While I disagree with the number of Oscar nods everyone thinks this film will get, I can definitely agree how strong the film is regardless. Adam McKay, fresh off his screenwriting success with Ant-Man, gets a crack at detailing the 2007 housing…
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A Very Nerdy Christmas: The Must Watch Holiday Specials For Nerds Everywhere
It’s the Holiday Season and nerds like us always like to celebrate in style. Check out some of the best offerings of Christmas cheer from the nerd world at large.
“Spike Lee, Relevant As Always” Chi-Raq Review
Lysistrata is not the first Greek play that would have come to my mind for an adaptation. Positioned in a new period of history, during which Chicago has seen deaths that rival those of American service members aboard, Spike Lee…
“Fassbender and Cotillard Excel” Macbeth Review
I must admit that Macbeth slipped under my radar. However, after seeing a rather impressive trailer, it quickly rose to the top of my list. Justin Kurzel demonstrated a very grounded, yet unique take for his version. How well does this…
“The Force Has Returned” Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review (Spoiler-free)
Since the first Star Wars trailer dropped, we’ve all wanted to know: Will it be any good? Would J.J. Abrams deliver us something special? Would Jar Jar Binks actually turn out to be a Sith Lord? I have those answers and…
The descent into madness that is the Star Wars holiday special
By Trevor Law It’s Star Wars week here at Nerd Union and with Christmas so close, I decided to watch the Star Wars holiday special. I have heard stories of how bad it is, but I just had to see…
“Classic Journalism At Its Finest” Spotlight Review
When you want a real example of investigative journalism, many times you can’t find it on your television set. Some of the best stories and work is being done with the reporters and teams at your local or national newspapers.…
“Pre-historic Coming Of Age” The Good Dinosaur Review
With a Pixar movie already out this year (Inside Out), I was a little apprehensive knowing there was a second one later this year since we don’t see that often. Added on top of that, The Good Dinosaur had a host…
“Apollo Lives On” Creed Review
It’s no secret that I’m not in love with the wild number of reboots, extra sequels, re-imaginings that have been taking place recently. That said, the record this year would say something pretty different. Films in their 4, 5, 6 installments…
The Expanse is Syfy’s First Serious Show in Years
By James Nelson It’s been six years since Battlestar Galactica went off the air, and since then Syfy has struggled desperately to redefine itself and fine a way, and a series, back into fan’s hearts. They tried, and failed, to…