISCUSSED: JUSTICE LEAGUE, JIM & ANDY, ROMAN J. ISRAEL, BULLET HEAD, RAMPAGE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Brenton Biddlecombe. In addition to doing social media for ATC and the Comedy Store, Brenton is a stand-up comic. Brenton like JL better than Chris and Graham. Graham and Brenton both really liked the doc Jim and Andy. Graham found Roman J. Israel very uneven. Bullet Head trailer makes no sense at all. While Rampage has the charm of The Roc going for it. This episode will make you want to call Brenton by his brothers name.
11/28/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 35 seconds
ATC Fest Live From Phoenix
Graham and Chris welcome filmmaker and comic Mike Young. Mike and Graham talk about the scams they ran as college kids. Mike tells us about the films he's directed. Chris and Graham talk about movies that slipped through the cracks.
11/21/2017 • 55 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 395 - Murder On The Orient Express - Esther Ku
*Films Discussed: Murder On The Orient Express, Secret Life Of Lance Letscher, What Happened To Monday, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, The Greatest Showman, The Post* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest Esther Ku. Chris was not impressed with Murder On The Orient Express. Esther liked the doc Secret Life Of Lance Letscher. Chris had no idea about What Happened To Monday. Graham liked the performances of Three Billboards. Two good trailers and DVDs. Big weekend in theaters. An episode that is going to start a revolution.
11/14/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes
Spoiler Ep 68 - Thor: Ragnarok - Jackie Kashian
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris welcome Jackie Kashian to talk Thor and the whole Marvel universe.
11/8/2017 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 394 - Thor: Ragnarok - Kurt Long
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THOR RAGNAROK, SUBURBICON, I TONYA, DOWNSIZING* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Kurt Long. All three liked Thor a lot. Graham found Suburbicon to be uneven. I Tonya looks great. New Downsizing trailer makes the film seem more interesting. Big list of DVD/VOD releases which makes the new releases seem less horrible. An episode that's better than a limo ride.
11/8/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 393 - Cult Of Chucky - Matt Weinhold
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CULT OF CHUCKY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, MUDBOUND, WINCHESTER, THE DARK TOWNER, KIDNAP* Chris and Graham welcome back Matt Weinhold. Chris and Matt liked Cult of Chucky. Graham thinks Thank You For Your Service should be seen. Mudbound looks good while Winchester is a mess. This episode will make a ghost get lost!
10/31/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 7 seconds
EP 392 - Marshall - Erin Foley
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN, GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN, MARSHALL, PHANTOM THREAD, JOURNEY'S END* Chris and Graham welcome back Erin Foley to talk movies and WNBA. Erin liked Professor Marston, Chris thinks Goodby Christopher Robin will get some Oscar noms. Graham found Marshall to be too cliche. All three couldn't figure out the Phantom Thread trailer and Journey's End. Erin talks about some of her favorite sports films and more! The most full throttle episode ever!
10/25/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 67 - The Foreigner - Ric Meyers
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Ric Meyers joins Chris and Graham to talk about how surprised they all were at this film!
10/19/2017 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 391 - The Foreigner - Marc Guggenheim
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE FOREIGNER, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN, THE NEW MUTANTS, SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING* Chris and Graham welcome back Marc Guggenheim to the ATC bunker. Chris and Graham liked Jackie Chan's new film. Graham found Professor Marston to be interesting. Everyone is intrigued by The New Mutants trailer. Marc talks about the state of super hero films. An episode that will stand the test of time!
10/18/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 390 - Live From LA Podfest
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE FOREIGNER, THE DISASTER ARTIST, THE COMMUTER, PACIFIC RIM 2, BOO 2, PROUD MARY, AMITYVILLE, Star Wars* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest Laurie Kilmartin and returning guest Joey McIntyre to the show. Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2017 LA Podcast Festival.
10/17/2017 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Spoiler Ep 66 - Blade Runner 2049
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Alice Frazier into the nerd garage. All three talk about why they liked the film and try to answer each others questions.
10/10/2017 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
Spoiler Ep 65 - American Made
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about why they liked American Made, but felt it had a lot of Hollywood polish.
10/4/2017 • 35 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 389 - American Made
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AMERICAN MADE, ACTS OF VENGEANCE, ANNIHILATION, CHURCHILL* Graham and Chris talk about why they liked American Made even though it was a little Hollywoody. Acts of Vengeance is Antonia Banderas Taken. Annihilation trailer is how you tease a film. Aaron talks about why he loves Podfest. Something for everyone coming out on DVD. And then it's Blade Runner and My Little Pony on the same weekend! It's the drug cartel of episodes!
10/3/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 388 - Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle - Ron Placone
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE, KINGSMAN THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, STRONGER, PITCH PERFECT 3, MAZE RUNNER THE DEATH CURE* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Ron Placone into the ATC cave. Chris didn't really like Ninjago. Graham was bored with Kingsman. Ron liked the non-hollywoodness of Stronger. Two part 3's that should join forces. Nothing good on DVD but Tom Cruise is back to sell cocaine! A Rage filled ipecac for listening!
9/26/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 387 - Mother - Megan Gailey
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MOTHER, AMERICAN ASSASSIN, THE SHAPE OF WATER, DOWNSIZING* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Megan Gailey. Megan and Chris were both shocked by Mother. Graham found American Assassin to be good spy fun. The Shape of Water has a new trailer making it look even better. Downsizing had all three intrigued. Two good DVD/VOD in Wonder Woman and The Big Sick. Make sure to snack early for this ep!
9/19/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Spoiler Ep 64 - It - Dave Anthony
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Graham, Chris and Dave Anthony talk about why they liked IT.
9/12/2017 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 386 - It - Dave Anthony
*FILMS DISCUSSED: IT, THOR RAGNAROK, FIFTY SHADES FREED, MOTHER, AMERICAN ASSASSAIN* Graham and Chris welcome back Dave Anthony into the ATC world headquarters. Dave and Chris liked IT just a little bit more than Graham. Everyone is confused by Hulk talking in new Thor trailer. Fifty Shades looks like a Bourne film with S and M. Some good choices on DVD this week and then two films that can be better than expected. This ep will make you go down into the sewers.
9/12/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Spoiler Ep 63 - Death Note
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris have Shawn Marek in the garage to talk about al the problems with this film.
9/8/2017 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 385 - Death Note - Shawn Marek
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DEATH NOTE, GOOK, THE SNOWMAN, HOME AGAIN, IT* Chris and Graham welcome back Shawn Marek onto the nerd garage. All three were confused by Death Note. Graham liked the indie film Gook. Shawn was mildly amused by The Layover. The Snowman looks interesting. Home Again made Chris excited while Graham will avoid it. Not great DVDs but IT looks like a great horror film! This ep comes with it's own Death God.
9/7/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 384 - Dave Made A Maze - Kevin Avery
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DAVE MADE A MAZE, PATTI CAKES, GIFTED AND MORE* Graham and Chris welcome back Kevin Avery into the ATC studios. Chris like how inventive Dave Made A Maze was. Kevin like Patti Cakes because it reminded him of his rap days. Graham was touched by Gifted. Death Note made Graham stand alone and inspired a spoiler ep. A lot of indie film talk as no big releases are out. This ep will make you want to add supreme to the end of your name.
8/30/2017 • 1 hour, 44 seconds
Ep 383 - Logan Lucky - Dennis Gubbins
*FILMS DISCUSSED: LOGAN LUCKY, DUNKIRK, WIND RIVER, MOLLY'S GAME, REMEMORY* Chris and Graham are back in the nerd garage with Dennis Gubbins! (ATC had some tech issues but that won't stop us) Chris was let down by Logan Lucky, Dennis and Chris finally saw Dunkirk and liked it as much as Graham did. Graham wants you to see Wind River. Everyone is excited for Molly's Game and so-so on Rememory. It's wonderful to sleep with t-shirts again!
8/22/2017 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
Spoiler Ep 62 - Kidnap
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham split on the Halle Berry film Kidnap.
8/17/2017 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 382 - Kung Fu Yoga - Jessica Michelle Singleton
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KUNG FU YOGA, INGRID GOES WEST, THE LAST DALAI LAMA?, THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD, THE MONSTER PROJECT* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Jessica Michelle Singleton into ATC's bunker. Chris was bewildered by Kung Fu Yoga. Jessica was not ready for Ingrid Goes West. Graham found enlightenment in The Last Dalai Lama. An episode that will make you be a better person and have Lacrosse legs.
8/15/2017 • 58 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 381 - The Dark Tower - Mike Schmidt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE DARK TOWER, KIDNAP, DETROIT, MOTHER, DEATH WISH* Chris and Graham welcome back Mike Schmidt to the show. Mike flips out about not being in the garage. Chris was the only person with an expectation of The Dark Tower being any good. Graham was very surprised at how much he liked Kidnap. Chris and Mike were blown away at how good Detroit was. Two good trailers and much much more! Episodes like this are only summoned by demons!
8/9/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Spoiler Ep 61 - Detroit - Mike Schmidt
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome Mike Schmidt into the ATC studio to talk about the film Detroit.
8/8/2017 • 47 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 380 - Atomic Blonde
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL, ATOMIC BLONDE, THE BIG SICK, READY PLAYER ONE, SUBURBICON* Chris and Graham talk to producer Aaron Brungardt about this weeks films. Graham was inspired by Inconvenient Sequel. Chris found Atomic Blonde a little uneven but overall good. The Big Sick is a really good film in Graham's eyes. Ready Player One trailer looks like Spielberg is in rare form. Suburbicon trailer has everyone a little cautious. One good DVD and then two different films in theaters this weekend. This episode is like a loyal boyfriend or girlfriend.
8/1/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Spoiler Ep 60 - War For The Planet Of The Apes - Matt Weinhold
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome back Matt Weinhold to talk about what they liked and didn't like in War For The Planet Of The Apes.
7/27/2017 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 379 - Dunkirk - The Sklar Brothers
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DUNKIRK, LANDLINE, TEEN TITIANS THE JUDAS CONTRACT, THE BIG SICK, WAR FOR PLANET OF THE APES, JUSTICE LEAGUE, THOR RAGNAROK* Chris and Graham welcome back Jason and Randy Sklar to ATC studios. Jason loved Landline. Graham was amazed by Dunkirk. Chris was let down by Teen Titans. Randy thinks Big Sick should get some Oscar nominations. Chris found War For Planet of The Apes to be his favorite. Differing opinions of new Justice League trailer and some good options on DVD. An Atomic and Inconvenient episode!
7/25/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 1 second
Comic Con Kung Fu Bonus Ep
Graham and Chris talk to Ric Meyers and Neil T. Weakley about what new action nd martial art films are coming out. Ric has been inspired by WellGo USA regarding the future of martial art and Kung Fu films.
7/24/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 378 - War For The Planet Of The Apes - Jason Love
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, CARS 3, THE BIG SICK, A WRINKLE IN TIME, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest Jason Love into ATC bunker. Jason and Graham both liked War for Planet of The Apes. Chris was not as excited as his kids about Cars 3. Jason had a good time watching The Big Sick. Wrinkle in Time trailer looks good. While Birth Of The Dragon could be too much hollywoodery. An episode from the sands of time.
7/18/2017 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
Spoiler Ep 59 - Spiderman: Homecoming - Jud Meyers & Scott Tipton
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guests from Blastoff Comics, Scott Tipton and Jud Meyers. They talk about the history of Spider-Man comic books and how it related to the new film. Three of them liked it more than one. Listen and find out.
7/12/2017 • 58 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 377 - Spiderman: Homecoming - Ben Acker & Ben Blacker
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: SPIDER-MAN, GEOSTORM, DAVE MADE A MAZE, FATE OF THE FURIOUS* Chris and Graham welcome back Ben Acker and Ben Blacker to talk films! The two Ben's discuss putting Thrilling Adventure Hour on hiatus and writing comics. Everyone liked the new Spider-Man film. A debate on whether Geostorm will be fun bad or just bad. This episode is like asking the Hulk to not punch you in the face for $50.
7/11/2017 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
Spoiler Ep 58 - Baby Driver
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham, Chris and Aaron talk about what they liked and didn't like for Baby Driver.
6/29/2017 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
Spoiler Ep 57 - War Machine - Jimmy Dore
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris welcome comedian and political commentator, Jimmy Dore. They didn't agree about everything in War Machine, but all said it was a good topic for Netflix to put out. Good film and episode to learn more about why we are still fighting a war in Afghanistan 16 years later.
6/29/2017 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 376 - Transformers: The Last Knight - David F. Sandberg
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TRANSFORMERS, ROUGH NIGHT, THE BAD BATCH, PATERSON, BEATRIZ AT DINNER, BATTLE OF THE SEXES, ANNABELLE: CREATION* Graham and Chris welcome the director of Lights Out and Annabelle, David F. Sandberg, into the ATC studio. Chris expectations of Transformers were very low and still not met. Graham is glad woman can now make lame comedies like men have. David liked the visuals of The Bad Batch. Chris was happy with the simplicity of Paterson. Graham still isn't sure about Beatriz at Dinner. David talks about the making of Annabelle. This episode is like a Battle of The Sexes for films!
6/27/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 375 - The Hero - Nikki Glaser
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE HERO, TICKLED, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, SNATCHED, FLATLINERS, GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Nikki Glaser, into the ATC magic castle. Graham felt a little let down by The Hero. Nikki was captivated by the doc Tickled. Chris found Justice League Dark to be uneven. Nikki had some great insight about a rough cut of Snatched. Flatliner's trailer looks silly. Goodbye Christopher Robin trailer is hard to figure out. DVDs are Transforming you to see The Big Sick in theaters. An episode that even a cranky Batman will enjoy.
6/20/2017 • 55 minutes, 24 seconds
Spoiler Ep 56 - The Mummy
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris, Graham and Aaron talk about why The Mummy is a horrible mistake from start to finish.
6/15/2017 • 45 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 374 - The Mummy - Mick Garris
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE MUMMY, IT COMES AT NIGHT, BLACK PANTHER, CARS 3* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and filmmaker, Mick Garris. Mick talks about the two Mummy projects that he was involved in that never got made. Chris and Graham both hated Mummy and are excited to tell you about it. Mick wants people to know about the indie horror film, It Comes At Night. Everyone is excited by the Black Panther teaser. Decent DVDs and in theaters! This ep will make Bette Davis scream like a Mexican horse!
6/13/2017 • 1 hour, 15 seconds
Spoiler Ep 55 - Wonder Woman
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris welcome back Kimberly Browning to discuss why they all loved Wonder Woman!
6/7/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 373 - Wonder Woman - Laura Swisher
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WONDER WOMAN, MINDHORN, AMERICAN MADE, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Laura Swisher. Everyone liked Wonder Woman and glad it was made. Chris was disappointed with Midhorn. Laura will see American Made rather than the bad accent train murder film. Everyone is kinda curious about Mummy Impossible and for cocaine season to start. This episode will not let you tell it what to do!
6/6/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 372 - Pirates Of The Caribbean - Erik Griffin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, KING ARTHUR, WAR MACHINE, CHRISTINE (2016), MERRY KISSMAS, EMOJI MOVIE* Graham and Chris welcome back Erik Griffin. Erik talks about his new gig on Showtime, I'm Dying Up Here. Chris was disappointed with Pirates. Erik had low expectations with King Arthur which made it ok. Chris found War Machine uneven. Graham liked some things about Christine but it was too slow until he got lost in nextflix Christmas movies. Emoji is another kid film that will do well. Ok DVDs and then will DC finally get it right with Wonder Woman?? An episode for the ages.
5/30/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 371 - Alien: Covenant - Amy Miller
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ALIEN: COVENANT, SNATCHED, MIFUNE: THE LAST SAMURAI, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST ASSHOLES, THE GLASS CASTLE* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Amy Miller into ATC HQ. Graham and Chris split on Alien. Amy thinks Snatched is a fine film with wine. Graham nerded out on the Mifune doc. Transformers trailer is longer than the film. Glass Castle is an odd choice. Several good films out on DVD and a horrible weekend for new films. This is the best episode for an off brand Megan Fox.
5/23/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 370 - King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword - Steve Gillespie
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KING ARTHUR, SLEIGHT, THE RED TURTLE, CHASING THE LOTUS, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, WONDER WOMAN* Graham and Chris welcome first time guest, Steve Gillespie into the ATC dungeon. Steve talks about his new stand-up comedy album, Alive on State Street and how King Arthur left him bored. Graham found Sleight to be Dope light. Chris liked the animated poetry of The Red Turtle. Surfing doc, Chasing The Lotus, is great for surfers like Graham but maybe not everyone else. New Planet Of The Apes trailer looks good while everyone is not sure about Wonder Woman. Will Alien be any good or does Wimpy Kid stay in an attic and watch his family. This ep is the final chapter!
5/16/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Spoiler Ep 54 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 - Jackie Kashian
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Resident Marvel expert, Jackie Kashian, joins Graham and Chris to discuss why Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is so great!
5/10/2017 • 48 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 369 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 - David Huntsberger
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, NOCTURNAL ANIMALS, RUBY RIDGE, THE DARK TOWER, BLADE RUNNER 2049* David Huntsberger is back to talk about his new(ish) podcast and comedy album! Graham and Chris both really liked Guardians 2. David wants people to see Nocturnal Animals. Graham found a good PBS doc about Ruby Ridge. Dark Tower trailer left all three wondering if the film will be any good. Blade Runner 2049 full trailer raised many questions. This ep will make you want to ride a horse with a show saddle!
5/9/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 368 - The Circle - Steve Byrne
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE CIRCLE, BOSS BABY, SANDY WEXLER, 47 METERS DOWN, ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Steve Byrne into ATC Studios! Graham was not a fan of The Circle. Steve and his kid loved Boss Baby. Chris needed 3 days to watch Sandy Wexler. 47 Meters down is either a great wink at shark terror films or a disaster. Once Upon A Time In Venice might be suffering from bad trailer disease. Some good films out on DVD if you missed them. Even Chuck is going to see Guardians of The Galaxy 2 this weekend! This episode is really America's Julia Roberts.
5/2/2017 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 366 - The Fate Of The Furious - Troy Conrad
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS, COLOSSAL, POWER RANGERS, STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI, DETROIT, THE FOUNDER, PUNCHING HENRY* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Troy Conrad into ATC studios. Troy talks about his unique show, Set List. Graham and Chris loved the dumb fun of Fast 8. Chris finally saw Power Rangers and found it to be all over the place. Troy didn't like Colossal until the end. Everyone is pumped for some Last Jedi. Detroit appears to be another solid film from Kathryn Bigelow. Punching Henry rounds out a good DVD list which makes the awful new releases not sting so much. This episode will have you realize that it's all about family...14 times.
4/18/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 365 - Personal Shopper - Jordan Brady
*FILMS DISCUSSED: YOUR NAME, PERSONAL SHOPPER, THIER FINEST, THOR: RAGNAROK, CHUCK, THE MUMMY* Graham and Chris welcome back Jordan Brady. Jordan talks about his new documentary, I Am Battle Comic. Chris loved the anime film Your Name. Graham likes the ghosts of Personal Shopper. Jordan enjoyed Their Finest. Thor trailer is getting everyone excited, while The Mummy looks like a waste of time. Two good Oscar films are out on DVD. If you like cars, submarines and ice then this weekend if for you! This ep will get you lost in the Amazon looking for a gifted kid.
*FILMS DISCUSSED: T2 TRAINSPOTTING, I DONT FEEL AT HOME IN THE WORLD ANYMORE, GIMME DANGER, IT, MACK WELDON* Chris and Graham welcome first time guests Leah Tiscione and Dino Stamatopoulos. They talk about their graphic novel Trent. Graham found T2 to be just ok. Leah and Dino liked the Iggy Pop documentary, Gimme Danger. Chris was pleased with indie film, I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore. Graham was the only one scared by the It trailer. Everyone is excited for new Planet of The Apes film. Rouge One is the only DVD to concern yourself with. A colossal blue style jesus is opening in theaters. The ultimate Bergman episode.
4/4/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 363 - Power Rangers - Riley Silverman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: POWER RANGERS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LIFE, JUSTICE LEAGUE, SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Riley Silverman into the ATC studios. Riley liked Power Rangers for what it was. Chris and his family found Beaty and The Beast to be ok but not better than the original. Graham wished Life never made it into movie theaters. Two super hero trailers that show the difference between DC and Marvel. One good monster of a DVD and no earthly reason to see new releases. This episode will make you want to drain the tent!
3/28/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 362 - Beauty And The Beast - Ramon Rivas II
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, GET OUT, BELKO EXPERIMENT, COCO, DESPICABLE ME 3* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Ramon Rivas II. Graham liked Beauty and The Beast even though the movie was not for him. Chris liked low budget horror film, The Girl With All The Gifts. Ramon was happy he saw Get Out. Graham is all about Belko Experiment. Ramon saw two Elijah Wood classics. Coco trailer gave all three hope while no one is that pumped to see Despicable Me 3. Not sure what anyone can do with the lame slate of DVDs and new releases this week. An episode for all those who want a real life The Purge.
