26th Aug2021

Frightfest 2021: ‘Night Drive’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: AJ Bowen, Sophie Dalah, Scott Poythress | Written by Meghan Leon | Directed by Meghan Leon, Brad Baruh Russell (AJ Bowen; Satanic Panic, I Trapped the Devil) is a rideshare driver with a Porsche. That’s about all he has left after his career and marriage fell apart. So when Charlotte (Sophie Dalah; Satanic) starts […]

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26th Aug2021

Frightfest 2021: ‘Motherly’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Lora Burke, Tessa Kozma, Kristen MacCulloch, Nick Smyth, Colin Paradine | Written by Craig David Wallace, Ian Malone | Directed by Craig David Wallace In recent years there’s been a name associated with the horror genre that is guaranteed to get me excited… Lora Burke. From her absolutely amazing, captivating performance in Poor Agnes; […]

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26th Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘Mad God’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, Satish Ratakonda, Harper Taylor, Brynn Taylor | Written and Directed by Phil Tippett First started in 1987, over thirty years in the making and the subject of much talk, rumour and speculation, Phil Tippett’s Mad God was certainly one of the most anticipated screenings at this year’s Fantasia. Given Tippett’s […]

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26th Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘April Story’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Kaori Fuji, Takako Matsu, Seiichi Tanabe | Written and Directed by Shunji Iwai Even though I’d call myself a fan of Asian cinema, the reality is, if it isn’t horror or animated, I probably haven’t seen it. So I was thrilled to get the chance to watch 1998’s April Story at this year’s Fantasia […]

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26th Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘Follow The Light’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Tsubasa Nakagawa, Itsuki Nagasawa, Rina Ikoma, Taro Suruga, Toshiro Yanagiba | Written by Yoichi Narita, Yu Sakudo | Directed by Yoichi Narita Fantasia Festival has been helping me out this year with it’s range and variety of coming-of-age movies. Follow The Light adds some sci-fi to a terrifically written and original coming-of-age story. Follow […]

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26th Aug2021

‘Stargirl 2×02: Summer School – Chapter Two’ Review

by Jason Brigger

Stars: Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano, Christopher Baker | Created by Geoff Johns What Happened This Week Stargirl is only two episodes into the second season, but it still is continuing it’s streak of being one of the most fun shows on television. This week is no different as […]

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26th Aug2021

‘Kang the Conqueror #1’ Review (Marvel Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing | Art by Carlos Magno | Published by Marvel Comics Kang has always been one of those villains that should be an absolute A-lister, right up there with Loki, Doctor Doom, Magneto and Kingpin. For some reason or other, he’s never quite got there. Sure he’s been a regular […]

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26th Aug2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Aug 24th 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, which emanates from the Union Center in Chicago… Yes, the same venure CM Punk made his AEW debut on Friday! Match #1: Thunder Rosa def. Heather Reckless My Thoughts: Heather Reckaless makes her AEW debut in another of the now all-too-familiar Thunder Rosa quasi-squash matches. Kudos to […]

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26th Aug2021

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Aug 24th 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we may have a big change in how NXT is presented this week, or it’ll be the same old deal. Samoa Joe is champion. Not bad for a guy that was fired a few months ago. I’m excited to see where […]

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25th Aug2021

EIFF 2021: ‘Mandibles’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Grégoire Ludig, David Marsais, Adèle Exarchopoulos, India Hair, Roméo Elvis, Coralie Russier, Bruno Lochet | Written and Directed by Quentin Dupieux DJ-turned-writer-director-cinematographer-editor-composer Quentin Dupieux returns with another inspired one-joke movie, this time about two dumb losers and their giant fly. Warm-hearted, brilliantly acted and packed with big laughs, it’s a delightful comic treat with […]

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25th Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead [Remaster]’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: María Elena Arpón, César Burner, Lone Fleming, José Thelman, Rufino Inglés, Verónica Llimerá | Written and Directed by Amando de Ossorio When Amando de Ossorio made Tombs of the Blind Dead (La noche del terror ciego) he had been active in the Spanish film industry as a writer and director since the early 1950s, mostly […]

