“De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma De Palma.” Say it out loud enough times and it just because an abstract sound, but for the Optic Nerds, “De Palma” only means one thing: “Brian.” And so, for episode 16, the Optic Nerds take a look at three of Brian De Palma’s thrillers: “Sisters” [aka “Blood Sisters”] (1973), “Dressed To Kill” (1980) and “Raising Cain” (1992). Expect spoilers, heated discussions, bad singing, the obligatory mention of “Scarface” (1983) and a shocking revelation regarding one ‘Nerd’s view on “Phantom Of The Paradise” (1974)! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge (from their album “We Are Family”), a small snippet of the track “Lola” by The Kinks (from their album “Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One”) and a brief section of the song “Copy Of A” by Nine Inch Nails (from the album “Hesitation Marks”).

WARNING: the following episode may cause severe anxiety, depression and the overwhelming urge to evacuate Sheffield. Why? Because in this episode, the ‘Nerds are reviewing three films all about the destruction of Britain via nuclear holocaust: “Threads” (Mick Jackson, 1984), Raymond Briggs’ “When The Wind Blows” (Jimmy T. Murakami, 1986) and “The Bed Sitting Room” (Richard Lester, 1969). So climb into your fallout shelters, get your chemical toilets ready and prepare your potato sacks as the Optic Nerds discuss how bloody horrible nuclear war is! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “Including The Last Voice” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, from their album “Welcome To The Pleasuredome,” and a small snippet of the track “Enola Gay” by OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark), from their album “Organisation.”

Well looky-here, it’s Father’s Day! And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion for card & gift shops to sell over-priced pieces of tat than to snuggle up with the man who ejaculated you into the world and listen to the Optic Nerds as they review Fathers’ Day (1997, Ivan Reitman), Creepshow (1982, George Romero) and Father’s Day (2011, Astron-6)! So grab your father or, if he’s not available, a prostitute, and prepare yourself for a darn-hooting rib-gaggling syrup-drinking whale of a time! This episode contains a sample of the song “The Father’s Day Killer” by Jeremy Gillespie (currently only available on iTunes as a downloadable single), as well as a short sample of the track “Father’s Day” by John Harrison (from the Creepshow original motion picture soundtrack) and a short sample of the song “Surf Rape Rock” by Brian Wiacek (from the Father’s Day soundtrack). It should be noted that since this episode was recorded, Troma did release the Director’s Cut of Father’s Day (2011) on limited edition VHS.

When one of the Optic Nerds meandered off to work on the latest Troma film "Return To Nuke ‘Em High" last summer, it was only a matter of time before Lloyd Kaufman would be blackmailed into agreeing to be interviewed by said Optic Nerd. So here, for your consideration, is Lloyd Kaufman talking about "Return To Nuke ‘Em High," his new documentary "Occupy Cannes!," internet neutrality, the MPAA, how getting pissed on by Lawrence Tierney helped create Hollywood history, and economic blacklisting. Also, The Optic Nerds present their new radical patented and not-at-all-copied feature “what’s hot, and what’s not!” which they are sure will catch-on like a pubic lice infestation at a sex addicts clinic. It should be noted that this episode was recorded at the end of March 2013 and as such the conversation regarding Evil Dead (2013) was made prior to the film’s release.

BOOM! CRASH! SPLAT! Those sounds can only mean one thing… The Optic Nerds are back! But where have they been, and what is left of them? And more importantly – what films left an impression on them during 2012? Find out what the ‘Nerds thought about The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, Avengers Assemble, the deaths of Tony Scott and James Herbert, The Hobbit Digital HFR 48FPS IMAX 3D D-BOX Experience™, The Empire Awards, and oh so much more, in this fruity language-laden catch-up episode! This episode contains a sample of the song “Prince Of The North” by Akercocke from their album “Choronzon,” as well as the track “Face Of The Antichrist [film version]” from the deluxe edition of the “Damien: Omen II” soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith, and a sample of the song “Don’t Go” by Yazoo (AKA Yaz) from their album “Upstairs At Eric’s.” The “digging with pick-axe” sound effect was provided by www.cameronmusic.co.uk.

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to streamable/downloadable content on the internet! Yes, the Optic Nerds are back! Well, nearly anyway. So to pave the way for their official return (due in a month or two), this "radio spot" was created for your ears to hear and your brain to process the soundwaves. Listen to it - it is your destiny.

Good happiness to all of you, and without a brief concoction of doubt (for that would be hypocrisy of the highest assortment), the ‘Nerds would like to present to the internet airwaves their drunken musings concerning a triple-bill of cinematic oddness: Forbidden Zone (Richard Elfman, 1982), La Planete Sauvage [aka Fantastic Planet] (Rene Laloux, 1973) and The Baby (Ted Post, 1973). Odd? It’s a veritable kaleidoscope of whimsy! This episode contains a brief sample of the song “Hocus Pocus (U.S. Single Version)” by the band Focus, currently only available on their compilation album “Hocus Pocus: The Best Of Focus,” unless you can find the original U.S. 7” single of course.

Whether displaying a Master Of The Universe or Stig Of The Dump, television has power... the power to move buildings using its will alone. Well... okay, not that specific power but it is ruddy powerful and no mistake. In this episode, the Optic Nerd Three take a look at movies all about the power of television. Underneath the microscope of geek today are George Clooney’s truth based drama ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ (2005), Sidney Lumet’s classic satire ‘Network’ (1976) and David Cronenberg’s seminal craziness ‘Videodrome’ (1983). Have a listen, your ears will feel like they’ve eaten a peach. This episode contains a brief sample of the track "Mad As Hell" by Ralphie Dee, taken from the "Totally Cained" EP.

It’s Easter! This fact hasn’t escaped our trio of geeks and in this Easter Special episode the ‘Nerds review three films dedicated to showing the life of Jesus in those final few days: Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ” (2004), Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (1988) and Norman Jewison’s film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973). How’s that for a holy trinity? So grab some egg-shaped chocolate, nail your messiah to a tree and settle down for a tasty trinity of Jesus films! This episode contains a short sample of the cover song “Jesus Christ Superstar” by Laibach, which is available on their album “Jesus Christ Superstars," as well as a short sample of the song "The Thrashin' Of The Christ" by Municipal Waste, from their album "Hazardous Mutation."

Ruddy hell, the Optic Nerds are back! Fulfilling the prophecy foretold by insane geeks a few months ago, the ‘Nerds choose three classic Ken Russell films to review for your listening pleasure: The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” (1975), the philosophically hallucinogenic “Altered States” (1980), and the erotically mental “Crimes Of Passion” (1984). This episode contains a short sample of music from the track “Main Title And First Hallucination [Ritual Sacrifice and Religious Memories],” available on the “Altered States: Original Soundtrack” album by John Corigliano.