Of all the themes I might name for board games, Ancient Rome – alongside trains – might be the most popular. Not a month goes by where I don’t see a new game, whether it be a war game or a strategic eurogame that the idea of advancing the glory of Rome doesn’t come into […]
Gaming’s big business, and companies have been locked in a veritable gaming ‘cold war’ with each vying to produce consoles that would not only blow our tiny minds but also the competition out of the water. Interactive entertainment first came into the public consciousness when Ralph Baer released the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972 into the […]
Welcome to this review of the 2024 edition of the WWE’s Bad Blood pay-per-view, a brand title we haven’t seen very much from the WWE in more recent memory, a title which was very apt given the match-up on the show… Let’s get into it and see what went down! Match #1: Hell in a […]
Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Darby Allin def. Johnny TV The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: Johnny posed in the middle of the […]
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 […]
Stars: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Samantha Scaffidi, Elliot Fullam, Daniel Roebuck, Antonella Rose, Jason Patric, Bryce Johnson | Written and Directed by Damien Leone Murderous mime Art the Clown returns once again in the third instalment of writer-producer-producer Damien Leone’s gorily gruesome slasher franchise. This time around, rather than dishing out his singular brand […]
Stars: Paulette Hernandez, Alan Alarcón, Lucero Trejo | Written by Ricardo Avilés | Directed by Alejandro Hidalgo No Voltees (Don’t Look Back) is a new Tubi Original. Now, that’s not usually something to get excited about. But it also happens to be the new film from Alejandro Hidalgo, whose previous films include The House at […]
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of AEW: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary. Now let’s get to the review… Match #1: Katsuyori Shibata & Private Party (Zay & Marq Quen) […]
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: Carmelo Hayes def. AJ Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The returning AJ Styles suffered an injury mid-match and was unable to continue against Carmelo Hayes. Moments after […]
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 […]
Stars: Zoë Saldaña, Karla Sofia Gascón, Adriana Paz, Selina Gomez, Edgar Ramirez, Mark Ivanir | Written and Directed by Jacques Audiard Loosely adapted from Boris Razon’s 2018 novel Écoute, Emilia Perez, the new film by Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, Rust and Bone) is a deliriously audacious mash-up of crime thriller, trans drama and musical. It’s […]
Stars: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Esther McGregor, Vaughn Reilly, Victor Slezak | Written and Directed by Halina Reijn Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson star in this erotic office drama from writer-director Halina Reijn’s follow-up to last year’s horror favourite Bodies Bodies Bodies. Provocative and crackling with tension, Babygirl explores ideas of […]
Stars: Sung Kang, Lun-Mei Gwei, Luke Evans, Wyatt Yang | Written by George Huang, Luc Besson | Directed by George Huang The poster for Weekend in Taipei bills it as “From the creator of Taken and The Transporter”. That’s another way of saying Luc Besson, who co-wrote both of those hits with Robert Mark Kamen, […]
Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was a special 5th Anniversary episode broadcast from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. We’ve got Excalibur, Nigel McGuinness, and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: AEW International Championship – Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet (No Contest/Draw) The following is courtesy […]
In his latest interview, Kev sits down with prolific director Howard J. Ford (The Dead, Never Let Go) to discuss his latest film, Escape. Ten trafficked women attempt escaping ruthless gang after being abducted from resort. Nurse and dancer lead fight for survival in desert against traffickers during daring getaway plan. Written and directed by […]
Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more! (Clement also likes Vanguard, take a shot every time […]
Stars: Vero Maynez, Colin Huerta, Ruby Vallejo, Joe Swanberg, Jim Sikora | Written and Directed by Mickey Keating Written and directed by Mickey Keating (Offseason, Carnage Park, Psychopaths), this low budget chiller serves up an interesting take on the home invasion sub-genre. It’s also a textbook example of the slow build, and is arguably more […]
Stars: Adam David Thompson, Riley Dandy, Chloe Skoczen, Justin Benson, Sarah Bolger, Jori Felker | Written and Directed by Michael Felker A strange mix of genres, time travel, estranged family members reuniting, and heist gone wrong thriller, Things Will Be Different is the first feature from writer/director Michael Felker. Felker is best known for his […]
Stars: Sirpa Lane, Melissa Chimenti, Maurice Poli, Nat Bush, Dakar, Maria Grazia Smaldone | Written by Roberto Gandus, Renzo Maietto | Directed by Joe D’Amato Joe D’Amato’s Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals is a fascinating, if uneven, entry in both the director’s filmography and the broader canon of 1970s Italian exploitation cinema. Released in […]
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: NXT Women’s Championship – Roxanne Perez def. Giulia The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Roxanne Perez continues her epic reign as NXT Women’s Champion as she overcame her greatest […]
In his latest interview, Kev sits down with actress Sarah Alexandra Marks to discuss her latest film, Escape, which comes from prolific director Howard J. Ford. Ten trafficked women attempt escaping ruthless gang after being abducted from resort. Nurse and dancer lead fight for survival in desert against traffickers during daring getaway plan. Written and […]
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 […]