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Pinocchio 2022 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Sturdy Remake with Rotten 2022 Hollywood Business Practices

Watch Pinocchio if you want to see a pretty serviceable remake, one that feels like it has a pulse, and

Charcoal Review TIFF 2022 The Nerdy Basement

‘Charcoal’ Review: A Farcical Art House Film (TIFF 2022)

Charcoal chronicles the life of this Brazilian family who, in their desperation, decide to kill their elder and replace him

The Umbrella Men Toronto Film Festival 2022 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Umbrella Men’ Review: A Colorful Goema-filled Heist Caper (TIFF 2022)

The Umbrella Men is not designed to be a big over-the-top American Blockbuster, and it’s not even constructed this way,

Fall Film Review The Nerdy Basement

‘FALL’ Review: A Visual Sleight-Of-Hand Vertigo Thrill Ride

In the same vein as movies about women with a specific set of skills surviving obscene circumstances in the past

Prey Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Prey’ Review: A Back-To-Basics Approach to a Well-Worn Franchise

Animals hunt animals, animals hunt humans, humans hunt animals, and The Predator hunts all. The Predator franchise has been a

Thor: Love and Thunder Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: An Uneven Rom-Com That Doesn’t Fully Stick Its Landing

“These hands were once used for battle. Now they’re but humble tools for peace. I need to figure out exactly

Cha Cha Real Smooth AppleTV+ Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ Review: Its Abundant Charm and Magnetism Makes You Completely Forget About Its Embarrassing Title

Apple TV+ houses a refreshingly honest and idiosyncratic romance from writer, director, and star Cooper Raiff. Going into this Rom-Com,

Brian and Charles Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Brian and Charles’ Review: A Heartwarming Pinocchio Reinterpretation 

A gentle British comedy film by director Jim Archer and writer-performer David Earl and Chris Hayward about a simply isolated

Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 5 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Episode 5 (Spoiler Review)

Obi-Wan Kenobi delivers a solid penultimate episode with a major revelation…spoilers ahead! Wow. So, we got flashbacks, some Reva vs

The Boys Season 3, Episode 5 Spoiler Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Boys’ Season 3, EP5 (Spoiler Review) – The Soldier (Boy) is Back in Town!

Now that The Boys set him free from his Russian cell, Soldier Boy returns home to a very different place

Ms. Marvel Episode 2 - Crush Review The Nerdy Basement

Ms. Marvel Episode 2 – Crush (Spoiler Review)

Ms. Marvel has delivered a super strong start to the series which is something many of the MCU/Disney+ shows have

Lightyear Review The Nerdy Basement

‘LIGHTYEAR’ Review: A Light and Kid-Friendly Deep-Space Existentialist Film

First introduced to the world in 1995’s Toy Story, Lightyear tackles the narrative behind the famous Buzz Lightyear action figure

18 1/2 Review The Nerdy Basement

’18 1/2′ Review: A Historical Farce With An ASMR Rich Third Act

Dan Mirvish’s latest film, 18 1/2, constructs the narrative amid Watergate as a White House transcriber and seemingly obtains the

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special Netflix Review The Nerdy Basement

Norm Macdonald’s ‘Nothing Special’ is Nothing Less Than Tremendously Special

A farewell that’s hilarious as it is deeply moving and transparent. An earnest look intoNorm Macdonald’s last days through absurdity

Obi-Wan Part 4 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part 4 (Spoiler Review)

With Leia being held captive by Reva and Obi-Wan struggling to properly heal due to the now shared trauma of

The Boys Season 3, Episode 4 Spoiler Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Boys’ Season 3, Episode 4 – Glorious Five Year Plan (Spoiler Recap/Review)

Can The Boys find the weapon that killed Soldier Boy? Last week’s episode of ‘The Boys’ left off with Homelander

Ms. Marvel Episode 1 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Ms. Marvel’ Episode 1 – Generation Why (Spoiler Review)

Kamala Khan has finally made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, being portrayed by newcomer Iman Vellani, Marvel

The Boys Season 3 Episodes 1-3 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Boys’ Season 3 Episodes 1-3 (Spoiler Review)

The Boys Season 3, Episode 1- Payback We see our favorite characters of The Boys living life after the events

Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 3 Recap and Review The Nerdy Basement

Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 3 Spoiler Recap and Review

Vader, Vader, Vader. Now I can see why he’s feared the galaxy over. If I saw a 6’2″ cyborg dressed

Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 1 & Part 2 Review The Nerdy Basement

Obi-Wan Kenobi Part 1 & Part 2 Spoiler Review

10 years have passed since the formation of The Empire and the galaxy is in shambles. With all of the

Batman Unburied Review The Nerdy Basement

Batman Unburied – A Psychological Thriller Podcast (review)

Become immersed in the spectral sounds of Gotham in Batman Unburied Batman Unburied is a scripted serial podcast by Warner

We Need To Talk Review The Nerdy Basement

‘We Need To Talk’ Review: A Contemporary Rom-com That Needs To Be Talked About

Scott is a narcissistic, popular gamer, who communicates with millions of his followers and online friends but not with many

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Spoiler Free Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Review: A Nostalgia, Easter-Egg, Cameo Filled Extravaganza With Something To Say

Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers has their cake and eats it too by bringing a gazillion Easter eggs and references

A Couple of Cuckoos Episode 1 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘A Couple of Cuckoos’ Episode 1 – You’re Going To Be My Boyfriend (Spoiler Recap/Review)

A Couple of Cuckoos starts strong with a new twist on romantic comedy anime Being switched at birth is not

Love After World Domination Episode 5 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Love After World Domination’ Episode 5 – Just The Way You Are (Spoiler Recap/Review)

Love After World Domination continues its wholesome streak while telling us to look within and value our self-worth Now that

HOMEBOUND Review The Nerdy Basement

‘HOMEBOUND’ Review: Should’ve Stayed Home To Begin With

HOMEBOUND is an underwhelming, seemingly rushed, overextended short film In ‘HOMEBOUND’ Holly (Aisling Loftus) and her new husband (Tom Goodwin-Hill)

The Essex Serpent Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Essex Serpent’ Review: Paralyzed By Possibility

What Started with Such Potential, The Essex Serpent Ends Up Paralyzed by Possibility  ‘The Essex Serpent’ is the newest addition

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Spoiler Review

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a magical sequel with the darkest tones in the MCU yet ‘Doctor

Moon Knight Episode 6 Spoiler Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 6 – Gods and Monsters (Spoiler Recap/Review)

It’s all laid bare, can Layla free Khonshu and restore Marc with the powers of Moon Knight? In last week’s

Halo Episode 6 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Halo’ Episode 6 – Solace (Spoiler Review)

*Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead For Halo Episode 6* Halo has finally found its footing and the latest episode in the

In a New York Minute The Nerdy Basement

‘In A New York Minute’ Review: A Compelling Yet Slightly Melodramatic Journey Of Three Chinese-American Women in NYC

In A New York Minute observes the odyssey of three Chinese-American women as they navigate the complexities of love and

Love After World Domination Episode 4 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Love After World Domination’ Episode 4 – Could You Please Tell Me Why? (Spoiler Recap/Review)

Fudo and Desumi’s big secret is no more, how do the couple fare now that the cat’s out of the

Pompo the Cinephile Review GKIDS The Nerdy Basement

‘POMPO THE CINEPHILE’ Review: A Love Letter To The Art of Storytelling and Filmmaking

‘Pompo The Cinephile’ is nothing short of fulfilling and relatability We’ve all wanted to be creative in some way, shape,

Bubble Anime Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Bubble’ Anime Film Review: This Bubble Has Been Busted

If there’s anything working in favor of ‘Bubble’ that will get you to watch it is the film’s beautiful animation

The Punisher #2-1 The Nerdy Basement

The Punisher #2: The King of Killers (Marvel Comics Review)

How did The Punisher become the Hand’s newest leader?! Who is after him?! What is the endgame for the long-lasting

Moon Knight Episode 5 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 5 – Asylum (Spoiler Recap/Review)

Can Steven and Marc balance their scales in time? Or will they be dragged into the Duad for all eternity?

