06th Dec2018

Continuance Pictures debut teaser for horror series ‘Cursed’

by Phil Wheat

A teaser has just been released from the pilot episode for a new paranormal comedy titled Cursed, from Head Above Water creator Connor Fairclough and award-winning producer Tristan Barr, that parodies the clichés and techniques typically found in the horror genre, similar in style to Shaun of the Dead. Shot with the intention of an […]

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06th Dec2018

Digital Shorts: ‘Monkey King: Master of the Clouds’ Review (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 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds – a remake of an 80s shoot ’em-up available now on the Nintendo Switch. Based on […]

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06th Dec2018

Wales Comic Con Dec 2018 – Convention Report (aka Queue-Con 2018)

by Phil Wheat

Now in it’s tenth year, Wales Comic Con takes place at Glyndwr University in Wrexham – apparently chosen for its excellent transport links (the university is literally next door to Wrexham railway station) and NOT for it’s compatibility for hosting a comic con! Yes, it’s a case of another convention outgrowing its “local” status, mainly […]

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06th Dec2018

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 257: I Don’t Need This Closet Anymore!

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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05th Dec2018

WWE Smackdown Live: Dec 4th 2018 – Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks Smackdown Live review, right here on Nerdly. And it’s the THIRD week in a row that we have to ask: “will this episode of Smackdown be more of a success than Monday’s Raw” – lets see shall we?! Match #1: Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville def. Charlotte Flair & Asuka The […]

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04th Dec2018

WWE Raw – Dec 3rd 2018: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of Raw… a review I approach with trepidation. After all, have you seen the response to last weeks episode? Can this sh*t get any worse? Match #1: Natalya & Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax & Tamina (No Contest) The following is courtesy of WWE.com: About the only positive thing that […]

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04th Dec2018

‘Johnny Gruesome’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Anthony De La Torre, Byron Brown II, Aprilann, Michael DeLorenzo, Chris Modrzynski, Kim Piazza, Richard Lounello, Madison Amey, Travis Torlone, Tim O’Hearn | Written and Directed by Gregory Lamberson High school students Eric Carter and Johnny Grissom are best friends. Johnny is a heavy metal rebel nicknamed “Johnny Gruesome” by his classmates. When Johnny […]

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04th Dec2018

MCM Comic Con Birmingham: Nov 2018 – Convention Report

by Phil Wheat

It’s been quite some time since team Nerdly attended MCM Comic Con Birmingham, in fact its been 4 years – thanks to the terrible winter weather which put the kibosh on attending the Birmingham event back in March – since we were a part of the last NEC event. And in the intervening years a […]

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04th Dec2018

Pop Addled: Episode 151 – Top 5 Movie Soundtracks

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 Dec2018

The Filmmakers Podcast #84: How to Make a Improvised feature Film in 24hrs

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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30th Nov2018

Movies You May Have Missed: ‘The Hunters’

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment in our regular Movies You May Have Missed series here on Nerdly, in which I highlight some of, what I think, are the best movies that have flown under the radar of many or have been “forgotten” in the intervening years since its release. This time round its The Hunters, […]

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29th Nov2018

‘The Marine 6: Close Quarters’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin, Shawn Michaels, Becky Lynch, Louisa Connolly-Burnham, Terence Maynard, Tim Woodward, Martyn Ford, Anna Demetriou, Michael Higgs, Daniel Adegboyega, Alec Newman, Hester Ruoff | Written by Craig Walendziak | Directed by James Nunn WWE superstar The Miz and director James Nunn re-team for the sixth entry in the Marine franchise, filmed […]

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29th Nov2018

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 256: The Bunny Died For Our Sins

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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28th Nov2018

WWE Smackdown Live: Nov 27th 2018: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks Smackdown Live review, right here on Nerdly. And it’s the second week in a row that we have to ask: “will this episode of Smackdown be more of a success than Monday’s Raw” – and without even watching the show, I guessing it will be, after the sh*t show that was […]

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28th Nov2018

Pop Addled: Movie Special – ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’

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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27th Nov2018

WWE Raw – Nov 26th 2018: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of Raw, the WWE’s “flagship” show which is – currently – getting so bad that I’m considering switching to a highlight reel for these reviews. Anyway… let’s see if this weeks episode can turn things, and my opinion, round! Match #1: Bobby Lashley def. Elias The following is courtesy of […]

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27th Nov2018

‘VENOM Nintendo Switch Carry Case’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Since 1999, UK based Venom has been designing and manufacturing gaming accessories, and their latest is a deluxe Nintendo Switch Carry Case which offers a one-stop storage solution, providing ample space for the Switch console, Dock, Pro Controller, Joy-Con Controller Grip, cables (including the bulky UK power adapter) and up to 21 games. High-performance protection […]

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27th Nov2018

365Flicks Podcast: Episode 122 – There’s Only Room in this Band for one Hysterical Queen

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flicks 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 Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast: Episode 122 – There’s Only Room in this Band […]

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26th Nov2018

‘The Unnamable’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Charles Klausmeyer, Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Alexandra Durrell, Laura Albert, Eben Ham, Blane Wheatley, Mark Parra, Delbert Spain, Colin Cox, Paul Farmer, Katrin Alexandre | Written and Directed by Jean-Paul Oullette Written and directed by Jean-Paul Ouellette, based on the story from legendary horror author H.P. Lovecraft, The Unnamable is one of those films that […]

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26th Nov2018

The Filmmakers Podcast #83: How to Make an Indie Film in one Location with 2 People

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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23rd Nov2018

Competition: Win Emily Atack’s latest movie ‘Lies We Tell’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Win Emily Atack’s Latest Movie! To celebrate the release of Lies We Tell we are giving away a copy on DVD. Stars of Pulp Fiction and Miller’s Crossing are brought together for Mitu Misra’s unflinching, award-winning British thriller about loyalty and revenge, a Northern Noir in the tradition of Mike Hodge’s Get Carter and Mike […]

22nd Nov2018

‘Now TV 4K Smart Box’ Review

by Phil Wheat

I like to think that we here at Nerdly have been real advocates for cord-cutting over the years, in fact from as far back as when we reviewed our very first Now TV in December 2013. Even before then, back when we were known as Blogomatic3000, I was a huge supporter of online services like […]

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