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If you love sword fights, satire, flesh wounds, or flying cows, then this episode is for you! This week we cover two classic medieval comedies: Rob Reiner's eponymous production of "The Princess Bride" (1987) and Terry Gilliam's stab at comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975). Which is your favorite? Let us know! This week's sources include: - "As You Wish: the Story of the Princess Bride" (2001) - "The Princess Bride' Reunion ft. Billy Crystal, Robin W...

Today we share an episode which we first published on November 23, 2022, just 13 days after the end of Kevin Conroy's valiant battle with cancer. For us and many of millennials like us, Kevin will always be our Batman. We hope you enjoy this episode honoring Kevin's life and work. Image Copyrights: Kevin Conroy, Warner Brothers Animation/DC Studios Message Us Support the show Join the other Nerdhatters in our Patreon Community! https://patreon.com/TheNerdhatPodcast?utm_medium=clip...

This week we pull two classic sci-fi anime films out of our Nerdhat, both of which influenced the Wachowskis and inspired elements of the Matrix trilogy. Richard will be pitching Mamoru Oshii's 1995 classic "Ghost in the Shell," while returning guest Elijah Miller will be advocating for Katsuhiro Ôtomo's groundbreaking 1988 film "Akira." To Peruse and Purchase Examples of Elijah's art, visit https://www.elijahmillerart.com/ AI Summary* In this episode, hosts Richard Best and ...

In this week's episode we focus on the stories of two young women from the other side of the world, both of whom faced the challenges of living in cultures which restricted their freedoms and threatened their lives. "Persepolis," a 2007 French feature film faces off against 2017's "The Breadwinner," both of which premiered at International film festivals, and both of which were nominated for an Oscar* in their respective years. Have you seen either of these films? If so, let us know wha...

This week’s category is “Creepy Cartoons,” and we’re featuring two of the best to be released since Y2K frightened us into buying camping stoves and inordinate amounts of non-perishables - Alex Hirsch’s “Gravity Falls” and Pat McHale’s “Over the Garden Wall.” This week also includes an unscripted bonus segment in which Laura discusses her penchant for watching horror video gameplay on Youtube. Join us! If you dare….. Message Us Support the show Join the other Nerdhatters in our Patreon ...