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Welcome to Movie Nerds with Russel Lolacher and Kyle Wells!
We dive deep into the captivating world of films, unravelling the rich tapestry of cinema history, one theme at a time. From classic noir to modern blockbusters to the films of Clint Eastwood, Russel and Kyle bring their movie knowledge, opinions and passionate discussions to every episode. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just looking for your next movie night pick, Movie Nerds is your ultimate guide.
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In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss controversial films - what makes them so and how they change over time. Using 1979's Life of Brian and 1971's Clockwork Orange as conversation starters, they share their history with these controversial films, what makes the so, if they earned their controversial title, how the idea of "controversial" has changed and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions of controversial films that we would rec...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the work of film legend Gene Hackman. Using 1975's Night Moves and 1992's Unforgiven as conversation starters, they share their history with watching Gene Hackman movies, what makes him standout and defines him as an actor, how his career changed over time, and some of our favs (and not so favs) of his films. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had ne...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss movies that once everyone thought sucked but have since had a rethink. Using 1982's The Thing and 1995's Showgirls as conversation starters, they share their history with these movies, why they might not have been liked back in the day, the factors that go into movie hate, why movies get a reappraisal and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we think should have a rethink. Join us for the...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the work of film director David Lynch Using 1986's Blue Velvet and 2001's Mulholland Drive as conversation starters, they share their history with his filmography, what makes a "David Lynch" movie, why he's considered influential, and some of our favs (and not so favs) of his films. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a David Lynch movie before. Join us for th...
A special spotlight episode of Movie Nerds sets its sights on a local movie nerd - Kent Bendall. He is a cherished figure in Victoria, British Columbia, renowned for his dedication to film culture and community engagement. As the former owner and operator of Pic-A-Flic Video, he played a pivotal role in sustaining one of Canada's last independent video rental stores. Kent shares his history and insights on film and physical media, his role in keeping Pic-A-Flic alive until it wasn't, and his...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel are joined by a special guest - former owner of Pic-A-Flic Kent Bendall to dig into movies showcasing fake bands. Using 1996's That Thing You Do! and 2001's Josie and the Pussycats as conversation starters, they share the similarities between fake and real musical biopics, what we like/hate about them, the quality of the music, each of our top 3 films on fake bands and more! And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd rec...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the movie roles of Nicole Kidman. Using 1995's To Die For and 2002's Hours as conversation starters, they share their history with these two films, what makes a "Nicole Kidman" character or movie, how her roles have changed over the years, and some of our favs (and not so favs). And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a Nicole Kidman movie before. Join us for the discus...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel get a little niche - 70s Street Gang Action Films Using 1976's Assault on Precinct 13 and 1979's The Warriors as conversation starters, they share their history with these two films, what works and what doesn't, staples of the genre, how they were different than other decades and more! And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a 70s Street Gang movie before. Join us for the discussion...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss Best Picture winners. Using 1969's Midnight Cowboy and 2016's Moonlight as conversation starters, they share their thoughts on these two films as Oscar winners, how the Oscars have changed over the years, what we like/don't like and the 2025 nominations. And of course, we wrap it all up with an effort to try to convince a non-Oscar watcher why they should take in the big show. Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss 2000's Spielberg. Using 2001's AI: Artificial Intelligence and 2005's War of the Worlds as conversation starters, they share their thoughts on these two films, how the director's movies in the 2000s stood up to his other eras, common themes, what makes them watchable and more! And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a 2000s Spielberg before. Join us for the discussion, you n...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss Xmas dark comedies. Using 1988's Scrooged and 2003's Bad Santa as conversation starters, they share their thoughts on these two films, the place of dark holiday during holiday cheer, what makes them watchable and more! And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen Xmas dark comedy movie before. Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss movies about coming home from war. Using 1989's Born on the Fourth of July and 2016's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk as conversation tentpoles, they share their thoughts on these two films, what defines an anti-war movie, common cliches and the messages they try to portray. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a "coming home" movie before. Join us for the discussion, you...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss horror sequels and the good and bad of them. Using sequels to two iconic horror movies, 1983's Psycho 2 and 2019's Doctor Sleep, they share their thoughts on these two films, what horror sequels bring to the table, if they are necessary and when they aren't, and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with sequels we'd recommend if someone had never seen a horror sequel before. Happy Halloween! Join us for the spooky ...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, we discuss the career and performances of Denzel Washington. Using his two Oscar-winning performances as tentpoles - 1989's Glory and 2001's Training Day, they dig into our personal history with these films, what we love/don't love as much with his performances, our favourite scenes, the characteristics of a Denzel performance, other films of his we love and why and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with movies we'd recommend if someone had never s...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, hosts Kyle, and Russel dig into the cliches and traditions of musical biopics. Using 1954's The Glenn Miller Story and 1986's Sid and Nancy as their tentpoles for the discussion, they discuss what defines a biopic, what they liked/hated about them, why we kinda hate them, the list of tropes and how these movies have changed over the years. And of course, we wrap it all up with movies we'd recommend if someone had never seen a musical biopic before...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, hosts Kyle, and Russel blossom from prepubescence into adulthood as they discuss coming of age movies Using 1985's Better Off Dead and 2007's Superbad as their tentpoles for the discussion, we discuss what defines coming of age films, how these movie fit the theme, how they've changed over the years, how diverse they can be while still sticking to a formula, what we hate/love about them and so much more. And of course, we wrap it all up with movies we'd...
In this episode of Movie Nerds, hosts Kyle, Russel and special guest Page DeWolfe talk about the Bechdel Test, and how it impacts what we watch. Using 1953's Hitch-Hiker and 1990's Goodfellas as their tentpoles for the discussion, we discuss the history of the Bechdel test, why this type of test is needed, the problems with it in determining representation, how movies hit or miss the mark and more. Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
In this episode of Movie Nerds, we discuss Meryl Streep and Russel investigates as to why Kyle isn't a fan. Using 1982's Sophie's Choice and 2009's Julie and Julia as their tentpoles for the discussion, we wanted to get into what Meryl Streep brings to her roles and her history as an amazing actress. Then Kyle mentions that he isn't blown away by her work. So we get into it! Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel have a spectrum of a conversation around colour cinematography. Using 1947's Black Narcissus and 2002's Hero as their tentpoles for the discussion, they get into what colour cinematography is, how this approach adds to storytelling, various examples of this technique and our love/hate of it, movies we'd recommend and more! Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel wash up, get on their surgical gloves and cut into medical thrillers. Using 1978's COMA and 2022's The Good Nurse as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the different types of medical thrillers, what we like/hate about them, what constitutes a medical movie, why it's not more popular and more! Join us for the discussion, you nerds! Subscribe now!
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