August, 2018 | THAT NERD SHOW

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Searching | Film Review by Marcus Blake

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The movie Searching is part gimmick and part Thriller. It’s a little bit more Thriller than gimmick, but still a gimmicky movie. However, it is surprisingly good. Shot very much in the same way...

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EDITORIAL TV / STREAMIING

A First Timer’s Guide to Doctor Who | Editorial by Ashley Horne

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If I were recommending a friend to watch Doctor Who for the first time, I’d have to think about which Doctor they would best accept and, also, which episode they would respond to best....

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Operation Finale Review by Marcus Blake

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Let me start by saying that, yes, Operation Finale is a great movie… it’s great despite dealing with the same problem any historical movie has, we already know the outcome. But this movie isn’t...

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THE FRONT RUNNER Official Trailer | Check it Out!

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Oscar® nominee Hugh Jackman stars as the charismatic politician Gary Hart for Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman in the new thrilling drama The Front Runner. The film follows the rise and fall of Senator...

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Matt Smith cast in key role for Star Wars: Episode IX!

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( via comingsoon.net) Emmy nominee Matt Smith (The Crown, Doctor Who) has been cast to play a key part in the next highly anticipated Star Wars installment Star Wars: Episode IX, Variety has confirmed. Smith’s role is being kept under...

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EVENTS

Hulu’s “The First” trailer | Five people try to fulfill the destiny of eight billion!

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Hulu has released the official trailer for the new series The First, starring Academy Award winner Sean Penn (Mystic River, Milk). Check out the new trailer in the player below and let us know what you think!...

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EVENTS MOVIES

Interviews with Filmmakers from the Women’s Texas Film Festival

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INTERVIEWS WITH FILMMaKERS...

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A-X-L Review by Alex Thomas

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A-X-L is a “man’s best friend” movie about a boy and his dog…actually “a boy and his robot dog.” A-X-L is the first full feature length film from the director Oliver Daly. A-X-L is...

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A PRIVATE WAR TRAILER DEBUT | Official Trailer | Check it Out!

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Release: November 2, 2018 (NY/LA) November 16, 2018 (Expanded) Director: Matthew Heineman Writer: Arash Amel Based on: Marie Brenner’s 2012 Vanity Fair article “Marie Colvin’s Private War” Cast: Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Stanley Tucci, Tom...

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TV / STREAMIING

The True Detective Season 3 Trailer is Here

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(via comingsoon.net) After the series finale of Sharp Objects last night, HBO dropped a few new teasers to promote their upcoming original lineup, including the first look at True Detective season 3, starring Mahershala Ali (Moonlight). The 60-second trailer is short...

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TOM HARDY IS SIGNED ON FOR 3 VENOM MOVIES

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(via ign.com) Tom Hardy is committed to starring in more Venom movies. In an interview with Total Film magazine, as reported on by ComicBook, Hardy confirmed he’s signed on for three Venom films. The actor is open to...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Has Been Delayed Indefinitely

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( via comingsoon.net) Before Comic-Con, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was believed to be on target to meet its May 2020 release date. But following director James Gunn’s widely publicized dismissal, the project’s timeline...

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Dominic Monaghan Joins Star Wars: Episode IX!

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(via comingsoon.net) Dominic Monaghan will be reuniting with J.J. Abrams almost a decade after working together on the ABC sci-fi drama Lost with an unspecified role in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX, according to Deadline. Monaghan’s role in...

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New Old Man & the Gun Trailer Promises Old-Fashioned Heist Drama | OFFICIAL TRAILER

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Fox Searchlight Pictures has released a new trailer for its upcoming crime comedy biopic The Old Man & the Gun starring Robert Redford in his final role before retirement, which can be viewed in the player...

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Bond 25 Replacement Director Short List Revealed

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( via comingsoon.net) With the unfortunate departure of director Danny Boyle, MGM and EON Productions are on the look out for the next director to helm Bond 25. Deadline reports that a short list of replacement directors...

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The Happytime Murders | Review by Marcus Blake

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What is the best way to describe the movie, The Happytime Murders… It’s like watching The Muppets on crack. So you already know that this is not a movie for children. Set in a...

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“The Little Mermaid” Film Review by Alex Moore

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The summer of 1989 ushered in a new era for Disney. The 1980s had been a relatively competitive decade in the world of animated feature films, as Don Bluth (a former Disney animator) saw...

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NEWS

The Man in the High Castle season 3 trailer: Resistance rises

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Amazon Prime Video has released The Man in the High Castle season three trailer, revealing hope and a growing resistance as the characters fight for the world they want. The series has already been renewed for a fourth...

