11th Jun2019

Digital Shorts: ‘Refunct’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Britt Roberts

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Refunct, a new “relaxation” game now available on the Nintendo Switch. Following on the recent trend of relaxation games released for […]

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11th Jun2019

Competition: Father’s Day Blu-ray Giveaway!

by Phil Wheat

For the film buff in your life! In need of some urgent gift inspiration this Father’s Day? Ditch the tired hamper and the socks! Make his Father’s Day special on 16th June and get a disc for dad. Our lucky winner will receive Blu-ray copies of Isle of Dogs, Bad Times at the El Royale […]

11th Jun2019

WWE Raw – June 10th 2019: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Monday Night Raw review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have…do you even want to know? Well, there might be a good match or tw…probably not. This show is so depressing now. I’ve still got faith that it can be good. Okay, let’s get hard…the movie, not the […]

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11th Jun2019

‘Rage 2’ Review (Xbox One)

by Matthew Smail

Whilst our Rage 2 review is late partly because we received a copy just after the game released, the more pressing matter for me has been to explore every inch of Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic world in the hopes that I would find something – anything – that would give me a different narrative slant than you’ll […]

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11th Jun2019

‘Pool Party Massacre’ Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Alexis Adams, Sally Burnswello, Nick Byer, Paul Card, Dora Deceuninck, Jimmy Grosse, Mark Justice, Trevor Layne, Drew Marvick, Jenifer Marvick, Kristin Noel McKusick, John Molinaro, Destiny Faith Nelson | Written and Directed by Drew Marvick So, if a movie opens with a cut throat, followed by an 8-bit video game style opening beneath the […]

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11th Jun2019

365Flicks Podcast: Episode 138 – Petitions…

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flicks 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 on Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast: Episode 138 – Petitions… John Wick, Godzilla, Chernobyl, Quentin […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Dolls’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Thomas Downey, Dee Wallace, Trinity Simpson, Bret Green, Elise Muller, Melinda DeKay, Robert R. Ryel | Written by Justin Hawkins, Josh Hawkins | Directed by Cuyle Carvin Wow. You’ve got to have some balls to name your film Dolls. You’re stepping on the toes of ther legendary Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond) right there… […]

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10th Jun2019

‘MLW: Fusion’ Wrestling Review (June 8th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Major League Wrestling: Fusion review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we’ve got some Bubba Hotep magic comin’ your way. Suspicious minds…woo-wah-wah-woo! Sebastian Happ ain’t my name bayyyyyyy-bayyyyyyyyyaaaaaayyyyyy. Let’s find out what kind of picture we’ve got comin’ our groovy way tonight. Match #1: Richard Holliday defeated Kotto Brazil […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Backtrace’ DVD Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Matthew Modine, Christopher McDonald, Ryan Guzman, Meadow Williams, Colin Egglesfield, Baylee Curran, Jenna Willis, Heather Johansen, Swen Temmel | Written by Mike Maples | Directed by Brian A. Miller Directed by Brian A. Miller and written by Mike Maples, Backtrace stars one of the most famous actors of all time, Sylvester Stallone and Matthew […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Dazed and Confused’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Adam Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Anthony Rapp | Written and Directed by Richard Linklater A certain generation regards this 1993 comedy-drama from Richard “Boyhood” Linklater as their The Breakfast Club. Except its period setting makes it a recollection rather than a snapshot, so it has more in common with […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (June 6th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Impact Wrestling review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have more on the road to Slammiversary. Okay, let’s find out if Impact screwed the pooch or took it for a walk. Match #1: Ace Austin def. Cousin Jake w/ Cody Deaner The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: Ace […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Green Lantern #8’ Review (DC Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Grant Morrison | Art by Liam Sharp | Published by DC Comics It’s been a while since I checked in on Green Lantern. One of the mainstays of my younger comic reading days, the Green Lantern run by Len Wein and Dave Gibbons remains one of my favourite runs on a book ever. […]

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10th Jun2019

‘Xtro’ Blu-ray Review (Second Sight)

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Philip Sayer, Bernice Stegers, Danny Brainin, Maryam d’Abo, Simon Nash, Peter Mandell, David Cardy, Anna Wing, Robert Fyfe, Katherine Best, Robert Pereno | Written by Iain Cassie, Robert Smith | Directed by Harry Bromley-Davenport Directed by Harry Bromley-Davenport, who co-wrote the story with Michel Parry, and written for the screen by Iain Cassie and Robert […]

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10th Jun2019

‘WWE Super Show-Down 2019’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of WWE Super Show-Down, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have another trip to the Middle East that is still marred in controversy, but has a chance to be a quality wrestling event. Okay, let’s see what grand spectacle we have on hand. Match #1: The Usos beat […]

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10th Jun2019

Interview: Alberto Sciamma talks ‘I Love My Mum’

by Stuart Wright

In his latest podcast/interview, host Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Alberto Sciamma about his new feature film, the hilarious African/Euro road trip-come-absurdist farce I Love My Mum. A mother (Kierston Wareing) and son (Tommy French) duo get shipped in a container from London to Morocco with nothing but their pajamas. The adventure takes them through […]

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07th Jun2019

‘Star Wars X-Wing 2.0: TIE/sk Striker’ Expansion Pack Review

by Matthew Smail

Screaming through the atmosphere on nimble ailerons, the TIE/sk striker is a unique starfighter designed to excel at both air and space assaults. Its atmospheric capabilities give it unique and flexible movement patterns that can surprise even veteran opponents, as its heavy firepower lets it wear down nearly any foe. With the TIE/sk Striker Expansion […]

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07th Jun2019

‘Aladdin’ Review – Second Opinion

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen, Jordan A. Nash, Amir Boutrous, Numan Acar, Taliyah Blair, Aubrey Lin | Written by Guy Ritchie, John August | Directed by Guy Ritchie So, let me begin by saying that personally I’m not much of a fan of Guy Ritchie. He […]

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07th Jun2019

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jessica Chastain, Halston Sage | Written and Directed by Simon Kinberg X-Men: Dark Phoenix holds two distinct records on its quiet and understated release. Firstly, it stands as the directorial debut for franchise writer and producer […]

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07th Jun2019

‘WWE NXT’ Review (June 5th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have two matches. Yeah, this might not go the way I hope it does. That being said, there’s always a chance it gets good. Okay, let’s rock. Match #1: Keith Lee def. Kona Reeves The following is courtesy of wwe.com: […]

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07th Jun2019

‘The Dreaming Vol.1: Pathways & Emanations’ Graphic Novel Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Neil Gaiman, Simon Spurrier | Art by Bilquis Evely | Published by DC Vertigo | Format: Paperback, 200pp Ah, Vertigo, the house that Neil built. Gaiman that is. Without Neil Gaiman there would probably be no Vertigo, or at least not the successful imprint it became. Being fair, it’s also right to say […]

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07th Jun2019

Tony Todd joins the cast of dystopian sci-fi ‘Marfa’

by Phil Wheat

Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination 5) has joined the cast of writer-director Andy Stapp’s Marfa; which sees four lifelong friends veer off the road and venture into a small West Texas town known as Marfa. The film begins lensing in June. While on a road trip from a long weekend at the Terlingua cookoff, four […]

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07th Jun2019

‘TT Isle of Man’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Britt Roberts

Motorbike-racing games with a heavy focus on simulation are not exactly plentiful on the Nintendo Switch, this is a gap that TT Isle of Man could plug perfectly for a lot of people that crave depth in their racers. Whilst there’s a lot to commend here, unfortunately a few aspects work against the title and […]

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