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March 17, 2022

Star Wars - Is It Dead, Dying, Or Doing Good? | Bad Writing

Today we're talking about the state of the Star Wars franchise, taking a deep look at the corporate culture at Lucasfilm, the Star Wars TV shows, movies, and expanded universe, and the franchise's possible future. We welcome our special guests to the panel - OMB Reviews, Chris Buchignani, and R.M.…

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March 16, 2022

The Adam Project Review - Good Movie, Bad Time Travel?

The Adam Project Review has the Salty Nerds prepping their mouth mullets as they get ready to fanboy-out over the movie written by friend of the podcast, Jonathan Tropper. In the latest collaboration between Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, the Adam Project feels like a throwback to fun sci-fi…

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March 14, 2022

Len Kabasinski on RedLetterMedia, Micro-Budget Filmmaking, & B-Movie Celebrity

In this interview, Kadish sits down with independent genre filmmaker Len Kabasinski to get his advice on micro-budget filmmaking, his relationship with RedLetterMedia, and the background on his latest feature film Pact of Vengeance. Kadish covers a lot of ground with Kabasinski, such as how he finances his films, how…

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March 13, 2022

Eureka - Before I Forget (S1E3) Review

Eureka Before I Forget review from the Salty Nerds has them trying to remember what they like about the show - because there's a wormholing time-bending invisibling device on the loose that's wiping people's memories! In the third episode of this SyFy series, the new Sheriff Jack Carter is faced…

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March 12, 2022

Star Trek Picard Still Doesn't Suck? Episode 2 Discussion

The Salty Nerds talk about episode 2 of Star Trek Picard season 2 are are all still surprised it doesn't suck again. We'll probably talk about other Star Trek stuff too, since a new trailer for Strange New Worlds has dropped. Come talk Trek with us! If you like our…

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March 11, 2022

Almost Famous Movie Review - Kate Hudson's Best?

Almost Famous movie review has the Salty Nerds going ga-ga over Kate Hudson's first major film performance as the legendary "Band Aid" Penny Lane in this seminal film from Cameron Crowe. In his "love letter to 70s rock and roll", writer and director Cameron Crowe gives us a semi-autobiographical version…

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March 11, 2022

Airheads Movie Review - Unfunny But Harmless?

Airheads movie review from the Salty Nerds have them suffering through some cringey 90s writing while also enjoying the amazing cast and nostalgia factor. Starring Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler as a rock band named The Lone Rangers, in a effort to get their demo some air time,…

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March 11, 2022

This Is Spinal Tap Movie Review - This Mocumentary Goes To Eleven

This Is Spinal Tap movie review from the Salty Nerds has them rocking with their armadillos out as they review what is probably the best mocumentary ever made. From the minds of Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest, the film chronicles the trials and tribulations of the…

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March 11, 2022

The Other Guys Movie Review - Dumb But Hilarious?

The Other Guys movie review from the Salty Nerds has them laughing at all the gags from this buddy cop film starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Directed by long-time Ferrell collaborator, Adam McKay, the film also stars a TLC-quoting Michael Keaton, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, and Samuel L. Jackson…

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March 11, 2022

Collision Course Movie Review - Did This Inspire Rush Hour?

Collision Course movie review from the Salty Nerds has them suffering through a bad buddy cop movie from the 80s that is not only unfunny, but also filled with late 80s soft racism. Pat Morita is basically playing Mr. Miyagi in this movie, opposite Jay Leno who is a womanizing…

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March 11, 2022

RIPD Movie Review - A Poor Man's Men In Black

R.I.P.D. movie review from the Salty Nerds has them wishing they were watching Men In Black instead of this uneven comic book adaptation. Starring Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds, the concept for the film is cool enough. Supernatural cops from the afterlife who chase down escaped souls. However, the film…

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March 10, 2022

The Hateful Eight Review - Quentin Tarantino's Best Film?

