27th Dec2025

Nerdly Presents: NCBD – Episode 3: Last New Comic Pick-ups Before Xmas!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Episode 2 of the new Nerdly Comics series, Nerdly Presents: NCBD! Each week for NCBD (New Comic Book Day), I take a quick look at what I picked up, what stood out on the shelves, and which books added a little extra chaos to my pull list. Think of it as a weekly […]

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27th Dec2025

Referral Bonuses: Earning Free Sweeps Coins by Inviting Friends

by James Smith

Referral bonuses have become one of the most popular ways for sweepstakes players to earn extra sweeps coins without making additional purchases. These programs reward players for inviting friends to join a sweepstakes platform, creating a low-effort opportunity to extend gameplay, accelerate progression, and increase redemption potential. While referral systems may appear simple at first […]

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26th Dec2025

‘Goon of the Lagoon’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Tori Ellis, Jenna Karan, Leah Eckardt, Rene Ponce, Andi Schuster, Greg Dorchak, Dawson Mullen, Fumie Suguri | Written by Latasha Choe Johnson | Directed by Gino Raphael Payne Every so often, a film comes along with a title so gloriously silly you want to root for it. Goon of the Lagoon (did no one […]

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26th Dec2025

‘Celluloid Wars: The Making of Forbidden World’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Written by Allan Holzman | Published by Pulp 2.0 Press If you think making a Roger Corman sci-fi horror flick in the early ’80s was chaotic, Celluloid Wars: The Making of Forbidden World politely taps you on the shoulder, hands you a flamethrower, and shoves you straight into the mutant-infested ventilation ducts. Allan Holzman’s memoir […]

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26th Dec2025

‘James Cagney Collection’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

James Cagney is a true Hollywood legend whose illustrious career produced a run of unforgettable performances across an astonishing range of genres. From hard-boiled gangster classics to dazzling musical turns, Cagney proved time and again that he was one of the most versatile stars of his era. Along the way, he earned three Academy Award […]

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26th Dec2025

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Dec 24th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast from New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom for the second straight year for Christmas. Also, AEW’s official recaps are getting rather long, so we’ll be making them more concise where we can to save your eyes! With that, let’s get into the review… Match #1: Continental […]

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26th Dec2025

Interview: Director John Minton on “3 Films That Have Impacted Your Adult Life”

by Stuart Wright

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with the director of GAME, John Minton, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Le Jetee impact, 2001: A Space Odyssey analysis, and The Clock influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative […]

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25th Dec2025

‘The Creeps’ 4K UHD Review

by Pat King

Stars: Chris Cavalier,  Kheba Touray, Matti Paalanen, Veronica Jarvis, William Daniels, Joe Dante, Christopher Lambert, Iiro Panula | Written and Directed by Marko Mäkilaakso Written and directed by Marko Mäkilaakso, The Creeps is a rarely funny tribute to 80s creature features. We begin with a disclaimer that gave me a chuckle, part of which read, […]

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25th Dec2025

Ten Best: Christmas-Themed Horror Movies

by Phil Wheat

There’s something deeply wrong, and deeply right, about horror films that unfold during Christmas. A season built on warmth, family, nostalgia and tradition becomes far more unsettling when it’s drenched in paranoia, violence, and dread. Christmas décor already feels uncanny when viewed through the right lens, twinkling lights, quiet streets, empty houses, all primed for […]

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25th Dec2025

‘Awakenings’ 4K UHD Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Alice Drummond | Written by Oliver Sacks, Steven Zaillian | Directed by Penny Marshall The world lost a true comedy legend with the passing of Robin Williams, but his work across stand-up, television, talk shows, and cinema continues to introduce new […]

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25th Dec2025

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Dec 23rd 2025)

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 on this week’s show! Match #1: Lola Vice def. Izzi Dame The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Lola Vice scored a big victory over Izzi Dame, and it came thanks to an unorthodox assist […]

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25th Dec2025

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 630: Room Temperature Ham!

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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24th Dec2025

‘The Housemaid’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Indiana Elle, Amanda Joy | Written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, Freida McFadden | Directed by Paul Feig Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried co-star in this adaptation of the best-selling thriller by Freida McFadden, directed by Paul Feig (A Simple Favour, Spy). Deliciously twisted and delightfully […]

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24th Dec2025

‘Clank! Catacombs & Underworld Expansion’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Clank! Catacombs, designed by Paul Dennen and published by Renegade Games, is the latest evolution of the Clank! series, and it represents a bold step forward for a franchise that has already carved out a reputation as one of the most accessible and entertaining deck-building adventure games. Where the original Clank! and its expansions offered […]

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24th Dec2025

‘Wrestle Heist #1’ Review (Image Comics)

by Phil Wheat

Writing and Art by Kyle Starks | Colours by Vladimir Popov Some stories hook you with novelty, others with familiarity. Wrestle Heist manages both. It is a genre mash-up that combines pro wrestling, crime drama, and comic storytelling into a surprisingly grounded first issue. Rather than relying on its premise alone, the debut focuses on […]

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24th Dec2025

Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘The Piano Accident’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Adèle Exarchopoulos, Jérôme Commandeur, Sandrine Kiberlain, Karim Leklou, Gabin Visona, Morena Gosset | Written and Directed by Quentin Dupieux Across his career, French director and electronic musician Quentin Dupieux has effectively delivered absurdist dark comedies which grab viewers’ attention. That is true of The Piano Accident, which carries a palpable desire for viewers to […]

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24th Dec2025

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Dec 22nd 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 this week’s show… Match #1: Asuka def. Rhea Ripley The following is courtesy of wwe.com: A non-medically cleared IYO SKY charged to ringside to take out the disruptive Kairi Sane, but Sane recovered […]

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24th Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 164: MUP Halo: Keyes

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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23rd Dec2025

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ Review

by Henry Godfrey-Evans

Features the voices of: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Mark Hamill, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, George Lopez, Regina Hall, Tom Wilson | Written by Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman | Directed by Derek Drymon How long before your eyes glazed over? SpongeBob wakes up finally tall enough to go on the big, scary rollercoaster in […]

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23rd Dec2025

‘Don’t Open Till Christmas’ Blu-ray Review (88 Films)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne, Mark Jones, Gerry Sundquist, Kelly Baker, Kevin Lloyd, Pat Astley | Written by Alan Birkinshaw, Derek Ford | Directed by Edmund Purdom There’s something wonderfully grubby about Don’t Open Till Christmas, a film that feels less like a festive horror and more like a late-night stumble through the […]

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23rd Dec2025

‘Saga of the Phoenix’ Blu-ray Review (88 Films)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Biao Yuen, Gloria Yip, Hiroshi Abe, Loletta Lee, Shek-Yin Lau, Shintarô Katsu, Yûko Natori, Noriko Arai, Megumi Sakita, Yukari Tachibana | Written by Hirohisa Soda | Directed by Ngai Choi Lam, Sze-Yu Lau 88 Films continues to excel at delivering deluxe home-video editions of overlooked and under-appreciated films, with recent standouts including The Cat […]

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23rd Dec2025

‘The Long Walk’ 4K UHD Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Judy Greer, Mark Hamill, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot | Written by JT Mollner | Directed by Francis Lawrence Based on Stephen King’s first novel (written in 1967, but not published until 1974), The Long Walk is a deadly dystopian competition thriller in which 50 young men compete […]

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