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Press Play Action

Press Play Action

Written by: Jersey Nerds Productions
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Press Play Action is a movie review podcast produced by Jersey Nerds Productions and hosted by Jersey Nerd Mitchell Lea! Mitchell and his cohort of die hard movie nerds take a look at cinema in all forms, from cult classics, guilty pleasure films, whats currently on in theatres and everything in between. If you are a movie fan than this is where you need to be!© 2026 Jersey Nerds Productions Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Alien: Romulus (2024) & Predator (1987) Movie Review
    May 21 2026

    🎬👽The Jersey Nerds are back with another action-packed double feature — this time heading into the shadows of sci-fi horror with Alien: Romulus and Predator.


    🛸 Alien: Romulus — a terrifying return to the claustrophobic horror of the Alien franchise, packed with facehuggers, xenomorph chaos, and deep-space dread. We break down the film’s atmosphere, brutal scares, franchise callbacks, and how it fits into the larger legacy of the series.


    🌲 Predator — the ultimate jungle hunt that blends military action, sci-fi suspense, and one of cinema’s most iconic movie monsters. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary one-liners to the Predator’s unforgettable design, we revisit why this 1987 classic still hits so hard.


    Two deadly creatures. One sci-fi horror showdown. Endless discussion 🎙️
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    54 mins
  • Random Movie Review: A Bug's Life (1998) & The Last Duel (2021)
    May 14 2026

    🎬🗽 New Episode Alert: The Jersey Nerds are back with another unforgettable double feature — this time diving into the wildly different worlds of A Bug’s Life and The Last Duel.


    🐜 A Bug’s Life — Pixar’s colorful underdog adventure filled with heart, humor, and surprisingly timeless themes about courage, leadership, and standing up to oppression. We revisit the film’s iconic characters, emotional moments, and why it remains one of Pixar’s most underrated classics.


    ⚔️ The Last Duel — Ridley Scott’s gripping medieval epic based on true events, packed with betrayal, shifting perspectives, and one of the most intense final battles in recent film history. We break down the film’s Rashomon-style storytelling, powerhouse performances, and the themes of truth, power, and justice that make it so compelling.


    One animated classic. One brutal historical drama. Endless discussion 🎙️
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    49 mins
  • Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) Review!
    May 6 2026

    🎬👽 PRESS PLAY ACTION returns to the darkest corners of deep space as we continue our exploration of the legendary Alien universe with a chilling double feature review of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.


    🧬 Prometheus — Ridley Scott’s ambitious sci-fi mystery that dares to ask humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? And what happens when our creators want us dead? We dive into the film’s stunning visuals, philosophical themes, terrifying discoveries, and the endless debates surrounding its deeper meaning.


    ☠️ Alien: Covenant — a brutal descent back into horror as synthetic nightmares, deadly creatures, and humanity’s arrogance collide in one of the franchise’s darkest chapters. From shocking kills to David’s terrifying evolution, we break down the film’s most disturbing moments and discuss whether it succeeds as both a prequel and an Alien film.


    Two films. One visionary director. Endless existential terror 🎙️
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    48 mins
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