The Salty Nerd Podcast

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Aug. 5, 2020

Salty Nerd Podcast: Big Budget Box Office Bombs! Jupiter Ascending, Sahara, Gigli

In this episode of the Salty Nerd Podcast, the Salty Crew tackles big budget films that absolutely FLOPPED at the box office! We're talking massive failures like Jupiter Ascending, Sahara, and the notorious Gigli. The crew talks about the reasons why these films bombed so hard, and also has a…

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Aug. 2, 2020

Is Gigli Appropriate To Laugh At? [Review]

In this video, the Salty Crew takes a look at one of the most infamous box office bombs in the history of cinema - the notorious "Bennifer" classic, Gigli. Watch in wonder as the crew talks about "going full retard," why the vagina ISN'T the sister organ to the mouth,…

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Aug. 2, 2020

Sahara: Did Matthew McConaughey Kill This Franchise? [Review]

In this video, the Salty Crew watch the most boring action/adventure movie ever made - Sahara! What was supposed to be the first in a new franchise starring actor Matthew McConaughey became a cautionary tale in Hollywood on how NOT to make a big budget blockbuster film. Why did it…

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July 26, 2020

What Is John Carpenter's They Live Based On?

The Salty Nerd Crew discusses the influences behind John Carpenter's subversive allegory for unfettered capitalism, They Live. The crew discusses the short story and comic book the film is based on, as well as the various themes Carpenter put into the movie. Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter: http://saltylist.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salty_nerd Instagram:…

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July 26, 2020

How Rowdy Roddy Piper Is Responsible For The Rock's Career

In discussing They Live, the Salty Crew talks about how Roddy Piper was the first professional wrestler to ever be cast as the lead in a Hollywood movie, and how his efforts opened the doors for future wrestlers, like the Rock, to become leading men in big movies. Links: Website:…

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July 26, 2020

What Is The Connection The They Live Remake Has With The New Batman?

The Salty Crew talks about the proposed remake of John Carpenter's classic film and it's odd connection to the new Batman movie. Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter: http://saltylist.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salty_nerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salty_nerd_podcast Store: http://www.saltynerdstore.com Patreon: http://www.saltynerdclub.com/ Salty Crew: Matt Vader: https://www.twitter.com/mattvader74 Jude JuJu: https://www.twitter.com/iamjudejuju Matthew Kadish: https://www.twitter.com/MatthewKadish Past Episodes: http://www.saltynerdpodcast.com/ #TheyLive…

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July 26, 2020

How They Live's Iconic Fight Scene Came To Be

In their discussion about They Live, the Salty Crew talks about that epic fight scene, how the stars of the film came up with it, and why it's become so iconic. Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter: http://saltylist.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salty_nerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salty_nerd_podcast Store: http://www.saltynerdstore.com Patreon: http://www.saltynerdclub.com/ Salty Crew: Matt Vader: https://www.twitter.com/mattvader74 Jude…

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July 26, 2020

Why Do Hollywood Movies Cost So Much?

While talking about They Live's paltry $3 million budget, the Salty Crew begins to discuss why Hollywood movies cost so much to make, and where all that money goes during production. Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter: http://saltylist.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salty_nerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salty_nerd_podcast Store: http://www.saltynerdstore.com Patreon: http://www.saltynerdclub.com/ Salty Crew: Matt Vader: https://www.twitter.com/mattvader74 Jude…

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July 25, 2020

The Salty Nerd Podcast - Time Travel Edition: Hot Tub Time Machine, Bill & Ted, 12 Monkeys

In this episode of the Salty Nerd Podcast, the crew takes a most excellent adventure by watching movies all about Time Travel! First up is the faux-80s comedy Hot Tub Time Machine, followed by an actual 80s comedy, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Finally, things get serious when discussing the…

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July 25, 2020

Is Twelve Monkeys The Best Bruce Willis Movie Ever Made? [Review]

The Salty Crew survives a worldwide pandemic by watching a movie about a worldwide pandemic that's caused by a survivor of that worldwide pandemic travelling back in time in order to prevent a worldwide pandemic and ohmygod Terry Gilliam why do you do this to us????? Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter:…

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July 25, 2020

Bill and Ted Makes Me Remember When I Asked Your Mom To The Prom... [Review]

The Salty Crew takes a most excellent adventure through the ages while dealing with school history reports and minor oedipal complexes. Watch as the crew revisits one of the greatest time travel adventures of all time: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. We talk about how it taught us about history,…

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July 25, 2020

Why Does Hot Tub Time Machine Make Me Feel Pregnant? [Review]