3/21/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Spoiler Ep 53 - Logan
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham, Chris and Sam Tripoli talk about why they loved Logan.
3/14/2017 • 43 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 361 - Kong: Skull Island - Paul Gilmartin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KONG, SING STREET, LOGAN, WONDER WOMAN, BABY DRIVER* Paul Gilmartin is back with Chris and Graham at ATC studios. Chris liked Kong: Skull Island. Graham and Chris enjoyed the fun of Sing Street. Everyone is very skeptical about the Wonder Woman trailer, while Baby Driver looks slightly more promising. Paul talks about why documentaries are his favorite genre. Decent DVD and in theaters this week. An episode that encourages you to go up the river to battle demons.
3/14/2017 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
Ep 360 - Logan - Nick Youssef
*FILMS DISCUSSED: LOGAN, GET OUT, ALIEN COVENANT, WAR MACHINE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Nick Youssef. Nick talks about an upcoming podcast and the history of the Comedy Store. Chris and Nick liked Logan a lot. Graham and Nick were excited about Get Out. New Alien trailer looks good. All three were a little confused about War Machine. Good DVDs and two very different films coming out in theaters. This ep is all about the S and B!
3/8/2017 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 359 - Oscar Wrap-up - Murray Valeriano
It's the first ever show recorded at the All Things Comedy Studio. Chris and Graham welcome back comedian Murray Valeriano. Murray's wife, Mary Zophres, was nominated for costume design so we get the full run down on the best picture mix up and more! It's a CFN Oscar exclusive! Better than candy falling from the sky.
3/1/2017 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 1 second
Ep 358 - Oscar Preview - Doug Benson
It is the annual Oscar Preview ep with Doug Benson. Chris, Graham and Doug discuss their picks to win awards in each category. This ep can make or break your Oscar office pool! We ay who we think should and will win!
2/21/2017 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 357 - I Am Not Your Negro - Laura House
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FIFTY SHADES DARKER, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, GHOST IN THE SHELL, PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES* Laura House is back talking about her new meditation podcast. Chris did not like Fifty Shades but Laura knew he wouldn't because it was not for him. Graham thinks I Am Not Your Negro is a great doc that America doesn't want to see. Ghost in the Shell keeps getting worse. Laura wants to see Javier Bardem as an ugly pirate. DVDs for every movie need and more movies to avoid while you are getting caught up on oscar films. You will need a spanking after listening to this ep.
2/14/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 356 - Hell or High Water - Nate Gowtham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HELL OR HIGH WATER, LIFE ANIMATED, BATMAN RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADERS, MISS SHARON JONES, LOGAN, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and documentarian Nate Gowtham. They talk about meeting at the Napa Valley Film Fest and how every party had wine. Chris finally saw Hell or High Water and loved it. Nate enjoyed Life Animated. Chris liked new Batman animated film but his kids did not. Graham wants everyone to know about Miss Sharon Jones. Nate talks about his doc, Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life. Three doc filmmakers talking about the process and some of the oscar nominations in the doc category. Logan and GOTG trailer look great! A couple of interesting DVDs and weirdness in theaters. This ep will make you want to start a solo career.
2/7/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 35 seconds
Spoiler Ep 52 - 13th
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest John Opdycke. John is president of Open Primaries and talks about how 13th shows what needs to be fixed in American politics. This film and episode are very informative and helpful to understand the history of Americas problems and how to fix them.
2/1/2017 • 58 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 355 - Resident Evil - Bert Kreischer
*FILMS DISCUSSED: RESIDENT EVIL, REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM, HIDDEN FIGURES, LADY IN THE WATER, CATFIGHT, WILSON* It's another first time guest! Bert Kreischer joins Chris and Graham in the nerd cave. Bert talks about why podcasts are so great. Chris had fun at Resident Evil until he heard about the accidents. Graham enjoyed and was informed by Noam Chomsky's Requiem For The American Dream. Chris had good things to say about Hidden Figures. Bert comes out of the M. Night closet and talks about Lady In The Water. Catfight is the best trailer out right now! Some good DVDs and new releases. This ep will make you cry on a plane!
1/31/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 354 - Lion - Mary Lynn Rajskub
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TRESSPASS AGAINST US, JACKIE, THE FOUNDER, LION, LOGAN, POWER RANGERS* Chris and Graham welcome back Mary Lynn Rajskub into Nerd central. She talks about not playing Zoe in the new 24. Chris didn't like Trespass, Mary Lynn liked Natalie Portman in Jackie but the rest fell flat. Graham and Chris split on The Founder. Graham explains how good Lion is. Oscar nominations came out. Logan trailer looks good and Power Rangers is cat nip for boys. Weird DVD assortment and don't see A Dog's Purpose. This ep will make you want to live like a British Hillbilly.
1/24/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 353 - Hidden Figures - Matt Fulchiron
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MOONLIGHT, SILENCE, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, PATRIOTS DAY, HIDDEN FIGURES, CHIPS, I AM MICHEAL* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Matt Fulchiron into the box cave. Matt talks about The Full Charge Podcast and seeing two movies in a day. Chris liked Moonlight but had some questions. Graham and Matt were a little split on Silence. Matt got what he expected for Patriots Day. Graham got his space nerd fix in Hidden Figures. A lot of dudes being dudes in the new trailers. Go to the movies this week so you can eat fries on a motorcycle with multiple personalities as a modern woman. ONLY ONE DVD FOR YOU TO BUY THIS WEEK...EAR BUDS!
1/17/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 352 - Fences - Annabelle DiSisto
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, I'M NOT YOUR GURU, FENCES, RESIDENT EVIL* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Annabelle DiSisto into the nerd HQ. They talk about the Golden Globes and Annabelle having to pay money to work at a Hooters. Chris liked Captain Fantastic. Graham and Annabelle tell Chris about Casey Affleck's horrible behavior after he says he liked Manchester by The Sea. Annabelle was inspired by the Tony Robbins doc. Graham thought Fences had great performances. Everyone is happy that Resident Evil is still going. Real tough DVD choices and fake beards and haircuts in theaters. This ep will make you want to teach finance classes in a theater!
1/10/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 351 - Passengers & Year End Thank You
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Chris and Graham talk about why Passengers failed. Then they do their year end thank you to everyone in CFN land that helps make it all happen. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING EVERYTHING WE DO!
12/27/2016 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Spoiler Ep 51 - Rogue One
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF MOVIE WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Mike Schmidt joins Chris and Graham in the nerd garage to discuss Rogue One and why all three loved it.
12/22/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 40 seconds
Spoiler Ep 52 - Passengers
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome fan and kickstarter backer Joe Hummel to discuss Passengers. Listen and learn why you should save your money.
12/21/2016 • 46 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 350 - Rogue One - Samm Levine
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ROGUE ONE, COLLATERAL BEAUTY, LA LA LAND, DUNKIRK, BLADE RUNNER 2049* Graham and Chris welcome back Samm Levine into the CFN Santa workshop. Samm and Graham bury some hatchets. Chris and Graham liked Rogue One. Samm and Graham had to do a mini spoiler about how bad Collateral Beauty was. Chris had fun at LA LA Land. Dunkirk and Blade Runner 2049 trailers look great! Samm tells a Inglorious story. Ok DVDs and a bunch of business in theaters. This ep will make you want to sit on the aisles so you don't see the answers.
12/21/2016 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 349 - LA LA Land - Chip Chinery
*FILMS DISCUSSED: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, LA LA LAND, TE FOUNDER, SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING, FAST AND FURIOUS 8, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and money expert, Chip Chinery. Chris found Office Christmas Party to be a by the numbers comedy that was not great. Chip and Graham liked the throw back nature of LA LA Land. Chip's enjoyment of biopics made The Founder a good watch. Three trailers that make next summer look fun and more! I think some kind of spaceship film is coming out this weekend but not sure...
12/13/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 348 - Moana - Cecily Knobler
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MOANA, ALLIED, SILENCE, THE MUMMY, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2* Frist time guest Cecily Knobler joins the lads in the CFN t-shirt cabana. Chris and Cecily liked Moana. Graham and Cecily both found Allied to be a C+ at best. Silence and The Mummy look like ridiculous nonsense while GOTG 2 is going to be awesome! Only one logical DVD choice this week and three solid films in theaters! This episode is the Fastest and Mummiest of all shows!
12/6/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
Spoiler Ep 50 - Doctor Strange
*SPOILER ALTER! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Jackie Kashian brings her extensive knowledge of all things Marvel to talk about Doctor Strange.
12/1/2016 • 46 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 347 - Fantastic Beasts - Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ARRIVAL, FANTASTIC BEASTS, BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, GHOST IN THE SHELL* Chris and Graham are locked alone in the nerd garage to talk films. Graham liked Arrival even with Chris pointing out some accent issues. Chris was glad Fantastic Beasts was made and fits into the Harry Potter world. Graham was 100% disappointed in Billy Lynn. It's a really slow week for new trailers, DVDs and in theaters. This ep is a perfect holiday compliment to your meal.
11/30/2016 • 50 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 346 - Wrestling Films - Colt Cabana
*THEMED EPISODE! WRESTLING FILMS AND PRO WRESTLERS WHO WERE IN FILMS* First time guest and pro wrestler, Colt Cabana talks about being a comedy pro wrestler and some of his favorite films. Chris shares his childhood love of pro wrestling and all three talk about their favorite wrestling films and more! Happy Thanksgiving!
11/23/2016 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 345 - Arrival - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ARRIVAL, TROLLS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, NAPA FILM FEST MOIVES: STICKY NOTES, SWIM TEAM, LITTLE BOXES, GOOD BUSINESS* Chris and Graham welcome back Stefanie Wilder-Taylor to talk movies and the election. Chris was let down by Arrival. Stefanie and her kids were surprised by how much they liked Trolls and Middle School. Graham saw some great films at Napa Valley Film Fest last week. Sticky Notes, Little Boxes, Swim Team and Good Business are all films to look out for.
11/15/2016 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 344 - Doctor Strange - Kevin Pollak
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DOCTOR STRANGE, 13TH, THE LATE BLOOMER, RADIOACTIVE VETERAN* Kevin Pollak is back to talk movies with the gents. Chris and Graham both liked Doctor Strange while Kevin gives his comic film rant. Graham was moved by the prison doc 13th. Kevin talks about the film he directed, The Late Bloomer. A nice list of trailers to discuss, which is good since DVDs are lame. Good Veterans Day movie and book along with two good films coming out in theaters. Let's hope this episode isn't rigged!
11/8/2016 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 343 - The Accountant - Cathy Ladman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SHIN GODZILLA, IN THE VALLEY OF VIOLENCE, THE ACCOUNTANT, SWISS ARMY MAN* Chris and Graham welcome long time comic friend and first time guest, Cathy Ladman. Cathy talks about being on a new Showtime series called, "I'm dying up here." Chris was let down by Shin Godzilla. Cathy and Chris split on The Accountant. Graham enjoyed the bizarre nature of Swiss Army Man. Cathy expected a little more than In The Valley Of Violence delivered. Some Ok DVD choices and then a Strange Doctor comes to a cinema near you! An episode that is like getting a Romanian Salt Mine for Christmas.
11/1/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 342 - Live from LA Podfest - Will Wheaton & Cecil Baldwin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BOO: A MADEA HALLOWEEN, ROUGE ONE, PASSENGERS, JACK REACHER, COLLATERAL BEAUTY, KIDNAP* Live from 2016 LA Podcast Festival. First time guests Wil Wheaton and Cecil Baldwin talk about a wide range of films coming out in the fall/winter. Welcome to the next generation of CFN live shows!
10/21/2016 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 341 - Girl On The Train - Denise Gossett
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GIRL ON THE TRAIN, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE, BATMAN BAD BLOOD, JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2* Chris and Graham welcome Denise Gossett for her first full episode in the gargoyle garage. Graham was disappointed in Girl On The Train. Chris found Hunt for The Wilderpeople to be uniquely interesting. Animated Batman was a let down for Chris. Denise talks about the 16 years that she has been producing Shriekfest and how indie horror films are evolving with better scripts and the use of technology. A good selection of DVDs and theatrical premiers this week. This ep will wake the dead!
10/11/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 340 - Magnificent 7 - Karen Rontowski
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MAGNIFICENT 7, MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, JACKIE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Karen Rontowski, into the t-shirt/box fort. Chris and Graham split on Magnificent 7. Chris found Miss Peregrine's to be better than the book. Karen talks about being a ghost hunter and what are the best and worst paranormal films. Then Karen does a Tarot card reading for CFN. Will they ever make it out of the garage? Listen and find out!
10/6/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 339 - Magnificent 7 - Steele Saunders
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MAGNIFICENT 7, KICKBOXER VENGEANCE, STAR TREK III, FOR THE LOVE OF SPOK, THE PREQUELS STRIKES BACK* Chris and Graham welcome back Steele Saunders into the t-shirt labyrinth. All three talk about some of their favorite moments from 2016 LA Podfest. Chris set a low bar for Kickboxer: Vengeance and it still wasn't met. Steele had fun watching Magnificent 7. Graham watched Spok doc and ST3 to have a full Star Trek week. Steele suggests the Prequel doc to help see the other side of the Star Wars Prequels. Not great DVDs or in theaters so just buy the LA Podfest live stream.
9/29/2016 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 338 - Snowden - Stephen Sajdak
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SNOWDEN, CARTEL LAND, BLAIR WITCH, MISS SLOANE, FIFTY SHADES DARKER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Stephen Sajdak. Stephen talks about his We Hate Movies podcast and The Anaconda museum. Graham liked Snowden even with #JGL doing a weird voice. Stephen and Chris were really disappointed with Blair Witch. Cartel Land gave Graham some sobering information as a good doc can. Miss Sloane looks good and why in sweet Christmas is there a Fifty Shades sequel? This ep tastes better than a freshly baked Romanian Molly!
9/21/2016 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 337 - Sully - Chris Gore
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SULLY, FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, SKIPTRACE* Chris and Graham welcome back Chris Gore in the the weight bench hut. Graham and Gore really liked Sully and Clint Eastwood. Mancini found For The Love Of Spock to be a nice doc about Leonard Nimoy. Graham saw Wrath of Khan on the big screen and it started a big discussion about why the JJ Abrams Star Treks fall short. Mancini was dumbfounded by Skiptrace. Some good trailers and DVD's then cover up your webcam's cause Snowden comes to town! An episode that is best served cold!
9/13/2016 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 45 seconds
Spoiler Ep 49 - Morgan
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham and Chris go to the movies with fan and Kickstarter backer Pam Myers. Pam wanted to pick a bad film because they are better to make fun of. She was correct!
9/8/2016 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 336 Morgan-Cash Levy
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MORGAN, CARLOS, HELL OR HIGH WATER, MASCOTS, MAX STEEL* Chris and Graham welcome back Cash Levy into the CFN HQ. Cash talks about doing his podcast with TJ Miller, Cashing In With TJ Miller, at LA Podfest. Graham and Chris had fun watching a move as bad as Morgan. Graham liked Carlos but found it a little long. Mascots and Max Steel don't look great and neither do some new DVDs. Sully lands (get it?) in theaters and more! This episode will make you want to sneak into the Super Bowl.
9/6/2016 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 335 Bad Moms - Shawn Marek
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE SEA OF TREES, BAD MOMS, HANDS OF STONE, THE HOLLARS, KILLING JOKE* Chris and Graham welcome back former CFN intern Shawn Marek. Chris found The Sea Of Trees to be ok until the dumb ending. Graham had some laugh out loud moments during Bad Moms. Shawn found The Hollars to be adequate. Graham was pleasantly surprised by Hands of Stone. One silly horror film trailer then Shawn talks about the LA Podfest preview night at the Hollywood Improv September 22 and more! This ep will make you walk the desert without shoes looking for comic books.
8/30/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 334 - Kubo and the Two Strings - Julia Prescott
*MOVIES DISCUSSED: WAR DOGS, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, SAUSAGE PARTY, ARRIVAL, BAD SANTA 2* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Julia Prescott. Julia talks about her Everything's Coming Up Podcast, about the Simpsons and being in LA Podfest. Julia then talks about the by-the-numbers disappointment of War Dogs. Graham and Chris really liked Kubo which reminded Julia that she didn't like Sausage Party. Everyone is excited about the Arrival trailer and more! If family members are trying to take your eyes, then this ep might help.
8/24/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 333 - Pete's Dragon - Samuel Prime
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PETE'S DRAGON, HELL OR HIGH WATER, THE SHALLOWS, CAFE SOCIETY, NERVE, ROGUE ONE, DUNKIRK* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Samuel Prime into the nerd garage. Samuel talks about doing film restoration and the detective work involved. Chris found Pete's Dragon to be a by-the-numbers kids film. Graham liked Hell or High Water. Samuel thought The Shallows was good summer fun. Cafe Society was just ok for Chris. Samuel enjoyed Nerve even with a weird audience demographic when he saw it. Two really good trailers came out with Rogue One and Dunkirk, which is good since new DVDs are useless. Bizarre lineup getting released in theaters this week. This episode is like playing a video game while being chased by a shark.
8/16/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 332 - Suicide Squad - Jackie Kashian
*FILMS DISCUSSED: JASON BOURNE, SUICIDE SQUAD, GHOSTBUSTERS, THE GREAT WALL, OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY* Chris and Graham are lucky Jackie Kashian lives close! Graham found Jason Bourne to be a serviceable food movie. Chris thought Suicide Squad was a mess and Jackie brought some DC comics that would make a better movie. Graham found Ghostbusters to be funny and didn't understand why people got mad. Bad DVDs and many options to see rather than Suicide Squad. This ep is Lord of The Bourne!
8/11/2016 • 55 minutes
Spoiler Ep 48 - Star Trek Beyond
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham discuss why they liked Beyond as an action film but not as a Star Trek film. Enjoy.
8/1/2016 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 331 - Star Trek Beyond - Juan Manuel Rocha
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: STAR TREK BEYOND, KONG, JUSTICE LEAGUE, WONDER WOMAN, DR. STRANGE, BLAIR WITCH* Chris and Graham welcome back from the Comics on Comics podcast, Juan Manuel Rocha. Chris and Graham thought Star Trek was a good action film but not great Star Trek. Then all three talk about San Diego Comic Con and how fun it is. Also a long list of new trailers have been released at the con that vary from cool to dumb. A nice point of order and more! This episode will make you want to join a bowling league run by nerds.
7/26/2016 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 330 - Ghostbusters - Betsy Kalin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GHOSTBUSTERS, SECRET LIFE OF PETS, PURGE, EAST LA INTERCHANGE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and doc filmmaker Betsy Kalin. Betsy met the guys at SF Doc Fest and talks about a cool surfer doc she saw there. Chris saw Ghostbusters and liked it but didn't feel the same about Secret Life of Pets. Graham likes the social commentary of Purge: Election Year even if it's brutal. Betsy talks about her doc on Boyle Heights, East LA Interchange and the 10 years it took to make it. Also Betsy talks about Summertime a French film she watched at Out Fest LA. This ep is like a baguette and celery.
7/19/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 329 - Independence Day - Tom Merritt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: INDEPENDENCE DAY, GHOSTBUSTERS, THE BFG, JACK REACHER* Chris and Graham welcome back Tom Merritt. Chris and Graham didn't realize that Independence Day could be worse than their low expectations. Tom liked Ghostbusters and felt the trailers are misleading. Chris was disappointed by The BFG, but his kids liked it. Graham is the only one pumped for the new Jack Reacher film and is Never Going Back!! DVDs that can clean clothes and more! This ep is like a cuff link country club.
7/13/2016 • 56 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 328 - TCM Film Fest - Neil T Weakley
Chris and Graham talk to CFN Writer Neil T. Weakley about the Turner Classic Movies annual film festival. An amazing line-up of films with Q and A's with some of Hollywood's royalty. Fall in love with films all over again or see them for the first time on the big screen. Be ready for your close-up!
7/6/2016 • 51 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 327 - Fantasy Films - Stephen Kramer Glickman
A special themed episode talking about Fantasy Films from the 1980's and 90's. Chris and Graham welcome back Stephen Kramer Glickman to nerd out about the films of their youth and what makes them great. This ep will make you want to ride a giant flying dog.
6/29/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Ep 326 - Finding Dory - Wayne Federman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FINDING DORY, SURFWISE, DE PALMA, WEINER, OJ MADE IN AMERICA* Chris and Graham welcome back Wayne Federman. Chris liked Finding Dory on father's day. Graham was intrigued by the doc Surfwise. Wayne has been on a doc tear and saw three good films: De Palma, OJ:Made in America and Weiner. Weird looking trailers with one DVD stand-out. Independence Day: Resurgence is in theaters with sharks and a white guy helping to free slaves, so choose wisely. This ep will make you want to unpack your life.
