Castlevania Season 2 expands on the all-too-brief first batch of episodes - in more ways than one.
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Despite one or two brief moments of genius and a couple of laughs, my foremost thought while watching the new "Halloween" was, ‘Just kill me already.’
Lacking in any kind of celebratory excitement, "First Man" is like "The Right Stuff" on sleeping pills.
Do you have fond memories of reading the Goosebumps series as a kid?
If you thought Spider-Man 3 was bad, in comparison to the new Venom film it was the Citizen Kane of symbiote cinema ...
How does The Messenger stack up in this 8-bit and 16-bit nostalgia renaissance?
Do you have high hopes for The Predator? So did we ...
"Kin" is definitely not related to logic; nevertheless I mostly enjoyed this movie and give it props for its attempted messaging on diversity and family.
The posters suggest that you should CHOMP ON THIS. And you know what, they're right. The Meg is a fun, action packed popcorn movie that you shouldn't miss.
James Gunn knew he made mistakes 10 years ago - and so did Disney when they hired him to direct the Guardians of the Galaxy films.
We finally get to the Shark Week 2018, Night 5 reviews, and it's just a wild & crazy night, from being stranded in the ocean, to a cave full of moray eels!
Hi folks, Cap’n Klute here. Due to some technical difficulties back on the S.S. Homefront, Shark Week Night 5’s Review will be delayed until later tonight...
What happens when late-stage capitalism turns its cold, dead eyes to sharks? Sometimes, something pretty cool. You should totally check out Shark Week 2018, Night 4!
Shark Week 2018, Night 3, was a food frenzy ...
Shark Week 2018, Night 2: when we explore the deeps of Isla Guadalupe, the gorgeous Gardens of the Queen in Cuba, and ask: WHAT GRONK DO WITH SHARK?
2018's Shark Week Begins! And it's all celebrities from start to finish, with a Shark Week miracle: NO GREAT WHITES ON THE FIRST NIGHT!!!
Thrawn: Alliances may not be the Zahn trilogy of old, but it is a provocative new entry that will transport you to a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Doctor Who world-building really hit overdrive in the run-up to the sci-fi series' 20th anniversary.
Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes provides something for everyone and expands the D&D game in a meaningful way.
Ant-Man and the Wasp is the most Disney-esque of all the Marvel movies, but despite some corny and cliche moments the microscopic mayhem in this film is highly...
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has a lot of “been there, done that” moments; nevertheless, there are plenty of exciting new thrills to keep fans happy.
The Jedi couldn't have asked for more clues to the Sith plot than the ones that are dropped in their laps in the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Among the exhibits at Phoenix Comic Fest's Southwest Video Game Showcase was up-and-coming Infinitive Game Studios' imaginative title Morpheus.
Chroma Shift, an unannounced title made by Arizona independent developer 7 Sentinels, was officially announced by the studio at Phoenix Comic Fest 2018.
Among the many creators in attendance at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest was Game Wave Studios showing off their mobile game Dice Tactics.
The Star Wars universe is expanding again, as an unexpected Solo villain gives old threads new life. (SPOILERS)
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" could never meet expectations, but you’d think they would have tried a little bit harder...
Many of the gags in "Deadpool 2" fall flat and have a significant “been there, done that” quality to them, but the film eventually kicks into high gear.
Set your DVRs if you're into freaky, old-school Doctor Who-ish sci-fi with a dash of Hammer Horror ...
One would think that as a life-long comic-book fan I would not be at a loss for words to describe how epic and exciting "Avengers: Infinity War" is, but it is beyond...
A giant albino-gorilla teams up with “The Rock” to save Chicago and the world from humongous and aggravated monsters on a "Rampage." They had me at “giant albino...
Ready Player One Book Club, Part 5, looks beyond the OASIS to other works of pop culture genius ...
The Ready Player One film expands upon the core message of the book.
How did Howard Phillips become the onetime face of Nintendo?
Ready to open the second gate, Players?
I’m not even going to pretend that I remember much about Pacific Rim Uprising's specific robots (jaegers) and monsters (kaijus). I’m good with just watching the giant...
Ready Player One Book Club, Part 2: Now that the character of Wade Watts is firmly established, the story begins ...
I'll always be a Toys R Us kid.
Everything old is new again in "Tomb Raider," the reboot of the film adaptation franchise that is based on the hit video-game series. But just because something is “new”...
Weird Al Pop! Vinyl Figures are here at last.
Discworld has always been a favorite book/radio series, so we're looking forward to seeing it on television!
The first part of a Ready Player One Book Club series about the Ernest Cline novel, soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg.
Death Wish is a gratuitous, cringe-inducing celebration of gore and guns and is, basically, the same vigilante-genre movie we’ve seen a hundred times before.
Black Panther is a first-rate cross between Game of Thrones, James Bond and Wonder Woman, but with a definite Afrocentric twist.
Netflix on my Nintendo Switch? No, thank you.
Here's what you can expect from Nerdvana Media in 2018.
A quick recap of developments from BlizzCon 2017.
