 We've come a long way from where we began Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again    That Wannabe Film Class takes its final bow. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

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The Finale (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 36)

For the final traditional episode of That Wannabe Film Class, our crew is joined by Prince Jackson and Cam Hawkins to discuss Moonlight and how minority representation is still so lacking in both Hollywood and the new media space we occupy. Follow and support our guests: Prince Jackson: @theheadknight Cam Hawkins: @TheCinephileGuy If you're looking for Black Lives Matter resources, go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. If you want to support financially, watch this video without skipping/blocking ads and the ad revenue will go to Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM Support That Nerdy Site on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Moonlight: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 35)

We're joined by Summer Plair to talk Sorry To Bother You and how it portrays capitalism, how it represents diverse experiences, and just how INCREDIBLY weird it is.   Audio Note: Minor audio issues at the end of episode as Summer's audio switched to her computer and thus was picking up Ben and Chloe. It's almost entirely been edited around but there are occasional hiccups. Follow and support our guests: Summer Plair: @uncle_daddyy If you're looking for Black Lives Matter resources, go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. If you want to support financially, watch this video without skipping/blocking ads and the ad revenue will go to Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM Support That Nerdy Site on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Sorry to Bother You: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 34)

Ben sits down with filmmaker Terence Johnson to discuss Fruitvale Station. The two have a personal conversation on their shared experience growing up in the East Bay alongside how Hollywood represents Black experiences and ways the industry can improve. Follow and support our guests: Terence Johnson: @terencebjohnson If you're looking for Black Lives Matter resources, go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. If you want to support financially, watch this video without skipping/blocking ads and the ad revenue will go to Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM Support That Nerdy Site on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Fruitvale Station: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 33)

We're back! Ben and Chloe are joined by Emmett Watkins Jr. and Bryce Cross and for the first ep. in our Black Lives Matter month. The team talks Blindspotting, diving into both the movie's excellent comedy and the serious topic at its heart. This is one you won't want to miss! Follow and support our guests: Emmett Watkins Jr.: @ejsponge61 Bryce Cross: @_BryceCross If you're looking for Black Lives Matter resources, go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. If you want to support financially, watch this video without skipping/blocking ads and the ad revenue will go to Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM Support That Nerdy Site on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Blindspotting: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 32)

We take a step back from movie talk to focus on the important Black Lives Matter movement. The team discusses available resources, how you can contribute to the fight, and our responsibility as people with white privilege. If you're looking for resources, go to https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. If you want to support financially, watch this video without skipping/blocking ads and the ad revenue will go to Black Lives Matter organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM If you are interested in Ben's ebay items, you can find them here (closing June 9, 2020): https://www.ebay.com/sch/jasonb5225/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Black Lives Matter (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 31)

Ben and Chloe committed the greatest sacrifice known to film: they watched The Last Airbender. They did it for their art, but honestly, they also did it as an excuse to talk about the tv show at length. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mrbentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

The Last Airbender: A Special Chaos Episode (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 30)

There are two very important things Ben wants you to know about Sing Street. One is that it's definitely a musical. Two, and most importantly, is that it also just so happens to be the best movie ever made. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Sing Street: Our Favorite Movies (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 29)

Sure you could tune into this week's episode to hear how much we like the movie's use of visuals, music, and narrative setup to build mystery and tension. BUT you can also tune in for Ben's continual insulting of Stanley Kubrick and Chloe endlessly lusting after Jake Gyllenhaal. Yeah, we know what the people want. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Prisoners: Our Favorite Movies (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 28)

Women. They're little. Well only in flashbacks. WELL not even in those really because they're still portrayed by adult actresses. Whatever, the point is Ben thinks this is one of the best movies ever made and he WILL talk your ear off about it. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Little Women: Our Favorite Movies (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 27)

What's Michael Bay's deal? This is the question that plagues our hosts as they delve into the middle chapter in Bay's Transformers saga. Along the way, Chloe, our resident Transformers expert, explores some of the differences between Bay's Transformers and other iterations, the sexiness of our main Cybertronian roster, and the movie's powerful impact on her life that has earned it a place as one of her favorite movies - all while Ben tries to grapple with the most confounding narrative choices imaginable. You might say, along the way, we learn this movie really is more than meets the eye. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Transformers Dark of the Moon: Our Favorite Movies (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 26)

We dive into our final 69% movie with Kathryn Bigelow's classic Point Break. The crew breaks down their thoughts on the movie's unique use of action, Bodhi and Johnny Utah's sexual tension, and question why the hell anyone thought remaking this was a good idea. THAT is just when we're on topic though, as the crew goes where the current takes them - discussing Percy Jackson, life in quarantine, and even planning a surprise pick for next week's movie! Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Point Break: 42069 Month (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 25)

This week the crew is joined by special guest Clark Eglinton to talk about one of Judd Apatow's least discussed films: Funny People. We talk about the interwoven careers of the film's actors, talk about how the movie represents Los Angeles, and much more! Follow our guest: Clark Eglinton @puns_for_sail Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Funny People: 42069 Month (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 24)

42069 Month continues with About Time, a movie that Ben will argue deserves a far higher score until the day he dies. The team gets down to the nitty-gritty by talking time travel mechanics, how theme connects to storytelling, how production companies work, and how this movie breaks conventional "rules" about movie storytelling. It's not all business though, we also dive into Rachel McAdams' illustrious career as "significant other of time traveler," how we'd want to be proposed to, the impact of time travel on one's sexual exploits, AND Chloe has a complete breakdown for a couple minutes in the middle there. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

About Time: 42069 Month (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 23)

For 42069 month we're talking movies with 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and it kicks off with Treasure Planet! Dive in as we discover how much this movie has shaped Chloe, talk our taste in video games, explore isolation life, and talk the history of the Disney Renaissance that led to Treasure Planet's creation. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/thatnerdysite Follow the Nerds on Twitter: Ben: @mr_bentobox Chloe: @echochlo  That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Treasure Planet: 42069 Month (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 22)

That Wannabe Film Class is a weekly podcast from That Nerdy Site about the movies we love. Each month, Ben Bellevue, Chloe Naylor, and Logan Wilkinson select a theme. Each week, they take turns selecting a movie from within that theme to watch and discuss on the show, with guests lending their voices at the end of each month.

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