23rd Mar2013

Awesome Struzan-like fan poster for ‘Star Wars Episode VII’

by Phil Wheat

Check out this absolutely brilliant fan poster for the forthcoming sequel Star Wars: Episode VII. Obviously inspired by Drew Struzan’s work this is a fab take on an older original trilogy cast… Via: Furious Fanboys

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23rd Mar2013

‘Vamp U’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Adam Johnson, Julie Gonzalo, Gary Cole, Maclain Nelson, Bart Johnson, Alexis Knapp, Clare Niederpruem, Matt Mattson | Written & Directed by Matt Jespersen, Maclain Nelson Wayne Gretzky (no relation to the famous NHL player) is a vampire who can’t grow his teeth. His impotence began when he inadvertently killed Mary Lipinsky, the love of […]

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23rd Mar2013

‘Hansel & Gretel Get Baked’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Molly C. Quinn, Yancy Butler, Lara Flynn Boyle, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Welch, Andrew James Allen | Written by David Tillman | Directed by Duane Journey Tommy Wirkola has a lot to answer for… Since releasing his Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters flick there have been more and more Hansel & Gretel-related flicks hitting DVD, […]

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23rd Mar2013

‘Identity Thief’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick, Eric Stonestreet | Written by Craig Mazin | Directed by Seth Gordon Jason Bateman re-teams with his Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon and Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy for a comedy in which a regular guy […]

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22nd Mar2013

‘Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams’ Review (Xbox 360)

by Phil Wheat

Manufacturer: Sega Specs: Xbox Live Arcade (now) | PSN (April) RRP: 1200 MS Points Rating: 3/5 Originally funded through Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is the home console debut of the stars of The Great Giana Sisters, the classic Commodore-era “bootleg” version of Super Mario Bros; and a duo whose second game, […]

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22nd Mar2013

My Favourite Cult Actors

by Phil Wheat

Whilst working on my “Movies You May Have Missed” regular feature, I realised that I wanted to not only feature movies that may have passed people by, but also highlight some of my favourite actors. And not just any old actors, oh no, I wanted to focus on those hard-working actors who churn out film […]

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21st Mar2013

‘The LEGO’ Movie – A perfect title treatment!

by Phil Wheat

As a huge fan of LEGO not only do I eagerly await news on each and every new set that is released, but I’m also super-excited to see the forthcoming The LEGO Movie, which tells the story of Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person […]

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21st Mar2013

‘Brawler’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Wes Chatham, Devon Sawa, Sarah Butler, Neal McDonough, Michael Jai White | Written by Adam Mervis | Directed by Jason Connery Originally set to debut back in August 2012 under the title of The Philly Kid, this is yet another film from the After Dark Action stable which looks, on the surface, like some lame Rocky knockoff. (A Rock-off?) Pleasantly […]

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21st Mar2013

The Ten Best – Winter-themed Horrors

by Phil Wheat

Considering the current state of the UK weather here’s a “seasonal” (well it does feel like winter and it keeps on snowing doesn’t it?) rundown of our favourite chilling horrors and thrillers set in snowy climes… 10) The Abominable Snowman (1957) An expedition to the Himalayas in search of the fabled Yeti goes all wrong […]

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21st Mar2013

Watch Now: Four minutes of ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’

by Phil Wheat

If you went to see Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D at the cinema, you may have been treated, as we were, to a special four-minute preview of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, well now that very clip has made it’s way online for you to bask in its all-round awesomeness. G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which stars Dwayne […]

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21st Mar2013

New trailer and poster for ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

by Phil Wheat

Paramount Pictures have unveiled a new poster and trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness, which is set for release in the UK on May 9th and the US on May 17th. Directed by J.J. Abrams and once again starring Chris Pine, John Cho, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban and Anton Yelchin, alongside […]

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21st Mar2013

Game of Throne’s Maisie Williams lands ‘monster’ role

by Phil Wheat

Production Company Movie Mogul Ltd, makers of the fantastic Panic Button, have announced that actress Maisie Williams has signed up to play the lead role of Lorna Thompson in the sci-fi action film We Are Monsters, which has recently been seeking crowd-sourced funding through Kickstarter. Williams, who shot to fame as Ayra Stark in the […]

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21st Mar2013

Movies You May Have Missed: Shootfighter (1993)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to what will (hopefully) be a new regular series here on Nerdly, as 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. First up is Shootfighter. Any film that features Van Damme’s Bloodsport […]

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21st Mar2013

‘El Gringo’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Adkins, Christian Slater, Petar Bachvarov, Valentin Ganev, Sofía Sisniega, Yvette Yates, Michail Elenov, Israel Islas | Written by Jonathan W. Stokes | Directed by Eduardo Rodriguez El Gringo is the latest movie from After Dark Films’ new action division which, like its horror branch, releases low-budget action movies both cinemas and direct to […]

20th Mar2013

The Ten Best – Classic video games in need of a HD redux

by Phil Wheat

Besides having a love of movies (and comics) I’m also a huge video game fan – I have all the current-gen consoles and especially love anything made by developers Naughty Dog. But I still have a soft spot for retro gaming. So with that in mind I thought I’d take a look back into video […]

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20th Mar2013

Get excited – ‘Duke Nukem’ comes to Steam!

by Phil Wheat

In news that pleases me greatly (yes, I am a HUGE fan of the franchise) Devolver Digital have partnered with 3D Realms and Singapore-based indie developer General Arcade to launch Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on Steam, which includes the original FPS Duke Nukem 3D and three expansion packs – Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach, […]

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20th Mar2013

Three Godzilla-esque images from ‘Pacific Rim’

by Phil Wheat

Check out these three new Godzilla-esque images (which look like they could have been ripped straight from a Toho flick) from Pacific Rim which is directed by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) from a script by Travis Beacham (Clash of the Titans) and stars Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Rob Kazinsky, Willem […]

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20th Mar2013

Exclusive: ‘The Man With the Iron Fists’ RZA Interview

by Phil Wheat

How did you find the experience of directing your first film? I love cameras. I love operating them actually. It’s fun. I think all good directors should take some time to understand camera movement. I’m still a student and I’m going to keep practicing until I become a master. I’m a director that got behind […]

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20th Mar2013

‘Lake Placid: The Final Chapter’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Elisabeth Rohm, Yancy Butler, Robert Englund, Paul Nicholls, Poppy Lee Friar, Benedict Smith, Caroline Ford, Scarlett Byrne, Daniel Black, Jeff Stewart, Sewell Whitney | Written by David Reed, Mairin Reed | Directed by Don Michael Paul Picking up after the third film, Lake Placid: The Final Chapter sees poacher Reba (Butler) return to Black […]

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19th Mar2013

Watch Now: “We Grew Up in the 80s”

by Phil Wheat

Check out this fantastically nostalgic video that will bring back a flood of memories for anyone who was born in the 70s and grew up in the best decade ever… the 80s.

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19th Mar2013

Watch Now: ‘Hatchet 3’ teaser trailer

by Phil Wheat

I’m a HUGE fan of Adam Green’s Hatchet flicks. A great throwback to slasher movies of the 80s with a little tongue in cheek attitude on top, the first two films are treasured films in my collection (in fact my Hatchet DVD is actually signed by Green). And now comes the third film! Starring Danielle […]

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19th Mar2013

Check out the latest fab designs from Fright Rags!

by Phil Wheat

One of my favourite T-shirt companies, Fright Rags, have released images of six new designs – including three limited editions, one of which is already generating huge online buzz and has been been shared and posted over 17,000 times! Check out the new designs below – I know I want to grab the Freddy vs […]

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