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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Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus calls Kneecap a welcome and entertaining look at an unlikely trio of men who form an Irish hip hop act.
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Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that, as a fourth-wall breaking, foul-mouthed revitalization of comic-book film, Deadpool & Wolverine offers audiences hope for the future of the genre.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Despicable Me 4 were handled more effectively in previous installments, the spirit of the film makes it a worthy addition to the series.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that as far as sequels go, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is not one of those that surpasses the original. But, it does regain the charm of the original film.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that although A Quiet Place: Day One somehow manages to successfully take its place alongside both earlier entries in the series as a superb horror film in its own right.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it has its share of shining moments and thought-provoking sequences, Kinds of Kindness is ultimately a letdown following the triumph of Poor Things.
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus announces that the artistry and beauty with which the story here is woven and then spun, makes The Bikeriders a singular piece of cinematic excellence.
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that the new Disney/Pixar film – Inside Out 2 – has the distinction of being one of those rare sequels that equals – and in some ways – surpasses the original.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that although Back to Black may not prove to be the tell-all biography of Amy Winehouse that many may expect, it is a lovingly told story of a talented woman.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suspects that perhaps a heavier-than-expected narrative may turn some off of IF, but it is one of those rare family films that explores exactly what it means to be such.
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