How Titanic Used Epic Stunts To Tell Its Story

From Nerdstalgic. Just over 25 years after it’s initial release, Titanic is still considered one of the greatest blockbusters ever made. James Cameron perfectly marries his ability to tell timeless love stories with his passion for realism in story telling. The stunt work within Titanic is utilized to sell the immense scope of one of…

Why Do All Superheroes Fight The Same?

From Nerdstalgic. There seems to be an ongoing trend within the superhero genre. Ever since the rise in popularity with superhero films, it seems that every hero seems to fight in the same style as everyone else. Whether its the DCEU or the MCU, there isn’t much of a difference behind each character and the…

How NOT To Introduce Deadpool

From Nerdstalgic. Theres no question when Deadpool was first introduced on screen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine fans everywhere were extremely disappointed in this portrayal of the Merc with a Mouth. Luckily after a leaked proof of concept, Deadpool was finally given the respect he deserved on the big screen. But how exactly did the studio…

How The Office Has Secretly Taken Over The World

From Nerdstalgic. The American version of The Office is without a doubt one of the most successful sitcoms in television history. Adapted from the popular U.K. version starring Ricky Gervais as David Brent, it rose to such popularity that other countries wanted in on the action. After a number of years countries across the globe…

The Unfortunate Problem with Friends’ Joey Tribbiani

From Nerdstalgic. Without a doubt Friends is one of the most celebrated sitcoms in television history. The cast of eccentric characters will forever live in the hearts of Friends fans everywhere. Though most of the characters like Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe all have arcs that evolve over the series, Joey ends the show…

The Strange Reason Why Batman Beyond Doesn’t Have An Ending

From Nerdstalgic. Batman Beyond is one of the more popular animated DC shows. Though the final episode of Batman Beyond, titled “Unmasked”, wasn’t even remotely a finale. It was just a run of the mill adventure. Eventually Batman Beyond would get the ending fans wanted, but inside a completely different show. #batman #batmanbeyond #nerdstalgic Written…

How Tom Cruise’s Stunts Keep Ethan Hunt Human

From Nerdstalgic. Through out all the insane stunts in the Mission Impossible franchise, we see Ethan Hunt risking his life to save the world. But one big difference between Mission Impossible and other films in the genre is that it keeps it’s lead human. We remain on the edge of our seats because we see…

Why the Die Hard Franchise Died Hard

From Nerdstalgic. The first Die Hard movie is a near perfect film. Everything about the story, characters, and plot are well crafted and deliver on everything set up. Though as Die Hard sequels kept being produced, each iteration seemed further and further away from what the original Die Hard created. But how exactly did the…

The Mightiest Power Rangers Episode Of Them All

From Nerdstalgic. Throughout the entire run of The Power Rangers that have been a lot of up’s and downs. Though most fans of The Power Rangers would all agree this episode is perfection. From the exciting characters coming together, to a fan favorite villain, this Power Rangers episode stands above the rest. #powerrangers #powerrangerszeo #nerdstalgic…

Indiana Jones And The Curse Of Passing The Torch

From Nerdstalgic. Indiana Jones is one of the most celebrated film franchises in history. Mostly due to the titular character of Indiana Jones, but proven through the attempted "passing of the torch" in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It seems any time a major franchise like Indiana Jones attempts this move in order to stretch…

This Scene Encapsulates The Power Of The Dark Knight

From Nerdstalgic. Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is widely considered not only the best Batman movie ever made, but one of the best superhero films ever produced. The Dark Knight gave us the brilliant Joker performance by Heath Ledger, but it also redefined Batman on the silver screen. And this opening scene from The Dark…

How Arrested Development Made Family Trauma Hilarious

From Nerdstalgic. Few shows on television deal with family issues the way Arrested Development did. With its intricately woven web of parental mistakes, petty grudges, and inter-generational emotional baggage Arrested Development made looking at family trauma hilarious. It’s a fine line to walk, but Arrested Development nailed it. #arresteddevelopment #comedy #nerdstalgic Written by Dave Baker…

This Scene Encapsulates Everything Wrong with Jurassic World

From Nerdstalgic. For many, Jurassic Park is one of the best films ever made. With each Jurassic Park sequel, none could match the quality of the first installment. That trend would continue with the Jurassic World trilogy. But when the first Jurassic World premiered, this one scene encapsulates everything they did wrong with the Jurassic…

Death Of The Sequel: A Knives Out Mystery

From Nerdstalgic. In a world with non-stop sequels, reboots, remakes, and cinematic universes it seems the traditional "movie sequel" may be dead. With the 2nd installment in the Knives Out franchise, Glass Onion, it seems that studios will do anything to force a cinematic universe into existence. Mysteries like Knives Out used to be self…

What Makes Robin Williams Irreplaceable As Mrs. Doubtfire

From Nerdstalgic. Robin Williams portrayal of Mrs. Doubtfire is one of the best performances of his career. The premise alone could be that of nightmares, but Robin Williams brings a sense of humanity, joy, and warmth to Mrs. Doubtfire. Without Robin Williams this movie may not have been made, and Mrs. Doubtfire wouldn’t be the…

How Black Adam Was The Death Blow For The DCEU

From Nerdstalgic. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam might be one of the more disappointing movies for the outgoing DCEU. With over a decade of production trouble, as well as a botched marketing campaign from The Rock, Black Adam came out to less than stellar reviews. Which in turn, was the final nail in the coffin for…

What Makes Nightcrawler’s Lou Bloom So Terrifying?

From Nerdstalgic. Nightcrawler’s Lou Bloom, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, might be one of the creepiest villains of the last decade. It’s not just the profession of filming grizzly accidents for the news, but in the way he carries himself. Lou Bloom is what makes Nightcrawler such a great film. And Gyllenhaal does a phenomenal job…

The Inevitable Downfall Of Taken

From Nerdstalgic. When the first Taken movie hit theaters, it seemed Liam Neeson was on his way to a redemption in the action movie genre. Taken put Liam Neeson into a new light for movie going audiences. Though the popularity led to an immediate green light of 2 sub-par sequels. Both Taken 2 and Taken…

Was Darkwing Duck Actually Made For Kids?

From Nerdstalgic. In today’s world it seems like everyone knows the name Darkwing Duck. However, upon looking back at the animated homage to early pulp heroes, it begs the question, who was Darkwing Duck made for? The animation style, characters, and story lines all mimicked the pulp stories of the past, but made them relatable…

How The Simpsons Created The “Perfect” Season

From Nerdstalgic. No animated show on earth has lasted longer than The Simpsons, and for good reason. After over 30 years of being on the air, it seems the Simpsons have been working with a winning formula every year. It all began during the early years of the show when The Simpsons was first finding…

The Unfortunate Problem With The Office’s Ryan Howard

From Nerdstalgic. The Office’s Ryan Howard, played by BJ Novak, is something of an enigma. Starting as the audience POV into the life of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, Ryan Howard had a drastic evolution followed by a devastating downfall. Even though he’s billed as a lead member of The Office cast, he never seems to rise…