11th Oct2015

‘San Andreas’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi, Paul Giamatti, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Art Parkinson, Will Yun Lee | Written by Carlton Cuse, Andre Fabrizio, Jeremy Passmore | Directed by Brad Peyton If there was ever a genre of movie that benefited from advances in computer generated effects, it has to be the […]

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11th Oct2015

‘Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Pauley Perrette, Jennifer Carpenter, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Doc McGhee | Written by Kevin Shinick, James Krieg | Directed by Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone There was a time in the late 70s, at the […]

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11th Oct2015

‘Doctor Who: 9×04 – Before the Flood’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

When I watch Doctor Who and start to question why he has turned into such a selfish character, something isn’t right. With Before the Flood I found myself asking that very question, as well as at times feeling very confused… Even if I knew by the end of the episode I’d understand what was going […]

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10th Oct2015

‘Cooties’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan, Jorge Garcia, Cooper Roth | Written by Leigh Whannell, Ian Brennan | Directed by Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion We all remember our school years and the battlefield known as the playground. What if the little terrors the poor teachers have […]

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10th Oct2015

‘Tales of Halloween’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Greg Grunberg, Lin Shayne, Sam Witwer, Barbara Crampton, Pollyanna McIntosh, Clare Kramer, John Landis | Directed by Adam Gierasch, Andrew Kasch, Axelle Carolyn, Darren Lynn Bousman, Dave Parker, John Skipp, Lucky Mckee, Mike Mendez, Neil Marshall, Paul Solet, Ryan Schifrin For many horror fans October is like Christmas come early, a chance to celebrate […]

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10th Oct2015

‘V/H/S Viral’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Emmy Argo, Amanda Baker, Rim Basma, Nick Blanco, Dan Caudill, Stephen Caudill, Greyson Chadwick, Lindsay Clift, Jawed El Berni, Laura Eschmann, Natalia Ferreiro, Michael Flores, Angela Garcia | Written and Directed by Justin Benson, Gregg Bishop, Aaron Moorhead, Marcel Sarmiento, Nacho Vigalondo As the third film in the series, V/H/S: Viral runs the risk […]

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10th Oct2015

‘WWE Beast In The East’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

As a WWE Network Special Beast In The East was somewhat of a smart move. Although aired live at a time too early for America, the nature of the online service meant it could be re-watched at anytime. Somewhat of a glorified house show though, was it any good? The first thing noticeable about WWE […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Monday Night War Vol. 2 – Know Your Role’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

When WWE defeated WCW and the Monday Night War were over the world of Sports Entertainment was changed forever. It also paved the way for WWE to boast about the fact they ended their main opponent. This is what they continue to do in WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 2 – Know Your Role. After […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Afro Samurai 2’ Review (PS4)

by Phil Wheat

Based on the animated series of the same name, the original Afro Samurai game was something of an underground hit with gamers, especially those that also enjoyed the TV show on which is was based. Whilst the game didn’t reach the dizzy heights of being a mainstream (aka financial) success, it did garner enough of […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Danny Collins’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Bobby Cannavale, Christopher Plummer, Katarina Cas, Giselle Eisenberg, Melissa Benoist, Josh Peck, Brian Smith, Scott Lawrence | Written and Directed by Dan Fogelman It is fair to say that Al Pacino has made some questionable decisions as to what movies he has starred in recently. With Danny Collins […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Steven Universe 2×20: Back to the Barn’ Review

by Gretchen Felker-Martin

“What a cluster-“ “As it seems I have no other options,” Peridot monologues as the episode opens, “I have conceded to reveal some important information to you Crystal Gems.” With Steven’s aid she gives a brief audio/visual presentation on the threat posed by the Cluster, something we spent all of last week learning about in […]

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08th Oct2015

‘The Physician’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Tom Payne, Ben Kingsley, Stellan Skarsgard, Olivier Martinez, Emma Rigby, Elyas M’Barek, Fahri Yardim, Makram Khoury, Michael Marcus, Stanley Townsend | Written by Jan Berger, Philipp Stölzl, Simon Block, Christoph Müller | Directed by Philipp Stölzl When nine-year-old Rob Cole (Tom Payne) feels the life force slipping from his mother’s hand upon her death he is unaware that […]

