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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A Doctor Aphra movie is a massive gamble given her low comic sales. Matt and John discuss why she is safer as a streaming guest star, and point out how series like #Kenobi overstayed their welcome by turning brief ideas into long arcs. thenerdparty.com/an/455

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Blair's sabotage in #TheThing is brilliant, but building a scrap-metal spaceship in a cave in forty-eight hours pushes disbelief to the edge. Darren breaks down why this plot point strains an otherwise airtight #Horror masterpiece. thenerdparty.com/hl/296

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

#StarWars is struggling to balance TV and film. Matt and John outline a roadmap where Disney+ focuses on 15-minute, Expanded Universe-style 'Tales of' shorts, leaving theaters to chase the massive general audience. thenerdparty.com/an/455

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

George Lucas saw Palpatine as Richard Nixon, but Matt explains why that temporal link shouldn't define the #StarWars experience today. A look at universal morals versus specific political allegory. thenerdparty.com/an/454

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

John Carpenter's #TheThing (1982) gets the spotlight on Houselights. Darren, Tristan, and John tackle the $15M budget leap from Escape from New York, Rob Bottin's gooey #Horror effects, and why a certain opening spaceship shot still riles up the team. thenerdparty.com/hl/296

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

John argues that fans have a "responsibility" to share healthy conversations. He rejects the idea that a show can "murder your ancestors," calling for more balanced #StarWars critique. thenerdparty.com/an/454

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Missed the latest #Houselights? Darren, Tristan, and John unpack the runtime and editing challenges of #EscapeFromNewYork, asking whether Snake still has the goods 45 years later. thenerdparty.com/hl/295

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The "computer" glider sequence in #EscapeFromNewYork was built using neon tape, black light, and physical models. #Houselights breaks down the low-budget ingenuity behind John Carpenter's dystopian action classic. thenerdparty.com/hl/295

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

John once played Mortimer on stage, so he has opinions about the tied-and-gagged scene. On film the cop looks impossible, Darren says, and John has the rewrite that saves it. Plus Tristan on why #FrankCapra's #ArsenicAndOldLace works like a sitcom. thenerdparty.com/hl/294

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Darren, Tristan, and John launch our House of Carpenter series on #Houselights by examining 1981's #EscapeFromNewYork, covering Kurt Russell's Western swagger as Snake Plissken and the synth score you'll be humming for days. thenerdparty.com/hl/295

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Darren's case: the villain of #ArsenicAndOldLace isn't Jonathan, it's the secret in the basement. John's counter: Raymond Massey plays him as real menace, while Peter Lorre shows how much better the cartoon kind suits #FrankCapra's comedy. thenerdparty.com/hl/294

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Missed our episode on #MrSmithGoesToWashington? Go back for the deep dive into Claude Rains' complex corrupt senator and how Frank Capra bends actual #Senate rules to land a wildly controversial ending that still stirs debate. thenerdparty.com/hl/293

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Frank Capra's #ArsenicAndOldLace gets a mixed review. Teddy Brewster's bugle charges on the staircase are iconic, but Capra's sloppy editing and a bloated runtime definitely drag down Cary Grant's frantic, manic performance. thenerdparty.com/hl/294

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New #AggressiveNegotiations! A #StarWars #DarthVader Movie? John + Matt give their hottest take on whether the #GFFA’s favorite Dark Lord could work as the star of a standalone movie. thenerdparty.com/an/453

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

James Stewart gets the statues, but Jean Arthur's underappreciated performance carries #MrSmithGoesToWashington. Without her grounded cynicism balancing Capra's directing style, the film's grand #Senate filibuster falls completely flat. thenerdparty.com/hl/293

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hideaki Anno turned giant robots, biblical imagery, and apocalyptic body horror into #TheEndofEvangelion. TC Padgett introduces Shawn Eastridge to a controversial anime milestone that trades television narrative clarity for overwhelming existential dread. thenerdparty.com/mf/254

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Frank Capra's #MrSmithGoesToWashington pairs James Stewart's fiery Senate filibuster with Jean Arthur's underappreciated work. The film captures political machinery well, though its controversial ending falters under real Senate rules. thenerdparty.com/hl/293

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New episode: Frank Capra: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934). Gable and Colbert on a bus, a blanket on a clothesline, and the blueprint every rom-com has been borrowing from for ninety years. Plus: the Mel Brooks movie that quietly lifted the whole structure. Go watch it, then listen. pod.fo/e/5c83f8

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our final Wing of #Batman flies into The Batman (2022)! Pattinson’s dark, modern take on the Caped Crusader, Matt Reeves’ rain-soaked Gotham, and a Riddler that turns this Batman review into a must-hear debate. pod.fo/e/585533 #TheBatman #BatmanReview #WingOfBatman

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New #AggressiveNegotiations! Join @TheJediMasters as they revisit the #StarWars #EU 1995 classic, #Darksaber. Does it hold up? Stream below or subscribe to listen at: Choose your podcast app: pod.link/1079442864 Website: bit.ly/anissue451

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A #Batman comedy has no right being this funny. Darren and John break down why Will Arnett's dead-serious Lego Batman works, the Robin joke that lands every time, and where the Phantom Zone finale strains. #Lego #Podcast #Review #Film pod.fo/e/5611da

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Many people remember The Dark Knight for Heath Ledger, but the whole Nolan #Batman trilogy changed what superhero movies could be. We broke down Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises on the latest episode. #Podcast #Review pod.fo/e/50d5dc

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Guillermo del Toro spent decades dreaming of making Frankenstein. Did he deliver the goods? @YayShawndorman is joined by acclaimed writer @PhillipKJohnson (Infernal Hulk, Midnight Spider-Man) to discuss their love of @RealGDT, storytelling, and more. 🎧 apple.co/4xl9Q2H

