15th Jul2019

‘Gaia Project’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Re-implementations are common in the board gaming world, but with a game as classic as Terra Mystica, the decision to release a follow up must been a challenging one. In 2017 though, designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag teamed up again to iterate their original design and release Gaia Project, a more or less direct […]

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15th Jul2019

‘EVOLVE 131: 10th Anniversary Celebration’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of EVOLVE Wrestling’s 10th Anniversary show, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and this is a special occasion event that is being aired on the WWE Network, likely to combat All Elite Wrestling’s “Fight For The Fallen” card that is airing at the same time. Let’s get right into this […]

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15th Jul2019

‘Books of Magic Vol.1: Moveable Type’ Graphic Novel Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Kat Howard | Art by Tom Fowler | Published by DC Vertigo JK Rowling stole the idea of Harry Potter from Neil Gaiman you know. Tim Hunter first appeared back in Books of Magic issue 1, January 1990, whereas Harry Potter first appeared in print in 1997. Both feature a school attending, glasses […]

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15th Jul2019

‘AEW: Fight For the Fallen’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of All Elite Wrestling’s Fight For The Fallen Pay Per View, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and AEW has got another big card before All Out, so let’s see if they can keep their momentum going. Match #1: Sonny Kiss beat Peter Avalon This was a bit of a […]

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15th Jul2019

Fantasia 2019: ‘The Deeper You Dig’ Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, Izzy Figueredo | Written and Directed by John Adams, Toby Poser Husband and wife team, John Adams and Toby Poser co-write and co-direct once again (they’ve worked together a number of times on a few films, including Halfway to Zen in 2016) this horror title that, with the synopsis […]

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15th Jul2019

‘MLW: Fusion’ Wrestling Review (July 13th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Major League Wrestling: Fusion review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a big Ladder Match for the main event for the Tag Team Titles. Let’s get right to it. Match #1: Ace Austin defeated Air Wolf The following is courtesy of mlw.com: Atlantic City’s Ace demanded this […]

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15th Jul2019

Fantasia 2019: ‘Critters Attack!’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jack Fulton, Jaeden Noel, Ava Preston, Dee Wallace, Tashiana Washington | Written by Scott Lobdell | Directed by Bobby Miller All Drea (Tashiana Washington) wants is to get into a good college, but for now, she’s stuck making deliveries for a local sushi restaurant. One night, after her little brother Phillip (Jaeden Noel) witnesses […]

15th Jul2019

EIFF 2019: ‘Body at Brighton Rock’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Karina Fontes, Casey Adams, Emily Althaus, Miranda Bailey, Martin Spanjers, Matt Peters, Susan Burke, John Getz | Written and Directed by Roxanne Benjamin Writer-director Roxanne Benjamin makes her feature debut with this slow-burning survival thriller, having previously contributed to horror anthology movies Southbound and XX. Showcasing a command of tension and atmosphere, the film […]

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15th Jul2019

‘Annabelle Comes Homes’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman, Katie Sarife, Michael Cimino, Samara Lee | Written and Directed by Gary Dauberman Annabelle Comes Home, directed by occasional franchise writer Gary Dauberman, is the latest entry into the ongoing Conjuring property and sets itself just after the events of the first Annabelle feature with the […]

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15th Jul2019

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (July 11th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to a very short review of Impact Wrestling, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have one match to review. That’s it. Okay, here goes the shortest review of the year. Match #1: Jordynne Grace def. Kiera Hogan & Madison Rayne – Triple Threat Match The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: Jordynne […]

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15th Jul2019

Interview: Mark Sanderson on his screenwriting journey

by Stuart Wright

In his latest podcast/interview, host Stuart Wright talks to screenwriter Mark Sanderson about being a working screenwriter in Hollywood. A Los Angeles based screenwriter, author, script consultant and sometimes actor Mark Sanderson’s work ranges from his sketch comedy writing and performing as a founding member with The Amazing Onionheads, writing for MTV, to his spec […]

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12th Jul2019

‘Ticket to Ride London’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Even though it has retained its place on my shelves throughout house moves, various clear outs and many more occasions that could have spelled its demise, I almost never play Ticket to Ride anymore. Something about this classic gateway game from Days of Wonder has begun to grate on me – it takes a long […]

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12th Jul2019

Fantasia 2019: ‘The Art of Self-Defense’ Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, Phillip Andre Botello | Written and Directed by Riley Stearns Directed and written by Riley Stearns, who wrote and directed Faults, a movie I was very fond of back in 2014, The Art of Self-Defense follows a highly strung and anxious book-keeper named Casey, played by […]

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12th Jul2019

Fantasia 2019: ‘Sadako’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Elaiza Ikeda, Himeka Himejima, Ren Kiriyama, Hiroya Shimizu, Rie Tomosaka, Takashi Tsukamoto | Written by Noriyuki Sugihara | Directed by Hideo Nakata I am a huge fan of the original Ring(u) movie. I was 17/18 when I first saw it and before I saw it I had heard rumours about how creepy it was. […]

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12th Jul2019

The Last Week in Wrestling #30 (Wrestling Round-Up)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this edition of The Last Week In Wrestling, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and this one is on time… I think. This week, we’ve got some fine wrestling to cover, which is never a bad thing. Some-times, when I write this, I feel like I’m Mary Berry from “The Great British […]

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12th Jul2019

‘Ryuko: Vol.1’ Graphic Novel Review

by Chris Cummings

Created by Eldo Yoshimizu | Published by Titan Comics/Hard Case Crime Now, I love me some Manga and I’m a comic book fiend, but Ryuko has a unique feel to me, it isn’t the usual sort of comic book I’m used to, not in art style or in story, and I have to say… I […]

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12th Jul2019

‘Stuber’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista, Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Jimmy Tatro, Steve Howey, Mira Sorvino, Karen Gillan | Written by Tripper Clancy | Directed by Michael Dowse Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani star as a burly cop and his reluctant Uber driver in this action comedy from the director of Goon. Sadly, despite […]

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12th Jul2019

‘NXT: UK’ Review (July 10th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT: UK review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have more action from the European brand of NXT that somehow got Kassius Ohno on its roster. Hey, it’s good for them. Okay, let’s get UK crazy! That sucked. I’d erase it, but delete buttons cost too much money […]

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12th Jul2019

‘Stranger Things: Season 3’ Review (Spoilers Ahead)

by Chris Cummings

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I was hyped for Season 3 of Stranger Things. The previous two seasons were, in my opinion, absolutely fantastic television. The mixture of nostalgia, horror, action and adventure was exactly what I wanted, and throw in some comedy and old-school FUN, and you’ve got a television […]

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12th Jul2019

‘The Hole in the Ground’ DVD Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Seána Kerslake, James Quinn Markey, James Cosmo, Kati Outinen, Simone Kirby, Steve Wall | Written by Lee Cronin, Stephen Shields | Directed by Lee Cronin Director Lee Cronin serves up some pleasingly old-fashioned supernatural scares in creepy Irish horror The Hole in the Ground. Seána Kerslake (A Date for Mad Mary) stars as single […]

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12th Jul2019

‘WWE NXT’ Review (July 10th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have…Wayne Brady! I’m just kidding. I can’t afford people you’ve heard of. We’ve got a Tag Title main event that might just knock your teeth out of your head, so why don’cha y’all come on down to play The Price […]

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12th Jul2019

Pop Addled: Movie Special – Spider-Man Far From Home

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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