This week, the Nerds talk about the birth of the “Summer Blockbuster.”
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Dear Mr. Bay,
**SPOILER ALERT! READ WITH CAUTION, TRUE BELIEVERS!!**
Everyone and their mother has been eagerly anticipating this summer’s “Opening Day” for movies which Marvel has had on lockdown for the last few years. This year’s starting feature: Iron Man 3. Some people loved it, some people hated it and since its a piece of art, both are correct. I have now seen it thrice and have had ample time to break it down for you from the perspective of a truly dedicated comic book movie nerd.
Some of you avid listeners may know that I myself am a DIYer and craftaholic. My dad dragged me against my will to OSH and Home Depot on the weekends when I was a kid when I would rather stay home and read. He then made it up to me by teaching me how to use power tools, to build things, and to look at the artistic potential of a piece of junk. It unlocked a personal creativity that I’m proud to say that I share with my dad, and his dad, and his dad.
This week, NoF co-founder Dave McGuire is back with The Nerds again to discuss the merits and faults of practical and CGI special effects.
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