18th Dec2025

‘Figure It Out: The Tantrum Simulator’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Darragh O'Connor

Disclosure: This review is based on the Nintendo Switch version of the game, played using a review copy provided by the publisher. I played most of it during a three-hour flight to Poland while on tour with my band, Horrenda. A Strange Premise That’s Hard to Grasp at First Figure It Out: The Tantrum Simulator […]

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18th Dec2025

‘Bikini Shark’ VOD Review (Tubi)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kathi DeCouto, Alesia Lifantii, Christian Ndonda, Amber Olivia, Jules Prudhon, Alina Varakuta, Jessie Vinning, Wiktoria Wabnyc | Written by Harry Boxley, Justin Carter | Directed by E J Marshall First producer Louisa Warren gave us Mountain Shark, then came Bikini Nuns and now? Bikini Shark! At this point, she’s quietly carving out her own […]

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18th Dec2025

‘Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology 1940–1958’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

At the beginning of 2025, the Warner Archive Collection delighted physical-media fans with the Blu-ray release of Tom and Jerry: The CinemaScope Collection – a welcome treat for anyone with a love of classic animation. But it turns out that was only the opening act. As the year draws to a close, Warner Archive Collection […]

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18th Dec2025

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Dec 16th 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: NXT Women’s North American Championship – Thea Hail def. Blake Monroe The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Thea Hail shocked the NXT Universe by winning the NXT Women’s […]

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18th Dec2025

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 629: Rango Unchained!

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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17th Dec2025

‘Re-Animator: Limited Edition’ 4K UHD Review (Second Sight)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Bruce Abbott, David Gale, Robert Sampson, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Gerry Black, Peter Kent, Al Berry | Written by Dennis Paoli, William Norris, Stuart Gordon | Directed by Stuart Gordon Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator isn’t just a cult classic. It’s a foundational text. A film that somehow manages to be splatter-funny, genuinely transgressive, […]

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17th Dec2025

‘Speed Train’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scout-Taylor Compton, Nicky Whelan, Liana Ramirez, Jade Patteri, Oliver Masucci, Louis Mandylor, Devanny Pinn | Written by Ryan Francis, Judah Ray | Directed by Ryan Francis To put it simply, Speed Train is the film The Asylum would’ve churned out to cash in on Bullet Train – if they hadn’t already accidentally knocked off […]

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17th Dec2025

‘Terminator 2D: No Fate’ Review (PC)

by Chris Thomas

Terminator 2 is one of the best films ever made, and perhaps the closest ever to being a “perfect film”. It achieves everything it sets out to do, and does it with incredible style. It is endlessly quotable and features a kid with a ginger mullet saving humanity by instinctively lying to a policeman. Aliens […]

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17th Dec2025

‘The Gracie Allen Murder Case’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Gracie Allen, Warren William, Ellen Drew, Kent Taylor, Judith Barrett, Donald MacBride, Jed Prouty, Jerome Cowan | Written by Nat Perrin | Directed by Alfred E. Green When you hear the name Gracie Allen, most people think of the comedy team George Burns and Gracie Allen. Their TV episodes are legendary! Before marrying George […]

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17th Dec2025

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Dec 15th 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 post-John Cena retirement show… Match #1: The Usos def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After Jey Uso blasted Xavier Woods with a monster Spear outside the ring, […]

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17th Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 161: 4th Edition Trident Realm Army Preview (EXCLUSIVE)

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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17th Dec2025

Streaming, Slots and Superheroes: How Gambling Content Won Over the UK Geek Crowd

by James Smith

In 2025, you’ll find the same cycle of content across almost every UK feed on social media channels: a game boss clip from Elden Ring, an internet reaction to a new Marvel Movie trailer, a Star Wars meme and incorporated within that content, you will see both casino/highlights featuring superhero-themed games + live roulette play […]

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17th Dec2025

Escapes Returns in 2026 with Free Cinema Tickets

by James Smith

Escapes have returned once again, with free cinema tickets being handed out to people across the UK. Over 150 cinema screenings are being included this time, meaning that you can now be in with a chance of winning. Escapes are known for giving out tickets to blockbusters, as well as independent movies. Some of the movies […]

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16th Dec2025

‘Fackham Hall’ Review

by Henry Godfrey-Evans

Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Radcliffe, Damian Lewis, Hayley Mills, Erin Austen, Tom Felton, Emma Laird, Katherine Waterston, Anna Maxwell Martin, Tom Goodman-Hill, Jimmy Carr, Sue Johnston | Written by Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Tim Inman, Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr | Directed by Jim O’Hanlon If you go for a piss, you’ll miss about 200 jokes… […]

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16th Dec2025

‘Bad Bunny’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Karolina Morrongiello, Jen Elyse Feldy, Kris Fried, John P Coulter, Dino Castelli, Kathy Ciesielski, Robert Durgin, John Schaub | Written and Directed by Chuck Morrongiello Some films announce exactly what they are from the title alone. Bad Bunny should be one of them. A 2025 micro-budget slasher formerly known as Bunny Killer, written and […]

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16th Dec2025

‘G.I. Joe #15: Dreadnok War – Part 3’ Review (Skybound)

by Phil Wheat

Written by Joshua Williamson | Art by Tom Reilly | Colourist: Jordie Bellaire | Letterer: Rus Wooton | Published by Skybound Skybound’s G.I. Joe line keeps proving that when it leans into pulp grit and character tension, it fires on all cylinders. Issue 15, the third chapter of the Dreadnok War arc, slows the breakneck […]

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16th Dec2025

‘Marx Bros At the Circus’ Blu-ray Review (Warner Archive)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice, Eve Arden, Margaret Dumont, Nat Pendleton | Written by Irving Brecher | Directed by Edward Buzzell Classic comedy teams. There were many, but the ones that truly stood out among the rest were Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges and The Marx Brothers. No matter how old […]

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16th Dec2025

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Dec 13th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which this week was filmed in Cardiff, Wales – and it was great to see such a great show delivered for an overseas audience! Also, AEW’s official recaps are getting rather long, so we’ll be abbreviating them where we can to save your eyes! With that, let’s […]

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16th Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 160: KoW Playtesters Talk

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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15th Dec2025

‘Ella McCay’ Review

by Henry Godfrey-Evans

Stars: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Albert Brooks, Rebecca Hall | Written and Directed by James L. Brooks Watch the star of Netflix’s high school drama, Sex Education, prove why she’ll be sticking around for the next few decades. A sharp, fiercely intelligent woman with a […]

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15th Dec2025

‘Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny #1’ Review (Mad Cave Studios)

by Phil Wheat

Written by Dan DiDio | Art by Alex Sanchez | Colour by Juancho Velez | Letters by Carlos M. Mangual | Published by Mad Cave Studios I haven’t read any of the Mad Cave Flash Gordon books OR the previous Defenders… series, so I came into this one cold, as a fan of the old […]

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15th Dec2025

‘Doris Day 4-Film Collection’ Blu-ray Review (Warner Archive)

by Jason Lockard

Doris Day’s Hollywood career was filled with many kinds of films – from musicals to screwball comedies, to even Alfred Hitchcock thrillers. Even though Doris Day never won an Oscar, she left behind a legacy of entertaining films that people have enjoyed throughout the years and will continue to enjoy for years to come. As […]

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