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

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