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.
Episodes
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
6 min
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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Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
6 min
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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Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
5 min
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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Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
6 min
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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Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
5 min
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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Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
6 min
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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Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
5 min
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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Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
7 min
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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Nov 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2025
5 min
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that while there have been more horror specific renditions of "Frankenstein," there may not have been a more beautifully elegant and compelling adaptation than this.
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Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
5 min
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus calls Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere a titanic story housed in a deceptive package that delivers more during its running time than one is likely to expect.
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