24th Feb2017

‘Cul-De-Sac’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Donald Pleasence, Lionel Stander, Françoise Dorléac, Jack MacGowran, Iain Quarrier | Written by Roman Polanski, Gerard Brach | Directed by Roman Polanski Roman Polanski’s taste for dark absurdist comedy is in full swing in 1966 comedy-thriller Cul-De-Sac. It’s his second English-language film, sandwiched between Repulsion and Fearless Vampire Killers. Compared with his towering classics […]

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24th Feb2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 164: Pants Not Included!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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24th Feb2017

4 Reasons We’re Excited for the Nintendo Switch: Regardless of its Price

by James Smith

The countdown is well and truly on. On March 3rd, the moment that millions of gamers across the world have been waiting for will arrive and the Nintendo Switch, the legendary gaming company’s latest hardware, will be launched. With the Wii U failing to capture the public’s imagination when it launched in 2012 and Nintendo branching […]

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23rd Feb2017

‘Yoga Hosers’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Lily-Rose Depp, Harley Quinn Smith, Johnny Depp. Justin Long, Austin Butler, Adam Brody, Ralph Garman, Tony Hale, Natasha Lyonne, Haley Joel Osment, Vanessa Paradis, Tyler Posey, Génesis Rodríguez, Jennifer Schwalbach, Sasheer Zamata | Written and Directed by Kevin Smith So, Kevin Smith… A man whose work I’ve really enjoyed over the years (Clerks 2 […]

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23rd Feb2017

‘The Coldest City’ gets a re-title and new poster

by Phil Wheat

Focus Features has released the first poster for director David Leitch’s (John Wick) latest film, the action thriller Atomic Blonde, which stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones. Wait! I hear you cry. Wasn’t Charlize Theron’s new spy thriller called The Coldest City? It was indeed. […]

23rd Feb2017

Glasgow Frightfest 2017: Steven Kastrissios Interview

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the World Premiere of his latest film Bloodlands at Horror Channel FrightFest Glasgow, Steven Kastrissios discusses the challenges of making the world’s first Albanian/Australian horror film. So what have you been doing in the eight years since making your amazing debut with The Horseman, a FrightFest favourite? Writing. I was just 24 when […]

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23rd Feb2017

New trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Discovery’

by Phil Wheat

Netflix have released the official trailer and artwork for The Discovery, directed by Charlie McDowell and written by McDowell and Justin Lader (The One I Love), which will launch globally on Netflix on Friday 31st March, 2017. The Discovery stars Robert Redford, Rooney Mara, Jason Segel, Riley Keough and Jesse Plemons and is a love […]

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23rd Feb2017

Monster-Movie Mayhem: ‘Dragon Wasps’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Corin Nemec, Dominika Juillet, Benjamin Easterday, Nikolette Noel, Cosondra Sjostrom | Written by Mark Atkins, Rafael Jordan | Directed by Joe Knee When her father mysteriously disappears on an expedition, beautiful entomologist Gina Humphries and her fiery assistant, Rhonda, set out to search the rain forests of Belize. Due to numerous robberies and assaults in the […]

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23rd Feb2017

ToyFair 2017: New LEGO Marvel and DC sets

by Phil Wheat

As seen at New York Toy Fair, here’s images (courtesy of The Brick Fan) of some of LEGO’s upcoming sets from the DC Super Hero Girls, The LEGO Batman Movie and Marvel Super Heroes themes… Harley Quinn Dorm (41236), complete with Harley Quinn Batgirl Secret Bunker (41237), complete with Batgirl and Mad Harriet Lena Luthor […]

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23rd Feb2017

‘Little Dead Rotting Hood’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Eric Balfour, Bianca A. Santos, Romeo Miller, Patrick Muldoon, Heather Tom, Brendan Wayne, Marina Sirtis, Amy Argyle, Tony Ketcham, Jake T. Getman, Izabella Alvarez, Taylor Carr, Ashley Doris, Demetrius Stear, Baker Chase Powell | Written by Gabriel Campisi | Directed by Jared Cohn For years, the old woman in the woods has secretly kept […]

