Long before today's CGI blockbusters, The Last Starfighter captured audiences' imaginations with its groundbreaking visual effects, heartfelt story, memorable characters, and one of the greatest "ordinary kid becomes a hero" adventures ever put on screen. But does it still hold up over 40 years later?

New episodes every Sunday. Season Finale, September 20, 2026. "All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive." — Sun Tzu, The Art of War Few things in modern television have the sheer, unadulterated grip that Taylor Sheridan's expanding streaming universe possesses. Following an explosive premiere that permanently breached the sanctity of the home front, Lioness returns for its second

New episodes every Sunday. Season Finale, September 20, 2026. "There is no ferocity like that of the lioness when her den is breached, for she fights not just to kill, but to preserve." Few things in modern television have the sheer, unadulterated grip that Taylor Sheridan's expanding streaming universe possesses. Since its explosive debut, Lioness has managed to carve out a permanent fixture in the military espionage sub-genre, proving that its unique blend of pulse-pounding

This week on Nerd Alert, we dive into the biggest reveals from SDCC 2026, including incredible new collectibles, comic book announcements, movie trailers, and some massive Marvel casting news.

Swing into the latest episode of Nerd Alert as Brandon, Jimmy, and Chase dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day! From the film's biggest surprises to its emotional moments, action sequences, character arcs, post-credit scenes, and what it all means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nothing is off limits.

“With great power comes great responsibility. This is my gift. This is my curse. Who am I? I am Spider-Man.” – Peter Parker The age of the cinematic superhero truly took off in 2008 with Iron Man. Granted, there were many that came before it—Blade in 1998, X-Men in 2000. But it was Iron Man that signaled to the world that this was the beginning of a new age. The comic book hero was here to stay. And now here we are in 2026, over eighty superhero movies later. At times we hit

Well...Marvel finally did it. After years of trying to convince us that the Multiverse Saga had a plan all along, this trailer actually made me believe it. The first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday isn't just a collection of money shots. It feels like the first MCU trailer since Endgame that has genuine weight behind it. Instead of trying to sell jokes every 20 seconds, it leans into dread, impossible choices, and the feeling that every corner of Marvel history is a

If you've spent years with the Dutton family, Dutton Ranch initially feels exactly like the continuation you've been waiting for. Beth Dutton is still the sharpest, most ruthless force of nature on television, delivering insults and intimidation with the kind of confidence only Kelly Reilly can bring. Rip Wheeler remains the ultimate loyal cowboy—quiet, intimidating, and somehow still the emotional center of the entire franchise thanks to Cole Hauser's effortlessly commanding

This month, the Nerd Alert crew dives into one of the strangest, boldest, and most misunderstood cult musicals ever made, Shock Treatment (1981), the spiritual successor to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

“Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” – Homer I’ve written about this before, but anticipation and reality rarely ever live up to our expectations. 2024’s Joker: Folie à Deux was highly anticipated and wound up a meandering mess of a musical whose predecessor somehow produced an Oscar-winning performance by its lead. The Mandalorian and Grogu felt like an overlong episode of the series, doing little to differentiate

The Losers hit theaters in 2010, directed by Sylvain White from a screenplay by Peter Berg and James Vanderbilt, adapting the fantastic Vertigo comic created by Andy Diggle and Jock. While Vertigo falls under the DC umbrella, it never had the mainstream recognition of Batman or Superman, and I honestly think that worked against this movie. Audiences just weren't quite ready for comic book adaptations that weren't about superheroes, mutants, or billionaires in capes.

From Airplane! to The Naked Gun, Top Secret!, The Kentucky Fried Movie, BASEketball, and Scary Movie 3, David Zucker has helped define the modern spoof comedy and influenced generations of filmmakers and comedy fans.

If this trailer is any indication, Crystal Lake understands one very important thing: Friday the 13th was never just about Jason. It was always about the atmosphere. From the very first shot, this teaser absolutely nails that eerie summer camp vibe. The peaceful lake, the campfire stories, the fog rolling through the trees... it's the kind of setting that makes you want to grab a flashlight and immediately regret it. Instead of trying to reinvent the franchise, the trailer

Sometimes the best movie experiences happen when you know absolutely nothing. No trailer breakdowns. No spoiler-filled social media posts. No YouTube theories. Just sitting down, pressing play, and hoping for the best. That was my experience with They Will Kill You. The only thing I knew going in was that it starred Zazie Beetz, and honestly, that's all I needed. I've been a fan of hers ever since Deadpool 2, so I figured she'd make whatever this movie was at least worth watc

“If you’re gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough.” – Roger Alan Wade Fun Fact: A comprehensive study conducted by Nova Legal Funding tracked the documented, major medical trauma suffered by the core cast. The crew has racked up over $24 million in lifetime medical bills as a result of their many stunts and antics. The Lifetime Injury Breakdown of the core cast: Most severe trauma Johnny Knoxville 16 Verified Concussions: Culminating in a severe brain hemorrhage and cognitive dam

“I look at you and I see the final triumph of stupidity in the world!” – Lorraine Hansberry You ever see something and wonder, “How? How did this get made? Why did it get made?” I give you Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. What’s even weirder is that it isn't necessarily a bad thing. It’s a fair series of questions but to deny its effectiveness is being willfully obstinate. Make no mistake, this movie is DUUUUUUUUUUMB, with a capital sTUPID. But god dammit if it isn’

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville In a period of ten years we have the animated feature Moana, its sequel, and now the live-action rehash that no one asked for. The animated original is a seminal piece of Disney animation that not only provides entertainment but cultural introduction and understanding. It is gorgeously animated with unbelievable vibrancy and perhaps most importantly, a sense of originality and uncharted cult

“Bello!Tulaliloo ti am. Me want banana. Poopaye!” - a minion In 2010, for better or worse, the little yellow bastards known as minions made their debut in Despicable Me. Much like Mater was a secondary character in Cars, the minions were rightfully not the center of attention. Then Cars 2 happened and everyone realized Mater was best in small doses. The same can be said for these little yellow creatures that speak gibberish and operate with the mentality of the Three Stooges.

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.