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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that – at least for now – The Odyssey feels like the film Christopher Nolan’s career has been leading to since his debut feature.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while it is not as subversive as it might think it is, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is an entertaining take on an enduring classic.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Supergirl ultimately delivers decent entertainment and holds its own as a solid piece of super hero cinematic lore.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that although same may feel Toy Story 5 falls a little short of the best of the series, it is a far cry from being a blemish to the series as a whole.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suggests that Disclosure Day feels like the culmination of a portion of director Steven Spielberg’s oeuvre that perhaps began with Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the newest Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu offers an entertaining and often thrilling experience that fans have wanted for some time now.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that while Curry Barker’s second feature film, Obsession, often feels like something that has been seen before, it's exuberance still makes it fresh and new.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that the sequel to 2021’s reboot of the property, Mortal Kombat II is arguably an improvement over the game’s original cinematic adaptation.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus argues that while it may lack the bite and substance of other musical biographies, Michael does deliver a reasonably entertaining portrayal of a rags-to-riches story.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie provides a solid ninety plus minutes of decent family entertainment.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, amidst a swirling story of the possible apocalypse of Earth, Project Hail Mary produces an uplifting tale of friendship and a harrowing tale of survival.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that a wildly rewarding ride that ultimately results in The Bride! likely being one of the best films of the year.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the documentary Man on the Run follows Paul McCartney’s career trajectory following the breakup of The Beatlees throughout the following decade.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that writer/director Emerald Fennell’s creatively interpreted version of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights soars with creative delights and artistic flourishes.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that writer/director Bart Layton’s crime thriller Crime 101 echoes other films in the genre that have handled similar subject matter a bit more adeptly.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, for several reasons, Song Sung Blue deserves to be viewed and enjoyed as something heartfelt and honest.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron has ostensibly brought his epic trilogy to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that Wicked: For Good upholds the standards set forth by its predecessor and, as unbelievable as it sounds, improves on the original The Wizard of Oz.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that while there have been more horror specific renditions of "Frankenstein," there may not have been a more beautifully elegant and compelling adaptation than this.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus calls Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere a titanic story housed in a deceptive package that delivers more during its running time than one is likely to expect.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Black Phone 2 is a remarkably taught and engaging thriller that successfully touches on multiple genres.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that when all is said and done, After the Hunt will undoubtedly be known as one of Luca Guadagnino’s most enduring works.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that as a tale of redemption and a vehicle that utilizes the charm of Channing Tatum to the fullest capacity, Roofman is an unqualified success.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus insists that Tron: Ares manages to capture a good deal of the magic of the first film while simultaneously pushing the franchise forward.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while Paul Thomas Anderson has made films more critically acclaimed than One Battle After Another, his new film still reaches the level of his best work.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that although the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk proves an adequate enough tale, it fails to reclaim the mantle of finest dystopian teenage nightmare.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that Jay Roach’s The Roses is a successful examination of the life cycle of a marriage that exhibited some good times then simply falls apart as time passes.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that Caught Stealing signals a new era of sorts for Darren Aronofsky that portends an artist willing to take chances to tell an engaging and intriguing story.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Nobody 2 strengthens and embellishes the series by providing an adventure that not only revisits the character, but also moves the story satisfyingly forward.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the long-awaited follow-up to Freaky Friday, appropriately titled Freakier Friday, proves to be a more nuanced and intricate story than its predecessor.

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that although The Naked Gun may have some flaws as a reboot, it is a wild and entertaining comedy that succeeds in redefining the genre its namesake helped to create.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that The Fantastic Four: First Steps delivers an original and creative adventure on par with some of the previous best films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that while it is far from a complete failure, Eddington is a major misfire in that there is a better version of the film had it been one film rather than several.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus flatly states that there is just too little substance in the latest version of I Know What You Did Last Summer to warrant moving forward with the series any further.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus opines that although it may not be the game changing cinematic event many fans were hoping it would be, Superman does bode well for the future of the DC Cinematic Universe.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that Jurassic World: Rebirth provides little hope that the series will rebound and do anything other than simply regurgitate the same old formula again and again.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while there may have been more powerful films about the sport of racing, there have not been many that were as complete a package as F1: The Movie proves to be.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that M3GAN 2.0 proves to be one of those rare sequels that succeeds in delivering the goods.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Elio may not be the typical story audiences are accustomed to seeing from Pixar, it is certainly one whose scope is definitely within the milieu of the studio.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that 28 Years Later proves to be a mixed bag that delivers on its pedigree yet seems more concerned with setting up subsequent films than concluding its own story.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the fun continues and the new live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon proves to be every bit and entertaining as its animated predecessor.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Ballerina, or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the series embarks on a welcome tangent that suggests bigger and better things yet to come.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while The Phoenician Scheme may be one of the more labyrinthian narratives offered by Wes Anderson in some time, it proves to be both relatable and esoteric.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that while Karate Kid: Legends may, in itself, not exactly be the stuff of legend, it does succeed in reinvigorating the legend of this story, at least for now.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, in this case, the results of a live-action rendering of Lilo & Stitch are resoundingly positive and perhaps even an improvement on the original given the likability and presence of the actors involved.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus muses that even though it has been years in the making, the series has produced what may be considered its finest entry with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports exclaims that with Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been put back on track and made the films not only entertaining, but must-see events again.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus sadly relates that Christopher Landon’s Drop is little more than an unfulfilling serving of a warmed-over thriller with little on the side in terms of originality.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that while A Working Man may not prove to be the epitome of this category of film, it certainly is one of the more entertaining entries into the genre.

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In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that the latest "live-action" re-imagining of an animated Disney classic, Snow White, proves to be less a triumph than an entertaining, yet flawed, adaptation.

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