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Episode 161 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

Podcast Episode · Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema · August 3 · 1h 32m

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Episode 161 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

Podcast Episode · Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema · August 3 · 1h 32m

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Continuing our #Batman series with Schumacher’s Batman Forever and Batman & Robin! Two films that pushed the franchise in a totally different direction. Love them or hate them, they’re a huge part of Batman movie history, and this episode digs into why. pod.fo/e/4dcd72

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our #Batman series continues with Mask of the Phantasm and a look at how different directors and creators shape the Dark Knight. We break down the movie’s tone, story choices, and what it adds to the larger Batman conversation. #Review #podcast pod.fo/e/4a9f65

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

New Missing Frames! For the 160th episode @CBCCPodcast’s Brad Gullickson introduces @YayShawndorman to John Boorman's Point Blank. They discuss Lee Marvin’s brilliance and how Boorman’s almost surrealist approach made for a wild viewing experience. 🎧 apple.co/4bR7Er7

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Houselights’ summertime wing of Batman continues with Tim Burton’s #Batman and Batman Returns. We fly into Burton’s gothic Gotham, Danny Elfman’s unforgettable score, and how both films shaped the Dark Knight’s cinematic legacy. #Podcast #review pod.fo/e/44d610

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Houselights: A Film Director Podcast: Wing of Batman - 285 - Batman '89 and Batman Returns

Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns are explored here as two sides of the same dark, imaginative vision, tracing how Burton’s signature style shaped Gotham, redefined Batman on screen, and p...

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Houselights kicks off Wing of #Batman, tackling every director who’s made a Batman #film, starting with 1966’s campy, iconic Batman: The Movie and why it still shapes the Dark Knight’s legacy. #Podcast #Review pod.fo/e/445f59

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A review of The Holiday that looks at what works and what doesn’t: the cast, the pacing, the cozy Nancy Meyers style, and where the movie leans a little too hard on its own charm. Still, there’s a reason it stays in the holiday rotation. #Podcast #Review pod.fo/e/43fa44

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Nancy Meyers’ Something’s Gotta Give is pure glossy fantasy filled with rich houses, late-life romance, and star power doing the heavy lifting. We break down why it works, why it doesn’t, and why the artificiality is the point. #Podcast #film #Review pod.fo/e/439cde

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What Women Want (2000) by Nancy Meyers is a messy rom-com that somehow made $375M. Great cast, weak chemistry, scattered pacing, and a rushed ending make it a fascinating Hollywood hit with more flaws than romance. #film #review #podcast pod.fo/e/43430a

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Discover the magic behind The Parent Trap! 🎬 Explore Nancy Meyers' debut, disecting storytelling panache, twin-shot techniques, and Lindsay Lohan's breakout role. Perfect for film lovers and nostalgia seekers! #ParentTrap #Film #Review pod.fo/e/42e45d

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Discover how director Lynn's choice to let Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry improvise brings The Whole Nine Yards to life. Willis's magnetic presence and Perry's zany energy create a unique dark comedy. 🎬✨ #Film #Review #Podcast pod.fo/e/429265

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎙️ March into Sergeant Bilko! Discover its nostalgic charm and outdated humor. Is it still funny today? Was it ever? Tune in now! #Film #Review pod.fo/e/42174f

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

My Cousin Vinny blends humor with courtroom drama, but could tighter editing have made it sharper? Explore its charm and flaws. 🎬 #FilmReview #MyCousinVinny #CultClassic pod.fo/e/41bb27

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

This Missing Frames episode HAS THE POWER ⚔️ @kesseljunkie introduces @yayshawndorman to the gloriously messy 1987 cult classic MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Bad movie? Maybe.  Kind of endearing? Absolutely. 🎧 Listen now wherever you do your podcasting! apple.co/4uYoWda

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Episode 159 - Masters of the Universe (1987)

Podcast Episode · Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema · May 19 · 1h 10m

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Clue features a stellar cast, sharp wit, and a unique triple-ending. Roll into Jonathan Lynn's genius, Tim Curry's memorable performance, and more. Discover why this film is a timeless gem for cinephiles and comedy lovers! #Clue #Film #Review www.thenerdparty.com/houseoffinch...

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Nearly a year after the release of @jamesgunn’s Superman @yayshawndorman catches up with Ma Kent herself, @NevaHowell1000. DCU talk, Supergirl hype, and a possible MoT return? Neva says: “Fingers crossed.” 👀 🎧 Listen wherever you do your podcasting. apple.co/4uwO7TS

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Celebrating Superman: Catching Up with Neva Howell

Podcast Episode · Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema · May 8 · 28m

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We close #Kurosawa with Kagemusha (1980): a thief becomes a warlord's double and learns faking power is harder than having it. Stunning color, chaotic battles, and a question; can anyone tell a real leader from a convincing fake? New episode out now. #Film #Review pod.fo/e/4103c2

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Houselights: A Film Director Podcast: House of Kurosawa - 275 - Kagemusha

We close House of Kurosawa with Kagemusha (1980), where a thief becomes body double for a dying warlord and learns pretending to be powerful is harder than having it. Made with support from George ...

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This week, we dive into Kurosawa's "Yojimbo," where Western grit meets Japanese flair. Explore its genre-blending humor, action, and Toshiro Mifune's magnetic presence. Discover the film's lasting impact and clever storytelling techniques. #Kurosawa #film #FilmHistory #japanese pod.fo/e/40aba7

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The Nerd Party @thenerdparty.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Discover the timeless influence of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai! 🎥 Explore its themes of heroism, societal change, and cinematic innovation. A must-listen for film lovers and storytellers. #SevenSamurai #FilmHistory #Kurosawa pod.fo/e/3ffc2b

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