6/21/2016 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 325 - Now You See Me 2 - Jensen Karp
*FILMS DISCUSSED: NOW YOU SEE ME 2, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, TICKLED* Chris and Graham welcome another first time guest! Former rapper and current podcaster Jensen Karp tells the guys about his new book and more. Graham was bored and annoyed by Now You See Me 2. Chris found the new TMNT film to be slightly better than the last. Jensen loves the new doc, Tickled. All three are not sure about Tarzan trailer. Some good DVDs and one interesting doc in theaters. This ep will make you want to get your money back from Kanye West.
6/15/2016 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Spoiler Ep 47 - Pop Star - Kickstarter Fan Diana Rojek
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham go to the movies with fan/kickstarter backer, Diana Rojek. All three really liked the film and talk about how many fun surprises it had. This ep will make you want a dick in a box.
6/9/2016 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 324 - Pop Star - Mike Schmidt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: POP STAR, SF DOC FEST SHORT FILMS, EL CHIVO, FUTURE OF WORK AND DEATH, DWARVENAUT* Chris and Graham record from a hotel in the Bay Area with Mike Schmidt. Chris and Graham liked Pop Star more than they thought they would. Chris saw some cool short documentaries. Mike and Graham were really drawn in by the running doc, El Chivo. Chris and Graham found Future of Work and Death to get a little repetitive. Mike didn't like Dwarenaut as much as Chris and Graham did. It was a good talk about some interesting docs at the SF Doc Fest. This ep will make you want to run up a hill with a tire sandal.
6/7/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Spoiler Ep 46 - X-Men: Apocalypse
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about what they liked and didn't like about the newest X-Men film.
6/2/2016 • 34 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 323 - X-Men: Apocalypse - Jamie Flam
*FILMS DISCUSSED: X-MEN:APOCALYPSE, NICE GUYS, SUGUAR-COATED, ANGRY BIRDS* First time guest, Jamie Flam joins our nerds in the CFN World HQ. Jamie talks about being the artistic director of the Hollywood Improv and podcasting. Chris and Graham found X-Men to be just OK. Jamie thought Nice Guys was a little to hollywood-ish. Sugar-Coated gave Jamie something to think about. Chris was bored by Angry Birds. SpareMin with Stephen Kramer Glickman. DVDs for dullards and not much in theaters. This ep will make you want to hire a staff to run your mega-corp.
5/31/2016 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 322 - The Nice Guys - Jay Larson
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE NICE GUYS, WHERE TO INVADE NEXT, THE INVITATION, GHOSTBUSTERS* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Jay Larson to talk about his podcast, Crabfeast and more. Graham was just so-so about The Nice Guys. Chris thought Michael Moore's new film, Where to Invade Next, had some good insight but not his best film. Jay talks about how great the experience was of acting on the film, The Invitation. All three talk about how silly the Ghostbusters controversy is. Bad DVDs and then X-Men! This ep will make you want to go to jail!
5/24/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 321 - Money Monster - Tim Bennett
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MONEY MONSTER, SUNSHINE SUPERMAN, HIGH RISE, TEMPS* Chris and Graham welcome back Tim Bennett to discuss vegan moonshine and his new film, Temps. Graham was bored with Money Monster. Chris was disappointed with High Rise. Tim loved the BASE Jumping Doc, Sunshine Superman. Interesting trailers. So-so DVDs and some great reasons to see Civil War again. Now GET OFF MY LAWN!
5/17/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes
Spoiler Ep 45 Captain America Civil War
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Jackie Kashian is back to talk about why she loved this film and all things Marvel. Chris and Graham also loved Civil War and all the great acting scenes amidst amazing action.
5/12/2016 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 320 - Captain America - Josh Wolf
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR, INFERNO, INDEPENDENCE DAY, POINT BREAK* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Josh Wolf. All three thought Civil War was awesome. Josh was amazed by the CG in both Civil War and Jungle Book. Graham saw the new Point Break on a plane and now wants to buy a GoPro. Chris saw a DVD of Kurosawa's Stray Dog from 1949. A couple more good DVDs and a big question mark about new Clooney film in theaters. Or jut see Civil War again.
5/10/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 319 - Keanu - Stephen Kramer Glickman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KEANU, JUNGLE BOOK, MOTHERS DAY, BATMAN THE
KILLING JOKE, SNOWDEN* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest
Stephen Kramer Glickman in to the Nerd HQ. Chris liked Keanu.
Graham and Stephen enjoyed Jungle Book even with some CG issues.
Stephen explains why he loves watching horrible films like Mother's
Day. Batman and Snowden trailers look interesting. Hilarious
kickstarter comments, bad DVDs but who cares because this
weekend we will all have a CIVIL WAR!!! This ep is the best reason
to get relationship advice from a birthday clown.
5/3/2016 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 318 - Indie Films - Aisha Tyler
*FILMS DISCUSSED: VERONICA MARS, EAR BUDS, AXIS, BATMAN V
SUPERMAN* Aisha Tyler comes into the nerd garage to talk about how
kickstarter has helped movie fans and filmmakers like Spike Lee and
Zach Braff. How she came to direct a feature film and how Veronica
Mars wouldn't have a feature film without crowdfunding. Aisha also
defends Batman v Superman! Do Graham and Chris throw Dana Gould
shirts at her or does she convince them it wasn't that bad! Listen
and find out!
4/28/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 317 - Jungle Book - Geoff Tate
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE JUNGLE BOOK, CRIMINAL, DEMOLITION,
MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, X-MEN APOCALYPSE* Chris and Graham welcome first
time guest Geoff Tate into the weight bench shed. Chris was
surprised by The Jungle Book. Geoff had fun watching Criminal.
Graham was glad he saw Demolition. Geoff is more excited by
Magnificent Seven trailer than Chris and Graham. All three are
unsure about new X-Men trailer. Odd choices on DVD. Some hilarious
posts on Chris' Kickstarter and a funny movie about a cat in
theaters. This episode is all about nuance.
4/26/2016 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 316 - Everybody Wants Some - David Huntsberger
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EVERYBODY WANTS SOME, MILES AHEAD, GENERATION IRON* Chris and Graham welcome back CFN writer David Huntsberger. David talks about his new podcast Space Cave. Chris likes Linklater films but Everybody Wants Some had a few good moments but fell a little short. Graham loved Don Cheadle's Miles Davis biopic, Miles Ahead. David was drawn into the body building doc Generation Iron. NEW SEGMENT: Talking Trailers like Rogue One and Dr. Strange. One good DVD and some question marks in theaters. This ep will make you want to coach a baseball team as a fish.
4/19/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 315 - Midnight Special - CJ Johnson
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE INVITATION, MR. RIGHT* Chris and Graham welcome back CFN writer CJ Johnson. Graham really liked Midnight Special. Chris and CJ thoroughly enjoyed the indie thriller, The Invitation. CJ talks about a cool movie book by Illiana Douglas called, I Blame Dennis Hopper. CJ also found MR. Right to be good fun, although not perfect. Good Justice League DVD and dealers choice in theaters. Put this ep in a field and wait for the FBI.
4/12/2016 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 39 seconds
Spoiler Ep 44 - Batman vs Superman
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham try to find some good out of the unholy mess that is Dawn Of Justice. Were they even remotely successful? Listen and find out!
4/7/2016 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 314 - Eye In The Sky - Dave Waite
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TRIPLE 9, EYE IN THE SKY, SYNCHRONICITY* Chris and Graham Welcome first time guest Dave Waite. Dave talks about running a comedian bro hostel and why he liked Triple 9. Chris loved the time travel film Synchronicity. Graham was happy with how the drone debate was handled in Eye In The Sky. This is a good episode for smaller films. I hope it makes you smile.
4/6/2016 • 56 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 313 - Batman v Superman - Jay Lender & Micah Wright
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BATMAN V SUPERMAN, THEY'RE WATCHING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guests, Jay Lender and Micah Wright. All four talk about why BvS was a complete disaster. Jay and Micah talk about their new horror comedy They're Watching. Solid DVDs this week and two out of four films look good in theaters. A perfect episode to calm your nerd rage or have a pointless dream sequence.
3/29/2016 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 51 seconds
Spoiler Ep 43 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - Tiffany Haddish
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome comedian Tiffany Haddish into the Nerd Garage. Tiffany talks about how she was cast in The Carmichael's and her new perfume! Graham and Tiffany liked the film but Chris was on the fence. Will Tiffany and Graham push him off it? Listen and find out!!
3/25/2016 • 48 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 312 - Pee-Wee's Big Holiday - Ngaio Bealum
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, BROTHERS GRIMSBY, THE SHEIK, THE WITCH* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Ngaio Bealum. Chris liked Pee-Wee's new film. Ngaio had fun at Brothers Grimsby. Graham really liked the documentary about pro wrestler The Sheik. Ngaio was scared at The Witch and loved Deadpool. Ok DVDs and two very different films in theaters. This film will give you reason to smoke weed for PTSD and fight a guy from another planet.
3/22/2016 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 311 - 10 Cloverfield - Shane Mauss
*FILMS DISCUSSED: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, CROUCHING TIGER 2: HIDDEN BULLSHIT, CHRIS NOLAN FILMS* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Shane Mauss. Chris and Graham both liked 10 Cloverfield. Shane and Chris found the Crouching Tiger sequel to be silly. Shane talks about his favorite Christopher Nolan films. Many Oscar films on DVD and some weird choices in theaters. This is the episode to listen too if John Goodman is your dad in a bunker.
3/15/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 310 Zootopia - Greg Proops
*FILMS DISCUSSED: RACE, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, ZOOTOPIA, WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? DEADPOOL* Chris and Graham welcome back Greg Proops! Graham thought Race was a so-so biopic. Chris and Graham spilt on Tina Fey's new film. Chris and his family liked Zootopia. Greg like Nina Simone doc but wanted a little more. Greg talks about going to Turner Classic Movie Fest. Jackie Kashian gives us a SpareMin on Deadpool. Odd choices for DVD and in theaters. This ep will make you want to bleed in the Balkins!
3/9/2016 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 309 Oscar wrap-up - Tawan Bazemore
The 88th Oscar Awards are over so Chris and Graham are going to break it down. They have colorist Tawan Bazemore on to discuss how Chris Rock handled the race issue, upsets and more. Also Tawan explains what the color correction process is in post production of filmmaking and specifically what he has done for Ear Buds. This ep will make you want to fight a bear.
3/1/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 308 Oscar Predictions - Doug Benson
Chris and Graham welcome back Doug Benson to go over all the Oscar nominations and predict who will win. Get your Oscar pools ready cause the best info is here! (we hope)
2/23/2016 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 307 - Deadpool - Oscar Nunez
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DEADPOOL, THE REVENANT, THE 33* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest from The Office, Oscar Nunez. Graham and Chris really liked Deadpool. Oscar liked the graphic novel and was happy with the casting. Oscar was blown away by The Revenant. Oscar also talks about filming the new Baywatch movie and working in a mine on The 33. Good DVDs this week and maybe some sleeper hits in theaters. You will want to ride a train with Ernest Borgnine after listening to this ep.
2/17/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Spoiler Ep 42 Hail Caesar
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome back Paul Goebel to talk about Hail Caesar. Listen to Paul and Chris convince Graham to like the movie more. Also some good Coen brothers film talk. So many bonus eps!!!
2/11/2016 • 53 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 306 - Room - Gareth Reynolds
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ROOM, HAIL CAESAR, CAROL* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Gareth Reynolds into the nerd Hunger Games box. Graham and Chris both think Room is excellent and worthy of all the awards. Gareth liked the acting in Carol. All three liked the fun of Hail Caesar. Gareth talks about some of his favorite documentaries. So-so DVDs and a big Deadpool question mark in theaters. This ep will make you want to have some beers with your wife.
2/8/2016 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Spoiler Ep 41 Kung Fu Panda 3
*SPOILER ALERT!!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome back Chris' daughter Isabella into her dad's garage. They talk about why they liked the film and their favorite Chinese food. This episode will make you want to fight an evil cow.
2/4/2016 • 49 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 305 - Brooklyn - Marc Guggenheim
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BROOKLYN, KUNG FU PANDA 3, BRIDGE OF SPIES* Chris and Graham welcome back Marc Guggenheim. Marc talks about writing for Arrow and DC Legends of Tomorrow. Graham and Chris both disliked Brooklyn. All three liked Kung Fu Panda 3 as well as Marc and Chris' kids. Marc talks about the current state and future of comic book movies. A lot of questions for new DVDs. Caesar and some typical February releases. This ep will make you bite the hand that feeds you.
2/3/2016 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 304 - Danish Girl - Alison Rosen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE DANISH GIRL, ANOMOLISA, BIG SHORT, OBVIOUS CHILD* Chris and Graham welcome back podcaster Alison Rosen. Graham is disappointed with Danish Girl and the Oscars. Chris was intrigued by Anomolisa. Alison found The Big Short to be informative. Alison also talks about her favorite rom-coms and some guilty pleasures. Two good DVDs and more reason to see films that should have been nominated in theaters this weekend. This ep will make you want to have puppet sex.
1/26/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 303 - Concussion - Kira Soltanovich
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CONCUSSION, ATTACK ON TITAN, MAZE RUNNER SCORCH TRIALS, ROAD CHIP* Chris and Graham welcome back Kira Soltanovich to the nerd box. Graham thought Concussion should have received some Oscar Nominations. Chris asks you to do homework before watching Attack On Titan. Kira gave Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip a big thumbs up for sleeping. Chris couldn't understand Scorch Trials. Some good and some dumb on DVD. Also perfect time to watch all the Oscar films as new releases are useless. This is the Woodpecker of all episodes!
1/22/2016 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 302 The Revenant - Matt Belknap
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE BIG SHORT, THE HATEFUL EIGHT, THE REVENANT, STAR WARS* Chris and Graham welcome back Matt Belknap into the weight bench office. Graham and Matt both like Big Short but can't remember what Margot Robbie said. Chris did not like Hateful Eight as much as Graham. The Reverent made Graham want to kill a bear and sleep in it. More discussion about Star Wars and George Lucas feeling like a billionaire slave. Horrible DVDs and many reasons to find Golden Globe winners and future Oscar noms in theaters. This episode will make you want bird pizza!
1/12/2016 • 1 hour, 40 minutes
Spoiler Ep 40 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED. PLEASE WATCH MOVIE FIRST* Chris and Graham welcome Dean Haglund in town from Sydney to do even more in-depth discussion about the new Star Wars film. Don't be a nerf herder, just listen.
1/4/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 1 second
Ep 301 Christmas/Year End Thank You
Chris and Graham thank everyone who helped make CFN have a great 2015. We couldn't have done all the cool things we did without all of you. Happy Holidays to the best fans in the world!! See you in 2016 :)
12/25/2015 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
EP 300 Star Wars Force Awakens Spoiler-Live from Australia
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham do a Star Wars: Force Awakens Spoiler episode mash-up with Steele Wars podcast. Steele Saunders was kind enough to let the guys come to a midnight screening and then do a live podcast at Seamus O'Tooles Irish Pub in front of 250 people in Melbourne Australia! Yes Chris and Graham flew 15 hours to do the best spoiler epode ever! CJ Johnson and a long list of funny Aussie comics and Star Wars fans come on stage to talk about the movie they all just watched. SPECIAL GUEST GEORGE LUCAS!! This episode will make you travel the galaxy to find a long lost family member!
12/16/2015 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
DVD Closet - Jackie Kashian
*SPECIAL BONUS EP! DVD CLOSET* Jackie Kashian brings all her favorite Holiday Themed DVDs. From Holiday Inn to Die Hard and everything in between. This bonus ep is a Christmas Miracle!!
12/12/2015 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 1 second
Ep 299 - Krampus
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KRAMPUS, TRUMBO, HAPPY VALLEY* Chris and Graham are both getting over colds but still had time to talk films. Chris liked Krampus but wanted just a little bit more. Graham thinks Trumbo is solid Oscar material. Happy Valley is a good doc that will make you mad. Marvel heavy DVDs and some good films in theaters this week. Episode 299 will make you write in your bathtub.
12/11/2015 • 47 minutes, 3 seconds
SPOILER EP 39 - HUNGER GAMES MJ Part 2
*SPOILER ALERT!! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about the parts of this film (and franchise) they like and didn't.
12/3/2015 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 298 Creed - Laura House
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CREED, HUNGER GAMES, GOOD DINOSAUR, TRUMBO, SECRET IN THEIR EYES* Chris and Graham are caught in a love triangle with Laura House. Graham liked Creed. Chris and Graham liked Hunger Games but not the love triangle. Laura likes love triangle's even when society collapses. Chris found Good Dinosaur to be all over the place. Laura thinks Trumbo will be in the Oscar race. Graham was let down with Secret in Their Eyes. Ok DVDs but more solid films coming out in theaters. This ep is like a lady Taken. SAVE 10% ON EVERYTHING IN STORE WITH COUPON CODE "HOLIDAYWORKIT"
12/1/2015 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 297 Rock N Roll Movies - Lord Carrett
*THEMED EP: ROCK AND ROLL MOVIES* Chris and Graham welcome long time writer but first time guest Lord Carrett into their NYC hotel room. Lord talks about some of his favorite rock and roll films of all time. This is the Spinal Tap of episodes.
11/25/2015 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 1 second
Ep 296 Spotlight - Rob Cohen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ALL THINGS MUST PASS THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS, KNOCK KNOCK, SPOTLIGHT* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Rob Cohen. Rob talks about the Tower Records documentary and why he liked it. Chris liked the first 45 minutes of Knock Knock. Graham found Spotlight to be a solid Oscar contender. Rob tells us about his documentary, Being Canadian. Chris is really excited about some DVDs. Good films coming out in theaters. This ep will make you start your very own Star Chamber!
11/17/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 38 The Martian - Keith and The Girl
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham travel to NYC to talk with Keith and The Girl about The Martian. Chris and Graham liked it but KATG well...not so much. Listen and learn.
11/17/2015 • 47 minutes, 49 seconds
Spoiler Ep 37 - Spectre
*SPOILER EP ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham discuss why they liked Spectre and also understand why people didn't like it. Listen and enjoy this ep shaken not stirred.
11/13/2015 • 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 295 - Spectre - John Matta
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALPYSE, SPECTRE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and long time friend John Matta. Graham had fun watching Scouts Guide. All three enjoyed Spectre but felt like maybe 007 is done. John talks about his new book and working with Kurt Russell. Amy Schumer and Sherlock Holmes are on DVD which makes the slow weekend in theaters easier to take. This ep will make you want to clap at a trailer.
11/10/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 294 Bone Tomahawk
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA, BONE TOMAHAWK* Chris and Graham are alone in the garage hatching plans to invade Belgium and talking movies. Graham found Clouds to be an ok indie film. Chris wanted Bone Tomahawk to be better but still found parts of it entertaining. Chris had a blast at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. 2 of 3 good DVDs and 007 in back!! This ep will make you want to fly across the world to do a bar gig.
11/6/2015 • 57 minutes, 10 seconds
CFN Halloween/Shriekfest BONUS EP
SOME HORROR FILM TALK POST HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE! Chris and Graham talk about their favorite horror films and Chris interviews the founder of Shriekfest. So much horror film talk it will make you want to take a nap on your new mattress!!
11/2/2015 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 293 - Steve Jobs - Tyler Smith and David Bax
*FILMS DISCUSSED: STEVE JOBS, CRIMSON PEAK, BEASTS OF NO NATION, LAST WITCH HUNTER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guests Tyler Smith and David Bax. Tyler and David talk about their film podcast Battleship Pretension. David, Graham and Tyler liked Steve Jobs, but not the accents. Tyler thinks Jobs is best picture of the year. Chris enjoyed Crimson Peak even with it's shortcomings. Graham is glad Beasts of No Nation is out there informing people. Tyler saw Last Witch Hunter and can't remember it at all. Not a great week for DVDs or in theaters. This ep will make you want to create a Sean Connery film with no plot!
10/26/2015 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 292 - Bridge of Spies - Wayne Federman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BRIDGE OF SPIES, STEVE JOBS, GOOSEBUMPS, GREEN INFERNO* Chris and Graham welcome back Wayne Federman to talk films and Bones auditions. Graham liked Bridge of Spies and thinks it will be in the Oscar race. Wayne felt the same about Steve Jobs. Chris and his family had fun at Goosebumps. Wayne was loving Green Inferno and how sensitive Graham is. Wayne talks about his new comedy album. Ok DVDs and maybe one good film in theaters. This episode will make you eat hippies.
10/20/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 291-The Martian-Frank Woodward and Jack Bennett
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE MARTIAN, SICARIO, PAN* Chris and Graham welcome back Frank Woodward and first time guest Jack Bennett. Both guys are filmmakers and horror fans. Graham, Chris and Frank all liked The Martian. Graham is happy when Emily Blunt is a bad ass like in Sicario. Chris hated Pan. Frank and Jack talk about what new horror films are getting them excited. At least one good DVD and then a good weekend for counter programming. This ep will start a Mexican Eat Off.
