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Dave Lewis
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Ethnomusicologist | 🏳️‍🌈 👬 | Cat dad | Bitter southerner | Golden Girls fanatic | Recovering academic
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We should’ve taken the advice we posted last week: read the book, then watch the movie. Some things just don’t translate.

It’s the Nerdery Movie Night #272!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #272: The Thursday Murder Club and Lime & Chocolate Popcorn
Helen & Pierce save the day, and we need to have a chat with the Popcorn BoardDave: For our followers who don’t know, I am a big fan of cozy mysteries, and this film was based on the first in a series...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Read the book. Then watch the movie. Always. Also, Saoirse 4eva.

It’s the Nerdery Movie Night #271!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #271: The Outrun & Caramel Pistachio Popcorn with Sea Salt
Dave and I disagree on how familiarity with the book affects the viewing experience, but we both think Saoirse Ronan is incredible. Because she is.Dave: I’m always ambivalent about going to see movies...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Screechy music! Faces cleaved by glass! Ballet!

It’s the Nerdery Movie Night #270!

🧵 2/2

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The Nerdery Movie Night #270: Suspiria and White Chocolate & Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
Splashy gore can't make up for an absolutely insane script. Three cheers for this popcorn, though!Dave: If a film can make several “best films ever” lists with an entirely impenetrable plot and almost...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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October Nerdery Book Club, selected by Dave and discussed over seafood (natch) at Fish N Grill.

Moments of terror are neutered by odd narrative choices, and the story within a story doesn’t even remotely work. We can’t believe this won a Bram Stoker!

Joe: ⭐️1/2
Dave: ⭐️⭐️

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Photo of Dave with a copy of The Fisherman by John Langan. What a slog. Despite its length (pretty short), it was in desperate need of an editor
October 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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The sweetest lady has a new favorite place to lurk.
October 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Horror movie month continues with a film that doesn’t quite live up to expectations.

It’s #thenerderymovienight 268!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #268: The Blackening and Rosemary Garlic Popcorn
Dave: What The Blackening lacked in original plot it made up for in one-liners and hilarious social commentary. The tired, albeit creepy plot twist was hard not to see coming and the villains were str...
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October 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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We all kind of knew it was coming: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
White House memo argues furloughed workers not guaranteed backpay
A draft memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is raising the possibility that furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to backpay from their time off during the government shutd…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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How far can you take a single premise? Only so far.

It’s #thenerderymovienight 267!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #267: A Quiet Place: Day One and Twix Popcorn
We don't know what your cat is like, but we'd be dead within 15 seconds of this film's premise because of our ScreamingAngelMonsterBaby.Dave: While the Quiet Place prequel dispensed with the elaborate...
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October 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Theme for October: P!I!N!K!
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(curated by Dave from our record collection) #thenerderyrecordecorating
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Pink album covers!
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Dame Patricia Routledge obituary: The life of TV's magnificently snobby 'Hyacinth Bucket'
A much-loved actress who became famous in the role of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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House Dems out on the lawn, kind of a surreal scene especially with the very dramatic sunset
Four women members of the house speaking by the house side of the Capitol building under a dark dusky sky. Someone holds a sign that says thank you Dems
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Sure, a knockoff Ariana Grande
concert is a great place to nab a serial killer

It’s #thenerderymovienight 266!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #266: Trap and Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios
Josh Hartnett avoids the Feds and we try to avoid cardiovascular disease as a result of this popcorn. Dave: SPOILER ALERT. M. Night Shyamalan finally gives us a twist by teasing a twist and then pulli...
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September 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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September Nerdery Book Club, selected by me and discussed over tacos from Karla on the Go food truck.

Like the best memoirs, The Outrun is written with a clinical detachment that focuses less on drama and more on a powerful journey. Stunning.

Joe: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dave: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The sweetest baby in the universe posed with some very mid queso birria tacos
September 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Someone’s ready for bed already!
September 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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A pitch for those of you canceling Disney+/Hulu this week would be to use that cash and subscribe to PBS/PBS Passport.

Public media is foundational to our democracy and supporting @pbs.org is just about the best value for your dollar. Plus, there are so many British mysteries!!!
September 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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What a week, right? Good thing there are animated demon hunters. If only they could save us from MAGA demons.

It’s #thenerderymovienight 265!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #265: KPop Demon Hunters and Fenugreek Curry Popcorn
In a rare moment of true consensus, we scored both the movie and the popcorn exactly the same. #bestfriendsDave: Was this Jem for Gen Alphas? There was the creepy animation and the good pop group (Jem...
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September 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Theme for September: dat ass.
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(curated by me from our record collection) #thenerderyrecordecorating
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September 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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What a damn queen
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Last night, at the final show of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, Cyndi Lauper brought out Joni Mitchell (for “Carey”), Cher (“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”), SZA (“True Colors”), John Legend (“Time After Time”), and more.

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August 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The sweetest lady was happy to see me 😻
August 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Honestly, I can’t even imagine the workout Julia Louis-Dreyfus got while polishing this turd.

It’s #thenerderymovienight 264!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #264: Tuesday and Nigella Lawson's Party Popcorn
In this house, we believe Julia Louis-Dreyfus is perfection even if the film she's starring in is not.Dave: This film wanted to be a cross between Contact and The Fault in Our Stars: something moving ...
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August 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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August Nerdery Book Club, selected by Dave and discussed over Mexican seafood dishes at Rey Azteca.

The structure of Sing Like Fish is hit or miss, but the melding of pop science writing & academia mostly hits. Plus it’s a super fascinating topic.

Joe: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dave: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dave with the book Sing Like Fish. A plate of underseasoned shrimp is in the foreground.
August 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Tonight’s listening. #democracyforward #bittersoutherner
August 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Are unicorns scary? No. Even when they’re impaling people.

Do we think Wesson Oil™️ might be on to something? Absolutely.

It’s #thenerderymovienight 263!

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The Nerdery Movie Night #263: Death of a Unicorn and Cumin Lime Popcorn
Dave forgot to take a photo of the popcorn, but trust us: it was delicious. Can we get a corporate sponsor now, plz?Dave: Some unholy mix of The Craft and How to Train Your Dragon, Death of a Unicorn ...
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August 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM