28th Jul2021

Pop Addled – Episode 265: Pop Majors – The Happiest Place on Earth

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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27th Jul2021

‘Crisis Protocol: Rocket & Groot Expansion’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

With loners like Thanos and Hulk having recently joined my Crisis Protocol ranks, the popular combination of Rocket and Groot offers a welcome change. In keeping with their relationship in the movies, this interstellar duo work best when taken together – in particular, because of the Deadly Duo Team Tactics card bundled with them, and […]

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27th Jul2021

‘Moon Knight #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Jed Mackay | Art by Alessandro Cappuccio | Published by Marvel Comics Moon Knight is one of those characters that you always feel should be bigger than he is. Cool visuals, unique character set up and modus operandi, some great creative people working on him down the years, and yet he just can’t […]

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27th Jul2021

‘Lilith’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Felissa Rose, Michael Wainwright, Thomas Haley, Brialynn Massie, Michael Jon Murphy, Jennifer Nangle, Vernon Wells, Colton Wheeler, Emily Coupe, Noël VanBrocklin, Pat Trimmer, Frank Tryon, Devanny Pinn, Charles Chudabala, Hunter Johnson | Written by Richard J. Aguirre, Paul McFall, Anthony Werley | Directed by Alexander T. Hwang Lilith is an anthology film from Alexander […]

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27th Jul2021

Video Review: Fear Street Part Three – 1666

by Kevin Haldon

Here’s Kev with a video review of Fear Street Part Three: 1666 which is available to stream now on Netflix. The origins of Sarah Fier’s curse are finally revealed as history comes full circle on a night that changes the lives of Shadysiders forever. Directed by Leigh Janiak, Fear Street Part Three: 1666 stars Gillian […]

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27th Jul2021

Comic Concierge: Starting Points (July 28th 2021)

by Dan Clark

Welcome Dan, aka Comic Concierge, back to Nerdly with his new YouTube channel dedicated to all things comics. From weekly new releases to graphic novels. Comics are for everyone but the key is finding the right one. Comic Concierge is here to help with that journey, with a range of videos discussing everything from weekly […]

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27th Jul2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #230: Joe Marcantonio talks ‘Kindred’ – Pt.2

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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26th Jul2021

‘Old’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Ken Leung, Alex Wolff, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Eliza Scanlen, Kathleen Chalfant, Gustaf Hammarsten, Thomasin McKenzie, Embeth Davidtz, M. Night Shyamalan | Written and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan A day at the beach turns into the nightmare of a lifetime in Old, a supernatural thriller that […]

26th Jul2021

‘Jungle Run’ DVD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Richard Grieco, Wade Hunt Williams, Benjamin Bernard, Christian DeJesus, Jamie Petitto, Jack Pearson | Written by Marc Gottlieb | Directed by Noah Luke With Dwayne Johnson’s big-budget Jungle Cruise due out from Disney soon, The Asylum was sure to be ready with their own cash in. And sure enough, here comes Jungle Run starring […]

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26th Jul2021

‘Cops and Robbers’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Jai White, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Tom Berenger, Patrick Kilpatrick, Victoria Pratt, Chuck Zito, Gillian White, Randy Wayne | Written and Directed by Scott Windhauser Cops and Robbers stars Michael Jai White as a hostage negotiator who plays a high stakes game of cat and mouse with a cornered bank robber. As the two […]

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26th Jul2021

‘The God Committee’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Colman Domingo, Janeane Garofalo, Dan Hedaya, Patricia R. Floyd, Peter Kim, Motell Gyn Foster, Patricia Mauceri, Kyle Moore, Maurizio Di Meo | Written and Directed by Austin Stark Who lives, who dies? They decide… Three patients wait to see if they will live or die as a hospital committee decides […]

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26th Jul2021

Friday Night Smackdown – July 23rd 2021: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and…what the… Cookie Monster: Word up! Me: What the f–k?! CM: Where my b—-es at? Me: What the f–k?! CM: Me a bad muthafugga! Me: What the f–k?! CM: Me wanna slam dat ass yo! Me: Wh..why are you […]

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26th Jul2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #229: Joe Marcantonio talks ‘Kindred’ – Pt.1

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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26th Jul2021

Best Pop Culture Movies With Casino Appearances

by James Smith

What are the best casino movies in the genre? This is a difficult question. But in the history of cinema, several of these titles have become a milestone in history. What made them unforgettable is precisely their involving plots, added to the production of great filmmakers. For those who are enthusiasts of the genre, enjoy […]

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23rd Jul2021

‘Luz: The Flower of Evil’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Conrado Osario, Andrea Esquivel, Yuri Vargas, Sharon Guzman, Johan Camacho  | Written and Directed by Juan Diego Escobar Alzate Luz: The Flower of Evil was shot in two and a half weeks under the simpler title of Luz and renamed to avoid confusion with Tilman Singer’s film of the same name. It’s part of […]

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23rd Jul2021

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ceyair J Wright, Khris Davis, Harper Leigh Alexander, Xosha Roquemore, Sarah Silverman, Steven Yeun, Ernie Johnson, Lil Rey Howery | Written by Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Keenan Coogler, Terence Nance, Jesse Gordon, Celeste Ballard | Directed by Malcolm D. Lee There’s not much that can be […]

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23rd Jul2021

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (July 22nd 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Impact Wrestling review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and I thought of a better name for Impact…Glory Wrestling Combat. F–k you! It’s good! You’d call it Glory for short and it’d be a great way to remake Impact in the same vein as PRIDE, Bellator or Pancrase. You already […]

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23rd Jul2021

‘Superman and the Authority #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Grant Morrison | Art by Mikel Janin | Published by DC Comics When a Superman book comes out it doesn’t take much persuasion for me to pick it up. When a brand new Superman title comes out, it’s an essential purchase. When it’s written by Grant Morrison, I’d be tempted to give it […]

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23rd Jul2021

‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race All-Stars 6×06’ Review

by Rhys Payne

I still can’t get my head around the pink table discussion challenge from last weeks episode…. I struggle to understand how the queens were supposed to perform as their drag personas, in full drag but real and personable; surely that’s the complete opposite of what a drag queen is supposed to be? This challenge led […]

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23rd Jul2021

A Brief History of Giant Monster Movies

by Phil Wheat

The ‘kaiju’ film – the Japanese giant monster movie – includes such classic screen icons as mutated sea monster Godzilla, flying caterpillar deity Mothra and towering turtle Gamera. Among the multitude of magnificent monsters was Daimajin, inspired by the ancient Golem story where a large stone-carved being comes to life. The Daimajin Trilogy has been […]

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23rd Jul2021

Interview: Simon Aitken on anthology ‘Modern Love’

by Stuart Wright

In hi latest podcast/interview host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with director Simon Aitken about Modern Love, an anthology of 11 down to earth tales about love – good and bad – in the 21st century, which is available to watch now on Amazon Prime. Modern Love is made up of 11 different tales about […]

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22nd Jul2021

‘Crisis Protocol: Thanos Expansion’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Thanos (much like the Incredible Hulk) is a Threat 6 character in Atomic Mass’s Crisis Protocol game. Unlike Hulk, however, Thanos is a newer release and comes with a variant designed for play in the “normal” game as well as offering players the first “Ultimate Encounter” variant, which is considerably tougher. Think of these two […]