Mostly what you need to know is... Star Wars: The Last Jedi is awesome! Go see it as soon as possible!
If you’ve ever wondered what E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial might have been like if it had more nudity and female masturbation scenes (And who hasn’t asked themselves that...
"Justice League": Not as brave and bold as it could have been, but this movie at least attempts to incorporate some fun heroics missing from other DC films.
You are going to have an epically fun time with this latest universe-hopping Marvel Studios effort; the scale of Thor: Ragnarok is enormous and it is endlessly...
We're pleased to announce the triumphant return of the original Nerdvana News Update with a new installment.
Blade Runner 2049 goes back to the future that used to be and the only thing any better is AI technology – and that’s not better for humanity, believe me.
The music of Tom Petty - both with and without the Heartbreakers - has been influential, calming, inspirational and more.
My most indelible early recollection of SMB3 was playing the game, over and over again, at Pizza Hut.
As Samus returns, a new series on Nerdvana will explore where she began.
As if the world didn’t already have enough reasons to look at the U.S. as the crazy, eccentric uncle of modern civilization, now there’s "American Made."
They say geeks shall inherit the Earth and if that is true then Nurd Berger Cafe’s usurpation of Globe’s restaurant scene is a big step towards that goal.
This sequel to the 2014 film, Kingsman: The Secret Service, is way overlong and wastes a lot of talent; yet, somehow, it’s still very entertaining.
If heavy-handed violence and action gives you the popcorn munchies, then "American Assassin" is fine enough Saturday morning matinee fare.
Thor may be worthy - but He-Man has the power.
If a story about misfit kids banding together to fight an unspeakable evil sounds like you’ve been there and done "It" before, well, you probably have.
For a film called Good Time, this one is definitely not that… unless your idea of a “good time” is watching some amazing acting performances.
BoJack Horseman's fourth season kicks off Sept. 8 on Netflix.
Happy Nerdvana-versary! To me, and to you.
"The Hitman's Bodyguard" is a throwback of sorts to the cold-war action flicks of the eighties, but with a lot more “mother-f---ers!”
"Logan Lucky" is sort of like the Trump presidency, in that it’s entertaining until you start to think about it, then it doesn’t make any sense…
The Glass Castle is about a penniless and itinerant childhood at the hands of a flaky mother and alcoholic father.
"Wind River" is a crime thriller that mixes melodrama with Native American missing-person issues, to mostly satisfying effect.
Detroit has grit and authenticity by the pound.
The Emoji Movie has been a flop from the beginning.
With Shark Week 2017, Night 4, Discovery delivers diverse sharks in unique environments.
Ms. Theron does do a lot of glaring into the camera while sexily smoking a cigarette, sometimes sans clothing, kicking the butts of Cold War evil-doers.
Wow! If only every night of Shark Week were like Shark Week 2017, Night 2
How might virtual reality and the music industry evolve together?
Let’s once again take to the digital seas and sit under the watchful eye of Grandma Shark Week!
You will feel this amazing movie in your heart and in your soul; and if you see it in IMAX you’re going to feel it resonate throughout your entire body.
"Valerian" proves once again that special effects and style alone do not necessarily make a great film; but if they did, this would be one heck of a movie.
Wish Upon? Wish this film had different leads ...
Exploring the nature of nostalgia as it relates to Nintendo and the fallout from the retro revival of the past 15 years.
Dracula's Curse has fallen. Castlevania has come to Netflix!
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" succeeds in staying true to the essence of Peter Parker and is a film that captures the character better than ever before.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC is finally here.
War for the Planet of the Apes is spectacular simian cinema with incredible special effects to be sure, but not quite as awesome as its predecessor.
The cast of Netflix's Castlevania anime series has been revealed!
Baby Driver blends awesome action with a superior soundtrack in an original and logical way that makes it all an incredibly fun thrill ride.
There’s something to be said for having a woman in the director's chair, but I didn’t notice that much difference between this film and the 1971 original.
Band Aid walks us through a story of a couple who experiences loss.
Castlevania - Journey Through the Years continues with a look at the handheld "Metroidvania" games.
“47 Meters Down”? If you see it as just a popcorn movie, and fully understand that Sharks Don’t Do That, it’s not terrible.
A retrospective on the Castlevania video game series, in preparation for the upcoming anime on Netflix.
A retrospective on the Castlevania video game series, in preparation for the upcoming anime on Netflix.
Do I like having my head messed with by a film? Yes, that’s the whole reason we go to the movies; and this one will leave you thinking for quite some time.
'The Mummy' is a patchwork film that, like its cinematic ancestors, goes perfectly with Saturday morning popcorn munching.
“The animal segment” is a classic staple of late night television.
Diana Prince has taken center stage at last in Wonder Woman. Was it worth the wait?
Who hasn’t thought about disappearing, checking out, getting away? As Howard Wakefield soon finds out, it has unexpected consequences.
Dead Men Tell No Tales' treasure lies in its magical special effects.
On May 25, 1977, Star Wars changed everything.
