Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense
A Podcast from Another Universe
Hosted by Greg Dyro and Tom Burka, the show explores movies and streaming series—both real and imagined—with insight, industry perspective, and a bit of offbeat humor.
They also occasionally speak with creators behind some of your favorite entertainment.
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Our latest episode
The Truth Is Out There…According to Spielberg
On this episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, Greg and Tom take a deep dive into Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day. As lifelong Spielberg fans, they explore where this newest entry fits within the legendary director’s remarkable career and discuss whether it captures the same sense of wonder, suspense, and imagination that made his earlier films so memorable.
From Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. to War of the Worlds and beyond, Spielberg has returned to the subject of extraterrestrial life throughout his career. Greg and Tom look at that long-running fascination with aliens and first contact, comparing Disclosure Day to the films that inspired generations of moviegoers. Is this another Spielberg classic, or does it chart an entirely new course?
Along the way, they talk about the film’s performances, visual effects, storytelling, direction, and themes while sharing personal memories of growing up with Spielberg’s movies and why his work continues to influence filmmakers and audiences alike.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and spend the next hour with Greg and Tom as they mix thoughtful movie discussion with plenty of laughs, unexpected tangents, and the kind of “serious nonsense” you’ve come to expect. And who knows? Before the conversation is over, they may have a few disclosures of their own.
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What the heck are they talking about.
We tend to ramble a bit but eventually we get to the second act and even sometimes take it all the way to the final third act. Our thoughts are always relevant but at times maybe a bit like fog used to add a little bit of texture to the interior scene in a film. We invite you to join us in this alternate world of cinema.
The last 6 episodes
The Truth Is Out There…According to Spielberg
On this episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, Greg and Tom take a deep dive into Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day. As lifelong Spielberg fans, they explore where this newest entry fits within the legendary director’s remarkable career and discuss whether it captures the same sense of wonder, suspense, and imagination that made
The Sheep Detectives, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and This Month’s Box Office Obsessions
The Sheep Detectives, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and This Month’s Box Office Obsessions In this episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, Greg Dyro and Tom Burka head back into the theater to take a closer look at two of the season’s most talked-about releases: The Sheep Detectives and The Mandalorian and Grogu. Warning: This
AI – Hollywood and the State of the Industry
On this episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, hosts Greg Dyro and Tom Burka take a deep dive into the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on Hollywood, filmmaking, and the entertainment industry as a whole. From AI-generated imagery and visual effects to synthetic voices, digital performers, and machine-assisted storytelling, Greg
Project Hail Mary
In this episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, Greg Dyro and Tom Burka dive deep into the highly anticipated film adaptation of Project Hail Mary, based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir—the same mind behind The Martian. Directed with a sharp balance of science, humor, and heart, and starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, the film brings one of
Fallout Season 2 discussion
Greg Dyro and Tom Burka return to the mic for another episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense, where movies, television, and pop culture are explored with equal parts insight, humor, and spirited debate. In this episode, Greg and Tom dive into Season 2 of Fallout on Amazon Prime, continuing their ongoing discussion of one
Hollywood Adventures
🎬 Greg and Tom Go to Hollywood Buckle up for a whirlwind Hollywood adventure! Greg takes Tom behind the studio gates for an insider’s tour of Warner Bros., including lunch in the Executive Dining Room and a peek at Greg’s old office. From there, it’s off to the Griffith Observatory for jaw-dropping views of Los Angeles all the way
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Meet Your Hosts
Educated in the the sometimes Dark Art of photo chemical light responsive materials in Maine. Greg has been working in Hollywood for the last 29 years.
Greg started his association with Motion Pictures in the 7th grade in New England followed by 18 months in Cuba making Super-8mm films 3 minutes at a time. He only recently got involved in Podcasting with his movie making pal from the 1970’s Tom Burka.
Greg is the former Director of the Warner Bros. Studio Facilities Photo Lab and now lives with his wife in the foothills of the Tortolito Mountains in Southern Arizona.
In an alternate universe, Tom Burka was the chief architect behind America’s move to the metric system. In this one, he built a career grounded in sharp analysis, wit, and real-world experience — including his work as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, where he honed the observational skills and storytelling instincts he brings to every conversation.
Tom also reportedly consulted during the rollout of the European Euro, though he insisted on being paid in Bitcoin long before it was fashionable — proof that he’s either ahead of his time or slightly out of sync with it.
History will always remember him as “An Extraordinary Gentleman.”
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