Set in the Star Wars galaxy soon after the fall of the Galactic Empire, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows legendary Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu as they navigate a galaxy still reeling from decades of war.

Set in the Star Wars galaxy soon after the fall of the Galactic Empire, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows legendary Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu as they navigate a galaxy still reeling from decades of war.

Netflix’s new thriller The Beast in Me, created by Gabe Rotter, is one of the most frustrating shows I’ve watched this year, and I mean that as both a compliment and a criticism.

“You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and know when to run.”   – Kenny Rogers   Homage can act as a love letter. As they say, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." As with all things, there is a fine line between sincerity and insincerity. Even if well-intentioned, a lack of originality in a film’s story—whether in the plot itself or from a more visual perspective—means the audience can pick up on falsities like inorganic di

Welcome to Nerd Alert's Movie Club, our new monthly series where we pick one film, watch it with fresh eyes, and dive deep into what makes it tick. This month, we are tackle Terry Gilliam’s 1995 sci-fi classic 12 Monkeys, a mind-bending meditation on time travel, memory, and whether fate can ever truly be changed.

“We sit here stranded, though we’re all doin’ our best to deny it.”   - Bob Dylan Say what you will about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – it is one of a small handful of MARVEL movies that has an actual distinct style; it stands out. Eternals , however ill-received it may have been, demonstrates cinematography choices that resulted in one of the best looking movies in the entire MCU. With Doctor Strange 2 , it would seem that Feige and the powers that be took a

The Rip is the kind of high-octane, muscular crime thriller Netflix should be building entire weekends around.

On paper, The Wrecking Crew sounds like a Mad Libs fever dream of modern action cinema: Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista headlining an R-rated action comedy, which is as good as it sounds!

“A judicial system is corrupt if truth is denied the right to be a witness.”   - Suzy Kassem Ah yes… January. The month after Christmas when the lights come down and the incessant H&R Block and TurboTax commercials plague our every waking moment to remind us that the most corrupt and incompetent government in the history of this country still expects to collect come April 15th. Along with all this pleasantness comes the end of award worthy cinema and in its place comes what I

Marvel’s latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday sends a clear message: the MCU has entered the mutant era.

2025 is over. Only 3 days into the new year and we’re already being threatened with all out war. So not exactly starting off things on the right foot. So as a true millennial, let’s look back at the last year in music.  As I did last time, ten is five too many so this will be my TOP 5 Full Length Albums of 2025. If there are any EPs I’ll list that separately.  5. ‘Flowers’ by The Devil Wears Prada ‘Flowers’ is a slow revelation. On first listen, it didn’t immediately click, i

I am but one man. I love movies. I doth proclaim too much! Anyway, here are my top ten movies of 2025. But first, some honorable mentions. Honorable Mentions 14. 28 Years Later Long dormant, the 28 Days Later franchise made a triumphant return with the first chapter in an all new trilogy. 28 Years Later takes the mythos established twenty-two years ago and expands upon it with themes of fatherhood and motherhood. It explores themes of entering adulthood and accepting the frag

In Nerd Alert’s segment One Question, Chase and Jimmy each get one shot to ask the other a single question about movies. No prep. No overthinking. Just honest answers, hot takes, and the kind of movie debates Nerd Alert is known for.

"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop Just to list a few of the insane amount of projects Taylor Sheridan is working on: six Yellowstone  spinoffs including 1883 , 1923 , and in development, 1944 , The Madison , Y: Marshals , and another tentatively titled Dutton Ranch . He also helped create   Landman , Tulsa King , Lioness , and the reason you’re here,   Mayor of Kingstown . I think the most amazing aspect of so many projects in v

Big industry-shaking news has hit Hollywood: Netflix is reportedly set to purchase Warner Bros., and the Nerd Alert crew has a lot to say about it.

Join Brandon, Chase, Jimmy, and James as they share their favorite Christmas movies and break down why these films have become holiday essentials for them. From timeless classics to unconventional picks, the guys talk nostalgia, traditions, and the moments that make these movies must-watches every December.

Big news from a galaxy far, far away! The Nerd Alert crew breaks down the announcement that Disney plans to release the original theatrical cut of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, something fans have been asking for decades.

"It is not power that corrupts but fear." - Aung San Suu Kyi Just to list a few of the insane amount of projects Taylor Sheridan is working on: six Yellowstone  spinoffs including 1883 , 1923 , and in development, 1944 , The Madison , Y: Marshals , and another tentatively titled Dutton Ranch . He also helped create   Landman , Tulsa King , Lioness , and the reason you’re here,   Mayor of Kingstown . I think the most amazing aspect of so many projects in various stages of pro

“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.”   - Carl Sagan It is estimated that the third Avatar movie, of a planned five film saga, cost 400 million USD. It is one of the most expensive movies ever made. Was it worth the money? Let’s discuss. It was thirteen years between Avatar and The Way of Water . When it was finally time to return to Pandora there was a palpable excitement to once again experience the visual splendor of the world created by visionary writer/d

"Power attracts the corruptible. Suspect any who seek it." - Frank Herbert Just to list a few of the insane amount of projects Taylor Sheridan is working on: six Yellowstone  spinoffs including 1883 , 1923 , and in development, 1944 , The Madison , Y: Marshals , and another tentatively titled Dutton Ranch . He also helped create   Landman , Tulsa King , Lioness , and the reason you’re here,   Mayor of Kingstown . I think the most amazing aspect of so many projects in various