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[Nerdspresso] 'High Fidelity' still rocks, but Rob hits a sour note

Does a favorite movie change, or do we? Jeff Stanford revisits “High Fidelity” and finds the music still slaps, even if its romantic hero wears a little thin.

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[Video] Nerdspresso Phase II: Next-Gen Horror

Jeff Stanford’s son, Tate, joins Jeff and Wes Platt to talk “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” Halloween favorites, and what makes horror stick with a new generation.

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[Nerdspresso] 'Cocaine Bear' and the thrill of a first R-rated movie

What was your first R-rated movie in a theater? Jeff Stanford revisits “Cocaine Bear,” the bloody, ridiculous comedy that made him a cool dad for 90 minutes.

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[Nerdspresso] ‘Totally Killer’ Takes Slasher Fun Back to the ’80s

What happens when “Back to the Future” meets a masked killer? “Totally Killer” serves up laughs, scares, and ’80s nostalgia, with Kiernan Shipka keeping the mayhem entertaining.

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[Nerdspresso] I Look Like Teen Wolf’s Dad. No Offense, Mate.

A delayed train and a group of Welsh rugby fans gave me a celebrity look-alike I never asked for. A recent Teen Wolf rewatch has me wondering: Were they right?

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[Nerdspresso] ‘Night Shift’ and the Joy of HBO After Bedtime

What movie kept you up long after your parents went to bed? Revisiting 'Night Shift' brings back the early ’80s thrill of forbidden movies, low volume, and hoping Mom stayed asleep.

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[Nerdspresso] Lake Placid: A Croc Pot of Crap Movie Magic

Once we finally get a glimpse of this awesome critter, the big moment feels more like a punchline. After that, the creature is less the villain and more a plot device.

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[Nerdspresso] Tom Cruise Is More Famous Than Me - Should I Just Shut Up?

I enjoy spectacle as much as the next guy, but I also remember an actor who effortlessly went head-to-head with screen legends like Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman, and Jack Nicholson.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 24: Strange New Worlds

In this episode, Jeff and Wes explore the evolution of Star Trek, focusing on Strange New Worlds and its place in the franchise. They discuss the series' creative risks, character development, and the enduring legacy of Star Trek after six decades.

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[Nerdspresso] We Will Always Love Dolly Parton

She’s basically playing a version of herself in every role, but it works. Dolly is just so undeniably likable that you tolerate the occasional flat line reading or non-existent chemistry with a boorish male co-star.

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[Nerdspresso] A Bad Taste in The Devil's Mouth

The Devil’s Mouth is the name for the underwater cave they’re exploring when tragedy strikes. It could also be what was used to dictate prompts into ChatGPT for this rote thriller.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 23: Webheads Rejoice

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 23rd episode, we're talking about the hit Marvel movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day!"

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