Nerding Out About Movies: Scouring The Broad Expanse Of Geeky Movie Fandom

THE BOYS ARE BACK!  In this all-new episode of Nerding Out About, Hutch and Billy do a deep dive into the 1980's classic "The Shining!" 

This week, the boys review the second of the Lucas/Spielberg Indiana Jones epics, and dive into the important questions like: Is this movie kinda racist? Is this the second best Indy film? How many hearts were broken in the making of this film? All this and more!

In this exciting episode of Nerding Out About, the crew gets together with their better halves and explore the world of the Star Wars spin-off, Rogue One. Join Billy, Hutch, Tracy, and Jenn while they tackle the important questions, like: Is Rogue One worth the hype? Do space Bears exist? Is there room for Star Trek and Star Wars spin-offs? All these questions and more for this episode of Nerding Out About!

This week, the crew digs up an episode recorded millions of years ago, and reviews Jurassic Park: The Lost World (1997). Join hosts Hutch and Billy, with special guest Nathan, as they dive into the summer blockbuster that left us all wondering: where's scruffy?

The Nerding Out About Podcast returns with a review of the much anticipated addition to the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi.  Join Billy and Hutch as they dive into the film that has ruined lives, and divided the fans, and ask the important questions like: Are Porgs annoying? What's up with the blue milk scene? And what can we expect with the next film?

In an all-new episode of The Nerding Out About Podcast, Hutch and Billy dive deep into the 1998 classic film, Pleasantville!

Contact us on our website, www.nerdingoutabout.com Call in to the show (929) 279-1701 Crew Directed by Francis Lawrence Did a lot of music Videos, including Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga. Did direct Water for Elephants & I Am Legend Directed the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay. I really wish I gave a shit about those movies. Originally the film was to be directed by Tarsem Singh, who directed The Cell, Mirror Mirror I think the visual style of Tarsem would have worked well in this film, especially from an Indian director. I love the Indian style of colors Cast Keanu Reeves - John Constantine Nicholas Cage was originally slated to star in this film. I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE Mel Gibson and Kevin Spacey were also considered? I’m guessing Reeves is a fan of sugar, judging by the number of fillings he has! yikes! Rachel Weisz - Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson Shia LaBeouf - Chas Kramer I said it then, I’ve said it now, and I’ll say it again.. I hate Shia LaBeouf, and

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In this space-tacular episode of the Nerding Out About podcast, the crew reviews the 1996 Alien-Invasion classic, Independence Day! Starring Bill Pullman, Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum, this explosive summer blockbuster defines what summer movies should be! Download now on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or any of your other favorite podcasting channels!   Movie Notes: Initial Reaction: A movie that is now 20 years old still holds up like a champ. That blend of practical and CGI effects, like we saw in the first Jurassic Park, still looks great, and the movie manages to still Carry a solid storyline too. Cast: Captain Steve Hiller - Will Smith Mr. Charisma Eddie Murphy was the first choice for the part of Steven Hiller. Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, Johnny Depp, Jean-Claude Van Damme and William Baldwin were considered for the part President Whitmore - Bill Pullman The man I always confuse with Bill Paxton Played this role so well, despite going full Shatner with it. I swear, he sounds like he hasn't taken

In the Vampiristic episode of the Nerding Out About Podcast, the crew delves into the 2011 film, Fright Night. Starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Ferrell and David Tennant, this film stands as a remarkable remake, that is certainly worthy of its namesake!  Directed by Craig Gillespie, director of Lars and the Real Girl, Million Dollar Arm, but nothing new coming up   Cast & Crew Anton Yelchin - Charley Brewster Toni Collette - Jane Brewster David Tennant - Peter Vincent Colin Ferrell - Jerry Role of Jerry almost went to Heath Ledger Imogen Poots - Amy Awful American accent. Listen to the way she pronounces several words..sounds like she’s eating somethign. “The Other Franco” Dave Franco - Mark   Conversation Starters: Let’s take a second to recognize the power music has in a film, and how the music in this film ranks it up 4 notches alone. Apparently this film was truly a love note to the 80’s style filmmaking, with Spielberg being actively involved with the flick. Filmed crucifix and the pool scen

In another well-endowed episode of the Nerding Out About podcast, the crew breaks out their togas for an exciting review of 1978’s Animal House. Starring Tim Matheson, Bruce McGill, John Belushi and Karen Allen, this comedy classic left the crew asking the important questions like: What movie script was turned down before Animal House was written? Who were the original members of Delta Tau Chi? When will we ever start a frat? All this and more in this episode of Nerding Out About! Movie Info: Directed by John Landis Also directed Burke and Hare, Beverly Hills Cop 3, Spies Like Us, An American Werewolf in London Written by Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller Cast: Bruce McGill - Daniel Simpson Day I cannot express how much I love this guy and the roles he’s done Lincoln, Cinderella Man, Time Cop Tim Matheson - Eric Stratton Van Wilder, Playing Ronald Reagan in “Killing Reagan” tv movie Some of the best IMDB Factoids on this guy Born at 9:00pm PST Worked with John Belushi, John Candy,

