The Movie That Almost Destroyed Seth Rogen’s Career

From Nerdstalgic. At this point, Seth Rogen has made such a name for himself in Hollywood that he can practically do anything he wants. With a string of cult classics like Superbad, Pineapple Express, Knocked Up, and countless others, Seth Rogen has proven himself a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Though one movie, back in…

The Moment Transformers Officially Became A Joke

From Nerdstalgic. At this point, Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise is the epitome of cinema excess. After a mostly well received first entry, the Transformers movies went off the rails immediately. Though one moment specifically cemented the Michael Bay Transformers as Hollywoods biggest joke, the following installments did nothing to quell that notion. Should Michael Bay…

Why Is The Alien Franchise So Confusing?

From Nerdstalgic. Ridley Scott’s Alien Franchise might be one of the most confusing and convoluted cinematic universes put to film. Having had multiple directors, prequels, sequels, and some retconning, the Alien Franchise timeline can seem confusing to even the most hardcore fan. So after the original Alien trilogy, two prequels, a match up against Predator,…

The Unfortunate Problem With Disney’s Sequels

From Nerdstalgic. Disney has a sequel problem. At this years D23 event, Disney announced their slate of upcoming movies for the 2025 season. And to the shock of almost no one, they were mostly sequels to existing Disney properties. With movies like Toy Story 5, Moana 2, Incredibles 3, Frozen 3, Zootopia 2, and many…

How Gladiator Won Best Picture WITHOUT A Script

From Nerdstalgic. When Ridley Scott’s Gladiator first started production, they were without a major piece of the puzzle, a script. Even though it was light on pages, both Ridley Scott and star Russel Crowe believed this would be something special. As production on Gladiator moved forward, the script shortly came into focus after several writers…

Why The Lord Of The Rings NEEDED This Ridiculous Moment

From Nerdstalgic. Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is widely known for it’s deep characters, epic battles, and moments that transcend Tolkiens original work and bring a larger than life scope to all 3 films. Though there are moments throughout the Lord of the Rings that many fans see as more comedic or rediculous…

Every Reason Why Superman Returns Didn’t Work

From Nerdstalgic. Superman Returns should have been a return to form for one of the most beloved superheroes ever created. Though Brandon Routh’s turn as Superman didn’t quite go as planned. Debuting 2 years before Iron Man would jumpstart the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Superman Returns attempted to bring light back to the world of superhero…

How Michael and Jan Became TV’s Most Toxic Relationship

From Nerdstalgic. The Office, whether it’s the original UK Version or the US Remake, is known for it’s cringe inducing comedy. Though nothing is more cringeworthy than the relationship between Dunder Mifflin Manager Michael Scott and his boss Jan Levinson. Throughout the entire run of The Office, Michael and Jan’s will they won’t they was…

How Dwayne Johnson Got Stuck Playing The Rock

From Nerdstalgic. Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has become one of the most recognizable stars on the planet. From his introduction in the world of wrestling, to becoming the most bankable star in Hollywood, Dwayne Johnson has flourished mainly playing himself in every single movie. The Rock and Dwayne Johnson have become the same person,…

The Inevitable Downfall Of The Farrelly Brothers Comedy

From Nerdstalgic. In the 90’s, The Farrelly Brothers were the kings of comedy. Films like Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There’s Something About Mary all dominated box offices, and fans everywhere were obsessed. Though after a few missteps it seems the Farrelly Brothers had lost the magic. With follow ups to Dumb and Dumber, and…

Why The Coen Brothers NEED Each Other

From Nerdstalgic. The Coen Brothers are some of the most prolific directors to ever step behind a camera. With timeless classics like The Big Lebowski, Fargo, Raising Arizona, and No Country for Old Men, their library of films are beloved by generations. But when the Coen Brothers decided to take a break for their solo…