30th Apr2025

‘The Brutalist’ Blu-ray Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Isaach De Bankolé, Alessandro Nivola | Written by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold | Directed by Brady Corbet Dark screens are broken by the reading of a letter, and a scramble of people across the screen, all of them fighting to see their […]

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30th Apr2025

‘One Ranger’ Blu-ray Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, Nick Moran, Dominique Tipper, Dean Jagger, Patrick Bergin | Written and Directed by Jesse V. Johnson Opening with the well-worn quote “One riot. One ranger.” from which it takes its title, One Ranger the new film from action specialist Jesse V. Johnson (Chief of Station, Accident Man) quickly segues into […]

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30th Apr2025

‘Daydreamers’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Tran Ngoc Vang, Thuan Nguyen, Chi Pu, Trinh Thao | Written by Timothy Linh Bui, Doan Si Nguyen | Directed by Timothy Linh Bui Vampire cinema has been reinvented countless times, but Daydreamers carves out its own niche, not with gothic castles or European moors, but through the neon-lit backstreets of modern-day Saigon. It’s […]

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30th Apr2025

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Apr 28th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on the now Netflix-broadcast show… Match #1: Rhea Ripley def. Roxanne Perez (DQ) The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Rhea Ripley’s match against Roxanne Perez ended when Giulia attacked The Eradicator from behind as […]

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30th Apr2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 107: MUP Halo – New Alexandria

by Chris Thomas

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 […]

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30th Apr2025

Top Reasons Why Everyone Should Make Time For Games

by James Smith

Gaming may be considered a niche hobby for geeks, but you don’t have to be conventionally ‘nerdy’ to benefit from solving puzzles, playing board games or conquering opponents in far-flung virtual lands. There are benefits for all. In this guide, we’ll explore the top reasons why everyone should make time for games. Mental stimulation Mental […]

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30th Apr2025

Board Game Recommendations: Feel The Joy!

by James Smith

I’ve invested years of time getting into the world of the table-top experience and if anything’s certain, suggestions on board games can turn a dull evening into a great memory. If strategy, wit, competition, or creativity is what you’re looking for, there’s always a suitable candidate on a shelf somewhere or the latest release on […]

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29th Apr2025

‘Thunderbolts’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Written by Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo | Directed by Jake Schreier Directed by Jake Schreier (who made Netflix’s Beef), Thunderbolts* (that asterisk is significant) is the 36th film in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and the final […]

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29th Apr2025

‘Dimension Slip’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sophie Craig, Daniel DeLuca, Kierath Jandoo, Perry Mavrides, Derek Nelson, Andrew Norman, Sally Rowe | Written by Jason Fite | Directed by Barbara Toschi Watching Dimension Slip, the debut feature from Barbara Toschi, I found myself both intellectually intrigued and emotionally unsettled in the best possible ways. It’s rare to see a first-time filmmaker […]

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29th Apr2025

‘Ingress’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Rachel Noll James, Johnny Ferro, Christopher Clark, Tim DeKay, Barbara Deering | Written and Directed by Rachel Noll James Ingress, as the film’s titles inform us, means the act of entering, or a way in. In the first feature film from writer/director/star Rachel Noll James (Follow the River, Half Light), the entrance being sought […]

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29th Apr2025

‘TNA: Rebellion 2025’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of TNA Wrestling’s Rebellion pay-per-view, right here on Nerdly. I’m editor Phil and we have plenty of matches to get to, so let’s see if TNA can pull off another banger of a PPV! The show opened with the usual “Countdown to…” show that saw NXT’s Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy […]

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29th Apr2025

Off the Reel Podcast: The crew of ‘Time Travel Is Dangerous’

by Kevin Haldon

In the first episode of Nerdly’s newest podcast, Off the Reel, Kevin sits down with the crew of Time Travel Is Dangerous. Kev chats with director Chris Reading and writers Anna and Hilary Shakespeare (Shakespeare Sisters), to talk all about the film. Best friends Ruth and Megan run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. Stumbling […]

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29th Apr2025

Level Up Your Leisure Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Nerd Hobbies

by James Smith

For those who identify as “nerds,” the term isn’t an insult; it’s a badge of honour. It signifies a deep passion for specific subjects, a thirst for knowledge, and often, a vibrant and engaging way of spending leisure time. Forget the outdated stereotypes of solitary figures hunched over dusty tomes. Modern nerd hobbies are diverse, […]

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28th Apr2025

‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, Malte Gårdinger, Ralph Carlsson | Written and Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt Making her feature debut, Norwegian writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt serves up this body horror version of the Cinderella story, presented from the perspective of the titular ugly stepsibling. As such, it’s […]

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28th Apr2025

‘Crown of Shadows’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Megan Tremethick, Andrew Gourlay, Dorian Todd, Michael Daviot | Written by Lawrie Brewster, Sarah Daly | Directed by Richard Campbell Crown of Shadows, also know as The Reign of Queen Ginnarra (the title under which it played film festivals), is a dark, Gothic medieval horror film from director Lawrie Brewster – credited on the […]

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28th Apr2025

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Apr 26th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

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 our review! Match #1: Swerve Strickland def. Blake Christian The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: Swerve was about to speak on the […]

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28th Apr2025

‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Apr 25th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

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: Fraxiom def. Los Garza The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Nathan Frazer and Axiom made their amazing SmackDown debut, taking on Los Garza in a mile-a-minute contest. A Spanish […]

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28th Apr2025

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #449: ‘The Amateur’ director James Hawes & actress Caitríona Balfe

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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25th Apr2025

‘Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare’ Blu-ray Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Martin Portlock, Megan Placito, Peter DeSouza-Feighoney, Kit Green, Kelly Rian Sanson, Chrissie Wunna, Nicola Wright | Written by Scott Chambers, Rhys Frake-Waterfield | Directed by Scott Chambers The most recent entry in the so-called Poohniverse, and the first one not to feature Pooh, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, has arrived. With Winnie the Pooh: Blood […]

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25th Apr2025

‘Smile As You Kill’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Rey Goyos, Michael Teh, Jennifer Prediger, Joey Dean, Michael Heger, Lorin Partalis | Written and Directed by Michael Sarrow Smile As You Kill, directed by Michael Sarrow, is a thrilling, darkly comedic exploration of desperation and moral ambiguity, set against the backdrop of a chilling kidnapping. The film follows Rico, a man facing a […]

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25th Apr2025

‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Apr 24th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling. Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: The System (Moose & JDC) def. Trey Miguel & Ace Austin The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com: Ace Austin and Trey Miguel push back against The System as they battle […]

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25th Apr2025

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Apr 23rd 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz, Ian Riccaboni AND Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Mark Briscoe def. Ricochet The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: Briscoe hammered Ricochet with right hand strikes […]

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