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.
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Episodes
18 episodes
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...
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Episode 17
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42:05
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 t...
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Episode 16
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38:18
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, ...
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Episode 15
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38:12
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 wi...
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Episode 14
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40:28
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 de...
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Episode 13
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40:30
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...
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Episode 12
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40:47
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 discus...
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Episode 11
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40:40
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 M...
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Episode 10
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42:37
What's the Colour of Your Cinematography?
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel have a spectrum of a conversation around colour cinematography.Using 1947's Black Narcissus and 2002's Hero as their tentpoles for the discussion, they get into what colour cinematography ...
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Episode 9
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42:45
Cutting Through Medical Thrillers
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel wash up, get on their surgical gloves and cut into medical thrillers. Using 1978's COMA and 2022's The Good Nurse as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the different ...
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Episode 8
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34:04
Ghost Stories and the Movies That Told Them
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel are joined by special guest Ed Sum from the Otaku No Culture Blog to discuss ghost stories and the movies that told them. Using 1963's The Haunting and 2015's Crimson Peak as their te...
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Episode 7
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33:24
Sticking to One Location
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel stick to one location and the movies that stayed there.Using 1948's Rope and 2002's Panic Room as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the restrictions of filming in one loc...
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Episode 6
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33:00
A Robert Redford Conversation
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Robert Redford.Using 1980's Brubaker and 2013's All Is Lost as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what they like and don't like about Redford fi...
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Episode 5
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35:29
The Mann, the Myth - A Michael Mann Discussion
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Michael Mann, the good and the bad.Using 1981's Thief and 2015's Blackhat as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into the differences in Michael Mann'...
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Episode 4
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39:19
Periscopes Up! A Deep Dive into Submarine Movies
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the history of submarine movies and why they are so interesting as a genre.Using 1958's Run Silent, Run Deep and 1990's The Hunt for Red October as their tentpoles for the conversa...
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Episode 3
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34:00
The Clint Eastwood Conversation
In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss the filmography of Clint Eastwood and his impact on film.Using 1976's Outlaw Josey Wales and 1993's In the Line of Fire as their tentpoles for the conversation, they get into what ...
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Episode 2
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35:10