Mike Tyrkus

An independent filmmaker, co-writer and director of over a dozen short films, the Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com has spent much of the last three decades as a writer and editor specializing in biographical and critical reference sources in literature and the cinema, beginning in February 1991 reviewing films for his college newspaper. He was a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, as well as the group's webmaster and one-time President for over a decade until the group ceased to exist. His contributions to film criticism can be found in Magill's Cinema Annual, VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor for nearly a decade until it too ceased to exist), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with editor Andrew Sarris). He has also appeared on the television program Critic LEE Speaking alongside Lee Thomas of FOX2 and Adam Graham, of The Detroit News. He currently lives in the Detroit area with his wife and their dogs.

Movie Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is one of those rare films that manages to put a smile on your face and ultimately leaves you with a full heart.

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Movie Review: The Card Counter

Fans of filmmaker Paul Schrader will find plenty to enjoy in "The Card Counter," his latest exercise in having his characters exorcise their personal demons.

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Box-Office Weekend: Shang-Chi Wins by a Knockout

Marvel returned to the top of the box-office weekend for the holiday as the latest offering from the studio, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings debuted at number one over the weekend, bringing in $71.4 million. In a very distant second place was last week’s top finisher, Candyman, which added $10.6 million over the weekend to lift it’s two-week total to $39.1 million. Similarly ...[Read More]

Movie Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

The latest offering from Marvel Studios, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, is one of more entertaining martial-arts laden superhero films ever made.

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Box-Office Weekend: Candyman Debuts On Top

The reimagined version of Candyman hit theaters this weekend and easily took the top spot of the box-office weekend as it brought in $22.37 million for Universal Pictures. Falling to second place was Free Guy, which finished with $13.56 million in its third week of release, bringing its total to $79.31 million. Also falling one spot this week was last week’s second-place finisher PAW Patrol:...[Read More]

Blu-ray Review: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

If you enjoyed the action-comedy 'The Hitman’s Bodyguard,' then you may find some entertainment value in 'The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,' which is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K.

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Movie Review: Candyman

Although some may feel nostalgic for the 'Candyman' of old, this new version is a sleeker, meaner, and far more terrifying version of the character than there has ever been.

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Movie Review: The Protégé

The new action, crime, thriller, 'The Protégé,' starring the simply amazing Maggie Q, is a treasure trove of tantalizing action sequences and delightful performances.

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Movie Review: Reminiscence

The sci-fi thriller "Reminiscence" ultimately flails about, never finding its proper footing despite a decent concept and a moody performance from Hugh Jackman.

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Movie Review: Free Guy

Is ultimately a story about the human condition and the importance of caring about those around you as much, if not more, than you do yourself.

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Movie Review: Nine Days

Few feature-film debuts have proven to be as impressive and promising of a great talent as has 'Nine Days' by filmmaker Edson Oda.

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Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

Although the new version vastly improves upon the initial incarnation, there is still an underlying penchant to make everything as dark and violent as it could possibly be.

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