The Cast Brendan Fraser - Rick O’Connell Nearly killed during the hanging scene It’s rumored that the role was originally offered to DiCaprio, and he couldn’t take it because he was filming The Beach Supposedly the role was also offered to Sylvester Stallone Rachel Weisz - Evelyn Carnahan John Hannah - Jonathan Carnahan ARnold Vosloo - Imhotep The name Imhotep was after an architect who developed the first pyramids. It means “One who comes in peace” Kevin J. O’Connor - Beni Gabor Bernard Fox - Captain Winston Havlock This was his last film The Crew Written and Directed by Stephen Sommers Directing & Writing credits: Deep Rising, Mummy Returns, Scorpion King, GI Joe: Rise of Cobra The day after the film was released, Universal called Sommers and requested a sequel Conversation Points: Let’s get down to the important question: Do the visual effects of this movie hold up? The film set aside $20 Million for special effects Visual Effects were supervised by John Andrew B

Conversation Points: Gentlemen, we can’t overlook one of the most important parts of this film, which is the soundtrack What was your favorite track in the film? Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede Movie did so well it was released on Cassette by Marvel James Gunn knew that the soundtrack was paramount to grounding the film in reality, and it would add a sense of nostalgia. He compiled a list of 120 chart topping hits Almost every song was determined before cameras started rolling Let’s take a second to talk about the director James Gunn Gave out Play-Doh rewards to the cast and crew Says he “Loves the smell of Play-Doh, and opening a new container and smelling it puts him in a creative, child-like place.” Has an interesting career, having done the movie Slither, and the Beezel segment in the Movie 43 flick. I think one of the best character relationships in this film is between Peter Quill and Yondu. It’s a weird father type relationships, but it totally works! Moment when Yondu is about t

In an all-new episode of the Nerding Out About Podcast, the crew discovers the lost ruins of the 1995 film, Congo. Starring Laura Linney and Ernie Hudson, this film was riding high on the success of Jurassic Park, and had all that sweet Taco Bell sponsorship money, but still left the crew asking the important questions like: Would a gorilla make a good pet? Why can't Ernie Hudson and Joey Pants have their own spin-off film? What ever happened to talking monkeys? All this and more in this episode of Nerding Out About!

This week Hutch, Wayne and special guest Patty Hawkins take an epic 2 hour adventure into deep space, and review the 1979 classic Star Trek The Motion Picture. Directed by Robert Wise, the film has stood the test of time, sort of, and left the crew asking the important questions like: Could you really see Decker's Decker? Was the Enterprise really ready for space? Is Hutch's beard directly inspired by Dr. McCoy's in this movie? All this and more in this episode of The Nerding Out About Podcast!

In this pulse rifle laden episode of the Nerding Out About Podcast, the crew goes full on love fest for the 1986 sci-fi action thriller Aliens (1986). Join Billy, Hutch, Wayne and Nathan as they wake up from cryogenic sleep long enough to answer the important questions: Is it possible to make this film without Sigourney Weaver? What famous actor backed out of movie before shooting due to a drug arrest? What other James Cameron film carried the success to ensure that Aliens be made? All these questions and more on this action-packed episode of Nerding Out About...

This week in an all-new episode of The Nerding Out About Podcast, our hosts brave through the science fiction masterpiece, Ex Machina (2015). Join Hutch, Billy and Wayne as they ask the important questions like: MFK, which robot would you love? How deep can our crew dig into a film about robots learning humanity? Are we all toasters? All this and more on this episode of the Nerding Out About Podcast!

This week the crew reviews the 2001 fantasy classic, HarryPotter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Join Wayne, Hutch, Jenn andnewcomer Bre as they ask the really tough questions like: How doesthis movie tie into Mary Poppins? Is Harry Potter the darkest filmwe've ever reviewed? Which movie franchise will the late AlanRickman be most remembered for? All these questions and more willbe answered in this episode of the Nerding Out About Podcast!

Join Billy, Hutch and Wayne for a review of the 1986 John Carpenter film, Big Trouble in Little China. Starring Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun and James Hong, Big Trouble leaves us a little speechless, as Billy professes his love for the film Titanic! Strap on your helmets team, this episode is about to get crazy!