Best Mike Tyrkus Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast Ep. 108: "Thunderbolts*" 6:11

18d ago6:11

6:11

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports exclaims that with Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been put back on track and made the films not only entertaining, but must-see events again. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Thunderbolts*!

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Podcast Ep. 107: "Drop" 6:27

25d ago6:27

6:27

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus sadly relates that Christopher Landon’s Drop is little more than an unfulfilling serving of a warmed-over thriller with little on the side in terms of originality. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Drop here!Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!…

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Podcast Ep. 106: "A Working Man" 5:56

25d ago5:56

5:56

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that while A Working Man may not prove to be the epitome of this category of film, it certainly is one of the more entertaining entries into the genre. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of A Working Man here!Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!…

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Podcast Ep. 105: "Disney’s Snow White" 6:26

25d ago6:26

6:26

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that the latest "live-action" re-imagining of an animated Disney classic, Snow White, proves to be less a triumph than an entertaining, yet flawed, adaptation.Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Disney’s Snow White here!Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!…

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Podcast Ep. 104: "Last Breath" 5:41

25d ago5:41

5:41

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that director Alex Parkinson’s dramatic rendition of Last Breath somehow manages to not only capture, but heighten, the exhilaration of its predecessor. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Last Breath here!Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The Podcast here!…

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Podcast Ep. 103: "Captain America: Brave New World" 7:03

25d ago7:03

7:03

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that while Captain America: Brave New World may harken back to earlier films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also fails to regain the momentum of the series. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Captain America: Brave New World! Subscribe to CinemaNerdz: The …

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Podcast Ep. 102: "September 5" 5:49

4M ago5:49

5:49

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that director Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 proves to be an uncannily engrossing and thrilling tale of world events and history. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of September 5!

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Podcast Ep. 101: "Wolf Man" 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus laments that rather than looking to create a new take on an archetypal legend, Wolf Man instead opts to simply make it louder, gorier, and a lot less entertaining. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wolf Man!

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Podcast Ep. 100: "Nosferatu" 5:27

5M ago5:27

5:27

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus proclaims that Robert Eggers' Nosferatu heralds a new breed of horror film from one of the leading filmmakers currently working within the genre. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Nosferatu!

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Podcast Ep. 99: "The Fire Inside" 5:43

5M ago5:43

5:43

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus explains that although The Fire Inside may not be the quintessential boxing film, but it is perhaps a film sorely needed at this particular moment in time.Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Fire Inside here!

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Podcast Ep. 98: "A Complete Unknown" 6:24

5M ago6:24

6:24

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that A Complete Unknown somehow manages to capture the breadth of the artist’s importance and the culture of the 1960s while remaining entertaining and engaging.Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of A Complete Unknown here!…

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Podcast Ep. 97: "Wicked: Part I" 7:08

5M ago7:08

7:08

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Wicked: Part I is an adaptation of a beloved Broadway play the may perhaps manage to outshine its source material in several ways. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wicked: Part I!

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Podcast Ep. 96: "Gladiator II" 4:51

5M ago4:51

4:51

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus assures the listener that despite some impressive visuals, Gladiator II is unfortunately little more than a tired retread of an earlier, and far more entertaining film. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Gladiator II!

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Podcast Ep. 95: "Piece By Piece" 4:49

7M ago4:49

4:49

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus finds that Piece By Piece is a fun and entertaining cinematic biographical experience that pretty much anyone will enjoy. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Piece By Piece!

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Podcast Ep. 94: "Joker: Folie à Deux" 6:42

7M ago6:42

6:42

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that although it showed promise and sports some decent performances from some talented actors, Joker: Folie à Deux is ultimately a folly unto itself. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Joker: Folie à Deux!

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Podcast Ep. 93: "Megalopolis" 6:01

7M ago6:01

6:01

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus shares that there is a lot here to unpack in Francis Ford Coppola’s new film and that Megalopolis may be a film that proves more revered by future generations of critics and filmmakers than those at work today. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Megalopolis!…

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Podcast Ep. 92: "My Old Ass" 5:49

8M ago5:49

5:49

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus observes that writer/director Megan Park’s crafty storytelling carries My Old Ass from beginning to end, making it an intriguing and beguiling romantic adventure of sorts. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of My Old Ass!

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Podcast Ep. 91: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" 6:05

8M ago6:05

6:05

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that while the return of all involved should be enough to make Beetlejuice Beetlejuice worth your time, there is little more than a simple "here we go again." Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!…

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Podcast Ep. 90: "Blink Twice" 6:11

8M ago6:11

6:11

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Blink Twice, writer/director Zoë Kravitz has established herself as a filmmaker to be reckoned with. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Blink Twice!

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Podcast Ep. 89: "Dìdi" 5:52

8M ago5:52

5:52

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that it eventually becomes obvious that the heart of Dìdi the film lies in a boy’s relationship with his mother and how exactly that shapes and directs his life. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dìdi!

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Podcast Ep. 88: "Sing Sing" 5:58

8M ago5:58

5:58

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus exclaims that while some aspects of Sing Sing is an honestly told, cathartic tale of redemption through art that easily ranks among one of the most powerful films of the year. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Sing Sing!

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Podcast Ep. 87: "Borderlands" 6:35

8M ago6:35

6:35

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus reports that to claim that Borderlands is a bore would be the most brutal critique of the film, but it is far more than just that, it is also a colossal waste of time. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Borderlands!

