A subtle but fascinating production detail: many background Hogwarts students remained in the Harry Potter franchise from the first film through the final installment.

This short explores casting continuity, studio planning, and how Warner Bros. maintained long-term consistency across eight major productions.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Was killing Dumbledore the right move? | Cave Scene Lighting Breakdown

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QViVvAoL0kWali9X9lX5T?si=8VttYE9bSKmU2ZBXY0-Img

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire | EP #93

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wzf8nHXHdNZmieSzdYDZB?si=-86HgOWjTcehMmAXYAmv6g

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway Review | On-Stage Magic & Time Travel | EP 95

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17kPdGzyv3yZx1VeGPA3E7?si=Z5oVkL_YRHWAbPwYU8UwhQ

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets — Lucius Malfoy vs Dumbledore: Light vs Shadow

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0n4nTraFt1Ax3ZsRwXaFeo?si=I6_XFYWxTo6lFmX6Bvp8oA

My main channel- Kruboy Productions

https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS

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Bruno Delbonnel's IMDB Page

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In this short breakdown from my full episode on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, I explain why major character deaths must serve the story — and how the cave scene’s lighting design elevated the moment.

Order of the Phoenix | VFX Team Spotlight (Nerdy Note)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/69yc3OImxxSuAXSpnwHArU?si=LQN2BqOpRViOr7zMEQnT-A

Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix | Nerdy Rewatch EP #98

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SNcvS5EbIUgS7S1cvQgEr?si=XNO4PTVpTISsUhD5jYeAXg

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway Review | On-Stage Magic & Time Travel | EP 95

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17kPdGzyv3yZx1VeGPA3E7?si=gc5XoR2GSdqfUasALRC9UQ

My main channel- Kruboy Productions

https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS

TikTok

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https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy

#harrypotter #harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince #filmanalysis #cinematography #colorist #nerdynote #dumbledore #sillynerdywordypodcast #kruboyproductions #wizardingworld

Bruno Delbonnel's IMDB Page

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Mike Brewster's IMDB Page

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In Episode 99 of The Silly Nerdy & Wordy Podcast, I break down Crime 101 (2026) — the new slow-burn heist thriller directed by Bart Layton and starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, and Nick Nolte.

This was my first theatrical movie of 2026, and it’s a dialogue-driven crime drama that leans heavily on character complexity, screenplay tension, and subtle performances.

In this episode, I discuss:

Chris Hemsworth’s range outside of the Marvel films

The layered internal conflicts of the three lead characters

The “mini Avengers reunion” between Hemsworth and Ruffalo

The production coordination behind the car & motorcycle chase

The tense airport car scene (score, sound design & editing choices)

The open-ended, interpretive ending

Is Crime 101 worth your time? Let’s talk pacing, performances, filmmaking details, and whether this slow burn thriller delivers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crime 101 Review

01:19 Film Overview and Initial Impressions

03:07 Character Analysis and Performances

06:34 Technical Aspects of Filmmaking

10:00 Themes and Conclusion

Crime 101 | How This Car Scene Built Tension | Director & Sound Breakdown | Nerdy note EP #99

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AFIXnmtJZd4v7NREQTJ96?si=2t0xeeZBSQWQDb2bh2voyA

How Crime 101 Filmed the Car Chase

https://open.spotify.com/episode/28pM9i1nqRSJFRPg7zqh0D?si=6wJfVhNTRM6Syn9txjMH7Q

Crime 101: Slow Burn or Smart Script? | Nerdy note EP #99

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TZiphzLtwV0FHLkVizJIS?si=TkZen6hGStKRIajCmMZ8Ag

Order of the Phoenix | VFX Team Spotlight (Nerdy Note)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/69yc3OImxxSuAXSpnwHArU?si=OrPSGPR9RoStkJrxOya0Nw

My main channel- Kruboy Productions

https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS

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2nd Channel (Shorts / Nerdy Notes)

https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy

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DIRECTOR BART LAYTON IMDB Page

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Crime 11 IMDB Full Cast & Crew Page

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