15th Sep2020

‘Hotshot Racing’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Billed as a “blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game that fuses classic drift handling with a bombastic soundtrack and pristine 90s polygonal visuals”, Hotshot Racing is a combination of a myriad of games that have come before it: Outrun, Daytona USA, Ridge Racer, even Virtua Racing… Only it never quite hits the mark of being in […]

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15th Sep2020

Pop Addled – Bonus Episode – Residuum: A Post-Apocalyptic RPG

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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14th Sep2020

The Filmmakers Podcast #181: Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck

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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11th Sep2020

Digital Shorts: ‘Deleveled’ & ‘The Snake King’ Reviews (Nintendo Switch)

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 not one but TWO new indie puzzle games, Deleveled and The Snake King, both of which are now available on the […]

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11th Sep2020

‘The Tomb: Devil’s Revenge’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Brooks, Jeri Ryan, William Shatner, Ciara Hanna, Robert Scott Wilson | Written by Maurice Hurley | Directed by Jared Cohn Director Jared Cohn has been carving something of a name for himself in the direct to DVD market for a good few years now, usually delivering fun low-budget genre films that at least […]

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11th Sep2020

‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Featuring the voices of: Darren Criss, Ryan Hurst, Ike Amadi, Zachary Quinto, Alexandra Daddario, Brett Dalton, Neil Flynn, Bellamy Young | Written by Tim Sheridan | Directed by Chris Palmer It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working […]

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10th Sep2020

Competition: Win ‘Magical Adventures in the Forbidden City’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Magical Adventures in the Forbidden City – out on digital platforms and DVD from 21st September – we have a copy up for grabs. Prepare for spells, sorcery and a brand new screen heroine, as 4Digital announces the release of the fantasy extravaganza Magical Adventures in the Forbidden City, on […]

10th Sep2020

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 350: Adele Escargot!

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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09th Sep2020

Fantasia 2020: ‘For the Sake of Vicious’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Lora Burke, Colin Paradine, Nick Smyth, T.J. Kennedy, James Fler, Dorian Allen, Erin Stuart, Adam Ewings, Boris Milinkovich, Nick Spartan | Written by Reese Eveneshen | Directed by Gabriel Carrer, Reese Eveneshen Actress Lora Burke has been on something of a roll when it comes to genre films – she was astonishing in 2017s […]

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09th Sep2020

‘Artik’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chase Williamson, Lauren Ashley Carter, Jerry G. Angelo, Matt Mercer, Gavin White, David Robbins, William Ward, Kari White, Keefe Stone, Chris Tapia | Written and Directed by Tom Botchii The titular Artik (Jerry G. Angelo) is a comic book obsessed serial killer who spends his days sketching and his nights teaching his son Adam […]

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09th Sep2020

Pop Addled – Episode 219: Top 5 Non-Romantic Onscreen Duos

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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07th Sep2020

The Filmmakers Podcast #180: Director John Badham

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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04th Sep2020

Competition: Win ‘The High Note’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Experience the stylish and contemporary female lead comedy The High Note, available on Digital Download 17th August and on DVD 31st August 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross (Blackish) stars as Grace Davis, a music icon who elevates her career to the next level with the […]

04th Sep2020

Pop Addled – Episode 218: Wakanda Forever!

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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03rd Sep2020

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 349: Please Buy Me Things!

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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02nd Sep2020

Frightfest 2020: ‘Dark Place’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Nelson Baker, Katherine Beckett, Shakira Clanton, Bernard Curry | Directed by Kodie Bedford, Liam Phillips, Robert Braslin, Perun Bonser, Bjorn Stewart Apparently commissioned to promote First Australian talent, Dark Place is a ground-breaking anthology feature telling a quintet of indigenous tales, each around 15 minutes in length, and using largely indigenous casts. All of […]

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02nd Sep2020

The Filmmakers Podcast #179: ‘Host’ Screenwriter & Exec Producer Jed Shepherd

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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01st Sep2020

Frightfest 2020: ‘AV The Hunt’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Billur Melis Koç, Ahmet Rifat Sungar, Baki Kaymaz, Yagizcan Konyah | Written by Emre Akay, Deniz Cuylan | Directed by Emre Akay On paper AV The Hunt sounds like yet another take on the theme of hunting humans, however co-writer/director Emre Akay’s film has a rather interesting concept up its sleeve, which elevates the […]

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01st Sep2020

New trailer released for the Brexit-inspired horror ‘Monstrous Disunion’

by Phil Wheat

The creative team behind Lonely Hearts and The Millennial Killer (TrashArts Portsmouth) have released a short trailer for their upcoming feature film, Monstrous Disunion, the next ‘pig’ thing in horror! A twilight-zone style sledgehammer horror which throws a dark light on the battle between Brexiters and Bremainers. When Britain first, at David Cameron’s command, decided […]

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01st Sep2020

Frightfest 2020: ‘Aquaslash’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Nicolas Fontaine, Brittany Drisdelle, Lanisa Dawn, Nick Walker, Madelline Harvey, Paul Zinno, Chip Chuipka, Howard Rosenstein, Ryan Ali, Cameron Geller, Ivan Ossa, Samantha Hodhod, Jeremy Lavigne Suzanna Lenir, Owen Bruemmer | Written and Directed by Renaud Gauthier The Wet Valley Water Park welcomes high school students celebrating their graduation in all their unleashed libido […]

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01st Sep2020

Frightfest 2020: ‘They’re Outside’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Emily Booth, Nicholas Vince, Tom Clayton-Wheatley, Chrissy Randall, Emma Burdon-Sutton, Nicole Miners, Brad Moore | Written by Airell Anthony Hayles | Directed by Airell Anthony Hayles, Sam Casserly As I’ve said a million times before (well it feels that often) I dislike found footage films. I often think that the use of the format […]

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31st Aug2020

‘Bill and Ted Face the Music’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Kid Cudi, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Jillian Bell, Holland Taylor, Beck Bennett, William Sadler, Hal Landon Jr., Amy Stoch | Written by Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon | Directed by Dean Parisot To fulfil their rock and roll destiny the now middle aged […]

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