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A24’s Undertone Review: A Cerebral Masterclass in Sonic Terror
“If you don’t want to be scared in a horror film, don’t close your eyes. Close your ears.” – Eli Roth A good horror director knows that most of their audience will already be established horror movie fans. And for longtime fans of the genre, they grow savvy to the ways of horror tropes and cliches. I think one of the most important aspects of a successful horror movie is subversion. Subversion of expectations and assumptions to deliver a surprising and effective payoff. The

Chase Gifford
14 hours ago5 min read


Shrinking - Season 3: Episode 7 - "I Will Be Grape" Recap & Review
Episode 7 of Shrinking Season 3, “I Will Be Grape,” continues the show’s signature balancing act, delivering laugh-out-loud comedy while quietly gut-punching you with emotional honesty. Directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Zack Bornstein and Sasha Garron, this episode leans heavily into both sides of that equation, and it works beautifully.

Jimmy Palmquist
16 hours ago4 min read


The Madison - Season 1: Episode 1 - Pilot - Recap & Review (Not the Yellowstone Story I Expected)
When a new series comes from Taylor Sheridan, audiences tend to walk in with certain expectations. His track record with shows like Yellowstone, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown has built a reputation for intense drama, moral gray areas, and powerful characters battling brutal circumstances. But the pilot episode of The Madison, written by Sheridan and directed by Christina Alexandra Voros, quickly proves that this series may not follow the path many of us expected.

Jimmy Palmquist
2 days ago4 min read


Scrubs (2026) - Season 1: Episode 4 - "My Poker Face" Recap & Review
Episode four of the revived Scrubs, titled “My Poker Face,” leans heavily into one of the show’s most relatable themes: what happens when adulthood finally catches up with you.
For years, the friendship between Zach Braff’s JD and Donald Faison’s Turk was defined by carefree immaturity. Even as doctors, they always managed to carve out time for goofy traditions, whether that was ridiculous hospital antics or the occasional guys’ night.

Jimmy Palmquist
3 days ago3 min read


Marshals - Season 1: Episode 2 - Zone of Death Recap & Review (Ghosts of the Dutton Legacy)
Marshals - Season 1: Episode 2 - Zone of Death Recap & Review (Ghosts of the Dutton Legacy)

Jimmy Palmquist
5 days ago3 min read


Project Hail Mary Review - Extraordinary, expansive and introspective Science Fiction.
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.” — Thucydides Over the years the term blockbuster has become more and more synonymous with shallow entertainment. Mindless spectacle meant to visually capture your attention while providing little else. It’s something to watch while eating your popcorn and chugging a soda pop. It’s an afternoon killer. Empty calories. Sometime

Chase Gifford
Mar 106 min read


This NERD's Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 - PART 1
It’s not often that I can start off a most anticipated list having already seen a couple of the movies. But it’s been a weird start to the year and I’ve been sick. And I haven’t felt like doing much of anything. But I must persevere. (It’s a head cold and I’m acting like it’s going to kill me) Movies are important to me and have been for most of my life. So talking about what exactly I’m looking forward to seems only natural. This is probably the twentieth time I’ve done this

Chase Gifford
Mar 96 min read


The Bride! Review - An unapologetic, beautiful mess & Buckley is the magnetic heart at the center of it.
“There is something at work in my soul, which I do not understand.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Christopher Booker theorized that nearly all narratives are variations of seven core archetypes: Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Rebirth, Comedy, and Tragedy. Overcoming the Monster: Jaws, Star Wars Rags to Riches: Cinderella, Aladdin The Quest: The Lord of the Rings, Raiders of the Lost Ark Voyage and Return: Alice in Wonderland,

Chase Gifford
Mar 96 min read


Nerd Alert Movie Review: Scream 7
Director Kevin Williamson, the original screenwriter who helped launch the franchise nearly three decades ago, returns to guide the film with a confident understanding of what makes Scream work.

Jimmy Palmquist
Mar 74 min read


Shrinking - Season 3: Episode 6 - "Dereks Don’t Die" Recap & Review
If there’s one thing “Dereks Don’t Die” makes crystal clear, it’s this: we are not emotionally prepared to lose thee Derek.
Please do not misunderstand, Derek #2 played by Damon Wayans Jr. is great, but we are of course talking about Ted McGinley's Derek.
Directed by Randall Keenan Winston and written by Sasha Garron and C.J. Hoke, Episode 6 juggles a full plate of storylines, grief, growth, fear, and change, but everything orbits around one looming question: is Derek g

Jimmy Palmquist
Mar 53 min read


Marshals - Season 1: Episode 1 - Piya Wiconi Recap & Review (Yellowstone Legacy Continues with Kayce)
Marshals - Season 1: Episode 1 - Piya Wiconi Recap & Review (Yellowstone Legacy Continues with Kayce)

Jimmy Palmquist
Mar 43 min read


Scrubs Is Back: A Nostalgic Return That Proves We’re Not Interns Anymore
The first two episodes of the newly relaunched Scrubs feel like coming home, only to realize home has changed in ways you didn’t expect.

Jimmy Palmquist
Mar 33 min read


Hoppers Review: Dark, Irreverent, and Funny
Hoppers feels closer to Looney Tunes than classic Pixar, embracing anarchy, irreverence, and rapid-fire absurdity over sentimentality. Daniel Chong layers surreal visual gags, social satire, and moments of anxiety beneath its chaos. The result is a genuinely strange, tonally risky animated film and Pixar’s most interesting effort in years.

M.N. Miller
Mar 14 min read


Remembering 2026’s Lost Legends, Comic Book Updates, Massive Trailer Reactions and Much More!
Remembering 2026’s Lost Legends, Comic Book Updates, Massive Trailer Reactions and Much More!

The Nerds
Feb 261 min read


In Memoriam - Remembering the Legends We Lost So Far in 2026
In Memoriam - Remembering the Legends We Lost So Far in 2026

The Nerds
Feb 241 min read


The Judge: A Robert Duvall Masterclass
“Look around you. You're standing in one of the last great cathedrals in this country, built on the premise that you and you alone are responsible for the consequences of your actions.” - Robert Duvall as Judge Joseph Palmer When legends of the screen die, as fans we naturally take a look back at their body of work. We remember the greatness. We recall the authenticity. We mourn what will never be. Although ninety-five years old, Robert Duvall’s presence on the silver screen

Chase Gifford
Feb 238 min read


Trailer Break Down - Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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.

Jimmy Palmquist
Feb 202 min read


Trailer Break Down - The Mandalorian and Grogu
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.

Jimmy Palmquist
Feb 192 min read


Netflix's Beast in Me Had Me Hooked… Until They Didn't
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.

Jimmy Palmquist
Feb 194 min read


Let's Discuss Oscar Noms, TV’s Most Brutal Deaths, Maul – Shadow Lord Trailer & Much More!
Let's Discuss Oscar Noms, TV’s Most Brutal Deaths, Maul – Shadow Lord Trailer & Much More!

The Nerds
Feb 131 min read
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