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08th Oct2015

LFF 2015: ‘High-Rise’ Review

by Mark Allen

Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Luke Evans, Elisabeth Moss, Keeley Hawes, Sienna Guillory, Reece Shearsmith, James Purefoy, Stacy Martin, Alexandra Weaver | Based on the Novel by JG Ballard | Screenplay by Amy Jump | Directed by Ben Wheatley First we’re given a glimpse at the end of the story we’re about to see unfold: Tom Hiddleston’s neurosurgeon Robert […]

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08th Oct2015

LFF 2015: ‘When Marnie Was There’ Review

by Mark Allen

Stars: Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima | Written by Keiko Niwa, Masashi Ando, Hiromasa Yonebayashi | Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Many a tear will be shed in the presence of Studio Ghibli’s latest – and possibly last – feature film. The company holds such emotional sway over its audiences unrivalled by any other animation studio (except for, say, Pixar) […]

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07th Oct2015

‘Nintendo Quest’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Featuring: Jay Bartlett, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Patrick Scott Patterson, Warren Davis, Tommy Tallaric | Written by Robert McCallum, Jordan Christopher Morris | Directed by Robert McCallum Confession time. Between working a full time job and keeping Nerdly going, I don’t have a lot of downtime. Working all day and well into the night also […]

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07th Oct2015

LFF 2015: ‘Suffragette’ Review

by Mark Allen

Stars: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham Carter, Romola Garai, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw, Natalie Press, Brendan Gleeson, Geoff Bell | Written by Abi Morgan | Directed by Sarah Gavron Two of the most violent and disturbing films of the last year are both period dramas about voting rights. The first is Selma, the story […]

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07th Oct2015

‘Surface Tension #5’ Review (Titan Comics)

by Dean Fuller

Written and Drawn by Jay Gunn | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 40pp Rather like the sea that is the central focus of this science fiction/environmental destruction fable, Surface Tension has had its ups and downs. There has been a lot to enjoy, but also some questionable pacing and average art. I was […]

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06th Oct2015

Grimmfest 2015: ‘Antisocial 2’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michelle Mylett, Stephen Bogaert, Josette Halpert, Samuel Faraci, Jake Michaels, Kassandra Santos, Kristina Nicoll | Written by Chad Archibald, Cody Calahan, Jeff Maher | Directed by Cody Calahan Years after having her newborn child stolen from her, Sam searches a world infested with infected users from the Social Redroom website. After befriending a young […]

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06th Oct2015

Grimmfest 2015: ‘Howl’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ed Speleers, Holly Weston, Elliot Cowan, Amit Shah, Sam Gittins, Shauna Macdonald, Duncan Preston, Ania Marson, Rosie Day, Calvin Dean, Sean Pertwee, Brett Goldstein | Written by Mark Huckerby, Nick Ostler | Directed by Paul Hyett It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since special effects man Paul Hyett exploded onto the […]

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05th Oct2015

‘The Houses of Halloween’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe, Jeff Larson, Chloë Crampton | Written by Bobby Roe, Zack Andrews, Jason Zada | Directed by Bobby Roe Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless haunted house attractions across the country, there are whispers of truly terrifying alternatives. Looking to find an authentic, blood-curdling […]

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05th Oct2015

‘Rick And Morty 2×10: The Wedding Squanchers’ Review

by Gretchen Felker-Martin

“How long will you be visiting Earth?” The obscene, the banal, and the beloved are the three misshapen legs on which Rick and Morty lurches through life. ‘The Wedding Squanchers’ starts with a wedding invitation and Rick accidentally mailing Jerry across the galaxy and ends with Rick in prison and Earth assimilated by the Federation. It’s […]

04th Oct2015

Grimmfest 2015: ‘He Never Died’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Henry Rollins, Booboo Stewart, Jordan Todosey, Steven Ogg, Kate Greenhouse, Michael Cram, Elias Edraki, Dan Petronijevic, Karl Campbell, Walter Alza | Written and Directed by Jason Krawczyk Jack’s in a rut. Depression and severe anti-social behavior has whittled down his existence to sleeping, playing bingo, and eating the same meal at the same time […]