The Salty Crew travels back to the early 2000s to visit the 1980s with the help of a hot tub and a can of Russian Energy Drink, all to avoid suicide via shotgun to the dick. Travel with us back to a time when Reagan was President and Michael Jackson…

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July 24, 2020

Woke Movie, Or True to Source Material? [The Old Guard Review]

The Salty Crew watches the latest Netflix original movie, The Old Guard, an adaptation of a comic book about immortal mercenaries. The crew discusses what was good about the movie, what was boring, and why Charlize Theron looks like a little boy in it. Links: Website: http://saltynerd.com Newsletter: http://saltylist.com Twitter:…

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July 21, 2020

Salty Nerd: We're Here To Review They Live & Chew Bubble Gum... [Review]

This episode of the Salty Nerd Podcast has the crew talking about the classic 1980s John Carpenter film They Live. The crew dives into the origins of the movie - from short story, to comic book, to feature film - and also discusses John Carpenter's pessimistic take on capitalism and…

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July 21, 2020

Salty Nerd: The Only Good Starship Troopers Review Is A DEAD Starship Troopers Review! [Review]

The Salty Crew watches the subversive military sci-fi film from the director of Robocop - Starship Troopers! The crew talks about the satire in the film, compares the movie to the original book, and analyzes how the film seems to get better with age. Eat your heart out, Rian Johnson…

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July 21, 2020

Salty Nerd: Peter Jackson's Bad Taste Sucked All Joy From My Life [Review]

Kadish's film school roots take him back to the classic New Zealand horror genre pioneered by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson when he forces his co-hosts to watch Jackson's first ever film: Bad Taste. However, as the title suggests, this film did not sit well with the rest…

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July 20, 2020

The Salty Nerd - ALIEN Edition: Bad Taste, Predator, Starship Troopers

In this episode of the Salty Nerd Podcast, the Salty Crew takes on one of Jude JuJu's favorite topics - ALIENS! This week, each member of the Salty Crew chose a movie featuring some type of alien to discuss. MattVader chose the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Predator. Alex chose the…

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July 20, 2020

Salty Nerd: Get To Da Predator Review!!! [Review]

The Salty Crew takes on the classic 1987 Schwarzenegger film, Predator. In this episode, MattVader talks about his love for the movie, Kadish discusses why it's part of the "McTiernan Trifecta", and Jude advocates for all men to greet each other with a bout of arm-wrestling handshakes. If you're a…

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July 10, 2020

The Salty Nerd: Monsters & Robots Edition - Chopping Mall, Monster Squad, Godzilla 1998!

The theme for this installment of the Salty Nerd Podcast is Monsters & Robots, and the Salty Crew picked an odd assortment of movies to review. This episode has the crew watching the 1980 Roger Corman horror classic Chopping Mall, along with the Shane Black Goonies rip-off Monster Squad, and…

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July 10, 2020

Salty Nerd: Monster Squad Gots Nards! [Review]

The Salty Crew decides to take a look at writer Shane Black's "Little Rascals vs. Classic Universal Monsters" film, called The Monster Squad. This "Goonies Rip-Off" is a nostalgic favorite to some, but Alex ends up hating it with seven passions. Listen as the Salty Crew debates the merits of…

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July 10, 2020

Salty Nerd: Godzilla '98 Is a great Dinosaur movie, but a bad Godzilla movie [Review]

In this installment, the Salty Crew is forced to watch the 1998 version of Godzilla by Alex, who for some reason loves this terrible, terrible movie. The crew discusses the controversy surrounding this interpretation of Godzilla, while also breaking down what works and what doesn't work about this movie. Listen…

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July 10, 2020

Salty Nerd: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story Of Fire Saga is like a Volvo [Review]

The Salty Crew dives into the latest lyrical masterpiece from comedian Will Ferrell - a feel-good romantic musical comedy spoof of the Eurovision Song Contest. And boy oh boy, does the Salty Crew love it! Like a Volvo, the movie may not turn any heads, but it certainly gets the…

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July 10, 2020

Salty Nerd: Chopping Mall Needs More Butter [Review]

The Ambassador of Estrogen decided to pick a favorite "sleepover" movie to talk about, and it just so happens that movie is about killer robots who police a mall. Listen as the Salty Crew breaks down this 1980s Roger Corman classic about mall sex-orgies gone horribly wrong! Waitress! More butter!!!…

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June 29, 2020

Salty Nerd: Killing Gunther is dead on arrival. [Review]

In this episode, the Salty Crew takes on the fauxumentary action comedy Killing Gunther, starring the one-and-only Arnold Schwarzenegger (who doesn't even show up until 2/3rds into the film). Listen as the Salty Crew breaks down the film and talks about what worked, what didn't, and the potential for a…

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