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We Bury the Dead - Nerd Alert Movie Review & Recap (Disney+)
I recently had a nice surprise from a flick currently streaming on Disney+. It's the 2024 horror drama We Bury the Dead, written and directed by Zak Hilditch.

Jimmy Palmquist
24 hours ago4 min read


Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Nerd Alert Movie Review & Recap
When Disney first announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, I was cautiously optimistic. Translating the smaller-scale storytelling style of the Disney+ series into a theatrical experience felt risky. Plus, this would be their first venture from a theaterical standpoint to tell stories beyond the film characters we are very familiar with. It was almost like an uber Nerd's paradise because all the characters are from television shows, animated series, novels, and comic books.

Jimmy Palmquist
2 days ago6 min read


Nerd Alert Star Wars Quiz - How Well Do You Know Your Mandalorians?
Think you know everything about the the great warriors and descendants of Mandalore? From legendary protectors to popular bounty hunters, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test! In this Nerd Alert quiz, we’re diving deep into the galaxy far, far away to see just how well you really know Mandalorians.

Jimmy Palmquist
3 days ago1 min read


Horror Quiz: Can You Name Every Final Girl in the Friday the 13th Movies?
Who are the ultimate survivors of the Friday the 13th franchise? In this brand-new Nerd Alert horror quiz, we challenge you to identify the legendary “final girls” who lived to tell the tale after facing off against Jason Voorhees and the horrors of Camp Crystal Lake!

Jimmy Palmquist
May 161 min read


Horror Quiz: Do You Know Your Horror Icons And Their Movie (Part 1)?
How Well Do You Know Your Horror Icons And the Movies They Made Famous?

Jimmy Palmquist
May 121 min read


Nerd Alert Movie Club - Scanners (1981) – Exploding Heads & Body Horror Madness!
The Nerd Alert gang discusses the film’s creepy atmosphere, practical effects, bizarre concepts, and how it helped define Cronenberg’s unique filmmaking style. Does Scanners still hold up over 40 years later? And is it more than just “the exploding head movie”? The crew breaks it all down.

The Nerds
May 91 min read


Mortal Kombat II Review - A Hollow Spectacle of Immortal Stakes
“The only thing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose is a franchise that refuses to let anyone die.” – Anonymous In my review of the 2021 reboot, I found myself largely indifferent to the cinematic resurrection of this arcade legend. For the sake of complete transparency, I didn’t care for the first film—it felt like a hesitant preamble to a tournament that never arrived. It was a movie that existed in a state of "perpetual potential," promising that the real fun wa

Chase Gifford
May 84 min read


Nerd Alert Horror Quiz: Star Wars - How Well Do You Know Your Sith?
Peace is a lie… there is only passion. But how much do you really know about the Sith?
In this Nerd Alert quiz, we’re embracing the dark side and testing your knowledge of the most powerful, ruthless, and iconic Sith Lords across the Star Wars galaxy. From the Rule of Two to unforgettable duels and shocking betrayals, this quiz will push your Sith knowledge to the limit.

Jimmy Palmquist
May 61 min read


Nerd Alert Horror Quiz: Star Wars - How Well Do You Know Your Jedi?
Think you know everything about the Jedi Order? From legendary masters to forgotten knights, it’s time to put your Star Wars knowledge to the test!

Jimmy Palmquist
May 41 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 9&10 (FINALE)
"When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life of its own. It has evolved wi

Chase Gifford
May 48 min read


Horror Quiz: Friday the 13th - How Well Do You Know Jason Voorhees and his Masks?
How Well Do You Know Jason Voorhees’ Masks? Think you know every mask worn by Jason Voorhees in the legendary Friday the 13th franchise?
From the iconic hockey mask to the lesser-known looks from across the sequels, Nerd Alert puts your horror knowledge to the test in this killer horror quiz!

Jimmy Palmquist
Apr 301 min read


I Swear Review - A searing exploration of dignity and defiance that replaces biopic clichés with a brutal, transformative look at the human spirit.
“Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed rather at not being understanding.” – Chinese Proverb In I Swear, director Kirk Jones doesn’t just ask us to look at John Davidson; he demands we look at ourselves through the lens of John’s involuntary outbursts. It is a film that functions as a high-velocity moral mirror, reflecting the thin veneer of "civilized" society back at the audience. It captures the essence of a man trapped in a body that refuses to follow the

Chase Gifford
Apr 274 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 7&8
"The dark side. Always it speaks to us, from our pain. Our grief. It connects our pain to all pain, our hurt to all hurt." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken o

Chase Gifford
Apr 278 min read


Michael Review - A Transcendent Performance Weighed Down by Biopic Clichés
"A star can never die. It just turns into a smile and melts back into the cosmic music, the dance of life." - Michael Jackson The Messiah and the Man: A Masterclass in Narrative Sleight of Hand Genre conventions are inevitable in certain stories. Sports films with the mandatory training montages, the “gearing up” sequence when an ordinary citizen becomes a well-equipped warrior. The plan walkthrough in heist thrillers when the leader lays out the plan showing us how it will

Chase Gifford
Apr 214 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 5&6
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural." - Supreme Chancellor Palpatine Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life

Chase Gifford
Apr 208 min read


Outcome - Nerd Alert Movie Review & Recap (Apple TV+)
There’s something quietly fascinating about watching Keanu Reeves dismantle the very idea of celebrity. In Outcome, directed and co-written by Jonah Hill, that’s exactly what we get, a film that’s been marketed with comedic flair but plays far more like a somber, introspective character study.

Jimmy Palmquist
Apr 144 min read


STAR WARS: MAUL - Shadow Lord Series Recap & Review: Chapters 3&4
"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." - Yoda Few things in pop culture or in general really have the staying power that Star Wars has. Since its debut, Star Wars has achieved a state of cultural permanence, transcending the lifecycle of a typical media franchise to become a foundational modern myth. What began in 1977 as George Lucas’s simple desire to create a "space opera" has since taken on a life of its own

Chase Gifford
Apr 138 min read


Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Series Recap & Review - Episode 1
"You know those nature shows where a wasp paralyzes a caterpillar, then injects it full of larvae? I sat in a cubicle every day envying that caterpillar, 'cause at least he got to be on TV." - Hal There are certain shows and movies that define who we are as people. The first movie I ever saw in a theater was Jurassic Park in 1993. I believed dinosaurs were alive. It was magic. At home I was nurturing what would become my love for horror movies with Nickelodeon's Are You Afrai

Chase Gifford
Apr 95 min read


Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Series Recap & Review - Episode 2
"Drink your milk. But it's lumpy. Then chew it!" - Lois There are certain shows and movies that define who we are as people. The first movie I ever saw in a theater was Jurassic Park in 1993. I believed dinosaurs were alive. It was magic. At home I was nurturing what would become my love for horror movies with Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark? I was in love with Batman: The Animated Series. Rugrats was one of my favorite cartoons of all-time. Looney Tunes, Catdog, Kab

Chase Gifford
Apr 96 min read


Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Series Recap & Review - Episode 3
"You want to know the best part about childhood? At some point, it stops." - Malcolm There are certain shows and movies that define who we are as people. The first movie I ever saw in a theater was Jurassic Park in 1993. I believed dinosaurs were alive. It was magic. At home I was nurturing what would become my love for horror movies with Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark? I was in love with Batman: The Animated Series. Rugrats was one of my favorite cartoons of all-t

Chase Gifford
Apr 96 min read
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