Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel

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Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel

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. Subscribe now and let's talk movies!

  1. DEC 18

    Holiday...Cheer? F@#K That! - A Xmas Dark Comedy Conversation

    In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss Xmas dark comedies.Using 1988's Scrooged and 2003's Bad Santa as conversation starters, they share their thoughts on these two films, the place of dark holiday during holiday cheer, what makes them watchable and more!And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen Xmas dark comedy movie before.Join us for the discussion, you nerds!Subscribe now!

    42 min

  2. NOV 21

    Coming Home from War... in Film

    In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss movies about coming home from war.Using 1989's Born on the Fourth of July and 2016's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk as conversation tentpoles, they share their thoughts on these two films, what defines an anti-war movie, common cliches and the messages they try to portray.And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we'd recommend if someone had never seen a "coming home" movie before.Join us for the discussion, you nerds...

    38 min

  3. OCT 29

    Did They Need To? - Scary Sequels to Iconic Horror

    In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss horror sequels and the good and bad of them. Using sequels to two iconic horror movies, 1983's Psycho 2 and 2019's Doctor Sleep, they share their thoughts on these two films, what horror sequels bring to the table, if they are necessary and when they aren't, and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with sequels we'd recommend if someone had never seen a horror sequel before. Happy Halloween! Join us for the spooky discus...

    38 min

  4. SEP 15

    The Denzel of It All

    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 ...

    40 min

  5. AUG 9

    Sing Along - Discussing Musical Biopics

    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.&nb...

    41 min

  6. JUL 11

    Coming of Age: the Kyle and Russel Edition

    In this episode of Movie Nerds, hosts Kyle, and Russel blossom from prepubescence into adulthood as they discuss coming of age moviesUsing 1985's Better Off Dead and 2007's Superbad as their tentpoles for the discussion, we discuss what defines coming of age films, how these movie fit the theme, how they've changed over the years, how diverse they can be while still sticking to a formula, what we hate/love about them and so much more. And of course, we wrap it all up with movies we'd rec...

    41 min

  7. JUN 15

    Does This Pass The Bechdel Test?

    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. Join us for the discussion, you nerds!Subscribe now!

    41 min

  8. MAY 23

    Kyle Does Not Like Meryl Streep

    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!Join us for the discussion, you nerds!Subscribe now!

    43 min
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About

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. Subscribe now and let's talk movies!

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  • Creator
    Russel Lolacher
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel
  • Show Website
    Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel

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