Mission: Impossible | A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds

Mission: Impossible | A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds

Author: New Wave Nerds Network June 21, 2025 Duration: 49:39

For this My Father Before, Brennan and Tory visit the movie that started it all, Mission: Impossible!

In Mission: Impossible, an America agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.


The film is directed by Brian De Palma and written by Bruce Geller, David Koepp, and Steven Zaillian. M:I stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Jon Voight as Jim Phelps, Emmanuelle Beat as Claire, Henry Czerny as Kittridge, Jean Reno as Krieger, and Ving Rhames as Luther.


The entire Mission: Impossible franchise is currently available on Paramount+!


For more movie talk, check out Brennan's review of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79pRab57bmM


Or listen to Brennan's review of the first event in the ongoing Superman series, House of Brianiac!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnWmkhOZ0pU


For a more classic movie, check out the latest installment in our My Father Before Me series: Cloak and Dagger!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxqpUoAeHNs


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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a film becomes a bridge between generations. My Father Before Me, from the New Wave Nerds Network, is built entirely around that idea. Each episode begins with a simple premise: the host receives a movie from his father's youth, a film that shaped his dad's childhood imagination. He watches it, often for the first time, and then they sit down to talk. What unfolds is far more than a standard review. These discussions weave together personal history, cultural context, and a genuine, often humorous, analysis of the film itself. You'll hear the father's nostalgic memories collide with the son's contemporary perspective, exploring how special effects, storytelling, and sheer fun have evolved-or haven't. It’s a journey through cinematic history seen through the intimate lens of a family bond, examining everything from classic blockbusters to forgotten gems. This podcast isn't just about keeping fandom alive; it's about understanding the specific stories that spark it, discovering why certain movies stick with us, and sharing that passion across decades. Tune in for a uniquely personal take on TV and film that feels like listening in on a great conversation between two generations of nerds.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

My Father Before Me
Podcast Episodes
Lethal Weapon 2 | My Father Before Me Movie Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
This week, Brennan and Tory are continuing their look at the early days of the Buddy Cop genre by reviewing Lethal Weapon 2!In Lethal Weapon 2, Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using…
Mission: Impossible 2 | A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:34
This week, Brennan and Tory are continuing their Mission: Impossible retrospective series by taking a look at the second movie in the franchise, Mission: Impossible 2!In Mission: Impossible 2, IMF agent Ethan Hunt is sen…
Cloak & Dagger | An NWN Movie Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
This week, Brennan is joined by Tory to discuss the classic 1984 film, Cloak & Dagger (NOT Marvel)! Directed by Richard Franklin, Cloak & Dagger sees a young boy and his imaginary friend end up on the run while in posses…
Kickboxer and Timecop | A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
This week, Brennan and Tory unite once again to review the classic Jean Claude Van Damme movies Kickboxer and Timecop! Directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth, Kickboxer follows Kurt Sloane who must learn the ancient ki…
Virtuosity - A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:16
In this video, Brennan and Tory take a look at the 1995 film, Virtuosity!Directed by Brett Leonard, the film follows an ex-cop who must stop an artificial intelligence with the personalities of multiple serial killers th…
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - An NWN/MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:50
Continuing our Star Trek Original Crew Movie Retrospective Series, Brennan, Shayde, and Tory took a look at Star Trek IV. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, The Voyage Home follows Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew as…
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins - A MFBM Review - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
On this episode of My Father Before, Brennan and Tory watched the blue-collar James Bond, Remo Williams!Directed by Guy Hamilton, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins follows an officially "dead" cop as he is taken out of…
Table Topplers! - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:46
Join us Thursday at 8:30pm on Twitch and YouTube for our first session of Starfinder!On this special episode, Brennan is joined by Tory and Brady to discuss their history playing tabletop roleplaying games and the future…
The Beastmaster (1982) | My Father Before Me - New Wave Nerds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
On this installment of My Father Before Me, Brennan and Tory discuss the sword and sorcery classic from Don Coscarelli, The Beastmaster.Subscribe to our Patreon Page for exclusive content!https://www.patreon.com/newwaven…