http://opticnerds.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/6 Film reviews & movie news - discussed by three geeky nerdloids. en-PI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/PeterAugerPhilBeresfordMarkFinch JellyCast http://www.jellycast.com opticnerds@hotmail.co.uk (The Optic Nerds) Movies & Television Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:02:37 +0100 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:30:23 +0100 The Optic Nerds The Optic Nerds opticnerds@hotmail.co.uk podcast Yes No Film reviews & movie news - discussed by three geeky nerdloids. Three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing phenomena that is 3D! From their love of exploitation cinema to their indifference of summer Hollywood blockbusters, you WILL be entertained by their opinions!* *The Optic Nerds cannot guarantee that you will actually be entertained by their opinions. https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/25 “De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma.” Say it out loud enough times and it just because an abstract sound, but for the Optic Nerds, “De Palma” only means one thing: “Brian.” And so, for episode 16, the Optic Nerds take a look at three of Brian De Palma’s thrillers: “Sisters” [aka “Blood Sisters”] (1973), “Dressed To Kill” (1980) and “Raising Cain” (1992). Expect spoilers, heated discussions, bad singing, the obligatory mention of “Scarface” (1983) and a shocking revelation regarding one ‘Nerd’s view on “Phantom Of The Paradise” (1974)! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge (from their album “We Are Family”), a small snippet of the track “Lola” by The Kinks (from their album “Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One”) and a brief section of the song “Copy Of A” by Nine Inch Nails (from the album “Hesitation Marks”). Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:01:13 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/25 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/25 No Podcast 01:32:42 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/24 WARNING: the following episode may cause severe anxiety, depression and the overwhelming urge to evacuate Sheffield. Why? Because in this episode, the ‘Nerds are reviewing three films all about the destruction of Britain via nuclear holocaust: “Threads” (Mick Jackson, 1984), Raymond Briggs’ “When The Wind Blows” (Jimmy T. Murakami, 1986) and “The Bed Sitting Room” (Richard Lester, 1969). So climb into your fallout shelters, get your chemical toilets ready and prepare your potato sacks as the Optic Nerds discuss how bloody horrible nuclear war is! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “Including The Last Voice” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, from their album “Welcome To The Pleasuredome,” and a small snippet of the track “Enola Gay” by OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark), from their album “Organisation.” Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:00:48 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/24 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/24 No Podcast 01:27:21 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/23 Well looky-here, it’s Father’s Day! And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion for card & gift shops to sell over-priced pieces of tat than to snuggle up with the man who ejaculated you into the world and listen to the Optic Nerds as they review Fathers’ Day (1997, Ivan Reitman), Creepshow (1982, George Romero) and Father’s Day (2011, Astron-6)! So grab your father or, if he’s not available, a prostitute, and prepare yourself for a darn-hooting rib-gaggling syrup-drinking whale of a time! This episode contains a sample of the song “The Father’s Day Killer” by Jeremy Gillespie (currently only available on iTunes as a downloadable single), as well as a short sample of the track “Father’s Day” by John Harrison (from the Creepshow original motion picture soundtrack) and a short sample of the song “Surf Rape Rock” by Brian Wiacek (from the Father’s Day soundtrack). It should be noted that since this episode was recorded, Troma did release the Director’s Cut of Father’s Day (2011) on limited edition VHS. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:06:47 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/23 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/23 No Podcast 00:53:46 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/22 When one of the Optic Nerds meandered off to work on the latest Troma film "Return To Nuke ‘Em High" last summer, it was only a matter of time before Lloyd Kaufman would be blackmailed into agreeing to be interviewed by said Optic Nerd. So here, for your consideration, is Lloyd Kaufman talking about "Return To Nuke ‘Em High," his new documentary "Occupy Cannes!," internet neutrality, the MPAA, how getting pissed on by Lawrence Tierney helped create Hollywood history, and economic blacklisting. Also, The Optic Nerds present their new radical patented and not-at-all-copied feature “what’s hot, and what’s not!” which they are sure will catch-on like a pubic lice infestation at a sex addicts clinic. It should be noted that this episode was recorded at the end of March 2013 and as such the conversation regarding Evil Dead (2013) was made prior to the film’s release. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:36:56 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/22 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/22 No Podcast 01:47:43 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/21 BOOM! CRASH! SPLAT! Those sounds can only mean one thing… The Optic Nerds are back! But where have they been, and what is left of them? And more importantly – what films left an impression on them during 2012? Find out what the ‘Nerds thought about The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, Avengers Assemble, the deaths of Tony Scott and James Herbert, The Hobbit Digital HFR 48FPS IMAX 3D D-BOX Experience™, The Empire Awards, and oh so much more, in this fruity language-laden catch-up episode! This episode contains a sample of the song “Prince Of The North” by Akercocke from their album “Choronzon,” as well as the track “Face Of The Antichrist [film version]” from the deluxe edition of the “Damien: Omen II” soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith, and a sample of the song “Don’t Go” by Yazoo (AKA Yaz) from their album “Upstairs At Eric’s.” The “digging with pick-axe” sound effect was provided by www.cameronmusic.co.uk. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:58:03 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/21 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/21 No Podcast 01:58:29 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/20 Just when you thought it was safe to listen to streamable/downloadable content on the internet! Yes, the Optic Nerds are back! Well, nearly anyway. So to pave the way for their official return (due in a month or two), this "radio spot" was created for your ears to hear and your brain to process the soundwaves. Listen to it - it is your destiny. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:34:08 +0000 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/20 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/20 No Podcast 00:03:00 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/19 Good happiness to all of you, and without a brief concoction of doubt (for that would be hypocrisy of the highest assortment), the ‘Nerds would like to present to the internet airwaves their drunken musings concerning a triple-bill of cinematic oddness: Forbidden Zone (Richard Elfman, 1982), La Planete Sauvage [aka Fantastic Planet] (Rene Laloux, 1973) and The Baby (Ted Post, 1973). Odd? It’s a veritable kaleidoscope of whimsy! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “Hocus Pocus (U.S. Single Version)” by the band Focus, currently only available on their compilation album “Hocus Pocus: The Best Of Focus,” unless you can find the original U.S. 7” single of course. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:52:58 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/19 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/19 No Podcast 01:12:30 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/18 Whether displaying a Master Of The Universe or Stig Of The Dump, television has power... the power to move buildings using its will alone. Well... okay, not that specific power but it is ruddy powerful and no mistake. In this episode, the Optic Nerd Three take a look at movies all about the power of television. Underneath the microscope of geek today are George Clooney’s truth based drama ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ (2005), Sidney Lumet’s classic satire ‘Network’ (1976) and David Cronenberg’s seminal craziness ‘Videodrome’ (1983). Have a listen, your ears will feel like they’ve eaten a peach. This episode contains a brief sample of the track "Mad As Hell" by Ralphie Dee, taken from the "Totally Cained" EP. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:45:22 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/18 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/18 No Podcast 01:22:31 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/17 It’s Easter! This fact hasn’t escaped our trio of geeks and in this Easter Special episode the ‘Nerds review three films dedicated to showing the life of Jesus in those final few days: Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ” (2004), Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (1988) and Norman Jewison’s film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973). How’s that for a holy trinity? So grab some egg-shaped chocolate, nail your messiah to a tree and settle down for a tasty trinity of Jesus films! This episode contains a short sample of the cover song “Jesus Christ Superstar” by Laibach, which is available on their album “Jesus Christ Superstars," as well as a short sample of the song "The Thrashin' Of The Christ" by Municipal Waste, from their album "Hazardous Mutation." Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:41:20 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/17 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/17 No Podcast 01:34:58 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/16 Ruddy hell, the Optic Nerds are back! Fulfilling the prophecy foretold by insane geeks a few months ago, the ‘Nerds choose three classic Ken Russell films to review for your listening pleasure: The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” (1975), the philosophically hallucinogenic “Altered States” (1980), and the erotically mental “Crimes Of Passion” (1984). This episode contains a short sample of music from the track “Main Title And First Hallucination [Ritual Sacrifice and Religious Memories],” available on the “Altered States: Original Soundtrack” album by John Corigliano. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:00:08 +0000 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/16 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/16 No Podcast 01:33:30 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/15 Warm yourselves up this winter’s solstice with the Optic Nerds 2011 Christmas Special! As well as reviewing four festive filmic fillets (Rare Exports – Jalmari Helander, 2010; Scrooged – Richard Donner, 1988; Black Christmas – Bob Clarke, 1974; and Jingle All The Way – Brian Levant, 1996) they will also be joined by the musical trio The Mincing Pies for some traditional seasonal songs, not to mention a guest appearance from DJ Ex-Mass & MC iSING. Go on, treat yourself, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:09:17 +0000 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/15 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/15 No Podcast 01:29:11 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/14 After a brief hiatus, the Optic Nerds are back! Following a humbling apology by the ‘Nerds for not recording the previously promised Halloween Special, they review the low-budget indie vampire-fest “Stake Land” (Jim Mickle, 2010), and to tie in with the re-release of Queen’s back-catalogue of albums, the Optic Nerds carry out a Queen movie double-bill with a nostalgic look back at “Flash Gordon” (Mike Hodges, 1980) & “Highlander” (Russell Mulcahy, 1986). Can there be only one? No. No, there can’t. This episode contains a short sample of the song “Football Fight” and also a short sample of the song “The Hero,” both by Queen and readily available on the album “Flash Gordon: Original Soundtrack Music” by Queen. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:39:26 +0000 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/14 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/14 No Podcast 01:36:19 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/13 Lock up your herd of nerfs and leave your womp rat pie to cool on the windowsill, it’s the Optic Nerds George Lucas special! In this episode, the ‘Nerds review one of the main inspirations for Star Wars – Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Hidden Fortress’ (1958) – and also one of the films which, in itself, was inspired by Star Wars – Aldo Lado’s The Humanoid (1979), not to mention a discussion about the man himself: George “I’m Not A Moon” Lucas. Will the ‘Nerds stay on target? Will Greedo shoot first? Move along, move along… This episode of The Optic Nerds contains two brief samples from the song “Star Wars” by Meco, available on numerous different releases but most recently on the album “Dance Your Asteroids Off: The Complete Star Wars Collection” by Meco. It also contains a small extract from “The Imperial March” by John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, available on the "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back” original motion picture soundtrack album. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:48:15 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/13 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/13 No Podcast 01:35:28 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/12 It’s part 2 of the Optic Nerds Frightfest 2011 special! Continuing on from the previous episode, our tepid intrepid Nerds round off the Frightfest weekend (the second half of Saturday the 27th August, as well as Sunday the 28th & Monday the 29th of August) with the following reviews: the “Fright Night” remake (in 3D!), “The Woman”: Lucky McKee’s collaboration with pulp-fiction author Jack Ketchum, drive-in throwback horror comedy anthology “Chillerama,” Xavier Gens’ post-apocalyptic character piece “The Divide,” Ti West’s spooky “The Innkeepers,” Christmas carnage in “Saint,” the almost indescribable “Kill List,” total mind-violation “Detention,” camping with camcorders “A Night In The Woods,” zombie road movie “Deadheads,” Swiss thriller “Sennentuntschi: Curse Of The Alps,” Alex Chandon’s dirty celluloid pork-scratching “Inbred,” and finally the vertigo-inducing “A Lonely Place to Die.” Clear some space on your hard drive! Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:17:57 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/12 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/12 No Podcast 01:53:54 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/11 It's Christmas for horror-lovers everywhere (well, in the UK anyway) as the fantastic horror film festival 'Frightfest' was unleashed upon a ghoulish audience in London's West End during the August bank holiday weekend. As regular attendees, the Optic Nerds have decided to review all 25 films shown throughout the festival over a two-episode Frightfest special! And so, in part 1 (covering Thursday the 25th, Friday the 26th and the first half of Saturday the 27th of August) of this deadly double-bill of dastardly devilry, the 'Nerds review: the Guillermo del Toro-penned "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" remake, the latest in the supernatural disaster-fest franchise "Final Destination 5 - 3D," anthology horror "The Theatre Bizarre," psycho-thriller "Rogue River," fatal attraction on a farmyard "The Holding," the Germanic underground nightmare of "Urban Explorers," the recession-based thriller "The Glass Man," splatter comedy "Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil," self-torture porn "Vile," the crazy Norwegian film "Troll Hunter," the kind-of follow-up to The Wicker Man: Robin Hardy's "The Wicker Tree," and social-networking nonsense in "Panic Button." Blimey. It's gonna be a long one! Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:53:27 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/11 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/11 No Podcast 01:53:32 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/9 In episode 2, the Optic Nerds review Hobo With A Shotgun (2011) and the original version of Fright Night (1985). This episode contains a short sample of the song "Good Man In A Bad Time" by Ian Hunter, which was used in the film Fright Night (1985). It is available on the hard-to-find Fright Night soundtrack album, and also on the Ian Hunter compilation album "Once Bitten Twice Shy." Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:36:51 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/9 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/9 No Podcast 01:09:40 https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/8 In their first ever episode, the Optic Nerds review John Carpenter's The Ward (2010) and the original version of Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark (1973). So, who are the Optic Nerds? They are three geeks discussing film & TV and everything in-between. GASP at their proficient movie knowledge! SWOON as you hear the dulcet tones of their masculine voices! GAG as they throw caution to the wind and criticise everything from the OCD-inflicted George Lucas (allegedly) to the headache-inducing phenomena that is 3D! From their love of exploitation cinema to their indifference of summer Hollywood blockbusters, you WILL be entertained by their opinions!* *The OpticNerds cannot guarantee that you will actually be entertained by their opinions. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:36:35 +0100 Content https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/8 jellycast https://opticnerds.jellycast.com/node/8 No Podcast 00:56:00