Stanleyville Review The Nerdy Basement

‘STANLEYVILLE’ Review: A “Habanero-Orange Sports Utility Vehicle” and the Absurdity To Get It

While the cast does an amazing job of anchoring this somewhat meandering at times absurdist comedy, ‘Stanleyville’ feels incomplete in

You Are Not My Mother Review The Nerdy Basement

‘You Are Not My Mother’ Review: Frightening and Poignant, Kate Dolan’s Feature is Quite the Debut

Though unfocused in some areas, ‘You Are Not My Mother’ carries itself as a compelling indie horror all the way

Love After World Domination Episode 3 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Love After World Domination’ Episode 3 – At Last, The Amusement Park (Spoiler Recap/Review)

Fudo and Desumi have gone two whole weeks without seeing each other, can Fudo make the ultimate move and successfully

Halo Episode 5 Review The Nerdy Basement

Halo Episode 5 – Reckoning (Spoiler Recap/Review)

All Action and No Bark, Halo Delivers Its Best Episode Yet After focusing heavily on world-building, lore, and Master Chief’s

The Northman Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Northman’ Review: An Unyielding, Bloody Epic!

‘The Northman’ is nothing short of epic and Robert Eggers’ best work to date! Robert Eggers’s latest feature ‘The Northman’

Severance AppleTV+ Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Severance’ Review: Audacious and Cerebral, The Latest AppleTV+ series Feels Like A Glitch In The Matrix

From the brilliant performances to the alluring direction from Ben Stiller, ‘Severance’ boasts an absolutely arresting first season. What was

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Review The Nerdy Basement

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: The Ultimate Nick-Cagiest Film To Rule Them All

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a fantastic meta love letter to a beloved American actor. Nicolas Cage stars

Moon Knight Episode 4 The Tomb Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 4 – The Tomb (Recap/Review)

What Truths Lie Behind Marc Spector and his connection to Layla’s Father? — Warning Spoilers For Moon Knight Ahead In

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Review: A Solid Addition To The Fantastic Beasts Series

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is an improvement from the sequel and manages to capture the magic from the

Anais In Love Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Anais in Love’ Review: Death to Rom-coms! Long Live the Rom-com With Subtitles!

‘Anais in Love’ is easily one of the best rom-coms I have seen in years I am a huge foreign

Moon Knight Episode 3 The Friendly Type Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 3 – The Friendly Type (Recap/Review)

Can Marc Spector find a way to stop Arthur Harrow from reaching his goals before it’s too late? This week’s

Reign of Chaos Film Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Reign of Chaos’ Review: A Not So Apocalyptic Apocalypse

Reign of Chaos is the most confusing and mundane post-apocalyptic world I’ve ever witnessed Left Films presents the latest film

Ambulance Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Ambulance’ Review: BAYHEM TO THE FULLEST

Wholly injected with super adrenaline, Ambulance brings all of Michael Bay’s mayhem in a predictable fashion…spoilers ahead! Michael Bay, Yahya

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Review: Bigger, Better, Funnier

**WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2** Sonic The Hedgehog 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Paramount Pictures’ smash

All The Old Knives Review The Nerdy Basement

No-Frills Spy Thriller ‘All The Old Knives’ Shines Brightly

All The Old Knives Grade A script in the hands of a cast of dramatic heavy hitters filling their perspective

Moon Knight Episode 2 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 2 – Summon The Suit (Recap/Review)

Can Steven Grant find out about the double life he has been living as Marc Spector? This week’s episode ‘Moon

Moon Knight Episode 1 Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Moon Knight’ Episode 1 – The Goldfish Problem (Recap/Review)

Moon Knight delivers a solid first episode that leaves a lot of mysteries to unravel. Can Steven Grant figure out

Infinite Storm Review The Nerdy Basement

‘Infinite Storm’ Review: Naomi Watts Leads Hollywood’s Latest Addition to the “Based On a True Story” Cinematic Collection

BREAKING: Infinite Storm is too narrative-driven for a Nat-Geo presentation and too drab for a movie presentation on Univision; old

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 English Voice Cast The Nerdy Basement

‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Spoiler Review (Anime in the Basement Ep. 16)

TNB Presents: Anime in the Basement 016 – Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (Spoiler Review) ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ has finally hit theaters