09th Jul2021

‘AEW Dynamite: Road Rager’ Review (July 7th 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel, it’s Road Rager and we have jack-s–t. The guide says nothing is happening. What kind of a f–kin’ show has nothing on it?! This s–t ain’t Seinfeld mother-f–ker! [Brian Pillman] – It’s a Festivus for the rest of us! […]

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08th Jul2021

‘Dachra’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Hela Ayed, Yassmine Dimassi, Aziz Jabali, Bilel Slatnia | Written and Directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak The feature debut of writer-director Abdelhamid Bouchnak, Dachra is a Tunisian folk horror that has broken box-office records in its native North Africa. Impressively acted and chillingly atmospheric, it represents a formidable calling card. Yassmine Dimassi, Aziz Jabali and […]

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08th Jul2021

‘Tungaru’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

In Tungaru, two to five players will each take on the task of spreading their own unique culture across the islands of the Tungaru archipelago. To do this, they will navigate their boats between the islands gathering and trading resources such as fish, shells, coconuts and pearls, whilst persuading nomads to join them – adding […]

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08th Jul2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (July 6th 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, I’m Phil and this is the last episode of Dark before AEW go back on the post-Covid road… Which means we might not be seeing some of the extras/enhancement talent going forward, which makes me sad. Anyway on with the review. Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan […]

08th Jul2021

‘WWE NXT’ Review (July 6th 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have The Great American Bash with Adam Cole fighting Kyle O’Reilly in a grudge match. [Heroes Of Wrestling] – It’s all a grudge match! Life is a grudge match! [Me] – I hate this joke already. F–k off. [HOW] – […]

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07th Jul2021

‘Occupation Rainfall’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Jason Isaacs, Temuera Morrison, Ken Jeong, Daniel Gillies, Dan Ewing, Jet Tranter, Mark Coles Smith, Trystan Go, Ken Jeong, Izzy Stevens, Dena Kaplan, David Roberts, Vince Colosimo, Katrina Risteska | Written by Luke Sparke, Dale Dye, Felix Williamson | Directed by Luke Sparke Released in 2018 the Australian alien invasion film Occupation caught a […]

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07th Jul2021

‘Freaky’ Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Celeste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, Katie Finneran, Dana Drori | Written by Michael Kennedy, Christopher Landon | Directed by Christopher Landon Freaky – a cross between Friday the 13th and Freaky Friday (the two most famous Fridays in film) sounds like an engaging concept; but when put to screen it’s more […]

07th Jul2021

Digital Shorts: ‘Forward to the Sky’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Forward to the Sky, an anime-inspired puzzler-come-hack-slash game out now on the Nintendo eShop. I’m not going to lie, I was […]

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07th Jul2021

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 17’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Nerdly, I’m Phil and this is a review of this week’s AEW Dark: Elevation, the seventeenth episode of AEW’s third “TV” show… Can we call YouTube TV? If a show is produced by a TV production to stream online, is it still TV? Blaaaagh… I’m going off on a tangent. Whatever. Let’s just […]

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07th Jul2021

WWE Raw – July 5th 2021: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s review of WWE Monday Night Raw, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have King George on line one: [King George] – I don’t drink pee! [Me] – Okay. [KG] – I don’t! [Me] – Okay. [KG] – I was curious! [Me] – Okay. [KG] – So what if […]

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06th Jul2021

‘Son’ Review (Shudder)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Andi Matichak, Luke David Blumm, Cranston Johnson, Emile Hirsch, Blaine Maye, David Kallaway | Written and Directed by Ivan Kavanagh A hellfire and damnation preacher’s sermon blares from the car radio as Laura (Andi Matichak; Halloween, Assimilate) and her infant son David (Luke David Blumm; The Sinner) escape from the cult she was raised […]

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06th Jul2021

‘Ouija Warehouse’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Justin Armstrong, Matias Gaffoglio, Joseph Herrers, Abby Joy, Angel Rose Keeley, Kristin Keith, Suha Kim, Larandall McKind, Tom Roma, Swisyzinna, Chaselyn Wade | Written and Directed by Israel Luna A bunch of friends decide to throw a birthday party in a large warehouse (looking more like the actual offices of the production company, LaLuna […]

