Kurosawa’s Classic Through Spike Lee’s Lens - Highest 2 Lowest Movie Review | Vaguely Nerdy Podcast We’re reviewing Highest 2 Lowest — Spike Lee’s bold re-adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic crime drama High and Low. With Denzel Washington leading the cast, the film reimagines themes of class and morality but…
From its chilling trailer to the buzz coming out of early screenings, Weapons promised mystery, dread, and a few gut-punch twists. But does it deliver the goods?? We’re breaking down the story, performances, and the unsettling themes that have everyone talking. 0:00 - Start 0:12 - Movie Trivia 3:52 -…
Two worlds. Two legacies. One epic episode. First, we explore Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda — a bold new animated series that expands the mythology of the Black Panther universe with stunning visuals, deep lore, and a warrior’s heart. Then, we descend into the eerie unknown with the premiere of Alien:…
This week, we're diving deep into the long-awaited Marvel Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. After years of speculation, casting rumors, and cosmic-level expectations, does Marvel finally get it right? We’re talking casting, chemistry, cosmic stakes, and how this version stacks up against previous attempts. 0:00 - Start 0:25 - Movie…
This week, we're diving into the reboot/revival/whatever-you-want-to-call-it of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Does the fisherman still hook us? Is this just '90s nostalgia bait or a fresh twist on a classic teen slasher? We’re slicing through the hype. 0:00 - Start 0:15 - Movie Trivia 4:11 -…
In this stacked episode, we’re reviewing Marvel’s Ironheart, reacting to the prehistoric pandemonium of Jurassic World: Rebirth, and flying headfirst into DC’s bold new chapter with Superman. Are these cinematic universes finding new life? We also review the latest in movie news and trailers. 0:00 - Start 0:32 - Movie…
Don’t fear Vaguely Nerdy fans! We’ll be back with our Jurassic World Rebirth & Superman next week. For this episode, we’re recapping the best bits of our 100 episodes to celebrate this milestone. If you’re new to our podcast, this is the perfect intro. Welcome! 0:00 - Start 1:16- Movie…
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Vaguely Nerdy Podcast — your go-to movie podcast for all the latest film news, reviews, and the occasional existential crisis over AIs. This week, we’re celebrating hitting the big 💯 by doing what we do best: talking about movies and nerdy news. Our…
This week, we’re tearing into 28 Years Later — the long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Is the rage virus scarier than ever? Is Danny Boyle still the king of apocalyptic dread? And did this trilogy-starter leave us terrified? Find out now! Got thoughts? Screams? Apocalyptic…