CinemaNerdz: The Podcast
The Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com, Mike Tyrkus has been a writer/editor specializing in cinema studies since 1991. He was the webmaster for and a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society; he is currently a member of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild. His contributions to film criticism can be found in: Magill’s Cinema Annual, VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with Andrew Sarris). In this podcast, Mike reviews the latest releases.
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus argues that while it may lack the bite and substance of other musical biographies, Michael does deliver a reasonably entertaining portrayal of a rags-to-riches story.
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Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie provides a solid ninety plus minutes of decent family entertainment.
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that, amidst a swirling story of the possible apocalypse of Earth, Project Hail Mary produces an uplifting tale of friendship and a harrowing tale of survival.
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Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that a wildly rewarding ride that ultimately results in The Bride! likely being one of the best films of the year.
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the documentary Man on the Run follows Paul McCartney’s career trajectory following the breakup of The Beatlees throughout the following decade.
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Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that writer/director Emerald Fennell’s creatively interpreted version of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights soars with creative delights and artistic flourishes.
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Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that writer/director Bart Layton’s crime thriller Crime 101 echoes other films in the genre that have handled similar subject matter a bit more adeptly.
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Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, for several reasons, Song Sung Blue deserves to be viewed and enjoyed as something heartfelt and honest.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that with Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron has ostensibly brought his epic trilogy to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion.
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Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that Wicked: For Good upholds the standards set forth by its predecessor and, as unbelievable as it sounds, improves on the original The Wizard of Oz.
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