Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
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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.
Tune in for insightful analysis, fascinating film facts, and a fresh perspective on your favourite flicks.
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Top 10 Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel Episodes
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Ghost Stories and the Movies That Told Them
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
02/01/24 • 33 min
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel are joined by special guest Ed Sum from the Otaku No Culture Blog to discuss ghost stories and the movies that told them.
Using 1963's The Haunting and 2015's Crimson Peak as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what makes a fun ghost story movie, what can ruin one, CGI vs practical effects, our favourites and more!
Learn more about Ed's love of pop culture here: https://otakunoculture.com/
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Sing Along - Discussing Musical Biopics
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08/09/24 • 40 min
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.
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Kyle Does Not Like Meryl Streep
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
05/23/24 • 42 min
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!
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Does This Pass The Bechdel Test?
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
06/15/24 • 40 min
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.
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What's the Colour of Your Cinematography?
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05/09/24 • 42 min
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!
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Movie Nerds - An Introduction
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
10/29/23 • 7 min
Welcome to Movie Nerds!
Hosts Russel Lolacher and Kyle Wells share their insight, experience and sheer nerdery in discussing themes per episode. As life-long movie nerds and managers of the Victoria Movie Nerds community, they're excited to nerd out and share their thoughts about everything from submarine movies, summer blockbusters, the films of Clint Eastwood or what ever is on their radar. They'll also be inviting local guests on to get their nerdy perspective.
If you like movies, love talking about movies, or just want to expand your movie knowledge, you're in the right place.
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The Clint Eastwood Conversation
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
11/02/23 • 35 min
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Clint Eastwood and his impact on film.
Using 1976's Outlaw Josey Wales and 1993's In the Line of Fire as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what makes Clint Eastwood a movie star, what he brings to his roles and what we like/dislike about him on screen.
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All The Summer Blockbusters
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11/02/23 • 39 min
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the history and impact of the summer blockbuster.
Using 1975's Jaws (considered the first movie blockbuster) and 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what defines a summer blockbuster, how they've changed and why they suck/are awesome.
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Periscopes Up! A Deep Dive into Submarine Movies
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11/16/23 • 34 min
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the history of submarine movies and why they are so interesting as a genre.
Using 1958's Run Silent, Run Deep and 1990's The Hunt for Red October as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the commonalities of submarine movies, the surprising number of these films and why we like/dislike them so much.
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The Denzel of It All
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09/15/24 • 40 min
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 seen a Denzel Washington movie before.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel have?
Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel cover?
The podcast is about Conversation, Film History, Film, Movie Discussion, Podcasts, Movies, Movie, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel?
The episode title 'The Clint Eastwood Conversation' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel?
The average episode length on Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel released?
Episodes of Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel are typically released every 23 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel?
The first episode of Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel was released on Oct 29, 2023.
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