18th Dec2023

Friday Night Smackdown – Dec 15th 2023: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, a Tribute to the Troops special, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode! Match #1: United States Championship Tournament – Carmelo Hayes def. Grayson Waller The following is courtesy of wwe.com: NXT Superstar has come to […]

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18th Dec2023

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #370: ‘Genie’ director Sam Boyd

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the 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 Filmmakers Podcast […]

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18th Dec2023

‘Wanted Dead or A Wild’ Review (PC)

by James Smith

Launched by Hacksaw Gaming in September 2021, “Wanted Dead or A Wild” embarks on the Wild West era with cacti and tumbleweeds in a desert. The game captivates the players through its thrilling and mysterious atmosphere. The Old West landscape offers an immersive gaming experience. The game has a background of a fiery sunset with […]

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15th Dec2023

‘Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee, Anthony Hopkins | Written by Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Shay Hatten | Directed by Zack Snyder Directed by Zack Snyder, who also co-wrote the script, Rebel Moon is the first part of a planned […]

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15th Dec2023

‘The Three Musketeers: Milady’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmai, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krieps, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Lyna Khoudri, Eric Ruf, Marc Barbé | Written by Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière | Directed by Martin Bourboulon The eagerly awaited second part of French director Martin Bourboulon’s rollicking Three Musketeers adaptation, following on from Part […]

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15th Dec2023

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Dec 14th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week is a special Hidden Gems edition of the show featuring a lineup of matches never before seen on television! Let’s get into the review and see what went down… Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: It […]

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15th Dec2023

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Dec 13th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was a “Winter is Coming” special broadcast live from the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: “Hangman” Adam Page def. Roderick Strong The following is courtesy […]

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15th Dec2023

100 Word Hits – Retro Comic Reviews #33

by Guest

Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the RETRO comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much […]

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14th Dec2023

‘Cold Blows the Wind’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Danell Leyva, Victoria Vertuga, Jamie Bernadette, Torrey B. Lawrence | Written and Directed by Eric Williford At the start of Cold Blows the Wind, Dean (Danell Leyva; Stealth, Broke Luck) and Tasha (Victoria Vertuga; Lexi, Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas) look in the trunk of their car and are surprised to find a badly […]

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14th Dec2023

‘The Retaliators’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katie Kelly, Joseph Gatt, Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, Jacoby Shaddix, Abbey Hafer, Ivan L. Moody, Zoltan Bathory, Robert Knepper, Robert John Burke | Written by Darren Geare, Jeff Allen Geare | Directed by Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Bridget Smith From its opening landscape shot of a forest complete with moody voice on top, The Retaliators […]

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14th Dec2023

‘Our Kid’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

New comedy-drama film Our Kid shares the story of a working-class family learning to deal with adversity through humour and community. Our Kid, which premiered as part of the Raindance Film Festival, is based on the multi-award-winning short Thomas by Daniel P. Lewis. The film is written by Daniel P. Lewis and is directed by […]

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14th Dec2023

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Dec 12th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode… Match #1: Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, & Fallon Henley def. The Meta-Four The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After some harsh words backstage at NXT Deadline, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and […]

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14th Dec2023

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 521: I’ve Taken Worse to the Face!

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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14th Dec2023

Engaging Elementary Students with Plot Charts: Tips and Ideas

by James Smith

Plot charts are a fundamental tool in teaching literature, especially in elementary classrooms. They help students visualize the structure of a story, making it easier to understand and remember the key elements. Teaching young students the basic ideas that a plot chart usually has can be fun and educational, and it can help them develop […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Perspectives’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

In the style of Mysterium Park and Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Perspectives is a fully cooperative deduction game that includes three separate cases that take place over four acts each. Every act takes around twenty to thirty minutes, giving the players around seven hours of content in the box. In this review I’ve taken pictures […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Directed by Nick Nevern and starring Craig Fairbrass, Tara Fitzgerald, Sadie Frost, Geoff Bell and Jamie Forman, Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance is the latest movie in the long-running British film franchise that started waaaay back in 2007! Tate goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier’s violent death. To track […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Impact Wrestling: Final Resolution 2023’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s Final Resolution 2023 pay-per-view, which opened with the usual free-to-view pre-show Countdown to… Let’s get straight into the review! COUNTDOWN TO FINAL RESOLUTION Match #1: PCO def. Jessie V The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: PCO jumpstarts the match as he dives through the ropes and takes out […]

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13th Dec2023

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Dec 11th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Jey Uso The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Following on from their intense war of words, The Scottish Warrior and “Main Event” Jey Uso reignited […]

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13th Dec2023

Pop Addled – Episode 481: Just the PAX

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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12th Dec2023

‘Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Bowen Yang, Meg Stalter, X Mayo, Nichole Sakura, Cedric Yarbrough, Sunita Mani, Conan O’Brien | Written by Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall | Directed by Paul Briganti If the title of this wacky comedy seems a little weird, that’s probably because the comedy troupe Please Don’t Destroy […]

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12th Dec2023

‘Nightmare on 34th Street’ VOD Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Caroline Boulton, Lucy Pinder, Dani Thompson, Ewen MacIntosh, Andy Gatenby, Adam Greaves-Neal | Written and Directed by James Crow With a title like Nightmare on 34th Street, I was initially hoping for a horror take on the classic Christmas story Miracle on 34th Street but I soon realised this wasn’t the case as this […]

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12th Dec2023

‘NXT: Deadline 2023’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of NXT: Deadline, the latest pay-per-view/premium live event from the WWE’s third brand and a show that features the culmination of the “Iron Survivor Challenge” tournament that has taken place over the past few weeks. Let’s see what went down on the show! Match #1: Axiom def. Nathan Frazer The following […]

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