10th Aug2018

‘WWE NXT’ Review (August 8th 2018)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have stuff… lots and lots of stuff. Did I sell you on the card yet? Yeah, well I’m not a commercial you know… or a good writer. Match #1: Nikki Cross def. Amber Nova The following is courtesy of WWE.com: […]

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10th Aug2018

Pop Addled: Doom Addled Presents – Terminator 3

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another 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 have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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09th Aug2018

Watch Now: MCM Manchester July 2018 Walkthrough

by Phil Wheat

MCM Comic Con returned to Manchester at the end of last month, with a packed weekend of nerdy goodness taking place between 28th – 29th July at Manchester Central. And when I say packed I mean packed! Guests included Cooper Andrews & Khary Payton from The Walking Dead; Zach McGowen, most recently seen in season […]

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09th Aug2018

‘Euthanizer’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Hannamaija Nikander, Jari Virman, Matti Onnismaa, Heikki Nousiainen, Pihla Penttinen, Jouko Puolanto, Santtu Karvonen, Alina Tomnikov, Ilari Johansson, Rami Rusinen, Olli Rahkonen | Written and Directed by Teemu Nikki Although it’s not the biggest sub genre, Finnish horror has produced a few good movies. Lake Bodom had some success outside of it’s home country, Dark Floors […]

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09th Aug2018

Competition: Win a “Premium Collection” Blu-ray of ‘Von Ryan’s Express’

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Von Ryan’s Express – available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD Dual Format from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 13th August 2018 – we are giving away a copy! Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard star in this classic war drama directed by Mark Robson. When US pilot Colonel Joseph Ryan […]

09th Aug2018

‘Doctor Who: The Road to the Thirteenth Doctor #2’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by James Peaty | Art by Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics So, issue 2 has rolled around fast for this, The Road to the Thirteenth Doctor. James Peaty returns to script, though The Eleventh Doctor has replaced the Tenth of last issue, and Pasquale Qualano steps in as the new artist. This […]

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09th Aug2018

‘WWE 205 Live’ Review (August 7th 2018)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to the 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have Tom Cruise battling Henry Cavill for the right to play Superman in Man of Steel 2. Actually, they probably aren’t going to make Man of Steel 2, so they’re fighting over whether Cavill’s mustache ruined Justice League. The mustache […]

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09th Aug2018

‘Journeyman’ DVD Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Paddy Considine, Jodie Whittaker, Paul Popplewell, Tony Pitts, Anthony Welsh | Written and Directed by Paddy Considine After winning a punishing title defence on points, world middleweight boxing champion Matty Burton (Paddy Considine) collapses. The journey towards regaining his speech, movement and memory will be the toughest fight he’ll ever face, and the prize could not […]

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09th Aug2018

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 240: Now With Pajamas!

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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08th Aug2018

WWE Smackdown Live – August 7th 2018: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Smackdown Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have the finals of the Smackdown tag team title tournament in our main event: The Bengals versus The Monkees. Hopefully, the ladies keep their hands off Davy Jones long enough to let both bands play their entire sets. Match […]

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08th Aug2018

‘Band Manager: The Board Game’ Review

by Matthew Smail

Band Manager: The Board Game is the result of a successful Kickstarter that was launched by Original Content London a few years ago now. The game is built around the concept of forming a band, assembling successful tours and ultimately on winning a very specific number of fans to symbolise that your band has made […]

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08th Aug2018

Fantasia 2018: ‘Cam’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Madeline Brewer, Patch Darragh, Devin Druid, Samantha Robinson, Melora Walters | Written by Isa Mazzei | Directed by Daniel Goldhaber The internet. The great democratiser. In the case of sex work it has allowed women to take control of how, when and where they work – mainly through cam sites like Adultwork, Chaturbate, MFC […]

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08th Aug2018

‘The Messenger’ Preview (PC)

by Britt Roberts

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor. Overview: Dynamic, acrobatic gameplay and ultra tight controls worthy of an […]

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08th Aug2018

‘The Raid #1’ Review (Titan Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Ollie Masters | Art by Budi Setiawan | Published by Titan Comics The words ‘cult hit’ are bandied around a lot these days, perhaps a bit too freely. Rather like the over use of the word ‘supermodel’, but don’t get me started on that… The Raid film, and subsequent pop culture love, actually […]

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08th Aug2018

‘Like Father’ Review (Netflix Original)

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Kristen Bell, Danielle Davenport, Kimiko Glenn, Wynter Kullman, Kelsey Grammer, Brett Gelman, Jon Foster, Elisabeth Ness, Brian McCarthy, Keilly McQuail, Jen Zaborowski, Brittany Ross | Written and Directed by Lauren Miller Lauren Miller’s directorial debut, Like Father, fits well into the canonical fatigue of the Netflix original, a harsh and sadly true statement that […]

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08th Aug2018

Frightfest 2018 Interview: ‘Ravers’ writer Luke Foster

by Stuart Wright

In the latest installment of his Frightfest 2018 pre-festival preview series, host Stuart Wright talks Ravers with the screenwriter Luke Foster. Ravers follows an illegal night-time rave, in a factory where contaminated energy drinks caused a worker to go fatally berserk, that turns into a nightmare. As a forgotten batch of the drink is found […]

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07th Aug2018

WWE Raw – August 6th 2018: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Monday Night RAW review, right here on Nerdly. This week, Ronda Rousey makes her wrestling debut in the main event against Alicia Fox. Be afraid potato chips… be very afraid. Match #1: Roman Reigns def. Constable Baron Corbin The following is courtesy of WWE.com: Last week, Brock Lesnar laid waste to […]

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07th Aug2018

‘Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #3’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Andrew Cartmel | Art by Christopher Jones | Published by Titan Comics I know some fans out there have been loving this, and I feel a little bad not being quite so gushing in my praise as they have been. This has been a reasonably good book, but not much more. I have […]

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07th Aug2018

‘A Prayer Before Dawn’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Joe Cole, Pornchanok Mabklang, Panya Yimmumphai, Nicolas Shake, Billy Moore, Somlock Kamsing, Sakda Niamhom, Sura Sirmalai, Chaloemporn Sawatsuk, Komsan Polsan | Written by Jonathan Hirschbein, Nick Saltrese | Directed by Jean- Stephane Sauvaire Jean- Stephane Sauvaire’s A Prayer Before Dawn is a vortex of nihilistic self-sabotage, orchestrated in a prism of oppressive human behaviour. […]

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07th Aug2018

‘The Banner Saga 3’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Britt Roberts

I found reviewing The Banner Saga 3 to be a bit strange as the recap of the story thus far seemed really brief but the way the game was presented was in such a way that I felt like I was supposed to have a deep connection with the characters, but as I have never […]

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07th Aug2018

Competition: Win a “Premium Collection” Blu-ray of ‘1984’

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of 1984 – available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD Dual Format from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 13th August 2018 – we are giving away a copy! In a holocaustic future world, perpetually at war, where failure to conform is the ultimate crime, Winston Smith (John Hurt) rewrites history books […]

07th Aug2018

‘Ring of Honor’ Wrestling Review (August 5th 2018)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Ring of Honor television review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a night of Velvet Sky’s former boy-friends fighting men with mustaches. I’m not kidding… with. Match #1: Chris Sabin beat Silas Young This was an excellent match that got Sabin back in the singles groove. Sabin […]

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