10/12/2015 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 290 - LA Podfest- Dave Foley, Doug Benson, Suzy Nakamura
*RECORDED IN FRONT OF LIVE AUDIENCE AT 2015 AUDIBLE LA PODFEST* Chris and Graham do a Ear Buds Q and A with Doug Benson and editor Tina Imahara. Then Dave Foley and Suzy Nakamura join the show to talk about new show on ABC Dr. Ken and upcoming films! Some good, some bad and some in German.
10/6/2015 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Spoiler Ep 36 - Everest
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY PLOT POINTS, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham talk about why they split on this film and which food theater is the new king.
9/30/2015 • 29 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 289 - Everest- Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EVEREST, PAWN SACRAFICE* Chris and Graham were too tired to book a guest so get ready! Chris did not like Everest but Graham enjoyed it from his comfortable food theater. Graham was a little disappointed by Pawn Sacrifice, but still has some good performances. The boys talk about how fun Podfest was. Some good DVDs this week. Finally good movies are back in theaters! This ep will make you climb a fake mountain while eating a salad.
9/28/2015 • 53 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep 288 - Black Mass - Shawn Merek
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BLACK MASS, TRANSPORTER 3, MAD MAX ANTHOLOGY, EAR BUDS* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and former CFN intern Shawn Merek. Shawn talks about his podcast, Worst Collection Ever. Graham liked the parts of Black Mass he wasn't sleeping through. Shawn was bored with Transporter. Chris was thrilled watching the original Mad Max on Blu Ray. All three talk about how fun LA Podfest was and seeing Ear Buds on the big screen. This ep will make you put someone in the trunk.
9/23/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 287 Sharknado 3 - Erin Foley
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SHARKNADO 3, THE MARTIAL ARTS KID, THE VISIT, WHITEY, BLOOD SUCKING BASTARDS* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Erin Foley into the weight bench garage. Graham loved Sharknado 3 and seeing himself on the big screen in Martial Arts Kid. Erin was surprisngly entertained by The Visit. Chris loved the low budget fun of Blood Sucking Bastards. Graham recommends the Whitey Bulger doc. Erin talks about her favorite sports films. Good DVDs to choose from. Some Oscar films are creeping back into movie theaters. This ep is will give you a Boston accent.
9/15/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 286 - American Ultra - Owen Benjamin
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AMERICAN ULTRA, BATMAN VS ROBIN, Z FOR ZACHARIAH* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Owen Benjamin, into the Nerd garage! Graham liked American Ultra in his favorite theater. Chris had some small problems with Batman vs Robin but overall it was good. Owen liked the acting in Z for Zachariah. Owen talks about his favorite sci-fi films and why he likes them. Two good DVDs which will help get you through another lame weedend in theaters. This ep will make you love Funny Girl.
9/8/2015 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 285 Cult Films - Adam Rifkin
BONUS EP!! Filmmaker Adam Rifkin comes into the Nerd HQ to discuss cult films. Adam tells us what films influnced him and why. Also Adam talks about his new films Shooting the Warwicks and Director's Cut. This ep will make you want to become a small soldier and fight in an army of darkness.
9/3/2015 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 284 End of Tour - Greg Fitzsimmons
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, END OF THE TOUR, STUDIO GHIBLI RETROSPECTIVE, WES CRAVEN FILMS, TRAINWRECK* Chris and Graham welcome back Greg Fitzsimmons to the Nerd Sweat Lodge. Greg liked the action of Mission Impossible. Graham liked End of the Tour while sleeping on a couch. Chris saw two Studio Ghibli films on the big screen. All three talk about some of thier favoirte Wes Craven films. Greg was very happy with Trainwreck. Some fury in DVDs and interesting films in theaters. This ep will make you want to have sex on a surf board!
9/1/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 283 Mission Impossible - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE GIFT, MAN FROM UNCLE, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE* Chris and Graham welcome back Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. Stefanie and Graham both found some problems with The Gift even though it has good perfromances. Graham thought UNCLE was a borning bag of bad accents. Chris didn't care for Rogue Nation. Stefanie tells us what kids movies she liked this year. One good DVD and two stupid ones. New releases are useless. This ep will make you want to get a nice mid shoe.
8/25/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 282 Straight Outta Compton - Baron Vaughn
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FANTASTIC FOUR, TRAINWRECK, LEGO BRICKUMENTARY, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, WYRMWOOD* Chris and Graham welcome back Baron Vaughn. Graham was bored with Fantastic Four. Chris found Brickumentary to be just ok. Baron and Graham both liked Straight Outta Compton. Chris liked the low budget-ness of Wyrmwood. Graham and Baron both liked Trainwreck. Baron talks about his new podcast with Leonard Maltin. Bizare DVD choice and three films in theaters that don't look good. This ep will make you want more Steve Guttenberg in your diet!
8/18/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 281 Gilbert Gottfried
*THEMED EPISODE: CLASSIC COMEDIES* Chris and Graham welcome frist time guest Gilbert Gottfried. Gilbert talks about why he loves classic comedy films. Also Gilbert discusses his new Amazing Colassal Podcast. Fun film talk from a comedy legend!
8/11/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Spoiler Ep 35 - Ant Man
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY PLOT POINTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome Andy Wood to discuss Ant Man. Chris and Andy seemed to like it better than Graham did! Listen and decide for yourself!
8/10/2015 • 36 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 280 - Kung Fu/ComicCon - Ric Meyers
*SPECIAL THEMED EPISODE: KUNG FU FILM TALK FROM SAN DIEGO COMIC CON* Chris and Graham go to San Diego and talk with Ric Meyers. Kung Fu expert Ric Meyers returns to discuss the current state of Kung Fu and martial arts cinema. Always fun to here what Ric has to say. This ep will make you be like water my friend.
8/4/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 279 Pixels-Andy Wood
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PIXELS, IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY, PAPER TOWNS, LOST SOUL, MR HOLMES* Chris and Graham welcome back Andy Wood. Andy is still angry they made him watch Pixels. Chris liked the annimation in It's Such a Beautiful Day. Graham liked Paper Towns after he realized it wasnt Fault in Our Stars. The Lost Soul doc made Chris want to see Dr. Moreau again. Andy talks about his podcast, Probably Science. Mixed bag of DVDs and not many good reasons to go to the theaters. This ep will give you Val Kilmer stress!
7/30/2015 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 278 Ant Man - Emily V Gordon
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ANT MAN, TRAINWRECK, AMY, SPY* First time guest Emily V. Gordon from The Indoor Kids podcast joins the lads in the Nerd Garage. Chris and Graham split on Ant Man. Emily really liked Trainwreck. Graham wanted the directeor of Amy to use more interview footage in this doc. Emily was happy with Spy. All three talked about Comic-con. Some good DVDs and interesting films in theaters. This ep will make you want to film nerd porn!
7/21/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 277 Batkid-Steele Saunders
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BATKID, MAX, INSIDE OUT, STAR WARS* Chris and Graham Welcome back Steele Saunders to talk Comic-con and more! Steele thinks Batkid is a must watch film. Chris wanted more war and less Lassie in Max. Graham thought Inside Out was just OK. Long talks about the Star Wars panel at Comic-con and the new Superman vs Batman trailer. This ep will make you want to buy Barry Manalow albums.
7/13/2015 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Spoiler Ep 34 - Terminator: Genisys - Wil Anderson
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY PLOT POINTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome back Wil Anderson to talk about why Terminator is a big let down.
7/11/2015 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 276 Terminator: Genisys-Wil Anderson
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TERMINATOR: Genisys, ME EARL AND THE DYING GIRL* Chris and Graham welcome back Wil Anderson. All three mates were not happy with Terminator. Graham really liked Me, Earl and the Dying girl. Wil is still angry at Jurassic World. Some good DVDs this week and not great choices in theaters. This ep will make you travel back in time to fight computers.
7/8/2015 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 275 Red Army-Filip Hammar
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?, NICE PEOPLE, RED ARMY* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Filip Hammar. Filip talks about his podcast from Sweeden. Graham really liked the Nina Simone Documentary, What Happened Miss Simone? Filip was intrigued by the documentay about the Soviet Hockey team, Red Army. Chris and Filip discuss why Ingmar Bergman films are so good, even without the sun. Filip talks about his new doc, Nice People coming out this fall. Poor choices for DVD and two wildly different films in theaters this weekend. This ep will make you want to buy a white tiger.
6/30/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 274 Inside Out - Laura House
*FILMS DISCUSSED: INSIDE OUT, DOPE* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Laura House to discuss how President Obama's WTF interview has changed everything. Also Laura and Chris both thought Inside Out is a great film for adults almost more than kids. Graham loved Dope and wants you to see it. Laura can teach you how to hate yourself and more! This ep is like a dinosaur beach film!
6/23/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Spoiler Ep 33 Jurassic World
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome Mike Schmidt to talk about why they all loved this film, flaws and all. Don't think about science or logic, just enjoy dinosaur fights!
6/19/2015 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 273 Jurassic World-Mike Schmidt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: JURASSIC WORLD, LOVE & MERCY* Chris and Graham welcome back Mike Schmidt into the Nerd Garage. All three liked Jurassic even with its many flaws. Graham liked Love & Mercy, the Brian Wilson story. Also all three are still perplexed by how bad Chappie was. A nice kids film this weekend and Al Pacino phoning in a paycheck. This ep will make you buy tickets to Buccaneer Savage.
6/16/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep 272 Entourage-Christina Pazsitzky
*FILMS DISCUSSED: ENTOURAGE, A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT, ALL THIS MAYHEM* First time guest, Christina Pazsitzky comes into Nerd HQ to talk about her two podcasts and more. Graham liked Entourage, but only because he liked the series. Chris found the film A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night to be a nice indie vampire film. Christina really liked the skateboard doc, All This Mayhem. Christina also talks about why she likes Wes Anderson and vampires. Not great DVDs this week but always fun watching dinosaurs eat people in theaters. This ep will make you fight an old guy in a chair.
6/10/2015 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 271 San Andreas-Ryan Sickler
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SAN ANDREAS, ALHOA, ROAD WARS, SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Ryan Sickler into the nerd garage. Graham was ok with The Roc fighting the earth. Ryan and Graham found Aloha to be horrible. Chris was disappointed by Road Wars. Ryan showed his step-son why Smokey and The Bandit is great. Bad week for DVDs and some good options in theaters. This ep will make you want to comit a B&E in the first 11 minutes.
6/2/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 32 Tomorrowland
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about why they liked Tomorrowland even with some faults.
6/1/2015 • 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 270 Gary Brightwell
*FILMS DISCUSSED: TOMORROWLAND, THE FORGER, BATTERED BASTARDS OF BASEBALL, JOE* Chris and Graham welcome back comic Gary Brightwell into Nerd HQ. Chris liked Tomorrowland a little more than Graham. Gary was disappointed by the Forger. Graham and Gary loved the doc, The Battered Bastards of Baseball. Gary talks about why he likes courtroom dramas and all three learn the difference between a Class and Civil action. Only one good film on DVD and two wildly different looking dissapointments in theaters. This ep will make you want to start a Family Business.
5/27/2015 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Spoiler Ep 31 Mad Max
*SPOILER ALERT: KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM ARE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome back Kevin Avery into the Nerd Garage to discuss why they all thought Mad Mad: Fury Road was great!
5/20/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 269 Allan Havey
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MAD MAX, I AM BIG BIRD, TCM FESTIVAL* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Allan Havey to the nerd garage. Chris and Graham both really liked Mad Max. Chris like the I am Big Bird story but thought the filmmakers could have done a little more. Then Allan talks about the TCM Festival and how great it was working on Mad Men. Mixed bag of DVDs and then Tomorrowland in theaters and some other remake nonsense. This ep will make you want to change your name and move to New York.
5/19/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes
Ep 268 Kristen Carney
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EVERLY, HOT PURSUIT, THE WATER DIVINER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and podcaster, Kristen Carney. Kristen talks about her podcast Ask Women and why she wishes her parents took her to tour a concentration camp as a child. Chris thought Everly was crazy fun. Kristen was surprised she liked Hot Pursuit. Graham was let down by Russell Crowe's The Water Diviner. Mixed bag in DVDs and two good films in theaters this week. This episode will make you want to watch Good Morning Vietnam, just for the love story.
5/12/2015 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Spoiler Ep 30 Avengers: Age of Ultron
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY PLOT POINTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Film Nerd Jackie Kashian comes into the Nerd Garage to talk about why the Avengers movie was great! We all loved it even with some slight nick picky things. Don't worry nerds it's pure comic film love in the gargolyle garage for this ep!
5/6/2015 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 267 Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AVENGERS, THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS, THE SECRET OF KELLS, STAR WARS TRAILER* Chris and Graham talk about having guests cancel last minute and why they liked the Avengers. Chris wanted a little more from the studio Ghibli documentary. Graham actually liked the new 3D they used for Ultron. Some good DVDs and then a Hot Pursuit of stupid! All this in your ears for free!
5/5/2015 • 56 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 266 Chris Denson
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AGE OF ADALINE, UNFRIENDED, ADULT BEGINNERS, TRON, THE BLACK HOLE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Chris Denson. Denson talks about his tech/marketing podcast Innovation Crush. Graham liked Age of Adaline even with some predictabiltiy. Unfriended is interesting but Graham needs help. Denson found Adult Beginners funny and interesting. Mancini saw Tron and Black Hole on the big screen and was taken back to his insane youth. Ok week for DVDs and some kind of cape film is out this weekend. The Avengemen...or average men. Anyway something like that is in theaters this weekend.
4/28/2015 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 265 Dean Haglund
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WE COULD BE KING, THE BABADOOK, THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA, THE HOMESMAN* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer, Dean Haglund. Graham found the Tribecca doc, We Could Be King, excellent. Chris enjoyed The Babadook. Dean was blown away at how bad The Homesman was. Chris liked The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Dean talks about moving to Australia and his film The Lady Killers. Some ok DVDs and indie films in Theaters. This episode is better than a 100 day gun fight!
4/23/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 1 second
Ep 264 Kevin Pollak
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EX MACHINA, DANNY COLLINS, ATARI: GAME OVER, MISERY LOVES COMEDY* Chris and Graham welcome back comic/director Kevin Pollak. Graham loved Ex Machina. Kevin loves doing Al Pacino impressions to show how annoying Danny Collins was. Chris enjoyed Atari: Game Over but wanted a little more. Kevin talks about his new documentary Misery Loves Comedy. A few good DVD choices and great reasons to buy Kevin's film on itunes because a Mall Cop has invaded your local theater. This episode is as good as Christopher Walken doing an ad read.
4/15/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 263 Chris Gore
*FILMS DISCUSSED: WOMAN IN GOLD, FURIOUS 7 (AGAIN), TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR* Chris and Graham welcome back Chris Gore. Graham liked Woman in Gold. Gore talks about his kickstarter to bring back Film Threat, which helped Mancini and Elwood early in their filmmaking careers. Gore gives good Star Wars intel. Some really good DVDs and then one good film in theaters. This ep will make you want to polish your man face.
4/7/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 19 seconds
Spoiler Ep 29 Furious 7
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DUSCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Matt Mira joins Chris and Graham to talk about why this film is great!
4/3/2015 • 39 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 262 Matt Mira
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FURIOUS 7, GOING CLEAR, 30 FOR 30 OF MIRACLES AND MEN* Chris and Graham welcome back Matt Mira into the Nerd garage. All three loved Furious 7. Matt was blown away by the realities of Scientology in Going Clear. Graham loved hearing about the 1980 Miracle on Ice from the Russian view in Miracles and Men. Matt gives some great insider info on the newest James Bond film. Some solid DVDs this week and good car counter programming in theaters. This ep will make you realize the importance of FAMILY.
3/31/2015 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 261 CJ Johnson
*FILMS DISCUSSED: RUN ALL NIGHT, 71, SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, HONEST LIAR* Chris and Graham welcome back Australian nerd writer, CJ Johnson. CJ really liked 71. Graham thought the old man performances in Run All Night were great. Chris was disappointed by the Halo film. CJ found Honest Liar to be a good doc. So-so DVDs this week and not much in theaters. This ep will make you want to wear a protien shirt.
3/23/2015 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 33 seconds
Spoiler Ep 28 Predestination
*SPOILER EPISODE: KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham talk about why they loved this film and are confused (in a good way).
3/18/2015 • 33 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 260 Helen Hong
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: CINDERELLA, PREDESTINATION, TANK GIRL* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Helen Hong, into the Nerd HQ. Helen talks about her early comedy carrer in NYC. Chris and his daughter liked Cinderella. Helen found that Tank Girl did not hold up. Graham and Chris both liked Predestination. Then Helen talks about some of her favorite Sci-Fi films. Only one good DVD and mixed bag in theaters. This ep will make you want a new detergent to clean your loveless dog!
3/17/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 259 Tom Merritt
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CHAPPIE, PREDESTINATION, LIFE ITSELF* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Tom Merritt into Nerd HQ. Chris and Graham both thought Chappie was a complete mess. Tom really liked Predestination. Graham wants all of you to watch Life Itself. Not great DVDs and one more Taken film in theaters. This ep will make you want to fight a robot army.
3/11/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 258 Jim Bruce
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SEVENTH SON, KINGSMAN, 50 SHADES OF GREY, CITIZEN FOUR, PBS DOC BUTCH CASSIDY AND SUNDANCE KID* Chris and Graham welcome back comedian/podcaster Jim Bruce. Chris paid his debt to society by watching Seventh Son. Graham actually agreed with Chris that Kingsman went off track. Jim had unique reasons to not like 50 Shades. Graham reccomends a good doc about Butch and Sundance. Jim was scared by Citizen Four. Two good DVDs and new releases! This ep will make you want to trust your government again!
3/4/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 257 Oscar Wrap-up
Chris and Graham talk about how many misses NPH had. The good speeches, the winners and more from the 2015 Academy Awards.
2/23/2015 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 256 Myq Kaplan
*FILMS DISCUSSED: 50 SHADES OF GREY, THE LOFT, KINGSMAN* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and comic Myq Kaplan. Chris was dumbfounded by 50 Shades. Graham could not stop watching how stupid The Loft was. Myq really liked Kingsman but Chris was let down. Myq talks about why he loves silly action movies. Three Oscar films out on DVD and one big Hot Tub in theaters. This ep will sink your battleship!
2/17/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Spoiler Ep 27 Still Alice
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham talk about how great Juliane Moore is and why the rest of the film was just ok.
2/11/2015 • 38 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 255 Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: STILL ALICE, SPONGEBOB MOVIE, KILL BILL VOL 1* Chris and Graham love Juliane Moore's performance in Still Alice while the rest of the film is decent. Chris was just so-so on SpongeBob but it didn't matter because his son liked it. Some real solid DVD choices and interesting programming in theaters. This ep will make you want to buy flowers and chocolates for yourself!
2/10/2015 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
Spoiler Ep 26 The Imitation Game
*SPOILER ALERT: KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham talk about why they liked this film and Benny Cumbo's perfromance.
2/5/2015 • 36 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 254 Grant Baciocco
*FILMS DISCUSSED: PROJECT ALMANAC, THE IMITATION GAME* Chris and Graham welcome back Grant Baciocco. Grant talks about the early days of podcasting and meeting Stan Lee with his hands. Chris really liked The Imitation Game. Graham and Grant were amazed at how stupid Porject Alamanac was. Grant gives us his favorite puppet films. Johnny Wick is on DVD and two really stupid films in theaters. This ep will make you travel in time to stop the first ever found footage film.
2/3/2015 • 57 minutes, 55 seconds
Spoiler Ep 25 American Sniper
*SPOILER ALERT: KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham go into the fine points of this film along with the crazy controversy that has arisen.
1/29/2015 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds
CFN Ep 253
*FILMS DISCUSSED: AMERICAN SNIPER, CAKE, PADDINGTON, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR* Chris and Graham welcome back Laura House. Graham and Chris both liked American Sniper but Laura liked Hurt Locker more. Chris thought Paddington was a good kids movie. Graham enjoyed Jennifer Aniston's performance in Cake. Laura found A Most Violent Year to be a little slow. Not great DVDs or new releases so brush up on your Oscar films!
1/27/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 252 Doug Benson Oscar Preview Part 2
*OSCAR PREVIEW PART 2 OF 2* Chris and Graham welcome back Doug Benson to finish the Oscar predictions for the 2015 Academy Awards. #should/will #workit
1/22/2015 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 252 Doug Benson Oscar Preview Part 1
*OSCAR PREVIEW PART 1 OF 2* Chris and Graham welcome back Doug Benson into the nerd garage to discuss the nomicantions for the 2015 Academy Awards. So much to talk about we needed 2 hours!
