14th Feb2017

‘Hidden Figures’ Review

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell | Written by Theodore Melfi, Allison Schroeder | Directed by Theodore Melfi 1961. Yuri Gagarin is about to leave Earth, and Alan Shepherd is not far behind. The USA is desperate to beat the Russians […]

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13th Feb2017

‘Tower of London’ Blu-ray Review (Arrow Video)

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Vincent Price, Michael Pate, Joan Freeman, Robert Brown, Bruce Gordon, Joan Camden, Richard Hale, Sandra Knight, Charles Macaulay, Justice WatsonSarah Selby, Donald Losby | Written by Leo Gordon, F. Amos Powell | Directed by Roger Corman When you get Roger Corman and Vince Price together you tend to get a stylised horror film that […]

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13th Feb2017

OMG… There’s a new ‘Earth Defense Force’ game coming!

by Phil Wheat

Excuse me if I fanboy a little, scratch that, a LOT! The Earth Defense Force franchise is easily one of my favourite video game series – so much so that I own each and every game: from the PS2 days of when it was Monster Attack and later Global Defence Force, to the very latest […]

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13th Feb2017

‘Double Dragon IV’ Review (PS4)

by Phil Wheat

Double Dragon IV is the latest installment in the long-running side-scrolling beat-em-up franchise, and picks up after the elimination of the Shadow Warriors in Double Dragon II (basically ignoring a LOT of the lesser Double Dragon entries). Released by Arc System Works, the game comes from producer Takaomi Kaneko, director Yoshihisa Kishimoto, character designer Koji […]

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13th Feb2017

‘Supernatural Forces’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Graham Skipper, Lauren Ashley Carter, John Speredakos, Larry Fessenden, Noah Segan, Matt Mercer, Michael A. LoCicero, Jeremy Gardner, Patrick M. Walsh, Brian Morvant, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers | Written and Directed by Joe Begos Back in 2014 first-time director Joe Begos exploded on the horror scene with Almost Human, an alien abduction movie […]

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13th Feb2017

New trailer for ‘Ghost in the Shell’

by Phil Wheat

Based on the famous Kodansha Comics manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, Ghost in the Shell follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy […]

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13th Feb2017

‘Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #3.2’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Rob Williams | Art by Leandro Casco, Wellington Diaz | Published by Titan Comics What a great start to year three last issue was. Rob Williams brought a real breath of fresh air to the book, and I especially enjoyed the little tongue in cheek pop at Brexit, delivered in typically Whovian style. […]

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13th Feb2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 62: Trumps ‘Merica… Split Review

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flick podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on Podomatic and Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Episode 62: Trumps ‘Merica… Split Review, […]

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12th Feb2017

New TV spot for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2’

by Phil Wheat

Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and […]

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12th Feb2017

Cine-Sunday: ‘Ip Man 2’ Review

by Guest

Stars: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Darren Shahlavi, Huang Xiaming | Action direction by Sammo Hung | Directed by Wilson Yip Review by Baron Fortnightly Ip Man 2, from Cine Asia, is a semi-biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Wing Chun grandmaster, Ip Man. The film was directed by Wilson Yip and […]

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12th Feb2017

Cine-Sunday: ‘Raging Phoenix’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jija Yanin, David Bueno, Marc Nghi Hoang | Written by Sompope Vejchapipat | Directed by Rashane Limtrakul Deu, a rock and roll drummer abandoned by her family and recently sacked from her band, finds herself being pursued by a gang of kidnappers. She is rescued from their clutches by Sanim, a master of an […]

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11th Feb2017

Nicholas Hoult in action in new clip from ‘Collide’

by Phil Wheat

Starring Nicholas Hoult, Felicity Jones, Ben Kingsley and Anthony Hopkins, Collide is a new action thriller from director Eran Creevy (Welcome to the Punch). Well, I say new, but Creevy’s film is one of handful of movies trapped in release limbo following the bankruptcy issues faced by Relativity Media. After a heist goes terribly wrong, […]

