The Nerd Alert Movie Club returns with another cult favorite as Brandon, Jimmy, James, and Chase dive into the 1996 pulp adventure classic, The Phantom! Long before comic book movies dominated Hollywood, Billy Zane donned the purple suit and brought Lee Falk's legendary comic strip hero to the big screen. But nearly 30 years later, does The Phantom still hold up?

There was a magical period of time in the 1980s when nobody quite knew what to do with all the television channels. Cable television was still relatively new, desperately trying to justify its existence by filling twenty-four hours a day with...well...whatever they could get their hands on. HBO wasn't yet the prestige powerhouse it would become. MTV actually played music videos. The Disney Channel felt like a secret club. This week on dumb movies, Superman III.

Steven Spielberg has given us some of the most iconic movies in cinematic history. From groundbreaking blockbusters and unforgettable adventures to emotional dramas and sci-fi masterpieces, his filmography has shaped generations of movie fans. With Spielberg's latest film, Disclosure Day, arriving in theaters, the Nerd Alert crew is celebrating the legendary filmmaker with a movie trivia challenge! How many Steven Spielberg films can you identify from clues, images, and h

“If aliens visit us, the outcome would be much as when Columbus landed in America, which didn't turn out well for the Native Americans.” – Stephen Hawking Steven Spielberg will be eighty years old in December. It leaves a lump in the throat to think of what little time we have left to experience new Spielberg. He is as synonymous with cinema as the very cameras capturing the imagery he has ingrained in our collective memory. He is basically his very own genre. There’s somethi

There are certain movies that become less about what they actually are and more about the legends that surround them. For my generation, Faces of Death was one of those movies. The original 1978 film was passed around like contraband folklore. Long before the internet could debunk myths in seconds, information traveled through whispered conversations on school playgrounds and sleepovers. If you grew up in the 1980s, there was a good chance you knew someone who knew some

After an excellent premiere, The Boroughs wastes absolutely no time picking up where Episode 1 left us hanging. "The Mourning After" dives headfirst into the fallout of Jack Willard's shocking death while continuing to peel back the layers of mystery surrounding this seemingly idyllic desert retirement community. More importantly, it proves that the show's strongest asset isn't necessarily the supernatural horror lurking in the shadows—it's the fascinating collection of chara

Nerd Alert Rewind: Remo Williams - The Adventure Begins. As a kid growing up in the '80s, I swear Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins was on HBO every other day. Back then, if a movie aired more than three times on cable, it automatically became a classic. I must have watched Remo leap across rooftops and dodge bullets dozens of times before I was old enough to understand what was actually happening.

MAY 2026 One of the best things about being nerdy about something (passionate) is the hope of sharing it with others. Since my own family is sick of hearing about the endlessness of my collections which include but are not limited to: physical movie collection, pop culture art prints, popcorn buckets, Batmobiles in both Lego and Hot Wheels, I’ve decided to dump all this worthless (but still cool? Maybe?) rigamarole onto an unsuspecting internet. That’s you, dear reader! Anywa

We're back talking all things movies, TV, Star Wars, Marvel, and more after catching The Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters! This episode dives into some of the biggest trailers shown before the movie, including our thoughts on: • Supergirl • Toy Story 5 • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey We also revisit some classic films we recently caught up on, including: • The Game • Fight Club • Fletch • Shanghai Noon

There was something oddly confusing going into The Boroughs. Maybe it was just me, but I genuinely thought this was being promoted as the next big series from Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer. While they are Executive Producers here, the real creative credit belongs to creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, who also penned the premiere episode. I only bring this up because they deserve their deserved kudos. And honestly? I’m glad the Duffer Brothers’ names got me in the door.

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.

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.

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.

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!

How Well Do You Know Your Horror Icons And the Movies They Made Famous?

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 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

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.

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!

"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