Tag Archives: Biopic

Episode #394: Lee

Welcome to our Harvest Horror Fest Break. Mike was not able to get around to checking out this film before October and this film deserves to be talked about. This week we finally chat about Lee starring Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård, and Andrea Riseborough. Non WW2 journalism topics include Rolleiflex, Sam Adams, and Joker: Folie à Deux flops at the box office.

Next week we get back on track with our 7th Annual Harvest Horror Fest reviewing the fifth film in the series, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #84. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Lee Lee Movie Poster

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Writers: , , , Lem Dobbs, and Antony Penrose

Stars: , , , and Marion Cotillard

Release Date: September 13, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

Watch the Lee movie trailer below.

Episode #389: Reagan

Hello friends and colleagues, maybe? For this week’s podcast Mike and Matt discuss a politically charged biopic Reagan starring Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, Mena Suvari, and Jon Voight. Not communist inspired topics include dentists, Jeeping, and politics of course.

For next week’s riveting review Matt, Mike, and Ma hit the theaters to check out a highly anticipated sequel 36 years in the making, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #79. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Reagan Reagan Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Jon Voight 

Release Date: August 30, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

A drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to his time in the oval office.

Watch the Reagan movie trailer below.

Episode #361: Bob Marley: One Love

Happy Wednesday boys and girls! For the start of the Reel Film Nerds 7th year we chat about a musician biopic, Bob Marley: One Love starring Kingsley Ben-Adir  and Lashana Lynch. Bonus topics include legal marijuana, accents are difficult, and we have another amazing giveaway!

Next week your podcast trio continues to catch up with the Best Picture nominees with American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #51. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Bob Marley: One Love Bob Marley: One Love Movie Poster

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Writers: , , , and Reinaldo Marcus Green

Stars: , , , and Tosin Cole

Release Date: February 14, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Watch the Bob Marley: One Love trailer below.

Episode #354: Double Feature – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ferrari

Happy New Year everyone! Well we missed the pod last week so we are making up for it this week. Our first double feature in over a year! For this huge super long pod Mike, Matt, and Ma chat about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ferrari. There are lots and lots of bonus topics so I won’t bore you with a list. 

For next week’s review we hit the ol Netflix to check out David Fincher’s latest film The Killer starring Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episodes #43 and #44. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Movie Poster

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Writers: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, James Wan, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Mort Weisinger, and Paul Norris

Stars: , , , Nicole Kidman, and Amber Heard

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father’s death. Wielding the Black Trident’s power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.

Watch the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer below.

Ferrari Ferrari Movie Poster

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Writers: and

Stars: , , , and Penélope Cruz

Release Date: December 25, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari’s auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.

Watch the Ferrari trailer below.

Episode #338: Gran Turismo

Welcome everyone to yet another Wednesday. It’s like these things repeat every week! For today’s episode Matt and Mike chat about the based on a true story video game film Gran Turismo starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, and Archie Madekwe. Not incredible car topics include National Cinema Day, pumpkin ales are coming, and of course video games.

For next week’s review we head back to the theaters to check out the last big action flick of the summer, The Equalizer 3 starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #27, I think this is her best one yet! Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Gran Turismo Gran Turismo Movie Poster

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Writers: , , and

Stars: , , , and Djimon Hounsou

Release Date: August 25, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec – who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

Watch the Gran Turismo trailer below.