Why McLovin Is The Perfect Comedy Sidekick

From Nerdstalgic. Superbad is without a doubt one of the seminal high school comedies of our generation. Jonah Hill’s Seth, Michael Cera’s Evan were perfect as the stand ins for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and Christopher Mintz-Plase’s McLovin proved to be the perfect comedic sidekick. Comedy sidekick’s like Superbad’s McLovin aren’t anything new. In…

Why We All Love Beetlejuice SO Much

From Nerdstalgic. BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! Without a doubt Beetlejuice is not only one of Tim Burton’s most revered films, but has carried a cult following ever since it’s release in 1988. One major reason for that is not only Michael Keatons performance, but the world Tim Burton built. With insane characters, wild sets, and a…

The Very Strange X-Men Series That Time Forgot

From Nerdstalgic. X-men: Evolution is not the most fondly remembered television adaptation to come out of Marvel Comics. In an era where it was a struggle to get anyone to take superhero stories seriously, X-Men Evolution did what no one else was willing to do, it let them evolve. With Deadpool and Wolverine reigniting peoples…

Have We Had Enough John Wick Rip Offs Yet?

From Nerdstalgic. When Keanu Reeves first hit screens as John Wick in 2014, audiences were enthralled with the unique style and kinetic fight sequences. Basically inventing a new style of movie combat, John Wick was something completely different than other action movies at the time. Which is why it was no surprise when a slew…

What Made This Lord Of The Rings Scene So Terrifying

From Nerdstalgic. Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is full of big moments, interesting characters, and a story that stands the test of time. A big reason for Peter Jackson’s success with Lord of the Rings is his ability to bring moments from the book and expand them into some of the most memorable…

The Fast and Furious Family Almost Looked Very Different

From Nerdstalgic. While currently in production of the 11th installment in the Fast and Furious Franchise, it’s hard to imagine any other actors portraying a member of the Fast Family. It’s even harder to imagine another actor in the place of Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto. When Gone in 60 Seconds actor Timothy Olyphant turned down…

Why Disney Killed The Alien Prequel Trilogy

From Nerdstalgic. Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens are two of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made. When it was announced that Ridley Scott would be returning to deliver a trilogy of Alien Prequel films, fans were both excited and cautious. After Prometheus and Alien Covenant were box office disappointments, and with the Disney…

How The MCU Failed One Of Its Most Important Villains

From Nerdstalgic. When Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 was first released, MCU fans were instantly obsessed with the new team of superheroes. Starlord, Gamora, Drax, Groot, and Rocket were all instant fan favorites. But the films villain Ronan the Accuser, although stoic and intimidating, was mostly forgettable. Though Ronan’s brief role in Guardians…

The Inevitable Downfall Of Neill Blomkamp’s Movies

From Nerdstalgic. Upon the release of District 9, it seemed like director Neill Blomkamp was on top of the world. Adapting his short film, with the help of Peter Jackson, into one of the biggest sci-fi movies of the early 2000’s gave him the pedigree to do almost anything he wanted. Though his next several…

How Hollywood Was Finally Able To Crack Video Games

From Nerdstalgic. Video Game Adaptations in Hollywood are nothing new. For decades Hollywood studios have been trying to crack the code on popular video game franchises into blockbuster hits. Though time and time again, Video Game Adaptations have failed at every turn. Luckily recent releases like The Last of Us and Fallout have proven that…