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Top Gun Sequel Adds Jon Hamm, Ed Harris and Lewis Pullman

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(via comingsoon.net) The sequel to the 1986 smash hit keeps adding talent to its roster. Deadline has reported that Top Gun: Maverick has cast Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Ed Harris (Westworld) and Lewis Pullman (Bad Times At The El...

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GAMING

We Happy Few | Review by Victoria Winfrey

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We Happy Few is a strange, wild ride filled with drugs, violence, and more drugs. This first-person roleplaying game combines survivalist aspects with a sandbox approach to bring you a warped dystopian reality. In...

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Outlaw King | Official Trailer is Here !| Netflix

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Netflix has released the first official trailer for the historical drama Outlaw King, starring Chris Pine (Wonder Woman 1984) as medieval Scottish king Robert the Bruce. The film reunites Pine with Hell or High Water director David Mackenzie and is set...

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ALPHA | Review by Marcus Blake

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For the dog lover in you, there’s one movie to see this year. It’s Alpha! I’ll be honest, I didn’t think much of this movie going into it. I don’t do movies about dogs...

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NEWS

EVERYTHING COMING TO DISNEY’S STREAMING SERVICE (SO FAR)

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(via ign.com) Lately it seems like we can’t go more than a week or two without a studio announcing their own dedicated streaming service. Everyone wants their own answer to Netflix, but competing with...

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“Castle Rock” Mid-Season Review by Sean Frith

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Some of my favorite stories are stories about stories. The stories in which the importance of stories is weaved into the narrative. It’s a difficult task that can too often turn into an anthology...

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Mile 22 | Review by RoadtripGamer

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Universally, going into an experience like a movie or a concert with absolutely no expectation is always for the best. I didn’t know a single thing about this movie aside from the stars that...

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MUSIC

Aretha Franklin, The ‘Queen Of Soul,’ Dies At 76

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( from NPR.com) Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” died Thursday in her home city of Detroit after battling pancreatic cancer. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn. She was 76. Franklin sold more than...

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COMICS GAMING

The Launch Trailer for Spiderman PS4 is Amazing, Marvelous!!

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You’ve got to check this trailer out! Will you be picking up the PS4 exclusive? Let us know and don’t forget to like and share!...

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EVENTS MOVIES

Women Texas Film Festival presented by Studio Movie Grill announces selections for 3rd Edition | August 15th – 19th, 2018 | Dallas, Texas

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Amanda Kramer’s PARIS WINDOW makes World Premiere as Opening Night Selection Jenn Wexler’s festival favorite THE RANGER is the Closing Night Selection Dallas, TX (July 30, 2018) – Women Texas Film Festival presented by...

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TV / STREAMIING

Ethan Peck is Spock in Star Trek: Discovery season 2

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(via comingsoon.net) Ethan Peck (10 Things I Hate About You) has been officially cast to join the season 2 of CBS All Access‘ science fiction series Star Trek: Discovery as the iconic character Spock. Peck is the...

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GAMING

Madden 19 | Review by Marcus Blake and RoadtripGamer

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by John Winfrey Football season is quickly approaching, which means a new installment of Madden is here. The question is pretty much the same every year, “what has the series done to earn my...

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Galactic Swag Expo: Celebration of All Things Sci-Fi and Fantasy Coming to Ft. Worth | September 8th-9th, 2018 | Ft. Worth, Texas

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Fellow Nerds and Sci-Fi, Anime, & Movie fans …looking for a new convention with cool memorabilia and props from your movie, then we have the convention for you. Announcing the new Galactic Swag Expo...

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INTERVIEWS MOVIES

THAT NERD SHOW INTERVIEW SERIES with Director: Mark Turtletaub

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Watch THAT NERD SHOW’s INTERVIEW SERIES with this week’s guest Director: Mark Turtletaub. Interviewed by Marcus Blake. We talk about his film, PUZZLE, and his career. ...

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MOVIES

PUZZLE | Review by Marcus Blake

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Some movies are good because they are marked by great performances. The story may not necessarily be unique or something to be excited about, but you want because of the because of the actress...

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“Blackkklannsman” Review by Liz Casanova

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Spike Lee claps back with his new film BlacKkKlansman, based on the true story of Colorado Springs cop Ron Stallworth. The story highlights a particular time in the late 1970s when Stallworth became the...

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NEWS

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan gets an explosive new behind-the-scenes featurette

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(via comingsoon.net) Amazon has released a new behind the scenes featurette entitled “Authenticity” for its upcoming series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, featuring an extensive look at the lengths the production traversed in order to...

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