Hobbs and Shaw was perhaps exactly what everyone was expecting. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is in the eye of the (literal) beholder. We were actually amazed at how much there was to talk about. (Plus: some neat announcements!)
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Featuring actual women! Cassidy Davis and Mallory Fuccella did not disappoint, and are, as expected, charming, hilarious, and insightful.
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If you haven't seen this movie yet -- and the box office numbers suggest that possibility -- you should. In today's episode, CJ and Jordan both discover that Quentin Tarantino's latest film is also their favorite of his. And, as we all know, the Nerd Critic consensus is the only one that really matters.
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Genius or idiot savant? ...Both? In this episode, we dive deep into the films and stylings of this perennially overhyped, frustratingly enigmatic, inarguably legendary filmmaker. Do we answer all the important questions about him? Of course. What kind of show did you think this was?
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Okay, so maybe Disney is just in it for the money. Well of course they are, but... Listen, this is a weirdly complicated thing to unpack, so you're just going to have to hear the whole conversation. (We still really love you, Jon.) ALSO! We have finally, officially rolled out Nerd Critic (to the) Max! Oh, and Marvel announced some interesting things, too. Guys, this is a big episode. Perhaps even fit for a King. (#sorrynotsorry)
Jon Favreau has worn every hat -- he's an accomplished writer, director, and actor, with enough talent for all three that he could have made a career out of any of them, and that's what makes him an outstanding producer. So far, it's as an ongoing producer in the MCU that he's had perhaps the greatest impact, but even bigger things are in store. It should come as no great surprise that we are huge, HUGE fans of Mr. Favreau. With The Lion King right around the corner, we decided this was the perfect opportunity to dedicate an Off The Shelf episode to him and his work.
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Most of the time we cover BIG movies. Sometimes we cover movies that are embiggened by their quality. And then, sometimes, we do a deep dive into movies like Stuber. Here's the thing: it's better than you'd expect. Not great, but not terrible. And for a buddy comedy, you could do a whole lot worse. PLUS: some surprisingly relevant and well-handled thematic aspirations. Come get Stuber with us.
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This is one of the most beloved sub-franchises in the MCU, which is why we couldn't be more excited to get reeeeeaaal salty. Don't worry, no hate, just a lot of strong opinions and some bold and incorrigible griping, underneath of which is that strong foundation of nerd love that keeps us grounded.
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You knew we were going to dive deep into the latest Peter Parker adventure. You DIDN'T know we would be featuring our very first Nerd Critic guest! After eight years of writing with the team behind Conan, and now as the associate editor at DC Universe, Dixon Gaines ( @dixontrotter ) might be the funniest nerd and the nerdiest comedian you’ve ever met. If you don't have as much fun listening to him as we did, then you're probably dead inside.
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The best drumming movie ever (and there are a surprising number of drumming movies), the best JK Simmons performance ever, the most outrageous and challenging depiction of a teacher/student relationship ever. Forgive our hyperbole, but we LOVE THIS MOVIE. It’s hard to stay calm about it.
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All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Maybe you love The Beatles. Maybe you love Danny Boyle. Maybe you love Lily James (seriously though, you have to love Lily James). Wherever your affections lay, listen up, we’ve got lots to say.
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Is Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle’s best film? More importantly, is CJ a damned fascist for not having seen it until LAST WEEKEND? We address these questions and more in this week’s Off the Shelf episode!
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What’s better than three talking-toys movies? FOUR TALKING TOYS MOVIES!! The long drought of disappointing movies has ended, and we are practically drowning in our love for this franchise. BEHOLD THE GLORY OF PIXAR. LONG LIVE PIXAR.
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We’re pulling a classic off the shelf today and our middle school selves couldn’t be more excited about it. What’s better than a talking toys movie?? Listen to us review one of our favorite childhood movies as adults, and see if it still blows our minds. (Hint: it does.)
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Did Men in Black International measure up to the original classic? Of course not! How could it? But there’s plenty to talk about anyway.
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Here comes the Men In Black!!! Any movie with Will Smith at his prime is worth talking about. Especially when that movie is as good as this one.
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It’s time for the talk. About Dark Phoenix. Hey, it’s not that bad! Okay, it’s pretty bad, but here’s a silver lining: you don’t need to worry about seeing it before diving into our episode about it. We promise it’ll be even more fun than actually watching the movie. (Not that the bar was terribly high…)
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There are a lot of X-Men movies. In this episode, Jordan and CJ discuss their favorite of the franchise and arguably the best one yet.
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The lizard, the myth, the legend - Godzilla is back! CJ and Jordan discuss the fun they have watching giant monsters fight and the boredom they feel watching humans try to carry a story.
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Unfortunately, Robin Williams was NOT part of our discuss for Aladdin (2019). So, in honor of the man himself, we discuss the ever polarizing Steven Spielberg 90's film.
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