30th May2022

Friday Night Smackdown – May 27th 2022: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Last week’s episode was SO close to making a 3-star show so let’s see what happens this week! Let’s see… Match #1: Ronda Rousey vs. Raquel Rodriguez (No-Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com: A sudden sneak attack […]

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27th May2022

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: Tom Cruise, John Hamm, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Bashir Salahuddin, Charles Parnell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Manny Jacinto, Ed Harris | Written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie | Directed by Joseph Kosinski Tom Cruise hasn’t just returned to the big screen to reprise one of his most […]

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27th May2022

‘Familiar Tales’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Just over two years ago, I remember reviewing Jerry Hawthorne’s Aftermath and wondering how storybook games could get any better. In Aftermath, the players had access to four diverse anamorphic characters, a narrative-driven campaign and a method for saving both characters and the finer details of the enclave that the players were looking to defend […]

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27th May2022

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (May 26th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Laredo Kid defeat Black Taurus. With that out of the way let’s get right into the main show… Match #1: Ultimate X Qualifying Match – Trey Miguel def. Alex Shelley The following is courtesy of […]

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27th May2022

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (May 25th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. As usual, we have Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Jim Ross on commentary for this pay per view building show… Let’s see what happens on the road to Double or Nothing! Match #1: Steel Cage Match […]

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26th May2022

‘Night Caller’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Steve Railsback, Bai Ling, Susan Priver, Robert Miano, Silvia Spross, Kelli Maroney, Lew Temple, Robert Rhine, James MacPherson, Scott Vogel, Brandon Kirk, Kristi McHugh, Cheryl Cipriano | Written and Directed by Chad Ferrin Night Caller opens with visions of a murder underneath the main credits before Clementine (Susan Priver; Serving Up Richard, Bad Detectives) […]

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26th May2022

‘Evil Bong 888: Infinity High’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Sonny Carl Davis, Diana Prince, Israel Sharpe, Bree Essrig, Whitney Moore, Robin Sydney, Cody Renee Cameron, Christiana Cinn, Circus-Szalewski, Kaius Harrison, Noelle Ann Mabry | Written by Kent Roudebush | Directed by Charles Band Seventeen years after the original, and four years since the last film in the franchise, Evil Bong 777, Evil Bong […]

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26th May2022

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (May 24th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dark which comes from AEW Universal and features nine matches this week. Once again we’ve got the winning team of Taz and Excalibur on commentary… Let’s get into the review! Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Avery Breaux My Thoughts: We open this week’s Dark with one of AEW […]

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26th May2022

‘WWE NXT 2.0’ Review (May 24th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Well we can’t get back to reviewing WWE’s product without also checking out WWE NXT 2.0, a show that hasn’t captured my attention as much as its previous incarnation did. Let’s see what this week’s episode has to offer! Match #1: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan def. Malik Blade & Edris Enofé […]

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25th May2022

‘Torn Hearts’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Abby Quinn, Alexxis Lemire, Shiloh Fernandez, Katey Sagal, Joshua Leonard, Alon McKlveen | Written by Rachel Koller Croft | Directed by Brea Grant Torn Hearts is actress Brea Grant’s (Apartment 413, Lucky) follow-up to her directorial debut, 12 Hour Shift. Here she’s turned her attention to the music industry. And while genre films about […]

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25th May2022

‘The Burning Sea’ VOD Review

by Chris Thomas

Stars: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Rolf Kristian Larsen, Anders Baasmo, Bjørn Floberg, Anneke von der Lippe, Ane Skumsvoll, Cengiz Al, Nils Elias Olsen | Written by Harald Rosenløw-Eeg Lars Gudmestad | Directed by John Andreas Andersen The Burning Sea is a Norwegian film with an interesting, albeit depressing conceit… In 1969, the Norwegian government announces their […]

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25th May2022

‘Dark Cloud’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Alexys Gabriell, Chloe Atack, Hugo Armstrong, Anna Stranz, Amanda Day, Justen Jones | Written by John J. Kaiser | Directed by Jay Ness Following the aftermath of a horrific accident, Chloe (Alexys Gabrielle) voluntarily submits herself to experimental treatment to both help her recover her lost memories and recover emotionally from the accident. The […]

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25th May2022

‘Nightwing #92’ Review (DC Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Tom Taylor | Art by Bruno Redondo | Published by DC Comics These days you can get your comics info in all manner of ways. Publisher previews, sneak peeks from creators themselves, industry exposes, and so on. I put the greatest trust in the good old-fashioned word of mouth. Most of the books […]

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25th May2022

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 64’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW Dark: Elevation, we’re back to just Mark Henry and Paul Wight on commentary and this week’s show is another short card, featuring 6 matches this week. Let’s get right into the action! Match #1: Ethan Page def. JD Griffey My Thoughts: Griffey had a decent showing here in […]

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24th May2022

‘Unmatched: Redemption Row’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Almost anyone who watches popular movies, reads comics or engages with fiction of any kind has surely made comparisons between their favourite characters – and in some cases crossover stories have become more popular than the fiction that started them. Without focussing on any particular theme, and by picking up a mixture of royalty-free and […]

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24th May2022

‘Scare Zone’ Review (Terror Films)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Simon Needham, Neil Brown Jr., Pat McMahon, Michele Simms, Arian Ash, Chris Burns, Michaela Stamm, Leigh Anne West | Written and Directed by Jon Binkowski If Scare Zone seems a bit familiar that’s not surprising. The debut film by Jon Binkowski (The Visitant, ReVisitant) has been around since 2009, playing festivals and streaming services […]

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24th May2022

‘Savage Avengers #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by David Pepose | Art by Carlos Magno | Published by Marvel Comics Some books you don’t need, you don’t even want, until someone thinks them up and you think ‘oh yes’. If that involves Conan the Barbarian front and centre on the cover then even better. We are, of course, talking about Savage […]

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24th May2022

‘WWE Raw’ Review (23rd May 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Guess who’s back reviewing WWE Raw? Nerdly that’s who! Yes, we’re getting back into regularly reviewing the WWE’s flagship show going forward. Hopefully watching and enjoying and not hate-watching though! Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Riddle & The Street Profits def. The Usos & Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After […]

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24th May2022

Friday Night Smackdown – May 20th 2022: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, which featured a landmark tag team match to unify BOTH the Raw and Smackdown tag team titles… End of the brand split maybe? The roster is a lot smaller these days… Match #1: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy […]

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23rd May2022

‘Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers’ Review (Disney Plus)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Andy Samberg, John Mulaney, KiKi Layne, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Flula Borg, Dennis Haysbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Tress MacNeille, Tim Robinson, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, Da’Vone McDonald | Written by Dan Gregor, Doug Mand | Directed by Akiva Schaffer The Disney “Afternoon Collection” has a special place in the hearts of a lot of Americans […]

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23rd May2022

‘4 Horsemen: Apocalypse’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Dominique Swain, Bridger Buckley, Eric St. John, Arie Thompson, Eva Ceja, Brandon Alan Smith | Written by Geoff Meed, Lauren Pritchard, Joe Roche | Directed by Geoff Meed The Asylum’s latest film, 4 Horsemen: Apocalypse dispenses with the usual buildup and gets right to the point. The world is in the midst of unprecedented […]

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23rd May2022

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (May 20th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means… it’s time for our review of Friday night’s episode of AEW: Rampage, which this week emanated from the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Chris Jericho on commentary so let’s get right to the review! Match #1: Trios Match – Brody King, […]

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