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Episode #364: The Zone of Interest

Happy Wednesday everyone! For today’s podcast we have another amazing Best Picture nominee that is also very difficult to watch. The Zone of Interest directed by Jonathan Glazer. Bonus topics today include Oscarheimer, Matt wins at Dad Jokes, and surround sound is a must for home viewing. 

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma head back to the theaters to hopefully catch a nice feel good film about a dog and an extreme adventure race team, Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #54. 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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The Zone of Interest The Zone of Interest Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Luis Noah Witte

Release Date: February 20, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.

Watch The Zone of Interest trailer  below.

Episode #350: Napoleon (2023)

Did you miss us? We missed you! For our incredible podcast’s 350th episode Matt and Mike chat about Ridley Scott’s latest epic Napoleon (2023) starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Not epic topics include a new amazing giveaway, history vs film, and all movie studios want is money. 

Next week Mike and Matt hit the theaters again to check out a film Matt is extremely excited about, Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage and Lily Bird. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #39. 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

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Stay home and stream as many movies as you can!

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Stars: , , , and Rupert Everett

Release Date: November 22, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Watch the Napoleon trailer below.

Episode #333: Oppenheimer

It’s Wednesday everyone and you know what that means, new podcast day! For today’s episode Matt and Mike chat about Christopher Nolan’s first biopic Oppenheimer starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon. Not world end weapon discussion topics include malls, WWII history, and waiting in lines for movies.

Next week we chat about the other huge film that came out last week Barbie starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Issa Rae. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #23, live from Cali! 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

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Stay home and stream as many movies as you can!

Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh

Release Date: July 23, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Watch the Oppenheimer trailer below.