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25th Aug2021

Video Review: ‘Heels 1×01 – Kayfabe’

by Kevin Haldon

Here’s Kev with a video review of the first episode of the new wrestling drama Heels, entitled Kayfabe, which is available to watch on Starz now. Two brothers and rivals – one a villain, or “heel,” in the ring; the other a hero, or “face,” war over their late father’s wrestling promotion, vying for national […]

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25th Aug2021

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 25’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW Dark: Elevation – the 25th episode of the show (already?!) which is the start of the AEW week… all they need now is a regular Thursday show right? This episode is headlined by a Death Triangle match (on a Dark show?!) which was very nearly overshadowed by the […]

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25th Aug2021

WWE Raw – Aug 23rd 2021: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s WWE Monday Night Raw review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have the fallout from SummerSlam, which seems to have pissed everybody off despite being pretty decent by and large. Brock Lesnar is a face and Becky Lynch is rumored to be a heel. Eh. Vince just can’t […]

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24th Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘On The 3rd Day’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Gerardo Romano, Mariana Anghileri, Octavio Belmonte, Diego Cremonesi, Osvaldo Santoro, Lautaro Delgado | Written by Alberto Fasce, Gonzalo Ventura | Directed by Daniel de la Vega On The 3rd Day (Al Tercer Día) is the latest film from Argentinian filmmaker Daniel de la Vega who’s other films include Necrophobia 3D and The White Coffin […]

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24th Aug2021

EIFF 2021: ‘The Night House’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, Stacy Martin, David Abeles, Christina Jackson, Patrick Klein | Written by Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski | Directed by David Bruckner A widow uncovers disturbing secrets about her recently deceased husband in this terrific haunted house chiller from director David Bruckner (The Ritual). Smartly written, superbly […]

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24th Aug2021

‘Stargirl 2×01: Summer School – Chapter One’ Review

by Jason Brigger

Stars: Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano, Christopher Baker | Created by Geoff Johns Stargirl has been away for almost a whole year and while it’s great to have this family-friendly series back, the first episode was more a “table setting” episode than anything else. There was very limited action, […]

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23rd Aug2021

Fantasia 2021: ‘The Last Thing Mary Saw’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Stefanie Scott, Isabelle Fuhrman, Judith Roberts, Rory Culkin | Written and Directed by Edoardo Vitaletti The Last Thing Mary Saw begins with an ominous quote from John Calvin, “All events whatsoever are governed by the secret counsel of God.” And God, or a twisted interpretation of His words, will have a large part to […]

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23rd Aug2021

Video Review: ‘The Suicide Squad’ – Career Suicide or Not?

by Kevin Haldon

Here’s Kev with a video review of The Suicide Squad which is in UK cinemas now. You can also check out our written review right here. Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the […]

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23rd Aug2021

‘Battlefield 2025’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jose Rosete, Anna Harr, Dustin Leighton, Caleb Thomas, Alaina Laethem, Adam Michael Gold, Titus Covington, Sean Dillingham, Santiago Craig, Becky Jo Harris, Nathaniel Burns, Brandon Hannifin, Rene Barraza Jr., Cathy Rankin, Richard Lipper | Written by Robert Conway, Joseph Mbah | Directed by Joseph Mbah Frequent collaborators Jospeh Mbah and Robert Conway, the duo […]

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23rd Aug2021

‘AEW: Rampage – The First Dance’ Review (Aug 20th 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s AEW: Rampage review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and somebody might be showing up on this show to show how to put on a show. Yes, I’m show! Don’t doubt me! Also, some matches are on here. Who watches wrestling for matches? Are you ready? Too bad! It’s time […]

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23rd Aug2021

Friday Night Smackdown – Aug 20th 2021: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have the last show before SummerSlam. Jeffery Epstein: Boy for sale! Boy for sale! Elian Gonzalez: Is this legal? Jeffery Epstein: SIlence! Me: Wait a minute! You’re dead! Also, I thought you only liked women? JE: I’m […]

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