The Hateful Eight review from the Salty Nerds have them debating as to whether this is Quentin Tarantino's best movie or not. It's certainly his LONGEST movie, with a special Netflix version that clocks in around 4 hours. The Hateful Eight is part Agatha Christie "whodunit" and part homage to…

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March 10, 2022

Bone Tomahawk Review - This Movie Will Give You PTSD

Bone Tomahawk Review from the Salty Nerds has them seeking out therapy after watching this brutal Kurt Russell western. In what is seriously one of the most violently graphic movies the Nerds have ever seen, Bone Tomahawk cornicles the efforts of a posse from a small frontier town to rescue…

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March 10, 2022

Tombstone Movie Review - Why This Movie Shouldn't Be Good

Tombstone Movie Review from the Salty Nerds has them breaking down this Western epic that plays fast-and-loose with historical accuracy, but no one cares because Val Kilmer is so good in it. The Tombstone movie almost didn't happen, and it was only because of Kurt Russell (who plays an awesome…

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March 10, 2022

Cooties Movie Review - Every Teacher's Fantasy!

Cooties movie review from the Salty Nerds has them trying to figure out if the film is a comedy or a horror movie, because it doesn't do either of them very well. The movie stars Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Allison Pill, Jack McBrayer, and Jorge Garcia as part of the…

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March 10, 2022

Wyrmwood Road Of The Dead Review - The Craziest Zombie Movie Ever?

Wyrmwood Road Of The Dead review from the Salty Nerds has them marveling at what has to be the craziest zombie movie they've ever seen. Zombies as gasoline? Check. Beer medical kits? Check. Hot Zombie Queen? Check. What more could you want from a zombie movie? From the twisted Australian…

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March 9, 2022

Movies That Rock - Almost Famous, This Is Spinal Tap, Airheads

In this episode of the Salty Nerd Podcast, we're talking about movies that ROCK. Well, movies that are about rock bands, anyway. First up we have the semi-autobiographical story of a boy and his 1970s rock band, Almost Famous. Cameron Crowe's love letter to 70s rock & roll, and introducing…

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March 9, 2022

Salty Nerds REACT To The Obi-Wan Trailer - Is This Kathleen Kennedy's Last Chance To Save Star Wars?

The Salty Nerds react to the long-awaited trailer for the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, starring the one-and-only Ewan McGregor! This show has had a troubled development history, starting as a movie, transitioning to a TV show with "the scripts already written," then delayed indefinitely, and now set to premiere in…

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March 9, 2022

Why Is Everyone Flipping Out Over The Batman? (Spoiler Review)

The Batman Spoiler Review has the Salty Nerds asking why everyone is flipping out over this movie - is it really that good, or is it overrated? There's a lot to like about The Batman. Robert Pattinson does a great job as the Dark Knight, but he falls a little…

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March 7, 2022

Is The Uncharted Movie Just A Poor Man's Indiana Jones? (Spoiler Review)

Uncharted Movie Review from the Salty Nerds has them trying to figure out if this movie is actually good or not. While it is an enjoyable action/adventure romp and a video game adaptation, it's pretty derivative of movies like National Treasure and Indiana Jones. Both Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg…

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March 6, 2022

Eureka - The Pilot Episode - Review

The Salty Nerds sit down and review the Pilot episode of the classic (and criminally underrated) SyFy TV show, Eureka! A show about a town full of super geniuses and the dopey sheriff who constantly saves them from disaster by being stupider than everyone else. Colin Ferguson plays the lovable…

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March 4, 2022

Is Star Trek Picard Actually Good? Season 2 Discussion

Is Star Trek Picard season 2 actually good? The Salty Nerds compare and contrast the first episode of Picard's second season with the disappointing first season and try to answer that question. If you like this content and want to support the channel, sign up to be a member over…

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March 3, 2022

Help Me Plan A Murder | Bad Writing

Trying something new in this episode where Kadish asks chat to help him plot out a murder mystery. Come join us in this interactive writing experiment! If you like this content and want to support it, check out our members area and all the cool stuff members get here: http://www.saltynerdclub.com

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March 2, 2022

Buddy Cop Movies - The Other Guys, R.I.P.D., Collision Course

In this episode the Salty Nerds review some Buddy Cop movies and go WAYYYY off the rails as they get more and more intoxicated while talking about these movies. First up is the Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg comedy, The Other Guys, about a pair of unlikely partners who don't…

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