1/20/2015 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 251 Golden Globes Bonus
Chris and Graham talk about the 2015 Golden Globes. From jokes to speeches to winners.
1/15/2015 • 43 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 250 Brody Stevens
*FILMS DISCUSSED: SELMA, BIRDMAN, INTO THE WOODS, THE GAMBLER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Brody Stevens, into the nerd garage. Graham really liked Selma. Brody liked Birdman but it wasn't a home run. Chris surprises everyone by liking Into the Woods. Graham thought The Gambler was good. Brody talks about his favorite baseball flms. Two out of four good DVDs this week and a mixed bag in theaters. Push and believe!
1/13/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Spoiler Ep 24 Hobbit 5 Armies
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Graham listens to Jackie Kashian and Chris Mancini nerd out on the last installment of the Hobbit films.
1/8/2015 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 249 Jimmy Dore
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE HOBBITT, THE INTERVIEW, UNBROKEN* Chris and Graham welcome back Jimmy Dore into the nerd HQ. Chris loved the new Hobbit while Graham celebrated that the series in finished. Jimmy and Chris found some scenes in The Interview to be funny but the film was all over the place. Graham liked the acting in Unbroken but wanted more. Jimmy talks about his new book, Your Country Is Just Not That Into You and why the main stream media is stupid. Some ok DVDs and then Taken 3! This episode has a certain set of skills...for your ears.
1/6/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second
Ep 248 Christmas Thank you!
Chris and Graham thank everyone that has helped with the show, website, Ear Buds and more. Also a preview of what's to come for 2015. All of you make this a special podcast and company. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR A GREAT 2014!
12/25/2014 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 247 Rich Sommer
*FILMS DISCUSSED: INHERENT VICE, TOP 5, WILD, BIG EYES* Chris and Graham welcome Rich Sommer, who played Harry Crane on Mad Men. Rich talks about what it was like making Mad Men and how Inherent Vice was funny at times but made no sense. Graham liked Wild. Chris was glad Tim Burton made Big Eyes. Rich thought Top 5 was funny even when the serious acting fell short. Rich talks about why he loves board games and gets bullied into starting a boardgame podcast. Not great DVDs but Christmas Day is filled with some solid films and Into the Woods. This episode will max out the Chirstolph Waltz accent intensity meter.
12/22/2014 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 246 Shriekfest
BONUS EPISODE! Chris and Graham talk about why Sony let the terrorists win. Some good fan feedback and Neil T. Weakley goes to interview indie filmmakers at 2014 Shriekfest. IT IS A HOLLIDAY MIRACLE!
12/18/2014 • 52 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 245 Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY, ZATHURA, THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS, MR DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN, GREMLINS, ELF, FOUR CHRISTAMASES, BATMAN, STALAG 17* Chris and Graham give some DVD and streaming pics for the holidays. Cease your hillbilly blood fued and enjoy a #strawberryworkit.
12/16/2014 • 43 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 244 Thrilling Adventure Hour
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE DROP, VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE, ST. VINCENT, LIFE PARTNERS, OBVIOUS CHILD, BIRDMAN* Chris and Graham welcome first time guests and writers of Thrilling Adventure Hour, Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Graham liked The Drop especially since he got upgraded. Chirs found Video Games:The Movie to be ok. Ben Acker liked St. Vincent. Ben Blacker like Life Partners and Obvious Child. Then both Bens talk about their podcast and upcoming comic books. This episode will make you do a spot on Italian accent.
12/10/2014 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 243 Kevin Avery
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE IMITATION GAME, THEORY OF EVERYTHING, HORRIBLE BOSSES 2, NIGHTBREED* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Kevin Avery into the Nerd HQ. Kevin liked The Imitation Game but suggests drinking a red bull before. Graham thought the lead actor in Theory of Everything is Oscar worthy. Chris loves the Nightbreed director's cut. Kevin confused himself by viewing Horrible Bosses 2. Then Kevin talks about his new podcast with W. Kamau Bell and working on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. This ep will keep your face smooth and soft!
12/2/2014 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Spoiler Ep 23 Interstellar
Happy Thanksgivng! *SPOILER ALERT: KEY ELEMENTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome Murray Valeriano, from Road Stories Podcast, to talk about Interstellar. Murray's wife, Marry Zophres, was the costume designer on the film and Murray gives us some insight about the making of. All three loved the film and want to travel through a worm hole.
11/27/2014 • 59 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 242 Murray Valeriano
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HUNGER GAMES, NIGHTCRAWLER, INTERSTELLAR, FOXCATCHER, WHIPLASH* Chris and Graham travel to Road Stories HQ to talk films with Murray Valeriano. Graham and Chris liked Moking Jay. Murray liked Whiplash. Graham thought Jake Gyllenhaal was great in Nightcrawler despite some minor flaws. Foxcatcher should get Steve Carrell a Oscar nomination. Murray gives some inside info for Interstellar. So-so DVDs and one good film coming out this weekend. This ep will make you travel through a worm hole.
11/25/2014 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
Spoiler Ep 22 Big Hero 6
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY POINTS OF FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Isabella Mancini. Bella talks about why she liked this film and what it's like to be 9 years old and have Chris as a father. This is the most adorable spoiler ep ever!
11/21/2014 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 241 Live from LA Podfest Aisha and Joey Mac
Live from LA Podfest 2014! Chris and Graham show the Ear Buds Trailer, watch a clip from SWAT vs Devil and show trailers of winter movies. Graham thought Chris brings a human realness to his Bulvanian accent. Then first time guest Aisha Tyler pushes a special button and Joe McIntyre is back to talk films and his new series the McCarthy's on CBS. This ep is the best #hardworkit you can have in your Ear Buds.
11/18/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 240 Mark Alan Miller and Neil Weakley
*FILMS DISCUSSED: BIG HERO 6, INTERSTELLAR, BIRDMAN, NIGHTBREED* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Mark Alan Miller and nerd writer Neil Weakley. Chris liked Big Hero 6. Graham wants all of you to see Interstellar on 70mm. Neil and Graham split on Birdman. Then Mark tells haow he got the job working for Cilve Barker and the crazy story behind the release of the Nightbreed directors cut. It's an episode for even the savages that ride in coach.
11/11/2014 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 239 Jimmy Pardo and Jackie Kashian
LIVE FROM PORTLAND! Chris and Graham bring Jimmy Pardo and Jackie Kashian up to Helium comedy club in Portland, OR. They talk about upcoming films, oscar hopefuls and show trailers for Interstellar, Big Eyes, The Hobbitt, and more! A fun show sponsored by OpenPrimaries.org. Get out and vote on Tuesday! If you are in Oregon vote Yes On 90. This episode is better than a pile of haircuts!
11/3/2014 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 238 Aiko Tanaka
*FILMS DISCUSSED: LISTEN UP PHILIP, BIG HERO 6, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO AND MORE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Aiko Tanaka into the nerd garage. Chris didn't like Listen Up Philip. Graham loved Big Hero 6. Aiko found a new meaning to My Neighbor Totoro. Aiko talks about why she likes bloody, violent films and how Tokyo Drift was not as smart as she thought. Some good DVDs this week and Nightcrawler in theaters! This is the Battle Royale of episodes.
10/28/2014 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 237 Paul Mecurio
*FILMS DISCUSSED: FURY, RUDDERLESS, THE BOOK OF LIFE, THE JUDGE AND THE VOICE OF PAUL McCARTNEY* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Paul Mecurio into the nerd HQ. Paul tells his story of having Paul McCartney on his podcast. Graham liked Fury. Paul liked Rudderless but don't watch it after a hard day. Chirs' kids liked The Book Of Life. Graham thought The Judge was a bad 90's film. Not a great week for new DVDs. Some ok choices in theaters. This is the My Cousin Vinny of episodes.
10/21/2014 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
Spoiler ep 21 Gone Girl
*SPOILER ALERT: KEY PLOT POINTS WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome two lads from the Superego podcast! Matt Gourley and Mark McConville talk why they liked Gone Girl even when Chris didn't. Graham flip flopped like a politician who is trailing in the last week of a campaign.
10/17/2014 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 236 Steele Saunders
*FILMS DISCUSSED: KILL THE MESSENGER, WHIPLASH, GONE GIRL AND MORE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Steele Saunders into the nerd garage. Steele talks about doing his podcast The Green Guide Letters at LA Podfest this year and why he liked Kill the Messenger. Graham enjoyed Whiplash. Chris did not like Gone Girl, which promted a Gone Girl spoiler ep that will be out later this week! Some ok DVDs and then Fury in theaters! This ep is like Buddy Rich when he flew off the handle.
10/14/2014 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 235 Christopher Alan Broadstone
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GONE GIRL, SHRIEKFEST, TIMELAPSE, A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES* Chris and Graham welcome back horror film director and author, Christopher Alan Broadstone. Graham and Broadstone really liked Gone Girl and David Fincher. Mancini liked Timelapse, a film he saw at Shriekfest. Broadstone talks about all his projects and what he wants to see from the horror genre. This is the ep you will find in the woodshed.
10/7/2014 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 234 Keith and The Girl
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE EQUALIZER, CHEF* Chris and Graham welcome back Keith and The Girl. Everyone was bored and annoyed by The Equalizer despite Denzel's efforts to make the film better. Then all four talk about how much fun was had at LA Podfest. Like watching the Ear Buds trailer and hearing how Chris got so drunk he threw up after the closing night party. This is the gypsy roof of episodes.
9/30/2014 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 233 Kira Soltanovich
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, THE MAZE RUNNER, BLENDED* Chris and Graham welcome comic Kira Soltanovich back to the nerd garage. Kira liked the cast of This is Where I Leave you but the script, not so much. Graham and Chris were both let down by Maze Runner. Graham had to suffer through Blended on a plane. Kira talks about junk yard dogs and Graham's dating mistakes. The ep will let the dogs out. (Todd Glass is still guilty)
9/23/2014 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 232 David Huntsberger
*FILMS DISCUSSED: CALVARY, FRANK, BLUE RUIN, UNDER THE SKIN* Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer David Huntsberger back to the sweaty nerd cave. Graham enjoyed Calvary even with some slow pacing. Chris thought Frank missed a little but still good. David enjoyed Blue Ruin even with some flaws. David talks about his upcoming comedy special and the origins of #workit. This ep will be easier on the ears than saying "oil tanker."
9/16/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 231 Chris and Graham
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, ZERO THEOREM, SIN CITY, BOYHOOD, TEMPORARY FAMILY, BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES* Chirs and Graham make fun of Kira Soltanovich for forgetting to come to Chris'. Graham really liked The Fault in Our Stars. Chris found new Terry Gilliam film, Zero Theorem, to be interesting. Graham liked Sin City. Chris thought Boyhood was great. Then Graham talks about his Asia tour and the Hong Kong and Chinese films he saw. This episode will make you want to become like water, my friend.
9/9/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 230 Dana Gould
*THEMED EPSISODE: CLASSIC HORROR MOVIES FROM 1930'S-70'S* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Dana Gould, into the nerd garage. Dana shares his vast knowledge on classic horror films from the 30's and 40's and beyond. Only garlic, a silver bullet or fire will stop this ep.
9/2/2014 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 229 Aaron Brungardt
*ROBIN WILLIAMS FILM CAREER DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome nerd intern Aaron Brungardt into the gargoyle garage. All three talk about their favorite Robin Williams films.
8/26/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 228 Janet Varney
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EXPENDABLES 3, FINDING VIVIAN MAIER, LOCKE* Chris and Graham welcome back Janet Varney into the Nerd HQ. Chris tells us why he loves the big dumbness of the Expendables. Janet was very intrigued by Finding Vivian Maier doc. Graham really enjoyed Locke. Then Janet talks about SF Sketchfest and the Muppet Movie. This ep will make you want to train a goblin.
8/19/2014 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 227 Jordan Brady
*FILMS DUSCUSSED: A HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY, LUCY, A MOST WANTED MAN, I AM ROAD COMIC* Chris and Graham welcome director Jordan Brady into the nerd garage. Jordan liked A Hundred-foot Journey. Graham was let down by Lucy. Chris saw Guardians of the Galaxy again with his daughter and they both liked it. Graham enjoyed A Most Wanted Man. Jordan talks about his new fiilm I am Road Comic. Some good new DVDs and Chris is excited about The Expendables 3.
8/12/2014 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Spoiler Ep 20 Guardians of The Galaxy
*SPOILER ALERT GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: KEY POINTS OF FILM INCLUDING ENDING WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris, Graham and Jackie Kashian talk about why they all loved GOTG! This ep will get you hooked on a feeling.
8/7/2014 • 58 minutes
Ep 226 Eddie Ifft
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, SNOWPIERCER, STAR WARS TRILOGY* Chris and Graham welcome back Eddie Ifft into the nerd garage. Graham and Chris loved Guardians! Eddie enjoyed Snowpiercer. Graham showed his nephews the original Star Wars trilogy on VHS and it was great. Eddie talks about his kickstarter, The Bingle Bus, campaign. So-so week for new DVDs. And then Step Up ALL IN right past that dumb looking turtles film. This ep is your father.
8/5/2014 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 225 Ric Meyers
LIVE FROM COMIC-CON! Chris and Graham welcome back Ric Meyers to talk about the San Diego Comic-con and what is new in the world of Martial Arts Cinema! Boards, don't hit back!
8/1/2014 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
EP 224 Sam Tripoli
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE PURGE 2, SNOWPIERCER, BEGIN AGAIN* Chris and Graham welcome back comic Sam Tripoli. Graham liked The Purge: Anarchy, Chris thinks Snowpiercer was good despite some flaws. Begin Again is a fun little indie. Sam talks about his new comedy album, Believe in Yourself and how fun and crazy doing The Naughty show is. Bad week for new DVDs but who cares because Hercules and Lucy are coming to town to kick ass! This ep will make you love Elvis and clowns.
7/22/2014 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Spolier ep 19 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
*SPOILER ALERT! KEY POINTS OF FILM, INCLUDING ENDING, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham talk about why they liked Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and ask the question, "Did it hold true to the history of the original." Get this episode off me you damned dirty ape!
7/18/2014 • 34 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep 223 Jason Nash
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, EARTH TO ECHO, THEY CAME TOGETHER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, comedian/filmmaker Jason Nash. Graham liked Dawn of the Planet of the Apes buts wants to so a spoiler of it. Jason liked Earth to Echo but Chris did not. Jason really liked They Came Together. Jason talks about his new film that he wrote and directed, Jason Nash is Married. At least one interesting DVD and then a mixed bag out in theaters. It leave your ears clean shaven!
7/15/2014 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Spoiler Ep 18 Transformers
Transformers spoiler alert episode!!!
7/12/2014 • 43 seconds
Ep 222 Allan Havey
*Special themed episode talking about classic films* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Allan Havey. Havey talks how cool it was to be on the last season of Mad Men. Then young Havey gives his annual report from the TCM Classic Film Festival. It is a trip down Hollywood's memory lane that you will not soon forget.
7/8/2014 • 56 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 221 Dave Schmidt
*THEMED EP ABOUT SOUND DESIGN* Chris and Graham welcome sound designer Dave Schmidt. Chris and Graham talk about Graham getting stuck in Chicago on route to DC for EarBuds. Dave talks about what is involved in sound design and why certain films win oscars for this. Also Dave explains what was involved in fixing Laffghanistan. A very insightful ep for your ears.
7/2/2014 • 45 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 220 marc Guggenheim
*FILMS DISCUSSED: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, X-MEN, THE ROVER* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest writer Marc Guggenheim. Marc talks about wrtitng for the TV show Arrow and why he loves comic books. All three liked How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Graham more than Marc and Chris). All three liked X-Men. Chris and Graham both liked The Rover, even though it was slow paced. Marc tries to defend Transformers...and fails.
6/25/2014 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
Ep 219 Dean Haglund
*FILMS DISCUSSED: EDGE OF TOMORROW, MALEFICENT, SMOTHERED, ASYLUM* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd wrtier, Dean Haglund. Graham enjoyed Edge of Tomorrow. Chris thought Maleficent was only kinda bad. Dean loves new indie film Smothered. Chris and Dean tell the crazy story of Asylum. Two good DVDs and some interesting theatrical releases. This episode is more fun than a Bulgarian producer!
6/18/2014 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 218 Sanae "Sandy" Narita
*FILMS DISCUSSED: THE LADY, SANJURO, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, UNCHARTED WATERS* Konichiwa film nerds! Chris and Graham are in Hong Kong, Tokyo with Sandy "Big Fan Japan". They talk about running around Tokyo filming for Ear Buds. Graham watched The Lady on the plane and really liked it. Chris finally saw Grand Budapest Hotel and was glad he did. Uncharted Waters is a good surf doc, according to Graham. Sane talks about some of her favoirte Kurosawa films like Sanjuro. If you spent your entire life looking for the perfect episode, it would not be a life wasted.
6/10/2014 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 217 CJ Johnson
*FILMS DISCUSSED: Grudge Match, Jailhouse Rock, Anchorman, and more!* Chris and Graham are in Australia filimg interviews for Ear Buds and they have Aussie nerd writer CJ Johnson on the show. Graham thought Grudge Match was just fine to help kill time on a 15 hour flight. All three loved Jailhouse Rock and talked about some of Elvis' other films. Chris had to fly across the world to finally see Achorman and loved it. CJ talks about his play in Sydney and why Chris and Graham are insane to travel around the world to meet fans. It is the first ever CFN ep recorded on foreign soil so enjoy it!
6/5/2014 • 59 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 216 Don "the Dragon" Wilson and Jansen Panettiere
*FILMS DISCUSSED: X-MEN, MILLION DOLLAR ARM AND THE MARTIAL ARTS KID" Chris and Graham welcome martial arts icon, Don "The Dragon" Wilson and actor Jansen Panettiere into the nerd garage. Chris really liked X-Men: Days of Futre Past. Graham thought Million Dollar Arm was a good disney sports movie. Then Don talks about what makes a good martial arts film and he and Jansen discuss their new film, The Martial Arts kid. This ep will be a round house kick for your ear buds!
5/27/2014 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 215 Chris and Graham in a NY hotel room
*FILMS DISCUSSED: GODZILLA, NEIGHBORS, METALLICA SOME KIND OF MONSTER* Chris and Graham are in NYC filming Ear Buds. Chris thinks Neighbors is a OK rental. Graham was rivited by Some Kind of Monster. Chris thought Godzilla was ok and Graham has a tirade about the lack of Godzilla in the movie called Godzilla! Some so-so DVDs and a good weekend coming up for new releases. This ep will make you fly through the Lincoln tunnel.
5/20/2014 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
Spoiler Ep 17 Captain America/Spider-man 2
*SPOILER ALERT: KEY PLOT POINTS FROM FILMS, INCLUDING ENDINGS, WILL BE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome back Pat Francis into the Nerd HQ. First they talk about why they loved Captain America: Winter Soldier and why they loathed Spider-man 2. This episode is Rock Solid!
5/9/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 214 Zane Lamprey
*SPECIAL THEMED EP TALKING ABOUT DRINKING MOVIES LIKE: ARTHUR, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, STRANGE BREW AND MORE* Chris and Graham welcome podcaster and TV host, Zane Lamprey. Zane talks about his pub crawl travel show, Three Sheets. Then it's a discussion about different types of drinking films. Like which ones are good to drink while watching and which ones make you want to go to rehab. It's a booze cruise for your ears!
5/6/2014 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 213 Dean Delray
*FILMS DISCUSSED: DRAFT DAY, FILTH, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, AND MANY MORE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest, Dean Delray. Dean talks about going on the road with the Rolling Stones. Graham was entertained by Draft Day. Chris thought Filth was all over the place. Dean saw Fast Times at Ridgemont High on the big screen and thought it held up. And many more films are talked about in this action packed episode! Oh yeah, some boring nonsense on DVDs and Spiderman 2...I guess.
4/29/2014 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 212 Alonzo Bodden
*Films discussed: THE RAILWAY MAN, NEED FOR SPEED, THE RAID 2, SINGING IN THE RAIN* Chris and Graham welcome comedian Alonzo Bodden into the nerd HQ. Alonzo talks about his podcast and why Need for Speed needed a script. Graham thinks The Railway Man is a early oscar contender. Graham was in agreement with Chris about The Raid 2. Chris saw the classic, Singing In The Rain on the big screen. Alonzo talks about super hero films. Not a great week for DVDs or in theaters. This ep is like a time-traveling train of good times!
4/23/2014 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep 211 Maz Jobrani
*THE RAID 2, MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN, JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT, discussed" Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Maz Jobrani into the Nerd HQ. Chris liked The Raid 2 but thought it was a little long. Maz and his kids enjoyed Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Graham and Maz both liked the netflix doc, Johnny Carson: King of Late Night. This ep is a Trunk Club full of good movie talk!
