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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
21 hours ago2 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
2 days ago4 min read


Nerd Alert Movie Club: 12 Monkeys (1995) | Time Travel, Madness, and Fate!
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.

The Nerds
Feb 91 min read


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

Jimmy Palmquist
Jan 312 min read


Nerd Alert Movie Review - The Wrecking Crew
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!

Jimmy Palmquist
Jan 312 min read


Trailer Break Down - Avengers: Doomsday (X-Men)
Marvel’s latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday sends a clear message: the MCU has entered the mutant era.

Jimmy Palmquist
Jan 62 min read


One Question with Chase & Jimmy - Movie Talk Without the Filter - Episode 1
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.

The Nerds
Jan 31 min read


Netflix Buying Warner Bros?! The Good, The Bad & Our Honest Reactions
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.

Jimmy Palmquist
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Our Favorite Christmas Movies & Why We Love Them | Nerd Alert Holiday Special
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.

The Nerds
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Disney To Release the Original Cut of Star Wars! Will The Fandom Menace Like It Or Hate It?
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.

The Nerds
Dec 27, 20251 min read


Flashback Friday - We Survived The Ring (So Far)!
This week, Jimmy and James take a deep dive into one of the most influential horror films of the early 2000s: The Ring (2002), starring Naomi Watts. From its eerie atmosphere and unforgettable imagery to the way it reshaped the genre for a new generation, the guys explore why this remake became such a cultural phenomenon.

The Nerds
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Tron: Ares Isn’t a Flop — The Truth About the TRON Franchise
Jimmy and James dive deep into the Tron universe to set the record straight, Tron: Ares is being unfairly labeled a box office failure.

The Nerds
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Ranking Every James Bond Theme Song
Few things in cinema are as iconic as a James Bond opening sequence. The silhouettes, the guns, the martinis, and, of course, the music. From Shirley Bassey’s booming vocals to Billie Eilish’s haunting whispers, the Bond themes have defined not just the films, but the eras they came from. It's also of note here, I'm not in anyway, shape, or form ranking the movies. This ranking only focuses on the songs without consideration of which movies.

Jimmy Palmquist
Nov 4, 20258 min read


Marvel Mayhem! Secret Wars & Doomsday Rumors, Deadpool vs. Batman, and the Future of the X-Men
Nerd Alert breaks down the latest updates and wild rumors surrounding Avengers Secret Wars and Doomsday and we’re talking about the brand-new Deadpool vs. Batman comic crossover as well as what’s next for the X-Men in both comics and on screen.

The Nerds
Oct 22, 20251 min read


TRON LIVES! Don't Believe the Rumors!
Check out TRON comic books from Marvel and Disney

The Nerds
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Q&A With The Nerds: What’s Your Favorite Halloween Costume?
This week on Nerd Alert, Brandon, Jimmy, and James tackle a fun fan-submitted question: What’s Your Favorite Halloween Costume? Whether it’s having your mom make you a homemade costume or saving your hard earned dollars and buying a dream outfit, what's your favorite?

The Nerds
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Super Mario Galaxy | Retro Review
A short time ago, on a console packed with motion control gimmicks, the denim clad plumber himself Mario explored the cosmos in the Wii era classic, Super Mario Galaxy!
James AkaGamesV
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Down The Rabbit Hole: Celebrate Spooky Season - Horror Classics & Icons, Genre-Definers and more!
From talking about newer horror to reminiscing about the very first horror films that scarred us (uh, we mean "shaped" us) forever

The Nerds
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Netflix's Untamed - The Truth is Revealed in Yosemite National Park
Netflix’s new series Untamed, created and written by the dynamic duo Elle Smith and Mark L. Smith, delivers an electrifying plunge into mystery, set against the breathtaking, and dangerous, backdrop of Yosemite National Park.

Jimmy Palmquist
Aug 8, 20255 min read


Jimmy Loves Everything – Wes Anderson Edition
Then The Royal Tenenbaums came along and I was in. Hook. Line. Sinker.

Jimmy Palmquist
Aug 6, 20254 min read
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