01st Feb2024

Sundance 2024: ‘Kneecap’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí, Michael Fassbender, Simone Kirby | Written and Directed by Rich Peppiatt Back in 2017, a portion of Ireland’s population was fighting for the Irish language to receive the same legal rights as Scottish and Welsh. At the same time, two young boys crossed paths with an Irish teacher […]

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01st Feb2024

‘The Holdovers’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner, Ian Dolley, Jim Kaplan, Michael Provost, Tate Donovan | Written by David Hemingson | Directed by Alexander Payne Having not released a film since 2017’s Downsizing, director Alexander Payne follows up what is considered the weakest film of his career with an absolutely […]

01st Feb2024

Rewind: ‘Take This Waltz’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby, Sarah Silverman, Jennifer Podemski, Diane D’Aquila, Vanessa Carter, Graham Abbey | Written and Directed by Sarah Polley Opening on a soft focus into a kitchen, Margot (Michelle Williams) is busy baking something. While the light shining through the window gives the scene a cosy feeling, this seemingly perfect […]

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01st Feb2024

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Jan 30th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode… Match #1: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic – Trick Melo Gang def. The LWO The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are officially headed to NXT Vengeance […]

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31st Jan2024

‘Kingmaker’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

First released in 1974, Kingmaker is a classic medium-heavy wargame that deals with the politics and conflict of the English War of the Roses – during which the forces of York and Lancaster competed for almost fifty years to determine who would hold the crown. This conflict ultimately led to the replacement of the Plantagenet […]

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31st Jan2024

‘Badland Hunters’ Review (Netflix)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Ma Dong-seok, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Joon-young, No Jeong-ee, Ahn Ji-hye | Written by Kim Bo-Tong, Kwak Jae-Min | Directed by Heo Myeong Haeng Badland Hunters is the latest film starring action hero Ma Dong-seok, and that is bad news for Korea. He was in Train to Busan in which the country was overrun with […]

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31st Jan2024

Horror-on-Sea 2024: ‘Axel Falcon’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Richard Teasdale, Morgan Underwood, William Stafford, Thomas Lee Rutter, Kieran Edwards, Jay Giblin, Laura Liptrot, Mark Sneddon, Cy Henty, Kemal Yildirim | Written by Bazz Hancher, S.N. Sibley, Michael Walcott | Directed by Bazz Hancher Axel Falcon, the latest film from Bazz Hancher (Bonjour Monsieur Trepas, White Goods), screened at Horror-On-Sea with Darkly Took […]

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31st Jan2024

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Jan 29th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this 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! Match #1: Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match – The Judgment Day def. #DIY The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After taking out Johnny Gargano at ringside, Undisputed WWE Tag […]

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30th Jan2024

Sundance 2024: ‘Little Death’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffmann, Jena Malone | Written by Jack Begert, Dani Goffstein | Directed by Jack Begert Martin Solomon (David Schwimmer) is a washed-up screenwriter who has no sense of purpose or fulfillment in his life. When the offer to turn one of his dream projects into a film is on the table […]

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30th Jan2024

‘May December’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Chris Tenzis, Andrea Frankle, Gabriel Chung, Mikenzie Taylor, Jocelyn Shelfo, D.W. Moffett, Charles Green | Written by Alex Mechanik, Samy Burch | Directed by Todd Haynes Best known for starring in a TV series, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) wishes to distance herself from that past role and prove herself […]

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30th Jan2024

‘WWE Royal Rumble 2024’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of the Royal Rumble 2024, right here on Nerdly. I’m Phil Wheat and we have not only TWO Rumble matches to look forward to but also two title matches! Let’s get into it. Match #1: Women’s Royal Rumble Match – Winner: Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Bayley secured her […]

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30th Jan2024

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Jan 27th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Kelly and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli) def. Shane Taylor Promotions (Lee […]

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29th Jan2024

‘Baghead’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Freya Allan, Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Saffron Burrows, Ned Dennehy | Written by Christina Pamies, Bryce McGuire, Lorcan Reilly | Directed by Alberto Corredor Director Alberto Corredor expands his own award-winning 2017 short for this original British horror. In addition to delivering a steady flow of creepy chills, it also has significant […]

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29th Jan2024

‘Peeping Tom’ Blu-ray Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Karlheinz Bohm, Maxine Audley, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Brenda Bruce, Esmond Knight, Martin Miller, Michael Goodliffe, Jack Watson, Shirley Anne Field | Written by Leo Marks | Directed by Michael Powell Released 64 years ago (!!!), a Martin Scorsese favourite, Peeping Tom, is getting a special edition 4K release this year after being restored […]

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29th Jan2024

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (Jan 26th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of AEW: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia and featured Excalibur, “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard, and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review… Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Lee Moriarty The following […]

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29th Jan2024

‘Friday Night Smackdown’ Review (Jan 26th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode! Match #1: Santos Escobar def. Carlito The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Following months of tumultuous blindsides and sneak attacks, Carlito and Santos Escobar finally squared off one-on-one. Former […]

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26th Jan2024

Sundance 2024: ‘A Real Pain’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova, Banner Eisenberg, Jakub Gasowski, Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey | Written and Directed by Jesse Eisenberg Cousins David (Jessie Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) Kaplan are brought together after the death of their Grandmother, who left them money in her will to embark […]

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26th Jan2024

‘Create or Die’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Features: David Axe, John Valley, Morgan Shaley Renew, Caylin Brooke Sams, Peter Castro, Cleve Langdale, Brendan Thompson, Aaron Blomberg | Directed by Sarah Massey With a filmography that includes the likes of Bae Wolf, House Monster, and Lection, David Axe is a filmmaker who loves the story of making a movie as much as the […]

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26th Jan2024

‘Bakemono’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Takashi Irie, Yukina Takase, Yurika Natsume, Miki Nomura, Laila Chiba, Scott Anthony, Dominic Early, Setsuka Akiyama, Takumi Isaji, Marilyn Kawakami | Written and Directed by Doug Roos In Tokyo, an exasperated woman wheels her suitcase to the AirBnB that she has rented. After entering the apartment, she is surprised by how creepy the location is, […]

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26th Jan2024

‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Jan 25th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling, the second episode under the return of the TNA branding! Let’s get into the review and see what went down… Match #1: Chris Bey def. Kevin Knight The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com: Two of TNA’s most spectacular in-ring performers dazzle in a display of astounding athleticism. […]

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26th Jan2024

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Jan 24th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast from Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: “Hangman” Adam Page def. Penta El Zero Miedo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: They began with a collar […]

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25th Jan2024

Sundance 2024: ‘Thelma’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, Richard Roundtree, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell, Quinn Beswick, Hilda Boulware, Nicole Byer | Written and Directed by Josh Margolin 93-year-old Thelma (Squibb) falls prey to a phone scam claiming to be her grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger), threatening a harsh but phony prison sentence if she doesn’t forward $10,000. […]

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