Revenge of the Film Nerds - The Third Man (1949)

The Third Man (1949)

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03/01/21 • 95 min

Revenge of the Film Nerds

After their foray through time last week, the Film Nerds are going to turn back the clock again! This time, they're taking a look at one of the all-time film noir classics: Carol Reed and Graham Greene's The Third Man. Over the course of the conversation, BK & Jack discuss the roots of film noir as one of the first true amalgamations of film traditions, the events that took place in post-war Austria that provide the film its unique setting, the subtle & overt subversions of the traditional Hollywood style, & perhaps the most famous and consequential ending shot in the history of the art form. The Film Nerds are immersed in the world of mystery, & when it comes to breaking down a timeless piece of cinema, they are sure to be on the case!

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La Jetée (1962) / 12 Monkeys (1995)

We're still in the Month of Love, & the Film Nerds are looking to unwind with another ill-fated romance. What better way to celebrate their condition than to go on a trip through time? In this episode, we take a long look at both Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys & the film that served as its direct ancestor & inspiration, Chris Marker's experimental film La Jetée. Over the course of the discussion, BK & Jack go over the roots of time travel in narrative fiction, the influence of the French New Wave - & the rules it broke as a movement - on the course of film history, the serendipitous circumstances that brought together a new vision of the original, & much, much more. A double feature you surely will not want to miss. Come get unstuck in time with the Film Nerds!

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The Mummy (1999)

For thousands of years, the Film Nerds lay dormant... WHO HAS AWAKENED US FROM OUR SLUMBER?
Okay okay, it's only been 18 months, but after a long hiatus, we are BACK with Season 2 of Revenge of the Film Nerds! And what better way to celebrate our reincarnation than with an all-time classic creature feature: 1999's The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers. Join us as we discuss the history of the Mummy creature through its multiple forms throughout history, the historical forces that brought the monster into vogue in the first place, and the long, arduous quest to bring him back to the screen and save a dying studio. This one was a whole lot of fun; you won't want to miss it!!!