04th Dec2025

The influence of card games in pop culture

by James Smith

Card games have captivated audiences across diverse entertainment mediums, evolving from their traditional roots into iconic cultural symbols. Whether portrayed in classic films or integrated into modern video games, they hold a unique place in storytelling and gameplay. Their influence extends beyond mere recreation, shaping perceptions and inspiring creators worldwide. The pervasive influence of card […]

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03rd Dec2025

‘The Final Party’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: David Christian, Elia Berthoud, Arya Shahbazy, Adem Yilmaz, Michelle Deniz Rinehart, Arneta Liberyte, Anthony Tran, Kaan Ylimaz | Written and Directed by Bilal Kalyoncu Bilal Kalyoncu, writer of the recently released Quarantine-19, also heads behind the camera for US-lensed quasi-slasher movie The Final Party, which sees outcast Alex (David Christian) and his friends set […]

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03rd Dec2025

‘Quarantine-19’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ayse Akin, Adem Yilmaz, Özüm Çakir, Kaan Yilmaz, Melih Degirmenci, Selçuk Yapar, Michelle Deniz Rinehart, Allen Stewart | Written by Bilal Kalyoncu, Can Sarcan, Koray Yeltekin | Directed by Can Sarcan Part of Turkey’s contribution to the slew of quarantine-inspired films that emerged during the Covid-19 period (with the “19” in the title leaving […]

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03rd Dec2025

Comics Interview: Dissected #22 – Comics Interview #25

by Ian Wells

Welcome to the latest instalment of our Dissected feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and looks back at Comics Interview, the long-running journal of interviews and criticism from David Anthony Kraft (DAK). The moment we have all been waiting for, the all John Byrne issue […]

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03rd Dec2025

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Dec 1st 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, which follows on from a rather mediocre Survivor Series PLE… Match #1: The Last Time is Now Tournament – LA Knight def. Jey Uso The following is courtesy of wwe.com: […]

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03rd Dec2025

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

by Phil Wheat

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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02nd Dec2025

‘Desert Fiends’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Spencer Breslin, Eric Roberts, Bai Ling, Michael Paré, Scout Taylor-Compton, Tom Arnold, William McNamara, Robert LaSardo, Lisa Wilcox, Lorelei Linklater, Nicole Butler | Written by Ethan Phillips, Shawn C. Phillips | Directed by Shawn C. Phillips There’s something genuinely delightful about watching a lifelong horror reviewer pick up a camera and say, “Right, I’m […]

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02nd Dec2025

‘Howard’s End’ 4K UHD Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, Joseph Bennett, Emma Thompson, Prunella Scales, Adrian Ross Magenty, Jo Kendall, Anthony Hopkins, James Wilby, Jemma Redgrave | Written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala | Directed by James Ivory E.M. Forster is best known for classics like A Room with a View (1908), Howards End (1910), and A Passage to […]

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02nd Dec2025

Ten Best: 80s Video Games Based on Pop-Culture Icons

by Phil Wheat

Welcome back to Ten Best Tuesday, our weekly excuse to dive head-first into the cult corners, forgotten favourites, and gloriously geeky treasures that make pop culture worth obsessing over. Each week we whittle down the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully nostalgic into a tight top-ten list – equal parts celebration and chaos – so […]

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02nd Dec2025

‘WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of 2025’s Survivor Series, which delivers yet another WarGames pay-per-view rather than the traditional show of yesteryear. Hopefully, this year’s PPV lives up to the standard set by the previous Survivor Series: WarGames! Let’s see, shall we… Match #1: Women’s WarGames Match – Rhea Ripley, AJ Lee, Charlotte Flair, IYO SKY & […]

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02nd Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 155: MUP Monthly – Dogs of War

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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02nd Dec2025

How Students Can Improve Their Academic Writing Skills

by James Smith

Most students don’t struggle with writing because they lack ideas. They struggle because nobody taught them how to organise those ideas on paper. Years of grading freshman essays have made one thing painfully clear: the gap between a C paper and an A paper often comes down to structure and clarity, not intelligence. The Real […]

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01st Dec2025

‘Snake Creek’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Adam Bash, Lukas John, Faith McCoy, Paul Ogletree, Oscar Rockwell, Jared Hasmuk, Scot Scurlock | Written and Directed by Charlie Steeds Charlie Steeds – the mind behind Escape From Cannibal Farm, The Barge People and Winterskin – returns with his latest slice of creature-feature mayhem, albeit one that’s been quietly lobbed onto Tubi with […]

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01st Dec2025

‘For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, Vladimir Sokoloff, Mikhail Rasumny, Fortunio Bonanova, Eric Feldary | Written by Dudley Nichols | Directed by Sam Wood Ernest Hemingway’s work has been adapted for the screen countless times, but few films capture his depth as powerfully as 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls. In […]

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01st Dec2025

‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Nov 28th 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: Last Time is Now Tournament Match – Jey Uso def. Rusev The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Jey Uso took a big step toward becoming John Cena’s final opponent […]

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01st Dec2025

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Nov 27th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which this week aired on Thanksgiving night in a special time/day presentation. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action. Also, AEW’s official recaps are getting rather long, so we’ll be abbreviating them where we can to save your eyes! With […]

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01st Dec2025

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #480: The team behind Netflix’s ‘Train Dreams’

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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01st Dec2025

How Esports Became a Global Phenomenon

by James Smith

In the early years of esports, very few would have predicted the industry’s later growth, from humble beginnings in small halls and local clubs. The creation of esports began with little more than a few screens and a small group of friends, often competing against each other with their skills. The games were basic by […]

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01st Dec2025

Are Casino Welcome Bonuses Really Worth It?

by James Smith

When you sign up for an online casino, it’s hard to ignore the flashy welcome bonuses that promise big rewards. But the real question is: Are these bonuses as good as they sound, or are they just clever marketing? Does opening an online ethereum casino Betpanda site really give you good benefits for playing? Let’s […]

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01st Dec2025

Johnny Depp Returns to Hollywood in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol

by James Smith

Johnny Depp is set to star in a new movie, called Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. This movie follows a miserable man as he tries to learn the error of his ways. Ti West is directing the movie for Paramount, with Ian McKellen, Andrea Riseborough, and Tramell Tillman all starring. Although their roles have not been […]

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