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23rd Feb2017

Horror Channel announce March premieres

by Phil Wheat

Horror Channel presents nine fear-filled premieres in March including the UK TV premiere of Bad Milo!, Jacob Vaughan’s laugh-out-loud comedy horror blending sharp social satire with copious amounts of slimy gore. Broadcast on Fri 31st March at 11.20pm, Bad Milo! stars Ken Marino as normal nice guy Duncan, who discovers that a cute bloodthirsty creature […]

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23rd Feb2017

Pop Addled: Retro Movie Special – Super Mario Bros.

by Phil Wheat

A newcomer to the Nerdly family, here’s the latest episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains […]

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22nd Feb2017

‘Beyond the Gates’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Graham Skipper, Chase Williamson, Brea Grant, Barbara Crampton, Matt Mercer, Justin Welborn, Jesse Merlin, Henry LeBlanc, Sara Malakul Lane, Caryn Richman | Written by Jackson Stewart, Stephen Scarlata | Directed by Jackson Stewart Remember Atmosfear? The old VCR-based board game? Growing up I never had that game, however burgeoning Trekker that I was (BBC […]

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22nd Feb2017

Preview: Venom #150

by Phil Wheat

Reunited, and it feels so good! Or, is it bad? Either way you swing it, Eddie Brock is back, and he’s bonding with the symbiote once more ahead of the can’t miss Venom #150, the oversized anniversary spectacular coming this May. Series writer Mike Costa is joined by superstar guest artist Tradd Moore for an […]

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22nd Feb2017

Glasgow Frightfest 2017: Colin Minihan Interview

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the UK premiere of his latest film It Stains The Sands Red at Horror Channel FrightFest Glasgow, Colin Minihan (pictured below with star Brittany Allen) chats about the creation of his ‘zombie love story’, the challenges of shooting in Death Valley and his new movie Still/Born. Are The Vicious Brothers still an entity? […]

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22nd Feb2017

First look at video nasty remake ‘Unhinged’

by Phil Wheat

Unhinged was one of many movies in the early 80s to find itself tangled up in the video nasties scandal here in the UK… However, unlike a lot of its “nasty” brethren, the film was less controversial, actualy playing more ike a traditional slasher movie than a gore-filled monstrosity. Which is why the film has […]

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22nd Feb2017

‘Peepland #4’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Christa Faust, Gary Phillips | Art by Andrea Camerini | Published by Titan Comics Three issues behind us, and things have really started to move forward at speed. Although the central story follows sex worker Roxy and on/off boyfriend Nick Zero, and the bad guys in pursuit of the tape they possess showing […]

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22nd Feb2017

Titan reveals creative team & artwork for new ‘Tekken’ comic

by Phil Wheat

Titan Comics have announced that the creative team of writer Cavan Scott (Doctor Who, Vikings: Uprising) and artist Andie Tong (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will kick-off the exciting new Tekken comic series in May 2017. Based on the smash hit video game series, Titan is working closely with Bandai Namco Entertainment to deliver exciting in-universe […]

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22nd Feb2017

‘Apple Tree Yard’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

The BBC seem to be doing well with dramas featuring big stars. Bringing in the likes of Tom Hiddleston these names attract a lot of attention, and very good performances. Apple Tree Yard is the latest, featuring one of the bests British actors in the form of Emily Watson. The question is does it make […]

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22nd Feb2017

New art & featurette for Netflix/Marvel’s ‘Iron Fist’

by Phil Wheat

Today, Netflix released key art, featuring Danny Rand, for Marvel’s Iron Fist, along with a featurette titled “I Am Danny Rand” which explores the unbelievable story of his 15 year disappearance, the cold reality he faces after returning to New York to reconnect with his past, and his fight against the dark forces in the […]

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22nd Feb2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 120 – 2017’s Most Anticipated Films

by Phil Wheat

A newcomer to the Nerdly family, here’s the latest episode of the Cinema Geeks podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes right here, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. Episode 120: 2017’s Most […]

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21st Feb2017

‘The Walking Dead 7×10: New Best Friends’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Chad Coleman, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Lennie James, Sonequa Martin-Green, Alanna Masterson, Christian Serratos, Jeffrey Dean Morgan | Created by Robert Kirkman I’m a fan of The Walking Dead, but I have many complaints about how the show often presents itself. One thing that it does […]

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