08th Mar2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Mar 6th 2021)

by Phil Wheat

We’ve got an extra pre-Revolution episode of AEW: Dark this week – ninty minutes of PPV teases and matches that (I suspect) will make no sense follwing the PPV… Anyone else think the same? Everytime there’s a “game-changing” AEW pay per view it seems we get an extra Dark. Now is that as a lead […]

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08th Mar2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #208: Legendary actor Matthew Modine

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing 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 […]

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05th Mar2021

Frightfest Glasgow Interview: Kyle Rankin talks ‘Run Hide Fight’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of FrightFest’s UK premiere of Run Hide Fight at the Glasgow Film Festival, director Kyle Rankin talks about the personal tragedy that inspired the film, the influence of 70s cinema and the huge importance of film festivals. RUN HIDE FIGHT was inspired by a tragic incident in your own past so did that make […]

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04th Mar2021

‘Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues is yet another side-scrolling brawler now available on the Nintendo Switch – which has, in recent years, become something of a home for such games, be they 8-bit retro titles like Fight N Rage or updated franchises like Streets of Rage 4. As such it’s hard not to […]

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04th Mar2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Mar 2nd 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, which is the lead-in for this weeks huge “Crossroads” episode of Dynamite… Let’s get right to it! Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson […]

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04th Mar2021

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 376: All About Jim!

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 […]

03rd Mar2021

‘Cosmic Sin’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Brandon Thomas Lee, Corey Large, C.J. Perry, Perrey Reeves, Lochlyn Munro, Costas Mandylor, Eva De Dominici, Adelaide Kane, Sarah May Sommers, Trevor Gretzky | Written by Edward Drake, Corey Large | Directed by Edward Drake Bruce Willis goes sci-fi. Again. Yes, as if one sci-fi a year isn’t enough for […]

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03rd Mar2021

Competition: Win a digital download of ‘Fukushima 50’

by Phil Wheat

To mark the digital release of Fukushima 50 – out 8th March from Altitude Films – we’re giving away a digital voucher. Based on the extraordinary, jaw-dropping book by Ryusho Kadota, On the Brink: The Inside Story of Fukushima Daiichi, the film, directed by Setsurô Wakamatsu (Whiteout), is the rival of any Hollywood disaster epic, […]

03rd Mar2021

Pop Addled – Episode 244: Doom Addled – Bill & Ted Face the Music

by Phil Wheat

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 […]

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02nd Mar2021

‘Crazy Samurai: 400 vs 1’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Tak Sakaguchi, Kento Yamazaki, Masaaki Takarai, Akihiko Sai | Written by Sion Sono | Directed by Yuji Shimomura When I was a kid I thought all martial arts movies were fight after fight after fight. We didn’t get many martial arts movies on TV in those days but there were plenty of shows like […]

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02nd Mar2021

Interview: Actress Candis Nergaard on Brit Horror ‘The Heiress’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the UK Digital release of The Heiress on March 15th, actress Candis Nergaard talks about the harrowing research for her lead role, causing a stir on Newsnight, her Romany roots and coping with lockdown. You star in a new British supernatural horror film, THE HEIRESS. Tell us how you got the part and […]

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01st Mar2021

‘Lucky’ Review (Shudder)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Brea Grant, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Kristina Klebe, Kausar Mohammed, Hunter C. Smith, Dhruv Day Singh | Written by Brea Grant | Directed by Natasha Kermani Luck isn’t with self-help author May Ryer lately. Her books aren’t selling and when a masked intruder breaks into the house she shares with husband no one seems concerned. Even […]

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01st Mar2021

‘WWE 205 Live’ Review (Feb 26th 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Editor Phil and I’m back for another review of the WWE show that everyone forgets. Last weeks was a pretty good show so I’ve got my fingers crossed for another great installment of this cruiserweight classic… Match #1: Mansoor & Curt Stallion def. […]

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01st Mar2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #207: ‘To Olivia’ director & writer John Hay

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing 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 […]

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26th Feb2021

‘Triassic Hunt’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Paré, Linnea Quigley, Ramiro Leal, Kristie Krueger, Sienna Farall, Sienna Farall, Kevin Keeling, Todd Karner, Sam Schweikert, Mike Ferguson, Tammy Klein | Written by Ward Anderson, Marc Morgenstern | Directed by Gerald Rascionato The latest product from The Asylum, Triassic Hunt is a sequel of sorts to Triassic World, which was another “escaped […]

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25th Feb2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Feb 23rd 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, which I’m watching on a delay on Wednesday night, just after news that Paul Wight, aka former WWE superstar Big Show, has joined AEW! Talk about shock news… Also revealed along with the announcement is news that Wight will comment on a NEW weekly YouTube show from […]

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25th Feb2021

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 375: Beauty Batter!

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 […]

24th Feb2021

Pop Addled – Episode 243: Top 5 Movies We Changed Our Opinions About

by Phil Wheat

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 […]

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23rd Feb2021

‘WWE Elimination Chamber 2021’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of WWE Elimination Chamber 2021, the latest pay per view from the WWE. Well I say pay per view but this is yet another network PPV – apparently the last before WWE network programming moves over to NBC’s Peacock streaming service (at least in the US). Why am I telling you […]

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23rd Feb2021

Digital Shorts: ‘Hazmat Hijinks’ Review (iOS)

by Phil Wheat

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at retro puzzle game Hazmat Hijinks, which is out now on iOS. Years ago, back when I was a wee lad, I […]

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23rd Feb2021

Frightfest Glasgow Interview: Alexis Bruchon on ‘The Woman With Leopard Shoes’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of FrightFest’s UK special screening of The Woman With Leopard Shoes at the Glasgow Film Festival, director Alexis Bruchon talks about his love of Noir, casting his brother and directing in his underwear… Your background is in illustration and graphic design. Was making a movie the next logical step as an artist? From a […]

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22nd Feb2021

‘Rise of the Mummy’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Abi Casson Thompson, Megan Purvis, Stephanie Lodge, Amanda-Jade Tyler, Antonia Johnstone, Kate Sandison, Barbara Dabson, Rui Shang, Mya Brown, Zuza Tehanu, Wiktoria Wabnyc, Marcus Brooks-Henderson, Arthur Boan | Written by Shannon Holiday | Directed by Antonia Johnstone Well surprise, surprise. Who knew that 2019’s The Mummy Reborn would get a sequel? It has and […]