Welcome to Nerdstalgic! Deep dives, breakdowns and in-depth video essays of all your favorite movies and TV shows from today AND yesterday!
From Nerdstalgic. For many, when the original trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog premiered, Sonic seemed like he was designed from someone’s nightmares. The internet exploded with harsh criticism over Sonic’s almost human-hybrid design. Full Video: https://youtu.be/I4Ekf2sT1n8 #sonic #sonicthehedgehog #sega #benschwartz #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. After Forgetting Sarah Marshall, How I Met Your Mother, and even single handedly reviving The Muppets, Jason Segel seemed destined to be one of comedy’s biggest stars. But then…he vanished from Hollywood. From his early days on Freaks and Geeks, to becoming a Judd Apatow protege to writing his own breakout hits, and…
From Nerdstalgic. At this point, we all know Hollywood LOVES remakes. But sometimes, a “remake” isn’t actually remaking the movie you think it is. When Mark Wahlberg’s The Italian Job hit theaters in 2003, it was marketed as a modern update of the 1969 Michael Caine classic. But if you look closer, the film has…
From Nerdstalgic. When Squid Game debuted on Netflix in 2021, it took the world by storm, captivating audiences with its brutal competition, high-stakes drama, and sharp social commentary. But many were quick to point out its similarities to the cult classic Battle Royale. Full Video: https://youtu.be/H9ng13s41yo #squidgame #squidgame2 #battleroyale #netflix #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. The Lonely Island digital shorts revolutionized the show and brought SNL back into the spotlight. Without their contributions, Saturday Night Live may have faded into obscurity. #snl #thelonelyisland #andysamberg #shorts Full Video: https://youtu.be/8KWHju_0j74
From Nerdstalgic. One of the MCU’s greatest strengths has always been its ability to take obscure characters from the depths of Marvel Comics and turn them into household names. Heroes like the Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, and even Iron Man once felt like B-list characters compared to icons like Captain America and The Hulk.…
From Nerdstalgic. When creating a sitcom, casting can be just as important as a strong script. The right cast can elevate good writing into something special, while the wrong choice can sink a show before it ever airs. And sometimes, even when creators believe they’ve assembled the perfect ensemble, circumstances force an unexpected pivot. That…
From Nerdstalgic. Why has Marvel Studios been unable to produce a standalone Hulk movie? And will we ever see Bruce Banner in his own movie? Full Video: https://youtu.be/JesZ7rYL874 #hulk #brucebanner #avengers #marvel #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. After leaving SNL, Robinson feared his comedy career was over. But instead of fading into obscurity, he carved out his own lane with a unique brand of absurdist humor that mainstream TV just wasn’t ready for. Full Video: https://youtu.be/P-JPPpLarRM #timrobinson #ithinkyoushouldleave #snl #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. After leaving SNL, Robinson feared his comedy career was over. But instead of fading into obscurity, he carved out his own lane with a unique brand of absurdist humor that mainstream TV just wasn’t ready for. Full Video: https://youtu.be/P-JPPpLarRM #timrobinson #ithinkyoushouldleave #snl #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. If you’re in for a game that delivers truly cinematic experiences, jump in & enjoy Reverse: 1999’s major event updates now: https://reverse1999.onelink.me/Rh0f/f7xdi1qd #reverse1999 At one time, CW’s The Flash was considered one of the best live-action superhero TV shows on television. Its early seasons perfectly captured the joy, optimism, and energy of DC…
From Nerdstalgic. Every year, as awards season heats up and audiences recover from the holidays, January becomes a cinematic graveyard packed with forgotten sequels, failed franchises, and films studios have already written off. There are, of course, rare exceptions. Movies like Paddington 2, Cloverfield, and select Oscar contenders expanding into wider releases have proven that…
From Nerdstalgic. Without Britney Spears joining the cast, the show may have never seen a Season 4. Full Video: https://youtu.be/Rn6T8i3v5I8 #howimetyourmother #britneyspears #nerdstalgic #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. The best Big Bang Theory episodes understand exactly what the show is and is trying to be, but its original pilot did not. Full Video: https://youtu.be/dXejBIaL9xg #bigbangtheory #youngsheldon #kaleycuoco #nerdstalgic #shorts
From Nerdstalgic. By today’s standards, The Prestige may not always be viewed as Christopher Nolan’s crowning achievement, but it might be his most personal and revealing film. Often overshadowed by The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and now Oppenheimer, The Prestige quietly explores themes that define Nolan’s entire career. On the surface, The Prestige is a period…
From Nerdstalgic. Scrubs is a sitcom that has always existed in a league of its own. One moment it has audiences laughing uncontrollably, and the next it delivers emotional gut punches that few comedies ever attempt. Creator Bill Lawrence managed to find a rare balance between heart and humor. One that helped Scrubs stand the…
From Nerdstalgic. Watchmen is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential comic books ever created. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel redefined the superhero genre with its complex themes, political commentary, and deconstruction of power, morality, and heroism. Yet for decades, Watchmen was considered “unfilmable” by Hollywood. Enter Zack Snyder. A…
From Nerdstalgic. Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Lord of the Rings are some of the most iconic films ever made. Movies that continue to look and feel timeless decades after their release. Even in the modern era of CGI blockbusters, these films hold up visually and emotionally in a way many newer releases struggle…
From Nerdstalgic. Nostalgia for the 90s is at an all-time high. Fashion trends are looping backward, TV shows are being rebooted and remade nonstop, and pop culture as a whole seems desperate to relive a bygone era. But there’s one place where the 90s don’t seem to be coming back: the movies. In the 1990s,…
From Nerdstalgic. Movies, by their very nature, are designed to make you feel something. Whether it’s the awe and wonder of a Steven Spielberg film or the cold, methodical tension of a Christopher Nolan thriller, great cinema takes audiences on a carefully constructed emotional journey. But when it comes to a Safdie Brothers movie, the…