04th Sep2019

WWE Smackdown Live – Sept 3rd 2019: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s SmackDown Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and if Sam Kinison had played Sandy in Grease, then all of her songs would have been loud screams. HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU! AHHHH! AHHHH! AHHHHH! Okay, Roman Reigns still wants to know who tried to kill him. I want to […]

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04th Sep2019

‘Archie: Vol.1’ Graphic Novel Review

by Chris Cummings

Written by Mark Waid | Art by Fiona Staples, Annie Wu, Veronica Fish | Published by Archie Comics | Format: Paperback, 160pp I previously penned an article here on Nerdly about the Archieverse and the various titles, old and new, to come from this wonderful world of comics. I mentioned in said article that I […]

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04th Sep2019

‘Flo & Joan: Alive on Stage’ – Amazon Comedy Special Review

by Chris Cummings

I hadn’t previously seen any stand-up routine from Flo and Joan, a tandem of musical comedians who sing whimsical and sometimes surprisingly biting comedic songs. The two sarcastic sisters really are easy as hell to watch and enjoy, the whole show flew by without a dull moment, something that can be pretty rare in stand-up […]

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04th Sep2019

The Filmmakers Podcast #124: ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ director Adam Egypt Mortimer

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers 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 the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar, with the series, The […]

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03rd Sep2019

‘Clownado’ Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Linnea Quigley, Eileen Dietz, Joel D. Wynkoop, John O’Hara, Rachel Lagen, Bobby Westrick, Antwoine Steele, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Jeremy Todd, Douglas Epps | Written and Directed by Todd Sheets Veteran low-budget show-on-video horror legend Todd Sheets sits back in his directors chair for Clownado, his new horror flick that he also wrote. Now, I’ve […]

03rd Sep2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘Satanic Panic’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Hayley Griffith, Ruby Modine, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O’Connell, Jordan Ladd, Arden Myrin, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Michael Polish, Mike E. Winfield, Clarke Wolfe, AJ Bowen, Hannah Stocking, Gina Marie Hughes | Written by Grady Hendrix, Ted Geoghegan | Directed by Chelsea Stardust For those of you out there that grew up in the 80s, the phrase […]

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03rd Sep2019

WWE Raw – Sept 2nd 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 more from the King Of The Ring, along with Mother Theresa skiing…down a mountain. Ahhhhh! Holy $#!@! It’s a, it’s a…tree! Okay, let’s see if Becky Lynch kicks Patton Oswalt’s ass on this week’s episode of Homicide: […]

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03rd Sep2019

‘The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

I absolutely ADORE side-scrolling beat ‘em-ups. Like REALLY love them. Really. Which is why I’ve got tons of the ACA Neo Geo/Arcade titles on my Switch, alongside the Capcom Beat ‘Em-Up collection plus a whole heap more titles on the PS4. It’s one genre that I love and one genre that had, until this current […]

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03rd Sep2019

‘Outside In’ VOD Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Edie Falco, Jay Duplass, Kaitlyn Dever, Ben Schwartz, Charles Leggett, Jay Duplass | Written by Lynn Shelton, Jay Duplass | Directed by Lynn Shelton Lynn Shelton is a director I’ve been a fan of for a while. I’m a fan of her 2011 film, Your Sister’s Sister. I like her 2014 film, Say When (aka Laggies) […]

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03rd Sep2019

Interview: Nick James on his “5 Great British Films”

by Stuart Wright

In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Nick James as he looks back on 21 Years as the Sight and Sound editor and highlights 5 Great British Films that were released during that time period. Nick James’ choices include: Nil By Mouth (Gary Oldman, 1997) Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008) The Arbor […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Whilst I haven’t played it myself, the Imperial Settlers line of games is partly responsible for the ongoing success of publisher Portal Games. Unofficially based on the classic PC strategy game Settlers, Imperial Settlers features cute little characters and a tight card drafting and empire building mechanic that has formed the basis of several other […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit’ – Amazon Comedy Special Review

by Chris Cummings

Paul Chowdhry is someone I’ve been familiar with for a while, from his previous comedy specials (What’s Happening White People? and PC’s World) as well as some of his film roles (Colour Me Kubrick, Swinging With The Finkels). He’s a funny comedian and I’ve enjoyed his previous work on stage, so I was down to […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Cherami Leigh, Bryce Papenbrook, Faith Graham, Landen Beattie, Michael Sorich, Keith Silverstein, Jamieson Price, Darrel Guilbeau | Written by Anna Manfio, Francesco Manfio, Sergio Manfio, Davide Stefanato | Directed by Sergio Manfio Life is idyllic in the quiet town of Vinci. The young genius inventor, Leo da Vinci (voiced by Power […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘MLW: Fusion’ Review (Aug 31st 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 a World Title match here, so don’t get you panties in a bunch, because MLW: Fusion starts, a couple of days ago. Match #1: Jordan Oliver, Myron Reed & Kotto Brazil defeated Gringo Loco, Zenshi & […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘The Naked Kiss’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Constance Towers, Antony Eisley, Michael Dante, Virginia Grey, Patsy Kelly | Written and Directed by Samuel Fuller The Naked Kiss opens with a fight. And Kelly (Constance Towers) – an experienced escort reclaiming her money from a punter – will never stop fighting. Just for one night it looks like she’s left her worst […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘AEW: All Out’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of All Elite Wrestling’s All Out, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have some big matches here, so let’s rip it and dip it and chip it and eat chocolate pudding. Oh no you didn’t! Okay, let’s go All Out! Did that joke work? Match #1: Nyla Rose […]

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02nd Sep2019

Competition: Win ‘Getting Rowdy: Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the DVD release of WWE: Getting Rowdy – The Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper (available to buy from 2nd September) – we are giving away a copy to one lucky winner. Unearthed from deep within the WWE vault comes unreleased matches and interviews from one of the most controversial and entertaining Superstars in […]

02nd Sep2019

‘NXT UK: TakeOver – Cardiff’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of NXT UK: TakeOver – Cardiff, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have some fine wrestling to get to here, so let’s get right to it. Match #1: Noam Dar def. Travis Banks The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Although Travis Banks missed the inaugural NXT UK TakeOver […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘Shock Corridor’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Starring: Peter Breck, Constance Towers, Larry Tucker, Gene Evans, Hari Rhodes, James Best | Written and Directed by Samuel Fuller The prolific Samuel Fuller carved a niche – or perhaps a gutter – in making exploitation shockers just outside the Hollywood studio system. His had an ability to elevate trash material to something approaching art. […]

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02nd Sep2019

Opinionated: Who Are The Ten Best Talkers in Wrestling History?

by Chris Cummings

Now, I’ve been opinionated here lately, but I haven’t compiled any sort of list, and we all like a list, don’t we? So, I figured I’d create a list that is purely my opinion but, from knowing how many people in and out of wrestling feel, it will be a series of opinions shared by […]

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01st Sep2019

The Last Week in Wrestling #35 (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 we have another week to get to, so get your yoga mat out and let’s stretch for a better tomorrow. What? That sounds too stupid? I’d delete it, but I don’t have the button to do so. […]

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01st Sep2019

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Aug 30th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Impact Wrestling review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and the Impact Wrestling site has been taken by a malware/spyware program (as per my computer’s insistence) so we’re going without the re-cap from their site. Anyway, this show has a match or two worth looking at, so let’s look at […]

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