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11th Feb2017

Trailer & poster for action thriller ‘Unlocked’

by Phil Wheat

Lionsgate have released the first poster and trailer for the upcoming action thriller Unlocked, which comes from director Michael Apted (The World is Not Enough, Gorillas in the Mist) and stars Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich, and Michael Douglas. Once one of the CIA’s top interrogators, Alice Racine’s (Rapace) career was sidelined […]

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11th Feb2017

R.L. Stine takes on Marvel’s ‘Man-Thing’

by Phil Wheat

Legendary author R.L. Stine brings his unique brand of horror to Marvel Comics as he makes his mark on one of the most monstrous creatures in the Marvel mythos! Yes, you read that right, the Goosebumps and Fear Street scribe will pen the highly anticipated Man-Thing #1 – in stores on March 8th featuring art […]

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11th Feb2017

SRS debut Swedish gorefest ‘Root of Darkness’ on Blu

by Phil Wheat

SRS Cinema have announced the release of Swedish gore/monster movie Root of Darkness for the first time as part of a triple feature limited edition 2-Disc set. The release will include Root of Darkness on a Bluray with a bonus DVD that features the motion pictures Die Zombiejäger and Dragonetti: The Ruthless Contract Killer. These are […]

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10th Feb2017

Graphic Novel Review: ‘Independence Day – Dark Fathom’

by Kevin Haldon

Written By Victor Gischler | Art By Steve Scott, Alex Shibao, Tazio Bettin, Rodney Ramos, Ivan Rodriguez | Published by Titan Comics They came from the stars to destroy us… And we rose up as one to defeat them, but devestation still lurks in the ocean depths! In the wake of humanity’s triumph against the […]

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10th Feb2017

‘Rings’ Review

by Joel Harley

Stars: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent D’Onofrio, Aimee Teegarden, Bonnie Morgan, Chuck David Willis, Patrick R. Walker, Zach Roerig. Laura Wiggins, Lizzie Brocheré, Randall Taylor | Written by David Loucks, Jacob Estes, Akiva Goldsman | Directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez First you watch it, then you die. Except in this case, […]

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10th Feb2017

Competition: Win a copy of ‘We Are The Flesh’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

Win a copy of We Are The Flesh on Blu-ray, courtesy of Arrow Video. A visionary and bizarre slice of Mexican art house cinema, We Are The Flesh is an extraordinary and unsettling film experience, a sexually charged and nightmarish journey into an otherworldy dimension of carnal desire and excess, as well as a powerful […]

10th Feb2017

‘Power Rangers’ gets another UK poster

by Phil Wheat

Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac), the Power Rangers big-screen redux stars Dacre Montgomery (A Few Less Men) as Jason the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, Becky G (Empire) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, Ludi […]

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10th Feb2017

‘Havenhurst’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Julie Benz, Danielle Harris, Fionnula Flannagan, Belle Shouse, Josh Stamberg, Toby Huss, Jennifer Blanc, Matt Lasky, Douglas Tait | Written by Andrew C. Erin, Daniel Farrands | Directed by Andrew C. Erin Jackie (Benz), a troubled young woman struggling with addiction, is released from rehab and given a second chance with a new job […]

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10th Feb2017

Mischa Barton heads to Death Valley in ‘Deserted’

by Phil Wheat

Invincible Pictures has announced the February 28th Cable VOD and Digital HD release of Ashley Avis’ Deserted. Mischa Barton (The O.C., The Sixth Sense) stars as a recently released felon looking to start fresh with the brother she left behind. A trip to the desert sounds perfect, until she, her brother and their group find […]

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10th Feb2017

‘Mildred Pierce’ Blu-ray Review (Criterion)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Ann Blyth, Bruce Bennett, Butterfly McQueen | Written by Ranald MacDougall, Catherine Turney | Directed by Michael Curtiz The shadow of Casablanca will always loom over Michael Curtiz’s bumper filmography, but time has been nearly as kind to Mildred Pierce, an adaptation of James M. Cain’s 1941 novel. A Joan […]

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