28th Nov2023

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Nov 25th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which was screened back to back with Rampage this week in three hours of LIVE wrestling! We’ve got the commentary team of Kevin Kelly, Nigel McGuinness and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Continental Classic Match – […]

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28th Nov2023

100 Word Hits – Retro Comic Reviews #28

by Guest

Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the RETRO comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much […]

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27th Nov2023

‘Napoleon’ Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett, Mark Bonnar, Paul Rhys, Ben Miles, Riana Duce, Ludivine Sagnier, Edouard Philipponnat, Miles Jupp, Scott Handy, Youssef Kerkour | Written by David Scarpa | Directed by Ridley Scott “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” – one of cinema’s most famous quotes from John Ford’s 1962 […]

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27th Nov2023

‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Review (Disney+)

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Ludacris, Lil Rey Howery, Madison Skye Validum, Teyonah Parris, Oscar Nuñez, Ravi Patel, Marcus Lewis, Mary Lynn Rajskub | Written by Scott Rosenberg | Directed by Tim Story Not only do Disney have a second season of The Santa Clauses being released this holiday season, they also have a handful of new festive movies […]

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27th Nov2023

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (Nov 25th 2023)

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 the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and featured Tony Schiavone, Nigel McGuinness, and Kevin Kelly on commentary. Now let’s get to the review… Match #1: HOOK def. Rocky Romero The following is […]

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27th Nov2023

Friday Night Smackdown – Nov 24th 2023: Results & Review

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: Finn Bálor & Damian Priest def. The Street Profits The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The Judgment Day’s reign of terror continues as Finn Bálor and Damian […]

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24th Nov2023

‘The Devil Went Down to Islington’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Michael Smiley, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Brown, James Lance, Sophie Colquhoun | Written by Rutger Andrée Wiltens, Alex Martin | Directed by Daniel Wilson Tales of musicians who sold their soul for fame are common enough, Crossroads, Trick or Treat, Dark Roads 79 and The 27 Club are just a few examples. The Devil Went […]

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24th Nov2023

‘Skinford 2: The Curse’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Joshua Brennan, Charlotte Best, Ric Herbert, Coco Jack Gillies, Jess Bush, Barry Quin, Adam Saunders | Written and Directed by Nik Kacevski Just as Skinford: Death Sentence was shot simply as Skinford in 2017, Skinford 2: The Curse began life in Australia under the less sensational title Skinford: Chapter Two in 2018. Enter Black […]

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24th Nov2023

‘Outlaw Johnny Black’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Get ready for a wild ride with Michael Jai White in Outlaw Johnny Black – a genre-blending masterpiece that combines action, comedy, and a whole lot of swagger! once again, bringing you a film that is equal parts hilarious and heart-pounding. Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun […]

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24th Nov2023

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Nov 22nd 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Continental Classic Match – The Gold League: Swerve Strickland def. Jay Lethal The following is courtesy […]

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23rd Nov2023

‘Squealer’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Danielle Burgio, Wes Chatham, Sydney Carvill, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Kate Moennig, Tyrese Gibson, Theo Rossi | Written by Andy Armstrong, Danielle Burgio | Directed by Andy Armstrong Squealer is one of two films, the other being Chad Ferrin’s Pig Killer, inspired by Canadian serial killer, rapist, and possible cannibal Robert Pickton. Pickton killed as […]

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23rd Nov2023

‘Due Justice’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Kellan Lutz, Robin Magdhalen, Manu Intiraymi, Jeff Fahey, Chelsea Lopez, Efren Ramirez, Tonantzin Esparza | Written and Directed by Javier Reyna Due Justice is the latest film in the never-ending line of Taken wannabes where a former badass has to go back into action to rescue their kidnapped daughter. In this case, it’s Max […]

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23rd Nov2023

‘Prey’ Blu-ray Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Amber Midthunder, Dane DiLiegro, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Geronimo Vela, Stefany Mathias, Stormee Kipp, Mike Paterson, Julian Black Antelope | Written by Patrick Aison, Dan Trachtenberg | Directed by Dan Trachtenberg The Predator franchise gets a stealth prequel in the shape of this smartly written sci-fi thriller that has the dreadlocked […]

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23rd Nov2023

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Nov 21st 2023)

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: NXT Heritage Cup – Noam Dar vs. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The NXT Heritage Cup remains with Noam Dar and The Meta-Four, but not without […]

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22nd Nov2023

SFFF 2023: ‘Baby Assassins 2 Babies’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Saori Izawa, Akari Takaishi, Tatsuomi Hamada, Iwanaga Joey, Junpei Hashino, Atom Mizuishi, Tsubasa Tobinaga | Written and Directed by Yugo Sakamoto Two years ago, Yugo Sakamoto’s (Hangman’s Knot, Yellow Dragon’s Village) quirky action comedy Baby Assassins came out of nowhere and blew me away with its story of Mahiro (Saori Izawa; A Janitor, Re:Born) […]

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22nd Nov2023

‘Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles’ Review (Amazon Prime)

by James Rodrigues

Featuring: Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Greg Page, Jeff Fatt, Jackie Cannizzaro, Evie Ferris, Lachlan Gillespie, Tsehay Hawkins, Caterina Mete | Directed by Sally Aitken Described as The Beatles for toddlers, The Wiggles are an Australian musical group who were once the country’s top entertainment earners – making more than stars like Russell Crowe and Nicole […]

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22nd Nov2023

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Nov 21st 2023)

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: Nia Jax def. Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Battling through a back injury in the final moments of a highly-personal clash of titans, Raquel Rodriguez […]

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21st Nov2023

‘Flashback’ Review (Netflix)

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Jemma Moore, Amar Chadha-Patel, Haley Bishop, Malik Ibheis, Maya Graham, Teddy Linard, Scroobius Pip | Written and Directed by Jed Shepherd A yoga instructor, after a violent attack at her home, sees flashbacks of her life and begins a frantic race through her past to try to save her boyfriend. Fresh off his segment […]

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21st Nov2023

‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’ Review (Netflix)

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Brandy Norwood, Heather Graham, Jason Biggs, Matt Cedeño, Wyatt Hunt, Abby Villasmil, Madison Skye Validum, Nadia Sine | Written by Todd Calgi Gallicano, Charles Shyer | Directed by Mary Lambert I will start this review by declaring that that title annoys me much more than it should. Why the full stops and the exclamation […]

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21st Nov2023

‘AEW: Full Gear 2023’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of AEW’s Full Gear, which looks to be yet another huge pay-per-view for All Elite Wrestling – with plenty of title matches, including both the women’s AND men’s titles on the line. The Zero Hour portion of the show kicked off proceedings with a few pre-PPV matches, so let’s see what […]

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21st Nov2023

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Nov 17th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which – in a change to the regular schedule aired on Friday night to make room for Full Gear on Saturday! We’ve got the commentary team of Kevin Kelly, Nigel McGuinness and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match […]

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21st Nov2023

100 Word Hits – Retro Comic Reviews #27

by Guest

Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the RETRO comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much […]

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