
The Short Cameo
A medical student reviews movies.Does this make sense? Does it have to make sense? Let’s find out as Nick delves into the world of Hollywood and provides in-depth (and subjective) analysis of movies and tv shows past and present.
Episodes
19 episodes
19) Movie Review: The Killer (2023) – Michael Fassbender et al. A Day in the Life of an Assassin
Cinema is dead! Even the great David Fincher must bow down to the Subscription era. Nick discusses the potentially dangerous situation facing cinemas given we are now all couch potatoes.This is then followed by talking about a movie watc...
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19:55

18) Movie Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Aaaaaaaaargh!!
A quick lookback on the life and work of Mathew Perry after his tragic recent passing.And then, what is there to say, it’s Spiderman (or men)!Settle in as Nick tackles one of the most anticipated movies of the last decade. We’re t...
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52:43

17) Movie Review: Prey (2022) – A period piece, with a Predator
The people have spoken, and a studio has listened! We wanted a Predator movie with a simplified plot, in the jungle, with Arnie, no cities or Aliens. Well, Schwarzenegger may have hung up the machete, but a Comanche tribe takes over and deliver...
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20:19

16) TV Review – Mare of Easttown (2021): Winslet brings it!
Grief, depression, broken families, death, it’s all positive vibes as Nick reviews a 7-hour murder mystery.Kate Winslet shines in an Emmy winning performance with a supporting cast threatening to steal the show. The bigger issues...
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23:45

15) Movie Review: The Gray Man (2022) – Gosling v Evans…sometimes
It’s the showdown some people might be waiting for! Two Hollywood Titans take to the screen in a battle of wits, biceps, and manicured moustaches. Only one problem, they forgot to put them on the screen at the same time.This podcast edit...
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25:44

14) Movie Review: Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – Love Triangles with Hammers
Back with a bang! After a long hiatus, Nick returns much like the Mighty Thor himself - a new setup, a new mantra, and a more relaxed approach duuude. Will a new streamlined approach save this service from mediocrity and degradation? Who knows,...
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41:28

13) Movie Review: A Quiet Place (2018) – TENSION!!
In contrast to the usual order of play, Nick reviews a movie he likes. But first, the latest rendition of movie news explores Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ trailer and why it makes no sense, new movies which aren’t that new since they were supposed t...
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59:20

12) Movie Review: Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) – Group Projects and Puppy Chunks
Proper order is restored with some classically self-indulgent, overly excessive movie analysis. But first, the easing of covid restrictions around the globe has brought a new stream of trailers as studios see dollar signs. Oh, and Gal Gadot sai...
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54:57

11) TV Review: Captain America and The Winter Soldier Episode 6 (2021) – Cap and the White Wolf go to work
Put on your Iron Man helmet, strap on your Hulk hands and just fanboy your heart out for the final episode of Marvel’s latest mini-series. Or, if you’re like a certain poor uni student, just punch the air occasionally as Sam embraces his new ro...
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30:05

10) TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 5 (2021) – Bevs with the boys
With only one episode to go, the show tugs away at the heartstrings with some sneakily touching moments. Meanwhile, Sam and Bucky use up their annual leave with some beers and real talk in the woods. This of course sparks som...
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21:17

9) TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4 (2021) – Discount Steve gets beach-body ready baby!
The MCU would like to take this moment to talk about drug abuse and the dangers of taking illicit substances you find on the ground in warehouses. If you do so, please be alert for sudden super soldier abilities, and the urge to throw frisbees ...
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22:36

8) TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 3 (2021) – Shawshank Redemption (in 2 minutes)
The Marvel train rolls on and Nick takes full advantage by adding to his collection of quickfire, non-researched (easy to edit) reviews. The BIG questions for the BIG thinkers this week include a concern for the A...
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23:14

7) TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2 (2021) – We’re gonna go talk to ZEMO!
Nick makes rare (and unlikely to be repeated) Short Cameo history by releasing a third podcast in a single month. The other new tradition continues with another rapid fire, non-researched review of the latest addition to the Marvel (Disney) TV ...
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26:31

6) TV Review: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 1 (2021) – Unexpected expectations
After a long stint of formulaic podcasts (all 5 of them) Nick breaks tradition with a rapid fire, non-researched review of Marvel’s most recent stint in the TV realm.Apart from that, nothing really changes as the big questions are once a...
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26:28

5) Movie Review: Extraction (2020) - Taken 4 (with an Aussie)
A step up from last week sees another film with a man from down under, but he’s the star this time mate! But first, this week’s movie news discusses the properly researched story behind the Spiderman 3 title, new movies making headlines, and wh...
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1:13:13

4) Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow (2014) - Fiery Crucibles!
For a change, Nick reviews a non-comic book movie that's also not owned by Disney. But firstly, a Disney-focused week of movie news discusses how Spiderman is melting the internet, is WandaVision living up to the hype, and when did Paramount ma...
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3) Movie Review: Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) - Stop TALKING!
Everything’s delayed!! A week of announcements sees all major movies once again being pushed back. Is this the death of cinema? Are streaming services the new monopolies? Does any of this really matter given the global pandemic? Jo...
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1:17:47

2) Movie Review: Soul (2020) - The Easy Stuff
Nothing like a new year and a new Pixar movie to spark some unnecessary introspective thought. Join Nick as he contemplates the movies he’s looking forward to in 2021, and whether or not we’ll be able to see them. Then a review of Soul has the ...
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1:08:45

1) Movie Review: Iron Man (2008) - The Birth of an Empire
Iron Man kickstarted the MCU empire, so it should be able to kickstart a solo podcast narrated by a medical student with a dangerous Netflix addiction. Nick opens his podcast account by discussing his unrealistic expectations of Pixar’s new mov...
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