4/15/2014 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
Ep 210 Steve Cooper
*Captain America, 20 Feet From Stardom are discussed* Chris and Graham welcome radio host and comic Steve Cooper. Steve talks about his radio show and podcast that interviews showbiz folks. All three really liked Winter Soldier. Steve also talked about why he likes documentaries. Graham found Oscar winner, 20 Feet From Stardom, to be excellent. Chris is waiting to buy his Hobbit DVD collector set. The new films in theaters this week will make you want to see Catain America a 2nd and 3rd time. Listen for your life!
4/8/2014 • 56 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 209/25 Doug Benson
*EAR BUDS UPDATE AND CFN VAULT WITH DOUG BENSON* Chris and Graham go into the CFN vault and bring you episode 25 from 9/14/2010. They talk about The American with George Clooney, Resident Evil 4 and The Tillman Story. It's a throwback to a simpler time. Enjoy.
4/1/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 208 David Feldman
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MUPPETS, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL* Chris and Graham welcome back writer/podcaster David Feldman. Chris and his kids really liked The Muppets: Most Wanted. Graham is a fan of Wes Anderson's new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel. David talks about writing for the Canadian and American Oscars. Ok DVD's this week and then THE RAID 2 in theaters!!! This ep will get your Ear Buds working!
3/25/2014 • 59 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 207 Matt Kirshen
*FILMS DISCUSSED: NEED FOR SPEED, THE HUNT, SINGLE MOMS CLUB, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM* Chris and Graham welcome comic and Probably Science co-host, Matt Kirshen. Graham only watched 15 minutes of Need for Speed. Matt liked The Hunt. Chris enjoyed parts of Knights of Badassdom. Graham found some scenes in Single Mom's Club funny. Matt talks about UK films vs US films. Four good DVD choices this week and Muppets in theaters! Bing! Bang! Boom! This ep will keep your ears clean.
3/18/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 206 Alonzo Bodden's Ghost
*FILMS DISCUSSED: 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, NON-STOP, JOURNEY TO THE WEST* Chris and Graham discuss why the President is more important than CFN. Chris was surprised how much he liked 300. Graham was very dissapointed in Non-Stop. Chris gives a big #workit to Stephen Chow's new film, Journey To the West. This ep will drive Alonzo Bodden to CNN!
3/11/2014 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 205 Oscars wrap-up April Macie
*OSCAR WRAP-UP WITH APRIL MACIE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and funny comic, April Macie. April talks about her podcast, Double Date and why she wants to get married. Then all three go through the winners from the 2014 Academy Awards. This ep is better than scooping up a wife from a poor villiage. and dragiing an oxcart!
3/4/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 204 Keith "Kickstarter" Blomberg
*KICKSTARTER FUNDED!!! POMPEII, THE WIND RISES AND HAROLD RAMIS FILMS DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome former CFN intern, Keith Blomberg, to the nerd HQ. They talk about how close to Seppuku the three lads were going into the final hours of the Kickstarter campaign. Keith was forced to see Pompeii 3D and marks it as a #Leaveit. Chris really enjoyed The Wind Rises #Workit. All three nerds share their favoirte Harlold Ramis films in honor of the late actor/writer/director. This episode is a triumph for your Ear Buds!
2/25/2014 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Bonus Ep for your Ear Buds!
Kickstater ends at 11am Pacific time Monday February 24, 2014.
2/23/2014 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 203 Doug Benson
*OSCAR PREViEW WITH DOUG BENSON* Chris and Graham welcome back movie lover Doug Benson. They go through every Oscar category and give their predictions on winners. This is the key to winning your Oscar pool! #Workit #JGL
2/20/2014 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 202 Christine Blackburn
*ROBOCOP, ABOUT LAST NIGHT AND DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB ARE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome Christine Blackburn intot hte nerd HQ. Christine talks about her podcast, Story Worthy. Graham was sleeping through some of Robo Cop. Christine liked About Last Night. Chris liked the performances in Dallas Buyers Club, even though he had some problems with the story structure. It's the perfect epidoe for your Earbuds!
2/19/2014 • 58 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 201 Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
*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.
2/18/2014 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 200 Graham's Dad
*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!
2/11/2014 • 56 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 199 Mike Schmidt live in San Diego
*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!
2/8/2014 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 198 Rob Meltzer
*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.
2/4/2014 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 197 Sketchfest DC Pierson Nick Thune
*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!
1/28/2014 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 196 Eddie Ifft
*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!
1/21/2014 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 195 Laura House
Chris 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!
1/14/2014 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 194 James Mane and Russell Kealoha
Aloha, 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 the Aloha spirit even with Keanu Reaves playing a half-breed demon baby. Mahalo!
1/10/2014 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 193 CJ Johnson
Chris 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.
12/31/2013 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 29 seconds
Spoiler ep 16 The Hobbit
*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.
12/28/2013 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 192 Merry Christmas to all in Nerdland
Merry 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 :)
12/24/2013 • 47 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 191 Jackie Kashian
Chris 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!
12/18/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 190 Sean Conroy
*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 is better than the 2nd half of Training Day!
12/10/2013 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 189 Dean Haglund
Special 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 without you. FOUR MORE YEARS! FOUR MORE YEARS!
12/6/2013 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 56 seconds
Spoiler Ep 15 Thor
*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!
11/26/2013 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 188 David Huntsberger
*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 while Vince Vaughn underachieves this weekend. This episode is solid. Work it!!
11/19/2013 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 187 Chris and Graham
*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!
11/12/2013 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
Spoiler ep 14 12 Years A Slave
*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.
11/7/2013 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
Ep 186 Kimberly Browning
*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 week and two different but solid films in theaters. This ep is the Enders Game of shows!
11/5/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 1 second
Ep 185 Podfest 2013-Joey McIntyre and Bonnie Macfarlene
Live 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!
11/1/2013 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 184 Joseph Levy
Movies 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 resturants view the community experience of food. This ep is a indie filmmaker's 24 course meal!
10/22/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep 183 Janet Varney
*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.
10/15/2013 • 1 hour, 44 seconds
Spoiler Ep 13-Gravity
*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.
10/10/2013 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 182 Suzy Nakamura
*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!
10/8/2013 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 181 CJ Johnson
*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!
10/3/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 180 Keith and The Girl
*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!
10/1/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 179 Riki Lindhome
*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!
9/26/2013 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 178 Jackie Kashian
*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.
9/17/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 177 Ian Edwards
Comic 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 film is in this episode.
9/11/2013 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 176 Chris and Graham
Enjoy 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!
9/3/2013 • 54 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 175 Matt Mira
Finally 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 if you haven't already.
8/27/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Spoiler Ep 12 Kick Ass 2
*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.
8/22/2013 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 174 Dave Anthony
Chris 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.
8/20/2013 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Spoiler ep 11 Elysium
*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.
8/17/2013 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 173 Chris and Graham
The 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!
8/16/2013 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
Spoiler Ep 10 reboot Pacific Rim
IF 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!
8/10/2013 • 43 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 172 Eddie Pepitone
Chris 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!
8/6/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Spoiler Ep 9 The Wolverine
*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.
8/2/2013 • 22 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 171 Neil T. Weakley
Guess 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!
7/31/2013 • 54 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 170 Ric Meyers
We 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!
7/23/2013 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 169 Wil Anderson
Crickey 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.
7/16/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Spoiler Ep 8 The Lone Ranger
*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!
7/12/2013 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 168 Pat Francis
Chris 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!
7/10/2013 • 1 hour, 8 seconds
Ep 167 Limestone-Pete Holmes & Brett Hiker
Chris 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!
7/2/2013 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Spoiler ep 7-World War Z
*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.
6/28/2013 • 38 minutes
Ep 166 Matt Weinhold and Matt Mogk
It'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.
6/25/2013 • 55 minutes, 25 seconds
Spoiler Ep 6 Man of Steel
*SPOILER ALERT-ENDING AND KEY POINTS WILL BE REVEALED* Chris, Graham and Mike go into detail about why this Superman is not that great.
6/21/2013 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 165 Mike Schmidt
Chris 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. Listen to this before General Zod atacks the nerd garage!
6/18/2013 • 59 minutes, 25 seconds
Spoiler Ep 5 The Purge
*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!
6/14/2013 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 164 Stephanie Escajeda
Chris 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, is there some kind of comic book film this weekend...hmm not sure. Anyway, this episode will make you kneel before Zod!
6/11/2013 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 162 Allan Havey
Nerd writer Allan Havey is back to talk about the TCM Film Festival. Allan gives insight into the big name stars that spoke at the festival. Then Chris, Graham and Allan give their suggestions on what classic films should be at next years fest. It's the rosebud of episodes!
6/7/2013 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep 163 Kira Soltanovich
Chris and Graham welcome comic Kira Soltanovich into the nerd HQ. Graham talks about the many problems with After Earth. Kira and Chris were both disappointed with Now You See Me. Chris thought The Kings of Summer will make a good rental. Kira talks about her new podcast and her early film work for Cinemax. This episode is a cool as Tivo!
6/4/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 161 Chris and Graham
The boys are in the Nerd HQ to hear about why Graham can't pronounce Cumberbatch and that he liked Fast & Furious 6. Chris and Graham explain how the Fast films are better than GI Joe. Graham thought Hangover III was ok, while Chris really disliked it. Ok DVDs this week and then After Earth along with some other interesting films this weekend. This show is like the perfect belt with a micro-adjustable buckle! It fits everyone.
5/29/2013 • 47 minutes, 54 seconds
Spoiler ep 4 Star Trek
*SPOILER ALERT-Key elements of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris and Graham break down Star Trek: Into Darkness from tip to tail. Both liked it but had some real issues with the film. Set your earbuds to stun!
5/24/2013 • 33 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 160 Betsy Salkind
Chris and Graham welcome back former nerd writer Betsy Salkind. Graham and Chris both liked Star Trek but had some issues with it. This opened up a discussion about sci-fi and what types of sc-fi Betsy likes. Then Graham really enjoyed The Iceman as a movie but some of the portrayals were off, according to the real life documentary about the serial killer that Betsy watched. Then we hear about a new book that Betsy has written for called No Kidding about female comedy writers that choose to not have children and why. A pretty slow week for DVDs but who cares when there is a full slate fo good films coming out this week! This ep will make you lose your religion.
5/21/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Spoiler Ep 3 Iron Man 3
*SPOILER ALERT-All details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris, Graham and Rick Overton give their in-depth opinions about Iron Man 3.
5/17/2013 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Ep 159 Rick Overton
Chris and Graham welcome comic and film actor, Rick Overton, into the Nerd HQ. They talk about the 100+ films that he has done. Graham and Chris tell why Gatsby had many problems despite the good acting. Then Rick goes into detail about which films he was allowed to improvise on and how Sean Connery would fight anyone. Cloud Atlas in out on DVD and then it's Star Trek Weekend! Remember Highlander, there can be only one podcast!
5/14/2013 • 58 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 158 Grae Drake
It's a crazy crossover show with Grae Drake from Rotten Tomatos! Grae talks about her first podcast, Popcorn Mafia, and how the suits at RT made her choose. Then it's a in-depth Iron Man 3 conversation that is Spoiler free! Tune into XM-Sirrus Tuesday May 7 from 4-5pm Pacific Time to hear Chris, Graham and Grae do an all spoiler Iron Man 3 discussion (replayed throughout the week)! Some good DVDs this week and then Graham is the only one who is excited about The Great Gatsby. Grae says Peeples is a funny film so have fun!
5/7/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 157 Chris Gore
Film fan and host of Podcrash Chris Gore is back in the Nerd HQ. Mancini talks about why Pain & Gain is stupid. Graham really liked Mud. Chris Gore talks about Rubber and how inventive it is. Then a nice discussion on how Hollywood Blockbusters have changed for a global market. Some good DVDs this week and then get ready for IRON MAN 3!!! It's a film nerd threat for your ears!
4/30/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 156 Chris and Graham
Chris and Graham are all alone in the gargolye garage! They have a long talk about Oblivion and what makes a good sci-fi film. Then they announce that the show is moving to the All Things Comedy network and how that is going to be good for all you fans. Some good DVD titles this week and will Graham break his vow to never see a Michael Bay film because Pain & Gain has a funny trailer? Tune in to find out!
4/23/2013 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 155 David Huntsberger
Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer David Huntsberger to the Nerd HQ. Dave talks about his podcast Professor Blastoff and what films he watches with his girlfriend. Graham thought 42 was a solid film. Dave thought the 3D for Jurassic Park was unnesscary, but the film was still fun to watch on the big screen. Chris gives a shocker and didn't like To the Wonder. Two good films coming out on DVD and split opinions on the new Tom Cruise film coming out this weekend. Blastoff your life up with this episode!
4/16/2013 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 1 second
Ep 154 Andy Wood
The co-founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and comic Andy Wood joins the lads. Andy explains why The Call is ridiculous. Chirs really liked The Place Beyond the Pines. Graham was smitten with The Sapphires. Then all three talk about their favorite Coen brother films. Slow week for new DVDs but some good films in theaters this weekend! If you don't like this ep, then sit on it!
4/9/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
Ep 153 Neil T. Weakley
Neil is back with bad accents and kitten hands! Graham appologizes to the world for going to see GI Joe. The Croods made Chris mad. Graham thought The Host was both parts boring and dumb. Thank God Neil saw Evil Dead so there was something good to talk about. Graham liked The Place Beyond The Pines. Then all three talk about what summer films they are excited for. Two out of four good DVDs and some decent indie films this weekend. It is a scary forest of nerd fun!
4/6/2013 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 152 Sarah Silverman
Longtime friend and first time guest Sarah Silverman joins the lads in the Nerd HQ! Graham thought Olympus Has Fallen was just the right kind of stupid, sort of how Sarah Felt about Knight and Day. Chris really liked It's a Disaster. Then Sarah and the boys talk about new ways of distribution and how fun it was for Sarah to work on Wreck-It Ralph. It is like the Jesus is Magic of episodes.
3/26/2013 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 151 Baron Vaughn
Chris and Graham welcome comic Baron Vaughn into the Nerd HQ! Baron and Graham both liked Burt Wonderstone. Chris really liked OZ much more than Graham and Baron wanted more Sam Raimi. Then Baron and the guys talk about their favorite Sam Raimi films. A solid line-up of films coming out on DVD and a really weird and lame looking weekend for new releases. Don't Fuqua this up!
3/19/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 52 seconds
Ep 150 Dean Haglund
A lone gunman entered the Nerd HQ, Chris and Graham got excited! Longtime nerd writer Dean Haglund came back to talk about working on a film that Chris directed. Graham was sooooo let down by Dead Man Down. Dean talks about a new way to fund a film he is making and why he HATED Hitchcock! So much so that it changed Graham's mind. Also Life of PI is out on DVD along with a great music doc, Sound City. It is a conspiracy of fun!
3/12/2013 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep 149 Janet Varney
Chris and Graham welcome host of the JV Club podcast, Janet Varney, into the nerd HQ. Janet talks about how her podcast has evolved since it started a year ago. Graham recommends Emperor as a good film about post WWII Japan. Chris was let way down by The Sweeney. Then all three talk about the Oscars. Janet tells some great stories about Danny DeVito at San Francisco Sketch Fest. A good line-up of new DVDs. And two nice films coming out this weeekend. Nerd it up like Suzanne Pleshette!
3/6/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 148 Carlos Alazraqui
Special themed episode with comic, Reno 911 and voiceover actor Carlos Alazraqui. Carlos talks about working on animation films like Happy Feet and the difference between TV and Film voiceover work. Then it's a nerd-off about Blade Runner and the Exorsist! A crazy bunch of films coming out this weekend! More voices then Graham looking at a world map!
2/26/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 36 seconds
Ep 147 Doug Benson
It's the Oscar preview episode with Doug Benson! Chris, Graham and Doug give their picks on who should win and who will win Oscar Gold! From best picture all the way down to best short film, these three nerds give you everything you will need for your Oscar pool!
2/19/2013 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 146 Jim Bruce
Chris and Graham welcome comic, co-host of the Paul Goebel show and SNL freelance writer Jim Bruce. Graham liked Side Effects even though it caugh him off gaurd. Jim says that it is ok for guys to like Les Miserables. Then a solid discussion about hard science fiction and the films that use it well. Some good DVDs this week like Fred and Vinnie. And a cage match between Josh Duhamel and Bruce Willis. Nerd it up!
2/12/2013 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 145 Chris and Graham
Chris and Graham welcome themselves into the garage! Three different guest all got sick so it's a guestless episode. Graham thought Warm Bodies was all over the place and it is a DVD rental at best. Chris was thouroughly impressed with the Oscar nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. The boys give some updates about the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 4-6, 2013. Flight is available on DVD if you missed it in the theaters. Along with some other DVDs. Two decent looking films coming out this weekend and much more! This ep will cure your cold!
2/5/2013 • 48 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 144 Matt Mogk
Chris and Graham welcome Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society. Matt talks about all the solid work that ZRS is doing along with make makes a good Zombie film. Graham had no problem with the fact that Parker was exactly what you thought it was. Chris was completly let down by John Dies at the End. Graham thought Broken City was fine until it went off the rails and became a stupid farm. Then Matt and the boys have a nice discussion on some of the greatest Zombie films of all time. A couple of decent DVDs this week and a Zombie professional opinion on the upcoming Warm Bodies. This episode will infect you like a virus and make you hungry for human flesh.
1/29/2013 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 143 Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Chris and Graham welcome back comic/author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor for some nerd filled hyjinks! Stefanie talks about her new TV show on Nick Jr. Graham thought Gangster Squad was a little cartoonish. Stefanie didn't like Perks of Being a Wallflower. Chirs liked Naomi Watts in The Impossible but thought the film was just ok. Stefanie didn't like Flight, but had some other issues to deal with. DVD's and not much for new releases! It's the blood diamond of episodes!
1/15/2013 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 142 Beth Littleford
Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Beth Littleford into the Nerd HQ. Beth talks about being on the early days of The Daily Show. Graham liked Zero Dark Thirty. Beth was bored at Les Miserables but thinks that if you are a fan of musicals you will like it. Chris thought Matt Damon did a nice job with Promised Land, but not sure it is Oscar worthy. Beth was dissapointed with This is 40 and Anna Karenina. Chris was blown away (NOT in a good way) with Jet Li's train wreck, The Sorcerer and the White Snake. Not great DVD choices but Gangster Squad comes out this weekend. It's the Crazy Stupid Love of nerdyness!
1/8/2013 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Hobbit Spoiler ep Jackie Kashian
SPOILER ALERT! (This epsiode will reveal the ending and other info. Only listen if you have seen the film) Jackie and Chris get into the specifics of the film, while Graham politely asks questions. They talk about the ending, and what the next two films will bring. It is a nerd-a-thon for Hobbit fans!
1/2/2013 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 141a Jackie Kashian
Chris and Graham welocme back nerd writer Jackie Kashian! They talk about why Jack Reacher is a great movie, if you are living in 1998. Jackie loved the Hobbit and so did Chris but thought is was a little long. Django Unchanined was good in Graham's eyes, but all would like to see Quentin do a film that is not so 1970's centric. Many a tease for the 2nd part Hobbit Spoiler episode. Only two films in Theaters and on DVD this week. A little light, but who cares cause it's all Hobbit!
1/2/2013 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 140 Chris and Graham
Happy Holidays because it's the year end CFN special! Chris and Graham take time to thank all of you fans who listen and enjoy the show. They talk about some of their favorite films from 2012. And thanks to all who work on the site and help make CFN great! We couldn't do any of it without all of you! See you in 2013!!
12/25/2012 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep 139 Wayne Federman
It's long time friend but first time guest Wayne Federman talking films in the nerd HQ! Wayne tells us what a "Federman and out" is and why he did not like Cloud Atlas. Graham liked Hitchcock, but didn't love it. Chris thought A Dark Truth was directed by a 4 year old. Then Wayne talks about some of the films he's been in like the new Maria Bamford special! A bunch of DVDs this week and some interesting films in theaters. It's better than being a dumb married couple at a comedy show!
12/19/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 138 Fred Stoller
Chris and Graham welcome back Fred Stoller into the Nerd HQ. Fred talks about the new film he wrote and starred in called, "Fred and Vinnie." Then Graham agrees with Mike Schmidt about Killing Me Softly. Fred and Graham both really liked Life of Pi. Chris liked Deadfall, despite a couple of missteps. Graham and Fred both enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook but weren't blown away. A couple of ok DVDs coming out and then buckle up for The Hobbit!! This is the episode that will make you bi-polar.
12/11/2012 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 137 Mike Schmidt
Chris and Grahm are back with Mike Schmidt! Graham talks about doing shows Down Under and why Red Dawn was what you think it would be. Chris goes on a Twilight rampage. Mike thinks Killing Them Softly is a perfect film. Graham wants you to see Lincoln but be aready for some long Spielbergy scenes. Also Graham saw a good doc, Waiting for Surgarman, in Adelaide that is worth your time. Then more Dark Knight DVD talk and some ok looking films in the theaters this weekend. This show is better than a vegimite sandwhich.
12/7/2012 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 136 Greg Proops
Chris and Graham welcome back the Smartest Man in the World, Greg Proops! Some nice talk about the LA Podfest, what working on Phantom Menace was like and then an all out film noir nerd con! A blistering pace is set for all three nerds, in this themed episode, to talk about how growing up in San Francisco influenced Greg's love affair with noir. They discuss which ones are classic and should be remade. Graham asks Greg to defend his dislike of Miller's Crossing and much much more! This ep is like a dame with a nose for trouble, but her sweet pipes keep you coming back for more until you go down for the dirt nap.
11/27/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 135 The Stunt People
Chris and Graham welcome The Stunt People, Eric Jacobus and Rebecca Ahn into the nerd HQ. They talk about their new film Death Grip (available in the CFN store) and why they made it. Along with what it takes to do fight choregraphy and the why the whole process of doing action films is more complex than regular films. Then all four nerd out over some of their favorite action films of all times. I'm sure someone will mention a film you haven't heard of! It's a martial arts/action film themed nerd-a-thon, so stretch out!!
11/20/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 134 Laura House
Welcome back Laura House! You light up the nerd cave with some hilarious talk about Skyfall. Graham liked it and Laura did as well but was a little put off by Javier Bardem's hair. Chris had a good time with his family at Wreck it Ralph. And Graham liked Flight a little mroe than Laura. Some Ok DVDs this week. And of course its Twilight the final part of the epic endiing finale that is the second part of the conclusion. Also Silver Linings Playbook looks good. This is some good ol nerdery for your ears!
11/12/2012 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 133 Dean Haglund
Feel the fun with Dean Haglund! Dean talks about his interview with Tom Hanks and Halle Berry that is on the CFN youtube page. And then a nice nerdy discussion about Cloud Atlas. All three really enjoyed the film and suggest that you see it well-rested. Then Graham goes into how they should of used the actual story about who discovered Mavericks rather than the Hollywood silliness of Chasing Mavericks. And the boys are a little hopeful that Disney will bring Star Wars back to its former glory. Chris, Graham and Dean are all fired up for Skyfall and Lincoln this weeked! If you like quantum mechanics and surfing then this episode is for you!
11/6/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 132 Shriekfest 2012 Michael Berryman
Happy Halloween! Chris and Graham are back at the Shriekfest horror film festival. It's our yearly sojourn interviewing indie horror filmmakers and fest director Denise Gossett! Want to find out where the horror genre is headed? Then listen to this ep. Also actor Michael Berryman; from such films as One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Hills Have Eyes, Weird Science and many more films talks about working with great directors like John Hughes. It's a scare-a-riffic episode that will have you seeing red...rum!
10/30/2012 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 131 Kevin Pollak
Chris and Graham welcome stand-up comic and movie star Kevin Pollak! Kevin talks about his new podcast "The Kevin Pollak chat show," and the difference of coming from traditional to new media. Graham was so-so on Seven Psychopaths. Chris was about the same for For Ellen. Then Kevin talks about doing a 2 hour interview on the Chat Show and how becoming an actor hurt him a little as a comic. Then he gives excerpts from his new book "How I Slept My Way to the Middle". Crazy funny showbiz stories that will blow your mind. A couple of ok DVD choices and Cloud Atlas opens this weekend! It's the A Few Good Men of episodes.
10/22/2012 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 130 Cash Levy
130 episodes of pure Kitten Hand love! Cash Levy enters the gargoyle cave and talks about the LA Podcast Festival. Then it's a hearty discussion about why Ben Affleck is a good director and did a nice job with Argo. Cash talks about his favorite trailer and why Die Hard is still great. Moonrise Kingdom is the only good DVD choice unless you like filling your eyeballs with stupid. And a lame upcoming weekend of new releases. I love you.
10/16/2012 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
Ep 129 Kyle Clark
So close to ep 130 and a new logo! Let us welcome from the youtube show Nerdterns, Kyle Clark. Kyle talks about working for Nerdist industries and why he and Graham think you'll like Taken 2. Chris enjoyed Frankenweenie. Kyle liked parts of V/H/S, especially the Ti West story. Three fairly dumb DVD choices and a decent upcoming weekend. It's the most fun you can have before the LA Podcast Festival Oct. 12-14!!
10/9/2012 • 57 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 128 Gary Brightwell
Welcome back! After a little break so Graham could fly to Kuwait and tell jokes in a sand box, the nerds are here. Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of Off The Cuff on XM radio, Gary Brightwell. Gary talks about working with Blue Collar comic Bill Engvall and working in Vegas. Chris was a little let-down by Looper. Gary and Graham want End of Watch to use a tri-pod and just tell a story. Chris is a fan of the limited release film Solomon Kane. Graham was creeped out, in a good way, by The Master and thinks you should watch it. Gary tells why he likes dramas over comedies. Two so-so DVDs and then a decent slate of films coming out this weekend. It's a nerd revolution!
10/2/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 127 Jack Perez
Chris and Graham Welcome the director of Mega Shark vs Octopus, Jack Perez, for a fun filled themed episode. He talks about how he met Allan Havey. How crazy it was to make a no-budget film about sharks and mollusks. Plus a great discussion about what it takes to make an indie film like Some Guy Who Kills People, Jack's latest film with John Landis as the producer. It is a nerd filled round table with a indie filmmaker who has done it all! This epsiode will make Ace Hanna proud!
9/18/2012 • 1 hour, 36 seconds
Ep 126 Samm Levine and Nick MacIlwain
First ever recording in Philly at the Helium Comedy Club! With actor, Samm "lil wolverene" Levine and lcoal Philly radio personality Nick MacIlwain. Chris is excited to be back in his home town for this show and Graham drinks lighting and craps thunder. They discuss some of the films that have been shot in Philly and what made them unique. Nick has good insight on the locations of many of the Philly films. Samm talks about the new TV show for NBC that he is shooting in the city of brotherly love. And then the 4 lads go through what were the best and worst of the summer. This episode will make you see dead people!
9/13/2012 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 125 Brian Redban
The creator of Deathsquad.TV and former indie movie theater employee, Brian Redban, is in the Nerd HQ. Brian talks about how he started working with Joe Rogan and doing podcasts. Then Graham recommends the new John Hilcoat film, Lawless, even with Shia LaBeouf. Chris found Mike Birbiglia's film, Sleepwalk with Me, compelling. That opened up a good discussion with all three about Mike and how most comics have something holding them back emotionally. Brian talks about some of his favorite indie films and a good DVD pick. A really off upcoming weekend and much much more!
9/4/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 124 Frank Woodward and Douglas Tait
Chris and Graham welcome back Frank Woodward (Director of "Lovecraft Fear of the Unknown') and suit actor Douglas Tait. Very interesting talk about Frank's new film, Men In Suits. About suit actors, like Douglas Tait, and what they go trough like acting with 130 lbs costumes. Then Chris telss us all how much fun Expendables 2 was. Graham thought Premium Rush was a cliche on wheels. Douglas and his two kids loved ParaNorman. Not too much in the way of DVDs to get excited about. New releases and more fun than your own Bigfoot suit!
8/28/2012 • 55 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 123 with Annabelle Gurwitch & Jeff Kahn
Graham and Chris welcome the married couple Annabelle Gurwitch & Jeff Kahn into the Nerd HQ. First they talk about their book, "You say tomato, I say shut up", about the ups and downs of being married. Then it's an all out free for all on what makes a good family film. If you like hearing couples fight, then this is the episode for you. And some interesting choices for everyone's family films, not what you might expect. This is the War of the Roses of episodes, so buckle up!!
8/21/2012 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 122 with Keith and The Girl
Fun times in the nerd garage with popular podcasters Keith and The Girl! Graham was just so-so about Total Recall. Keith and Chemda think that if you liked the other Bourne films you will like Legacy. Otherwise it was just Ok. Chirs was disappointed in 2 Days in New York. Three decent new DVDs and a wide range of good films coming out this weekend. Polish up your nerd outfits cause this ep will take you to the prom and give you a baby.
8/14/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 121 with Howie Nave
Chris and Graham welcome the mayor of Lake Tahoe, Howie Nave, into the mobile Nerd HQ. It's a special Time Travel themed episode from beautiful Lake Tahoe! Howie and the boys first talk about films that were made up in Lake Tahoe like Smokin Aces, Godfather II and a obscure, but good film, Things Change. Then it's a nerd free-for-all about time travel films. They fellas get all nerded out for Time Cop, Planet of the Apes, Terminator(s), Bill and Ted just to name a few. So much excitement in this episode it will give you a Butterfly Effect (get it?)!
8/10/2012 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 120 Paul F. Tompkins
Chris and Graham welcome back Paul F. Tompkins to the nerd HQ. It's a Step-Up Revolution spoiler alert!!! Graham was unaware that flash mobs can reverse public policy, who knew? Chris watched a very good and sad samurai film Hara-Kiri. Graham really liked The Intouchables despite it's name. Paul talks about his podcast and David Lean. One really stupid DVD film and Paul was not as excited about Total Recall as one might expect. It is a Nerd Revolution so shut up and dance!!
7/31/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 119b SPOILER ALERT-Dark Knight Rises!!!
Part B of the two-part epiosde. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN DARK KNIGHT RISES THEN DO NOT LISTEN! (unless you want to hear about the whole film) Chris, Graham and Mike Schmidt talk about the finer points of the film, including Bane's voice, plot points, the ending and much more. All three have some serious opinions about this film. It is a special Nerd-a-riffic episode that will go down in history.
7/24/2012 • 45 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 119a Mike Schmidt
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Mike Schmidt for a special two-part episode! Part A is a regular episode with a general review of The Dark Knight Rises (Part B is a spoiler alert episode of Dark Knight Rises) where all three loved the film. Mike and Chris had some minor complaints and Graham thought it was perfect. Chris finally watches Spider-man and thought it was useless and was mad at Graham for being to easy on Erik Griffin. Graham liked To Rome With Love, not as much as Midnight in Paris, but still good. Only two new DVD's and then the film event of the summer STEP UP REVOLUTION!!!
7/24/2012 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 118 with Ric Meyers
Chris and Graham go down to the San Diego Comic Con and interview Kung Fu film expert, Ric Meyers. Ric talks about his panel, the Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza, that has been at Comic Con for 15 years. Then there is a healthy discussion about the Dark Knight films and the use of martial arts in them. Also discussed are movie studio conspiracies and obscure martial arts films. It is a nerd explosion that will sweep your leg!
7/17/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 117 with Erik Griffin
Graham and Chris welcome Erik Griffin into the Nerd HQ. Erik talks about his character, Montez Walker, from the show Workaholics on Comedy Central. Erik and Graham spilt a little on Spider-Man. Chris was just so-so on Savages. Graham and Erik both liked Ted. Chris' was glad to see Brave was better than Cars 2 but not as good as Up. Graham gives a good recommendation to Safety Not Guaranteed. A good DVD pick is out and a great weekend to stay home and rest up for Dark Knight Rises. It will make you want to see Janet Jackson's nipple!
7/10/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
Ep 116 Jackie Kashian
It's a new special themed episode called "DVD Closet!" Jackie brings a bunch of DVD's into the nerd HQ and they admit they are gay...wait no that's not what happens. Chris, Graham and Jackie talk about her collection of films. Some classics and gulity pleasures are discussed. Maybe this will be a regular event? (Cliffhanger ending)
7/3/2012 • 57 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 115 Neil T. Weakley
Chrisam (short for Chris and Graham) are glad to have Neil T. Weakley back in the Nerd HQ for a sound discussion of Cult films. Neil goes into what makes a cult films. Then all three lads are off to the races about how some cult films start out with bad box office then get some kind of loyal following that builds. Also there are the really horrible movies that gain cult stauts because they are great fun to get drunk and yell at. All this is covered in this week's themed episode.
6/26/2012 • 55 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 114 Jimmy Pardo
It's a Never Not Funny episode of CFN with Jimmy Pardo. Chris and Graham welcome back the podcaster who was impressed with Tom Cruise but not at all with Rock of Ages. Chirs and Jimmy talk musicals. Graham felt that Your Sister's Sister is what a rom-com should be. Jimmy reveals that his favoirte film is Breaking Away and why you should watch all the disaster films of the 70's before you watch Airplane. Some Ok DVD choices and an interesting weeeknd of new releases is on tap. This show is Pard-a-riffic!
6/19/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 113 Sean Conroy
Chris and Graham welcome The Longshot Podcast co-host Sean Conroy into the Nerd HQ. Sean talks about doing a podcast with Eddie Pepitone and how he made fun of Graham when they first met. Then all three share their thoughts of disappointment about Prometheus, with Chris a little more in favor of the film. Sean was just so-so about Lola Versus but loves going to the Hollwood Bowl for a Sound of Music sing-a-long. All three lads tell stories of their first ever films they made as kids. One out of three new DVDs are worth watching and a bag of shit is opeing this weekend. Live long and prosper, Nerds!
6/12/2012 • 1 hour, 59 seconds
Ep 112 Sean Cullen
Chris and Graham welcome comic and author Sean Cullen into the nerd HQ. Sean talks about why he liked certain aspects of Snow White and the Huntsman, but was confused about some of the hunting techniques. Chris liked the French film, The Intouchables. Graham enjoyed Moonrise Kingdom and all three lads had a good discussion about Wes Anderson and Blade Runner. Sean gave us some insight about working on The Love Guru. Also discussed were the Joys and Pleasures of Santa Monica. A action packed list of new DVD's and it's Ridley Scott's new film Prometheus this weekend! Fun is had by all.
6/5/2012 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 111 with Jonathan London
Chris and Graham welcome back Geekscape host Jonathan London into the nerd HQ. Jonathan and Graham liked MIB3, even though it has some problems. Jonathan talks about how different trailers are cut in other countries. Chris liked the acting in Take This Waltz. Jonathan tells us about his experience with People vs. George Lucas and a new documentary he is working on. Goon is the best of the new DVDs. And a weekend of ridiculous nonsense will have you staying home to rest up for Prometheus!
5/30/2012 • 57 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 110 with Mike Phirman
Chris and Graham welcome the other half of Hard and Phirm, Mike Phirman, into the Nerd HQ. Mike talks about being the producer for Palm Strike Dance Party and doing visual effects for such classics as Firestarter 2. Chris was questioning his sanity after Battleship. Mike and Graham both laughed out loud during The Dictator. Graham watched just enough of What to Expect When You're Expecting to know that his eyes hurt from the stupidity. Mike also goes into being an extra for a Shaq film. DVD's and an interesting weekend is coming our way. It's a nerd sound explosion.
5/22/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 109 with Mary Lynn Rajskub
Chris and Graham have 24 hours to save the world and their guest Mary Lynn Rajskub is going to help! And talk about movies. Chris was underwhelmed by Dark Shadows. Mary Lynn liked Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Graham was perplexed by some fo the music choices in the indie film Hick. Then Mary Lynn talks about the possibliity of a 24 film. What working with Paul Thomas Anderson is like and Chris askes her about Sunshine Cleaning. Some decent DVD choices this week and a Battleship of stupid in theaters. Game on film nerds!
5/15/2012 • 57 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 108 with Dan Gabriel
Chris and Graham welcome comic/podcaster Dan Gabriel into the Nerd HQ. And then it's All AVENGERS! Three Nerds talk about why they loved this blockbuster! Graham's new CD Palm Strike Dance Party is now in the Store! Dan talks about his podcast The Best Medicine. Dan reccomends a lesser known Richard Dreyfuss comedy from the 1980's. DVDs, in theaters and much more!
5/8/2012 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 107 with Kulap Vilaysack
Chris and Graham welcome the co-host of Who Charted? Kulap Vilaysack. It's a fun filled show where they talk about why this weeks box office was so lame. Graham was just so-so with The Raven, but thinks that Longfellow needs his own theme park. Chris thought The Giant Mechanical Man was boring. Kulap talks about Who Charted and what films she thinks are going to take the summer box office. DVDs are not that great this week but AVEBGERS is HERE!!! Nerd up bitches, 'cause this one is hot!
5/1/2012 • 1 hour, 18 seconds
Ep 106 with Allan Havey
Viva Las Vegas! Chris and Graham are joined by nerd writer Allan Havey in Sin City! It is a themed episode where the boys discuss Allan's trip to the Turner Classic Movies festival. Complete with some great old Hollywood stories. Allan gives insight about some lesser known classic films and his CFN Guide to Movies chapter on war films. It is a nerd-a-palooza for all things classic cinema!
4/25/2012 • 1 hour, 50 seconds
Ep 105 with Dean Haglund
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer, Dean Haglund. Dean gives us updates on the most recent conspiracies, why he lives in Chris' garage and his kickstarter project. Chris points out some small upsides to Three Stooges. Dean loved Cabin in the Woods. And Graham talks about a good doc, The Island President. A couple of good DVDs and a upcoming weekend of some mostly dumb looking films. Don't worry the NSA is listening...
4/17/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 104 with Fred Stoller
Chris and Graham go on a tri-state killing spree...wait that's something else. They welcome in Seinfeld writer, Fred Stoller. Fred talks about his new kindle single, My Seinfeld Year, where he descripes writing on that show like the opposite of his favoritie year. Chris liked Morgan Spurlock's Comic Con film but hoped for a little more. Fred and Chris both liked God Bless America. Fred gives his reasons for liking The Raid as well. Also a weak showing for new DVDs and some interesting new releases. It is a show that would make Art Vandelay very proud. PRE-EMPTIVE CORRECTION: Chris was right, there is a Slide in Star Chamber. Weirdo.
4/11/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 103 with Chris Mancini and Graham Elwood
Chris and Graham talk about Wrath of the Titans and why it got beat at the box office by Hunger Games. Graham wants everyone to join in a hockey fight and see Goon. Chris really liked The Lorax despite it having a bad trailer which sparks a discussion about how much trailers have changed and why. Some good DVDs and interesting choices for upcoming releases.
4/3/2012 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 102 with Laura House
Fan favorite and Nerd writer Laura House returns to the Nerd cave. Chris and Graham both liked the Hunger Games but wanted a better action director. Laura really liked Jeff Who Lives at Home. Graham thinks The Raid is a must see for martial art film fans. Laura talks about her Rom Com chapter in the CFN book and why Joe vs The Volcano is a solid make out film. Some good DVD's coming out and a roll of the dice for new releases. It is a nerd-tastic piece of ear gold. (I know that doesn't make any sense.)
3/27/2012 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 101 with Frank Conniff
Chris and Graham welcome back Frank Conniff to enjoy a bench press and some gargolyes. Frank talks about films and live shows for Cinematic Titanic. Chris thought John Carter wasn't so bad. Graham was bored with Jump Street and really lIked Being Flynn. Frank enjoyed Game Change but wanted a little more. Some good DVD's out and two good films in theaters this week. This episode will make you taller and have more friends.
3/20/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
Ep 100 with Sam Tripoli
EPISODE 100!!! We did it! Thanks for making this show go this long, couldn't have done it without the whole Kitten Hand Army! Very happy to welcome Sam Tripoli into the Nerd Cave. Sam talks about his podcast, The Naughty Show and doing the LA Podcast Festival. Chris liked parts of Detachment and was horrified at others. Sam thinks if you are a fan of Tim and Eric on Adult Swim, you will like Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie. Graham enjoyed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. Then the boys talk about some classic comedies and what films should be remade. Book release show annoucement, DVDs, in theaters and more! It is 100 times more Nerdy than before!
3/13/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 99 with Retta
Chris and Graham welcome comic/actress Retta from Parks and Rec into the Gargoyle University. Graham was really disappointed with Project X but wanted to have a baby with Act of Valor. Chris thought Wanderlust was better than the trailer. Retta talks about writer/director Richard Curtis and her favorite film, Love Actually. And some of the inner workings of shooting a TV show. DVDs, new releases and bring your Hillbilly to work day!
3/6/2012 • 59 minutes
Oscar special ep 98 with Neil Weakly and Mike Schmidt
It's an Oscar wrap-up nerd style! Chris, Graham, Neil and Mike all weigh in on who won and why. They talk about how the show felt like it was from 1989. Find out why rabbits are in pots and zone bars are in the alley. It is a nerd-a-riffic Oscar show that will put a trophy in your pants!
2/27/2012 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep 97 with Dwayne Perkins
Chris and Graham welcome comic Dwayne Perkins into the Nerd HQ to talk about some Oscar noms. But first they compare Safe House to Training Day and why no one saw Ghost Rider. Chris liked Secret World of Arrietty. Then they all give thier picks for Best Actor, Director, Adapted and Original screenplay. Plus DVDs and new releases and some great nerdery!