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06th Jul2021

‘DC Future State: Justice League/Superman/Next Batman’ Graphic Novel Review(s)

by Phil Wheat

Following the events of Death Metal andf the Generations two-issue mini-series, DC Future State spotlights the World’s Greatest Super Heroes in fresh new roles – as the title suggests all these new stories take place in the future, with all-new characters taking up their iconic mantles such as Batman, the Justice League, Aquaman, and Batman. […]

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06th Jul2021

‘New Woman’ Short Film Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Rhiannon Morgan, Stephen Oates | Written by C.H Newell | Directed by Benjamin Noah Since hooking up with the Romford Film Festival I have seriously had my eyes opened to the real potential of short movies and the performances and artistry on show. These creators only have 15 to 20 minutes to tell their […]

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06th Jul2021

‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race All-Stars 6×03’ Review

by Rhys Payne

What a start to Ru Paul’s Drag Race All-Stars 6 we have had this year! We were given two episodes in one day which contained the iconic talent show and then the first ball of the season. We have had loads of drama and every queen has showcased some level of evolution since their original […]

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05th Jul2021

‘The Soul Collector’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chris April, Inge Beckmann, Garth Breytenbach, Keita Luna, Tshamano Sebe | Written and Directed by Harold Holscher After suffering a crippling bankruptcy William Zeil returns to his old family farm that he inherited from his father, bringing with him his wife Sarah and their young adopted daughter, Mary, hoping for a fresh start. They […]

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05th Jul2021

‘Rock, Paper and Scissors’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Pablo Sigal, Agustina Cerviño, Valeria Giorcelli | Written and Directed by Martín Blousson, Macarena García Lenzi Jesus and Maria José live together in the grand house that belonged to their recently deceased father. Their playful routine is disrupted when Magdalena, their half sister on their dad’s side, returns from Spain asking for her share […]

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05th Jul2021

‘The Dark and the Wicked’ Blu-ray Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., Julie Oliver-Touchstone, Lynn Andrews, Tom Nowicki, Michael Zagst, Xander Berkeley, Charles Jonathan Trott, Mindy Raymond | Written and Directed by Bryan Bertino Bryan Bertino gained widespread acclaim with his debut feature The Strangers. However, neither of his following films, Mockingbird and The Monster found the same reception. The Dark […]

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05th Jul2021

Friday Night Smackdown – Jul 2nd 2021: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week WWE Friday Night SmackDown review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have Edge here and a Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn Last Man Standing Match for a Money In The Bank spot. I’m ready. Are you ready? I’m not. Goodbye. Match 1: Big E./Shinsuke Nakamura b. Apollo Crews/Baron Corbin The […]

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05th Jul2021

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Jul 1st 2021)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Impact Wrestling review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and…what the… John Denver: I am John Dennnnnnverrrrrrr…the King of the Foressssssssst!!!!! Me: Aren’t you dead? JD: I will killlllll youuuuuuu for being a pussyyyyyyyyyyy! Me: What? JD: I shall uuuuuuuuse myyyyyyyy…John Denver nuggetsssssssssssss! Me: Oh my G…seriously? JD: Throw throw […]

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02nd Jul2021

‘Medusa: Queen of the Serpents’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Megan Purvis, Sarah T. Cohen, Nicola Wright, Stephanie Lodge, Thomas Beatty | Written by Matthew B.C., Scott Jeffrey | Directed by Matthew B.C. Medusa, or Medusa: Queen of the Serpents, depending on which country you’re watching this one in, tells the story of Carly, a former prostitute who returns to the fold after a […]

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02nd Jul2021

‘Dragon Fury’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Nicola Wright, Chelsea Greenwood, Sofia Lacey, Chrissie Wunna, Richard Lovell, Rachel Roberts, Andrew Rolfe | Written by Scott Jeffrey, Rhys Wakefield | Directed by Scott Jeffrey Dragon Fury, the third Scott Jeffrey production I’ve personally reviewed this week, is something of a departure for the prolific producer this time turning his hand to a […]

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