This Is What An Oscar Nominated Villain Looks Like

From Nerdstalgic. When thinking of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, your first thought may be the electric performance by the films hero Russel Crowe. Though the most chilling performance belonged to Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Commodus. Commodus was a cold and unrelenting villain that brought chills to audiences. Joaquin Phoenix may not have taken home the Oscar…

What Killed The Movie Poster?

From Nerdstalgic. Movie Posters used to be one of the mail selling points for films in Hollywood. A great poster can tell an entire movies story in a single captivating image. Though as the years progress, and IP ownership remains king, poster design has become messy and uninspired. Where have the days of Saul Bass,…

Is The Martial Arts Superstar A Thing Of The Past?

From Nerdstalgic. Michelle Yeoh. Jet Li. Chow Yun-Fat. Jackie Chan. All were Asian Martial Arts performer who transitions into genuine A-List Hollywood fame. Though these legendary Martial Arts performers have had a long, lustrous career. It seems performers of this magnitude are becoming fewer and far between. Actors like Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa are…

What Makes Lego Batman The Most Faithful Batman

From Nerdstalgic. When The Lego Movie first hit theaters, no one expected the breakout star to be Batman, voiced by Will Arnett. Lego Batman was so popular, a spin off movie was green lit almost immediately. Not only did we get a fantastic spin off, but we got one of the most faithful adaptations of…

Why Chef Couldn’t Stand South Park

From Nerdstalgic. For over 25 years, South Park has been a staple of pop culture. With it’s biting satire, and timeless characters, South Park has cemented it’s self at the forefront of adult animation. Though fan favorite character Chef seemed to disappear without much notice. Why exactly did Chef leave South Park? And how did…

21 Jump Street Changed Everything for Channing Tatum

From Nerdstalgic. Prior to his breakout performance in 21 Jump Street, Channing Tatum was seen by most as just "generic handsome guy". Teaming up with Jonah Hill, Christoper Miller, and Phil Lord, finally gave audiences a chance to see Channing Tatum’s as more than a rom com hear throb. 21 Jump Street let Tatum show…

Why Villains Are The Key To Batman Beyond’s Success

From Nerdstalgic. Batman Beyond is without a doubt one of the best Batman stories ever made. Though we’ve passed the torch from Bruce Wayne to Terry McGinnis, they main reason this show was so successful was Batman’s Rogues Gallery. Without a sprawling cast of villains, Batman Beyond wouldn’t have reached the heights it did. #batman…

The Convenient Problem With Kang The Conqueror

From Nerdstalgic. Kang the Conqueror or Kang the Disappointment? After seeing Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania it’s hard to tell which side Kang will land on. So far the biggest threat to the Marvel Multiverse hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. But how did Marvel go from one of the most compelling villains in history,…

The Secret Ingredient To Hey Arnold’s Success

From Nerdstalgic. In the early stages of Nickelodeon, the network set out to break new ground within kids’ animation. Trying to set itself apart from the clean-cut Disney image, Nickelodeon was trying to reach viewers in a different way. ‘Hey Arnold’ took that thinking to the next level. The entire cast of Hey Arnold was…

The Long Awaited Independence Day Sequel Was Dead On Arrival

From Nerdstalgic. The first Independence Day starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum is universally beloved. ID4 as it’s known, has become a timeless classic about peoples will to survive during an aline invasion. The sequel, Independence Day Resurgence basically forgot everything that made the first Independence Day great in the first place. But how did…

Why The Long Awaited Independence Day Sequel Failed To Deliver

From Nerdstalgic. The first Independence Day starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum is universally beloved. ID4 as it’s known, has become a timeless classic about peoples will to survive during an aline invasion. The sequel, Independence Day Resurgence basically forgot everything that made the first Independence Day great in the first place. But how did…

Why Do All Superheroes Need Secret Identities?

From Nerdstalgic. Throughout the history of superheroes secret Identities were a core staple of the genre. Clark Kent and Superman, Bruce Wayne and Batman, and Peter Parker and Spider-Man, but in today’s modern superhero landscape all that has fallen by the wayside. The MCU has effectively done away with the concept of the ‘secret identity’.…

How Disney’s Big Bet On Gritty Animation Changed Everything

From Nerdstalgic. Initially, Gargoyles was a massive risk for Disney. Known for their squeaky clean children’s programming, Disney was not known for darker more mature stories in their shows. But during the rise of Batman the Animated Series, Disney needed a show to compete, and that show was Gargoyles. Gargoyles was not only a home…

This Alternate Ending Could Have Saved I Am Legend

From Nerdstalgic. Will Smith’s I Am Legend is the rare movie that could have been saved by it’s alternate ending. Theatrically I Am Legend ended with a bang, literally, but the ending left audiences with a bad taste in their mouth. The original, true to the source material ending, would have been a more fitting…