22nd Aug2019

‘Blade Runner 2019 #2’ Review (Titan Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Michael Green, Mike Johnson | Art by Andres Guinaldo | Published by Titan Comics Well issue 1 of Blade Runner 2019 sure lived up to expectations, did it not? Although the events of the Blade Runner film were never directly mentioned or referenced, we were in no doubt this was the same world, […]

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22nd Aug2019

‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Features the voices of: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Rachel Bloom, Awkwafina, Sterling K. Brown, Eugenio Derbez, Tiffany Haddish, Danny McBride, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson, Dove Cameron, Maya Rudolph | Written by Peter Ackerman, Eyal Podell, Jonathon E. Stewart | Directed by Thurop Van Orman, John Rice The Angry Birds Movie 2, […]

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22nd Aug2019

‘Klute’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Roy Scheider, Robert Milli | Written by Andy Lewis, Dave Lewis | Directed by Alan J. Pakula Released in 1971, Alan J. Pakula’s sophomore feature Klute is regarded as the first of his unofficial Paranoia Trilogy, which would go on to include The Parallax View and All the […]

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21st Aug2019

‘Luxor’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Not everyone has heard of Germany’s Spiele Des Jahre award, but to provide a basic translation of what it is; it’s Germany’s way of declaring the best game of a given year. There are several categories, with one of the most prestigious being the Kritikerpreis, which broadly means the Critics Choice. Games that win this […]

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21st Aug2019

WWE Smackdown Live – Aug 20th 2019: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s SmackDown Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have Roman Reigns attacker to reveal, so let’s get the Columbo-vibes going on and figure out who Vince came up with at the last minute. Match #1: Andrade def. Apollo Crews – King of the Ring Tournament Match The […]

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21st Aug2019

‘States’ Review

by Dom Hastings

Stars: Jeremy O. Harris, Alex Essoe, Jasmin Kaset, Makenzie Green, D.C. Paul | Written and Directed by Zach Gayne States w​ill make you contemplate whether ‘normal’ people go on road trips… Written and directed by Zach Gayne, ​States ​is the documentary-feel narrative feature on the crazies of the road, establishing a surreal balance of curiosity […]

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21st Aug2019

Digital Shorts: ‘Ittle Dew’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Britt Roberts

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 Britt takes a look at Ittle Dew, a game whose sequel is was available to buy BEFORE the original! A stripped-back action-puzzler reminiscent of 16-bit era […]

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21st Aug2019

‘Guardian of the Universe’ DVD Review

by Chris Thomas

Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Rob Taylor, Nic Costa, Walter Koenig, Matt Zak, Bryna Smith, Jordana Ansley, Michael Friedrichs, Traben Pleasant, Bobby Ryan, Stephen Lisk, Seantos Mcdonald, Jared McClain, Matt Haley | Written by Rob Taylor, Nic Costa | Directed by Rob Taylor Guardian of the Universe seems to be a follow up, of sorts to […]

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20th Aug2019

‘LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Features the voices of: Troy Baker, Will Friedle, Jason Spisak, Alyson Stoner, Steve Blum, Zach Callison, Cam Clarke, Ralph Garman, Jake Green, Tom Kenny, Christian Lanz, Scott Menville, Nolan North | Written by Jeremy Adams | Directed by Matt Peters LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters is the latest animated movie in the now long-running LEGO […]

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20th Aug2019

‘Gris’ Review (iOS)

by Rupert Harvey

As the world crumbles, Gris loses her singing voice. She falls into a colourless void. Then she decides to rebuild, bringing light and colour and music back into existence… Gris is the debut game from Barcelona-based developers Nomada Studio. The distinctive visuals, which sell themselves in trailers and videos, were crafted by artist Conrad Roset. […]

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20th Aug2019

WWE Raw – 19th Aug 2019: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Monday Night Raw review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have the beginning of the 2019 King Of The Ring tournament, so don’t forget to put on your Russell Crowe underwear, because it’s time to wrestle…about three hours ago. I already know what happened. They all died. Welcome […]