2/22/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 96 with Pamela Georgette and Todd Sawyer
Happy Valentine's Day! May your kitten hands be filled with love and bad accents! Chris and Graham welcome from the My Picker is Broken podcast Pamela Georgette and Todd Sawyer. Pam is a licensed therapist and Todd is a comic. Pam gives her professional opinion about The Vow and several other classic romance films for a special themed episode that will warm your heart with knowledge and joy. Graham and Chris talk about how George Lucas has gotten more crazy. DVDs, new releases and more! Like a red rose of nerdiness.
2/14/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 95 with Jackie Kashian
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and Dork Forest host Jackie Kashian. Graham gets bored with the found footage in Chronicle. Chris and Jackie differ on the entire Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. Then it's more Oscar talk as Jackie gives insight as why The Help recieved two nominations for Best Supporting Actress. DVDs have some stupid choices and why would anyone want to see the 3D train wreck of Phantom Menace. This ep will save lives.
2/9/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
Ep 94 with TJ Miller
Chris and Graham welcome back T.J. Miller back into the Nerd HQ. They talk about T.J.'s new podcast and CD DVD that are now available in the CFN store. Also why The Grey is a disappointment unless you are a wolf. Graham hopes Man on a Ledge expands to veranda's and roofs. More oscar talk as Chris and T.J. weigh in about the Descendants. All agree that the Best Supporting Actor pics are all solid. T.J. gives great insight into working with Tom Cruise. DVDs, new releases and much more!
1/31/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 93 with David Huntsberger
Chris and Graham welcome comic and co-host of The Professor Blastoff podcast, David Huntsberger. They talk about why David and Chris were dissapointed with Haywire. And then it is on to Oscar nominations! The boys talk about all the Best Picture nods and what should or shouldn't be on the 10 best. Tree of Life cage match, choose your team! New DVDs, in theaters and much much more!
1/25/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 92 with Shawn Pelofsky
Chris and Graham welcome comic Shawn Pelofsky into the nerd HQ. She talks about doing comedy on gay cruises. Graham liked Contrabrand, but thought the Iron Lady spent too much time on Margaret Thatcher's later years. All three talk about the best and worst films of 2011. Shawn liked X-Men and Thor and was just ok about The Help. Graham defended 50/50 and Chris started a cage fight over Tree of Life. Plus DVDs and some promising new releases!
1/17/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
Ep 91 with Tom Wilson
Chris and Graham welcome comedian and actor Tom Wilson to the Nerd cave. Tom talks about playing Biff in the Back to the Future films and working with Robert Zemeckis. Graham liked My Week With Marilyn and Chirs was not surprised by War Horse but liked it overall. Tom gives great insight into the pitfalls of showbiz along with the differences between Steven Soderbergh and Zemeckis. It is truly a golden moment in Nerd history.
1/10/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 90 with Matt Belknap
Happy New Year! Chris and Graham welcome in the Matt Belknap from Never Not Funny. They talk about Mayan calendars and Top Ten box office films. Matt and Graham both liked Mission Impossible. Chris was pleasantly surprised by We Bought a Zoo. And Graham enjoyed Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Matt gives insight into being a script reader. DVD's, new releases and much much more! It's the best way to start the final year of life on earth!
1/3/2012 • 1 hour, 12 minutes
CFN ep 89 with Chris and Graham answering questions
Chris and Graham are interviewed by Ben the intern. Ben asks the boys questions that you fans posted on the Facebook page. You will learn much like what films they like. How they got started and what films influenced them. Also a look into their secret nerdiness that will explain a lot.
12/27/2011 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
CFN ep 88 with Greg Fitzsimmons
Chris and Graham welcome comic and host of the Fitzdog podcast into the gargoyle cave. Greg gives some great stories about Tom Cruise. Chris is a fan of Hugo and The Artist. Graham thought Young Adult missed the mark but liked Tinker Tailor Sailor Spy. Chirs belives that only people with kids will like Carnage. Greg talks about the origins of his podcast. DVD's new realeases and so much more, really it will give your ears a boner.
12/20/2011 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 87 with Howard Kremer
Chris and Graham welcome comic and Who Charted? podcast co-host Howard Kremer into the Nerd HQ. Howard was a little bored at Shame. Graham liked Martin Sheen in The Way. Chris is tired of looking at old men in Sleeping Beauty. Howard tells why he loves Jaws. Some good choices for DVD's this week. And a slew of films coming out as well. It is a Nerd soup of good fun! (unless you don't like soup)
12/6/2011 • 58 minutes, 1 second
Episode 86 with Frank Woodward
Chris and Graham welcome documentary filmmaker Frank Woodward into the Nerd HQ. They talk about why they were happy with the Muppets. Chris likes what Jason Segel did. Graham thought The Descendents was good but missed the mark a little. Chris goes on a Twilight tirade. Frank gives insight about the making of his doc "Lovecraft" about H.P. Lovecraft and how things in the world of distribution are changing. DVDs, new releases and much much more!!
11/29/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 85 with Doug Benson
Ho Ho Ho it's a special Holiday Movie episode with Doug Benson! The host of Doug Loves Movies comes down the gargolye chimney to talk about the best and worst holiday films. Chris and Doug say why they aren't huge fans of It's a Wonderful Life despite Graham's love of his sister's punk band Zuzu's Petals. Graham talks about why he likes Scrooged. Chris gives a nerd boner for A Nightmare Before Christmas and Doug talks about seeing films on Christmas Day. Then it's a Len Maltin game Nerd deathmatch between Chris and Graham. Listen to see who wins! It's the best spisode we could shove in your stockings!
11/22/2011 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 84 with Dave Schneiderman and Derek Guiley
Chris and Graham have put together a special episode for all you kittenhand loving film nerds. Graham thoght J. Edgar was decent. Chris liked Carnage and Graham explained to Chris why Outrage was not that difficult to understand. Then TV and Film writers, Dave and Derek, tell stories about having menues thrown at them, the skill in pitching and what it takes to make it as a Hollywood writer. It is the best Nerd-fomation you can get!
11/16/2011 • 1 hour, 57 seconds
Ep 83 with Lachlan Patterson
Chris and Graham welcome stand-up comic Lachlan Patterson into the Nerd HQ! They talk about why Chris thinks Tower Heist was a phoner. Graham liked the 3d in Harold and Kumar. Some great, yard sale inspired, bad accents make an appearence. DVD's new releases and so much more your gargolye kitten hands will melt! I love you.
11/8/2011 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 82 with Mike Schmidt
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and podcaster Mike Schmidt. Mike talks about his podcast 40 Year Old Boy. Graham says that In Time is no Gattica. Rum Diary is a little disappointing. Mike Loves Paranornmal 3 but has some questions. Chris' American brain can't understand Yakusa culture in Outrage. DVD's, new reeases and much much more! Enjoy the warm kitten hand embrace of this episode.
11/2/2011 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 81 with Neil T Weakley
BOOOOOOO! Chris and Graham welcome back Nerd Writer Neil T Weakley back into the Nerd cave to talk about Shreikfest 2011. Neil saw almost everything at the festival and gives some good insight about good indie horror films. Also interview from the fest with the makers of Pig. It's a Halloween bonus episode that will scare you into a kitten hand terror!
10/31/2011 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 80 with Eddie Ifft
Chris and Graham welcome comic Eddie Ifft into the gargolye lair. They talk about why there has never been a good Three Musketeers movie Graham is all excited about one of the Olsen twins joining a cult. Eddie talks about the documentary he made while traveling the world and Chris is excited about the Captain America DVD. Other DVD's, new releases and so much more guvna's!
10/27/2011 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep 79 with Matt Weinhold
Chris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Matt Weinhold for a very special Horror movie themed show! They get all nerdy with the resident horror expert for a Halloween spook-tacular that will scare the nerd right out of you. The boys talked about their favorites and not-so favorites. You asked for more bonus themed episodes so here it is! Like two bloody kitten hands returning from the grave!!!!!
10/21/2011 • 59 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 78 with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Chris and Graham welcome back Nerd writer Stefanie Wilder-Taylor in the Gargolye cave. They Talk about the Getty and new clothing options for Arby's. Also Graham liked The Thing while Chris hated I Melt With You. Stefanie gives her chioces for good family movies despite the fact that she has twin 3 year olds who lose interest after 30 minutes. DVD's, new releases and so much that your sippy cup will overflow with nerdy goodness.
10/18/2011 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 77 with Ed Crasnick
Chris and Graham welcome comic/producer Ed Crasnick into the Nerd HQ. They talk about podcasting and mental illness. Graham liked the acting in Ides of March. Ed and Graham split on Money Ball. Chris was intrigued by Melancholia. Graham was happy Seth Rogen didn't wear green in 50/50. DVD's, in theaters and much much more!
10/11/2011 • 1 hour, 15 seconds
Ep 76 AbqFF
Special DOUBLE EPISODE! Chris and Graham talk current movies like Dolphin Tale and Killer elite. New DVD's and in theaters. Then it's a Albuquerque Film Fest bonus ep. More interviews with indie filmmakers and actors like some cast members from Breaking Bad, Falling Skies and more. You'll learn about what's new out in indie film land. It's so much Nerdy goodness that your head will explode! Also special announcement on the iphone/droid app. Awww shit!
9/28/2011 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 75 with Jonah Ray
Chris and Graham welcome Nerdist co-host Jonah Ray into the Nerd HQ. They talk about why The Lion King made more money last weekend than new movies. Jonah and Graham liked Drive while Chris thought they were dumb. Graham thinks you should just watch Straw Dogs from 1971. And they all were surprised I Don't Know How She Does It only did $4.5 million. Jonah talks about his favorite Zombie films and the Nerdist TV Show on BBC America. DVD, new releases and more!
9/19/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep 74 with Chris Gore
Chris and Graham welcome the founder of Film Threat magazine, Chris Gore into the nerd HQ. Gore and Graham liked Contagion. Graham thought the acting in Warrior made up for some of its shortcomings. Mancini found Red State to be interesting. Gore talks about how Film Threat started and what current projects he has in motion. DVD, new releases and much much more! (Like some Star Wars insider info)
9/13/2011 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep 73 with Todd Glass
Graham and Chris welcome Todd Glass after sending him kicking and screaming to the movie theater. My Idiot Brother, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Debt are discussed along with lengthy discussions about comedy and fan feedback.
9/7/2011 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 72 from the Albuquerque Film Festival
Graham and Chris go on the road and talk to some cool filmmakers and executives including Tony Mark, Executive Producer of The Hurt Locker, Kevin Farley, star of White Knights, and Todd Richards, VP of Digital Entertainment for Marvel Studios.
8/31/2011 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
Ep 71 with Suzy Nakamura
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and actress Suzy Nakamura into the Gargoyle gym. They talk about why Conan is a ridiculous phreak show of nonsense. How Devil's Double is a good look into the acting skill of Dominick Cooper. 30 minutes or Less has funny moments and Attack the Block is a favorite of Suzy. Also some good documentary pics, DVD's, new releases and much much more!
8/23/2011 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 70 with Ric Meyers
Chris and Graham welcome published author and Kung Fu film expert Ric Meyers into the nerd HQ. It's a Kung Fu film themed show that will make your mind explode. They talk all about what makes a good martial arts film. The difference between Kung Fu and Karate and some of the best pics like: Hero, 36th Chamber of the Shaolin, Ip Man and Ric gives a bunch of films that you should add to your collection. This episode will surely sharpen your katana!
8/16/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep 69 with Bryan Callen
Chris and Graham welcome comic/actor Bryan Callen into the Nerd HQ. Special themed episode focusing on Comedy films. Bryan talks about what it was like being in The Hangover 1&2 and working with Todd Phillips. They go into how difficult it is to make a good comedy sequel. Also what are their favorite comedy films and why like Spinal Tap, Holy Grail, Coming to America and many others. It's a special Nerd show you cannot afford to miss!
8/9/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
Ep 68 with Neil T Weakley
Prolific CFN writer Neil T. Weakley returns to the garage to celebrate the year anniversary of kitten hands, talk about summer movies, Cowboys and Aliens, and participate in some very awkward pauses and uncomfortable tangents. Also discussed are superhero fatigue, Ryan Reynolds and being a hungry yet whiny vegetarian.
8/3/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep 67 with Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness
Dean 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!
7/26/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 4 seconds
Ep 66 with Tig Notaro
Chris 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!
7/19/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 65 with Laura House
Chris 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!
7/12/2011 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 64 with Samm Levine
Chris 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!
7/1/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep 63 with Greg Proops
Greg 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.
6/21/2011 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 62 with T.J. Miller
T.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.
6/16/2011 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 61 with Jackie Kashian
Jackie 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.
6/6/2011 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 60 with Pat Francis and all bad accents to benefit smiletrain.org
Pat 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.
5/31/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 59 with Nick Thune
Nick 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.
5/25/2011 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 58 with Kyle Kinane
Graham 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.
5/17/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
Ep 57 with Paul Gilmartin
Graham 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!
5/11/2011 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
EP 56 with Doug Benson live from Portland
Doug 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.
5/4/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep 55 with Rondell Sheridan
Chris 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!
4/28/2011 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 54 with Ali Wong
Chris 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!
4/19/2011 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 53 with Eddie Pepitone
Graham 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!
4/13/2011 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
Ep 52 with Greg Behrendt
Chris 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!
4/6/2011 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 51 with Matt Weinhold
Chris 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!
4/1/2011 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 50 with Suli McCullough
Chris 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.
3/22/2011 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
Ep 49 with Grant Baciocco
Chris 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!
3/17/2011 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 48 with Chris Fairbanks
Chris 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!
3/9/2011 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 47 with Murray Valeriano
The 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!
3/1/2011 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 46 with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Welcome 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!
2/22/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
Ep 45 with Michelle Nunes
Chris 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!
2/17/2011 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep #44 with Jimmy Pardo
Bag 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!
2/7/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 43 with Tim Bennett
Chris 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!
2/2/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 35 seconds
Ep 42 with Al Madrigal
Graham 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.
1/18/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
Ep 41 with Brian Posehn
Chris 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!
1/11/2011 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 40 with Laura House
Happy 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!
1/3/2011 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 39 with Neil T. Weakly
It'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.
12/29/2010 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep 38 with Henry Phillips
Chris 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!
12/21/2010 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
Ep 37 with Mike Schmidt
Chris 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.
12/15/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 36 with Dave Anthony
Chris 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!
12/8/2010 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 32 seconds
Ep 35 with Bil Dwyer
Chris 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.
12/2/2010 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 34 with Dean Haglund
Chris 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!
11/16/2010 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
Ep #33 with Suzy Nakamura
Chris 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!
11/9/2010 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
Ep #32 with Allan Havey
It'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!
11/3/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep #31 with Christopher Alan Broadstone
Happy 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. DVD releases and much much more.
10/26/2010 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep 30 with Mike Siegel
Chris 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.
10/19/2010 • 1 hour, 44 seconds
Ep #29 with Jeff Garcia
Chris 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.
10/13/2010 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep 28 from Shriekfest
Graham 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.
10/8/2010 • 58 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 27 with the Sklar Brothers
Two 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!
9/30/2010 • 1 hour, 35 seconds
Ep 26 with Jackie Kashian
Chris 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!
9/23/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep 25 with Doug Benson
Chris 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!
9/14/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 24 from the Albuquerque Film Fest
Chris 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!
9/7/2010 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep 23 with Rob Huebel
Chris 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.
9/1/2010 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 22 with Marc Maron
Chris 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.
8/24/2010 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep 21 with Frank Conniff
Chris 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.
8/18/2010 • 59 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 20 with Neil Weakley Kitten Hands origin
*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.
8/3/2010 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep 19 with Matt Weinhold
Graham 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.
7/20/2010 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 18 with Betsy Salkind
Betsy 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.
7/6/2010 • 1 hour, 34 seconds
Ep 17 with Steve White
Steve White joins Graham and Chris as they discuss The Karate Kid, Toy Story 3, Spike Lee, that creepy Splice movie, playing comedy clubs, Jonah Hex, and being corrected by our intern.
6/23/2010 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
CFN Ep 16 with Paul F. Tompkins
Paul F. Tompkins joins Graham and Chris to discuss a Solitary Man, Colin Firth's mysterious British ovre, Prince of Persia (sort of) Marmaduke, Getting to the Greek, what's wrong with movie posters, movie stars and their choices, and Paul's experience on There Will Be Blood.
6/11/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 54 seconds
CFN EP 15 with David Feldman
Graham and Chris welcome David Feldman and they all talk about Sex and The City 2, Prince of Persia, Ondine, Harry Brown, writing for the Oscars and what's it like behind the scenes, Podcasting, and why some midwestern men secretly make their wives fat.
6/1/2010 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
CFN Ep 14 with Paul Goebel
Chris and Graham welcome the King of TV into the CFN world HQ. The nerds discuss Iron Man 2, why Babies didn't go deeper and Graham has a crazy rant about Robin Hood and why Hollywood needs it's ass kicked. Also Paul talks about Sex and the City and what makes a good [...]
5/18/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 1 second
Ep 13 with Laura House
Graham and Chris have the lovely and talented Nerd writer Laura House into the world HQ. They Talk as to why "The Losers" was dumb. How nobody needs a "Back-up Plan". And Laura goes into detail as to what makes a good date movie. Also DVD's "Avatar", "It's Complicated" and "Dr. [...]
4/27/2010 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
Ep 12 with Dean Haglund
Chris and Graham welcome nerd writer and X-files star, Dean Haglund. The Nerds talk about why Kick-Ass will do just that. What went wrong with the 2nd X-files movie. Why Food Inc. will make you a vegetarian and much more. It's a Lone Gunman of theories bout upcoming movies. Listen [...]
4/15/2010 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 11 with Jimmy Dore
Graham and Chris welcome Jimmy Dore from the Comedy and Everything Else Podcast. They discuss Sandra Bullock getting what she deserves, Hot Tub Time Machine and how it rocks, why how to Train Your Dragon has a more compelling story than Avatar, why 3D is getting annoying, how only crazy people would do stop motion [...]
3/29/2010 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 10 with Chris Hardwick
Chris and Graham welcome host of "The Nerdist" podcast and G4's "Web Soup" Chris Hardwick. The Nerds talk about why Alice in Wonderland didn't need 3D and how new 3D Tv's are lame. Also they go into the Green Zone and discuss why Antoine Fuqua could be a better director than what he [...]
3/16/2010 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep 9 with Mike Schmidt
The Academy Awards wrapup! Graham and Chris welcome Mike Schmidt as they talk about The Hurt Locker hurting Avatar, all the big awards but they also talk about the whole show in general, Old Hollywood vs New Hollywood, Sandra Bullock's likability, James Cameron's tooliness, inappropriate dance numbers, and why it can be boring to watch a country club [...]
3/9/2010 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep 8 with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Graham and Chris welcome comedian/author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. The nerds get Stanfanie's oscar pics, why she didn't like Up in the Air and Hurt Locker. Along with Cop Out, The Crazies and DVD's 2012, Ponyo & Where the Wild Things Are. Also a look at releases for next week, Alice in Wonderland and [...]
3/2/2010 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep 7 with Jonathan London
Graham and Chris welcome Jonathan London from geekscape.net and discuss Percy Jackson, Shutter Island, the February dead zone and why you have to move out of Silverlake.
3/2/2010 • 53 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep 6 with Doug Benson
Graham and Chris welcome nerd friend Doug Benson to the show and they make their Oscar picks. They all liked Hurt Locker and talk about the influence of Avatar on everything. Also discussed is what separates best picture from best director, why Neil liked Frozen, why Graham walked out of When in Rome, why all [...]
2/9/2010 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep 5 with Dave Anthony
Chris and Graham welcome new nerd writer Dave Anthony. The nerds talk about The Golden Globes and why Avatar is not worthy. In theater films Book of Eli, Legion and a whole lot more.
1/26/2010 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep 4 with Jackie Kashian
Welcome to the first podcast of 2010. Chris and Graham welcome CFN reviewer Jackie Kashian. The Nerds discuss why Spiderman 4 got gunned. New releases Crazy Heart, Daybreakers, Youth in Revolt, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Jackie has an inside scoop on the new Tron video game and movie.
1/13/2010 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 3 with Mike Schmidt
Graham and Chris bring on their first guest with fellow Nerd, Mike Schmidt. The Nerds talk about all the current releases like, Avatar, Invictus, Sherlock Holmes, It's Complicated and more. And new on DVD films, District 9, UP and Inglorious Bastards. Also previews or Book of Eli, Legion and some vampire movie [...]
12/30/2009 • 58 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 2
Graham and Chris talk about The Road, Ninja's, Dr. Parnassus and Up in the Air. Along with previews of Invictus, The Lovely Bones and Christmas Sweater.
12/11/2009 • 31 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep 1
First ever episode of Comedy Film Nerds hosted by Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini. This episode the nerds talk about Oscar contenders, Precious, The Blind Side, and previews Ninja Assassin's and The Road.