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Podcast Ep. 86: "Kneecap" 6:01

8M ago6:01

6:01

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kneecap!

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Podcast Ep. 85: "Deadpool & Wolverine" 5:56

8M ago5:56

5:56

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Deadpool & Wolverine!

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Podcast Ep. 84: "Despicable Me 4" 5:35

11M ago5:35

5:35

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Despicable Me 4!…

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Podcast Ep. 83: "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" 6:26

11M ago6:26

6:26

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F!…

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Podcast Ep. 82: "A Quiet Place: Day One" 7:05

11M ago7:05

7:05

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of A Quiet Place: Day One!…

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Podcast Ep. 81: "Kinds of Kindness" 4:29

11M ago4:29

4:29

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kinds of Kindness!…

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Podcast Ep. 80: “The Bikeriders” 7:21

11M ago7:21

7:21

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Bikeriders here!

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Podcast Ep. 79: “Inside Out 2” 6:35

11M ago6:35

6:35

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Inside Out 2 here!…

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Episode 78: “Back to Black” 5:37

12M ago5:37

5:37

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Back to Black!

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Episode 77: “IF” 6:05

12M ago6:05

6:05

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. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of IF!

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Episode 76: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” 4:51

1y ago4:51

4:51

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has injected the franchise with a new purpose and zest that portends perhaps even better entries to come in the future. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes!…

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Episode 75: “The Fall Guy” 6:30

1y ago6:30

6:30

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the nostalgic and non-ironic adaptation of the television series The Fall Guy allows the film to stand on its own apart from its namesake property. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Fall Guy!

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Episode 74: “Challengers” 5:16

1y ago5:16

5:16

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that while some may contest whether his new film – Challengers – is director Luca Guadagnino’s best, it is undeniable that this is, simply put, a great film. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Challengers!

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Episode 73: “Abigail” 5:40

1y ago5:40

5:40

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that, as do many other successful horror films, Abigail promises one narrative trope only to trip up the audience with a remarkably entertaining adventure yarn. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Abigail!

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Episode 72: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” 5:49

1y ago5:49

5:49

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that as far as period piece spy thrillers go, director Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stands near the top of the genre. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare!

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Episode 71: “Monkey Man” 7:00

1y ago7:00

7:00

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that as far as directorial debuts go, there are only a handful of films that may be as well respected by history as Dev Patel’s work with Monkey Man. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Monkey Man!

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Episode 70: “Wicked Little Letters” 4:11

1y ago4:11

4:11

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that despite being a mystery without an overly complicated mystery to solve, Wicked Little Letters turns out to be a rather entertaining frolic of a film. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Wicked Little Letters!

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Episode 69: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” 5:52

1y ago5:52

5:52

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus acknowledges that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a welcome addition to the franchise and one that perhaps bodes well for future installments. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!

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Episode 68: “The American Society of Magical Negroes” 6:45

1y ago6:45

6:45

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus states that Kobi Libii's The American Society of Magical Negroes is a film with a purpose as well as sound and earnest intentions that make it more powerful than not. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The American Society of Magical Negroes!…

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Episode 67: “Frida” 4:54

1y ago4:54

4:54

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus finds the documentary Frida to be an honest and lovingly constructed film that brings to the forefront the far-reaching influence of Kahlo and her work. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Frida!

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Episode 66: “Arthur the King” 6:16

1y ago6:16

6:16

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus claims that the story of asserts that redemption and family at the heart of Arthur the King easily makes it one of the best family films of the year. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Arthur the King!

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Episode 65: “Kung Fu Panda 4” 6:17

1y ago6:17

6:17

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that although Kung Fu Panda 4 may not be one of the worst animated films ever made, it is certainly the least enjoyable and entertaining film in the series. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Kung Fu Panda 4!

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Episode 64: “Dune: Part Two” 6:57

1y ago6:57

6:57

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus insists that Not only is Dune: Part Two even more compelling and beautiful than the first installment, it also makes the third film in the series a must-see event. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Dune: Part Two!

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Episode 63: “Drive-Away Dolls” 6:01

1y ago6:01

6:01

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that Drive-Away Dolls may not mirror other films from the Coen Brothers, but it is an extremely entertaining and rewarding piece from an unapologetic filmmaker. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Drive-Away Dolls!…

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Episode 62: “Bob Marley: One Love” 6:19

1+ y ago6:19

6:19

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus says that the latest film about a musician – Bob Marley: One Love – ultimately plays out more as a celebration of Bob Marley than as a “warts-and-all" biography. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Bob Marley: One Love!

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Episode 61: “The Teachers' Lounge” 5:40

1+ y ago5:40

5:40

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus declares that The Teachers' Lounge displays a profound depth of the story and sweeping breadth of the conflicts within that makes it one of the best films of the year. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Teachers' Lounge!…

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Episode 60: “The Underdoggs” 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

5:13

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus asserts that The Underdoggs is essentially a "comfort" movie that is neither provocative nor notable, but instead entertains just enough to get by. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of The Underdoggs!

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Episode 59: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” 6:23

1+ y ago6:23

6:23

In this episode of CinemaNerdz: The Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Mike Tyrkus suggests that the disappointing mediocrity of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may have set a new low for the DCECU that it is unlikely to climb out of at any point soon. Check out the full CinemaNerdz review of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!…

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