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20th Aug2019

‘Taimumari’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Britt Roberts

Originally released on PC in 2015, Taimumari is a 2D platform game that has finally made it’s way to Nintendo Switch and does have some nice moments but the focus on replay and difficulty over progression and variety may alienate some players. You play the role of Himari, a young wizard who travels across timelines […]

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20th Aug2019

‘Red Joan’ DVD Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Tom Hughes, Nina Sosanya, Laurence Spellman, Nicola Sloane, Tereza Srbova, Freddie Gaminara, Raj Swamy | Written by Lindsay Shapero | Directed by Trevor Nunn Red Joan, directed by Trevor Nunn, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jennie Rooney and is loosely based […]

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19th Aug2019

‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Review

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Dean Norris, Gil Bellows, Lorraine Toussaint, Austin Zajur, Natalie Ganzhorn, Austin Abrams, Kathleen Pollard | Written by Guillermo del Toro, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman | Directed by André Øvredal André Øvredal’s film is the adaption of writer Alvin Schwartz’ novel(s) of the same name. A series that is a […]

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19th Aug2019

‘MLW: Fusion’ Review (Aug 17th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Major League Wrestling: Fusion review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a few matches in here, like cookies in cereal box. It’s a cute joke. Okay, let’s dive right into this episode of MLW: Fusion. Match #1: Mance Warner defeated Ricky Martinez The following is courtesy of […]

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19th Aug2019

‘Big Bad Wolves’ Blu-ray Review (101 Films)

by Ian Loring

Stars: Lior Ashkenazi, Rotem Keinan, Tzahi Grad, Doval’e Glickman, Menashe Noy, Dvir Benedek, Nati Kluger, Ami Weinberg, Guy Adler | Written and Directed by Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado made quite a splash at FrightFest a few years back with Rabies, the first Isreali horror film which made a little bit […]

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19th Aug2019

‘The Death-Defying Devil #1’ Review (Dynamite Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Gail Simone | Art by Walter Geovani | Published by Dynamite Entertainment Did you know that Gail Simone was writing Daredevil? Yep. Sort of. She’s writing THIS Daredevil, not the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen over at the House of Ideas. For those not in the know, this Death-Defying ‘Devil is Dynamite’s interpretation of the […]

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18th Aug2019

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Aug 16th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and a little birdy told me that Dr. Wagner Jr. might have wrestled at the Impact TV tapings that will air within a few weeks. Dr. Wagner Jr. was supposed to be retired, so if he’s wrestling after he announced […]

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16th Aug2019

‘WWE 205 Live’ Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a show worth looking at, so let’s quit looking at the toaster to cook the roast and start snacking on Munch ‘Ems. I miss Munch ‘Ems. Okay, cruiserweight time. Match #1: Akira Tozawa def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher The […]

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16th Aug2019

‘Sinestro: Year of the Villain #1’ Review (DC Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written by Mark Russell | Art by Yildray Cinar | Published by DC Comics If you love event comics, now is something of a Golden Age for you. Every second comic you pick up seems to be an event comic, tying in to that week’s big ‘it’s the end of everything’ story. It isn’t of […]

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16th Aug2019

‘Rogue Legacy: Wanderer Edition’ Review (iOS)

by Britt Roberts

Originally released in 2013, Rogue Legacy has made a move to iOS – iPhone and iPad – in a new “Wanderer Edition” and proves an ideal match for gaming on the move. I’m very wary of procedural generation in video games and so when games like Nongunz, Moonlighter and Rogue Legacy use it well, it […]

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16th Aug2019

‘GLOW: Season 3’ Review (Netflix)

by Chris Cummings

I’ve been a fan of Netflix’s GLOW show since it first landed a couple of years ago on the platform. It’s a total joyous, wild, funny, gritty and dramatic program that ticks so many of the boxes I look for in my television drama. Oh, and it’s about pro-wrestling, something else I’m pretty damn fond […]

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