09th Sep2022

‘Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race 2×04’ Review

by Rhys Payne

The two qualms I have had with season two of Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race have been the lack of cohesive themes that run through the episodes and the connection to the rest of the drag race ru-niverse! It seemed like last week the creative team working on this show focused on the former […]

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09th Sep2022

Interview: Matt Hookings on’ Prizefigher: The Life of Jem Belcher’

by Phil Wheat

In hist latest interview/podcat host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/actor/stuntman Matt Hookings about the boxing film Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, which is available to watch on Prime Video subscribers and other VOD platforms in the UK now. At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and […]

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08th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Huesera’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Natalia Solien, Alfonso Dosal, Mayra Batalla, Mercedes Hernández, Sonia Couoh | Written by Michelle Garza Cervera, Abia Castillo | Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera A woman becomes increasingly afraid of her own pregnancy in this intriguing blend of folk horror and body horror. Gripping, chilling and deeply unsettling, it marks a striking horror debut […]

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08th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Swallowed’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jena Malone, Cooper Koch, Mark Patton, Jose Colon, Roe Pacheco, Michael Shawn Curtis | Written and Directed by Carter Smith Benjamin (Cooper Koch) and Dom (Jose Colon) have been best friends since they were kids – and Benjamin has been in love with Dom for almost that long. But Benjamin is heading to sunny […]

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08th Sep2022

100 Word Hits – Comic Reviews #7

by Guest

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so! Brother Of All Men #1 Written by Zac Thompson | Art […]

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08th Sep2022

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Sep 6th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of AEW: Dark which emanates from Chicago like the rest of this past week’s shows. We got a tight 7-match card (thank god) so let’s get right to it! Match #1: Josh Woods & Tony Nese def. Brandon Gore & Storm Grayson My Thoughts: Again? Really? Well at least Nese and […]

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08th Sep2022

‘WWE NXT 2.0’ Review (Sept 6th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT 2.0, which follows the Worlds Collide PPV, which saw NXT and NXT UK merge into one brand through multiple title unifications… Let’s get into the review! Match #1: Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H. def. Toxic Attraction The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Still furious after Toxic Attraction’s interference at […]

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08th Sep2022

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 454: Something Has Went Terribly, Terribly Wrong!

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 Sep2022

Poker vs. Chess: Which Game Is Harder to Master?

by James Smith

Poker and chess are often compared, with both requiring a high amount of strategic thinking and intelligence to play. People have long debated which is harder to master, with many arguments for each side. Similarities and Differences Between Chess and Poker To judge which is the most difficult game to master, we have to look […]

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07th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Stalker’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sophie Skelton, Stuart Brennan, Bret Hart | Written by Chris Watt | Directed by Steve Johnson Rose Hepburn, a young actor working in horror movies, returns to her empty hotel. Forced to use the old freight elevator, it jolts to a halt on the twelfth floor, leaving her trapped with an unusual stranger. Left […]

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07th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘The Last Client’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Signe Egholm Olsen, Anton Hjejle, Dan Zahle, Sara Fanta Traore | Written by Anders Rønnow Klarlundd, Jacob Weinreich | Directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund The Last Client is the type of movie that makes me love Frightfest. Would most people call it a horror movie? Probably not. But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t […]

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07th Sep2022

‘Root Letter’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Danny Ramirez, Keana Marie, Lydia Hearst, Kate Edmunds, Mark St. Cyr, Sam A Coleman, Breon Pugh, Kate Edmonds, Terry J. Nelson, Dodie Brown, Jonetta Kaiser | Written by David Ebeltoft | Directed by Sonja O’Hara Root Letter’s main story involves a relationship between pan pals. Now, pen pals is an idea that I assume […]

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07th Sep2022

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 79’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the AEW wrestling week. We’ve got a repeat of last week’s commentary team, Excalibur and Matt Menard, for this episode so let’s see what the show has to offer! Match #1: Julia Hart def. Alice Crowley My Thoughts: Another good outing for […]

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07th Sep2022

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Sept 5th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this week’s Monday Night Raw, right here on Nerdly. This is the first post-Clash at the Castle episode of WWE and so we’re going to get some of the fallout from what happened at the PPV… So let’s get into the review! Match #1: Braun Strowman interrupted Fatal 4-Way Tag […]

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07th Sep2022

Interview: Cameron Perry & Sam Briggs on their short ‘When The Clapping Stops’

by Stuart Wright

In. his latest interview/podcast, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director Cameron Perry and writer Sam Briggs about their short film When The Clapping Stops, plus give us 5 Reasons Why We Made A Film About Care Workers The Current Plight of Carers Why this film? Covid as a backdrop This is a story […]

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06th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Control’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sara Mitch, George Tchortov, Evie Loiselle, Karen LeBlanc | Written by James Mark, Matthew Nayman | Directed by James Mark Feeling somewhere between classic Canadian sci-fi Cube and the more recent Level 16, Control is a stunning film that plays things very small scale but ultimately ends up being an epic tale of sci-fi […]

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06th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Do Not Disturb’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kimberley Laferriere, Rogan Christopher, Janet Porter, Christian McKenna | Written and Directed by John Ainslie Chloe and Jack travel to Miami for their honeymoon. Amidst the flashy neon and sunny beaches, they decide a peyote experience will strengthen their marriage. Unbeknownst to them, they’ve been given a rare and powerful strand of the drug […]

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06th Sep2022

Frightfest 2022: ‘Holy Shit!’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Thomas Niehaus, Gedeon Burkhard, Rodney Charles, Uke Bosse | Written and Directed by Lukas Rinker I recently watched Man On A Ledge for the first time but the title for it seemed a bit misleading. Yes, there was a man on a ledge but less than half of the movie seemed to be about and […]

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06th Sep2022

‘Amazing Fantasy #1000’ Review (Marvel Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Various | Art by Various | Published by Marvel Comics This comic obviously doesn’t really exist. There is no Amazing Fantasy #1000, it exists only in the heads of the Marvel marketing department. Spider-Man’s 60th anniversary, however, does exist, and he’s one of a handful of characters that forced his way into mainstream […]

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06th Sep2022

Competition: Win horror ‘Hellbender’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Fresh, raw and bewitching indie folk horror Hellbender will grip fans with a story that has real bite, promising one hell of a ride. As unnerving and gruesome as it is beautiful and enticing, this captivating, unsettling and hellish feature will push audiences to the brink. Written and directed by genre trailblazers, the Adams Family, […]

06th Sep2022

Pop Addled – Episode 449: ‘Deadlands Chapter 00’ Gaming Special

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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05th Sep2022

Venice Film Festival 2022: ‘Pearl’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Jenkins-Purro | Written by Ti West, Mia Goth | Directed by Ti West Mia Goth reprises her role as Pearl in Ti West’s prequel to this year’s X, co-written with Goth while on lockdown during production, and shot on the same New Zealand locations. Combining […]

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