Boo: A Novel Author: Neil Smith Release Date: May 12, 2015 Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries, Audible Studios Genre(s): Middle Grade, Fantasy, Afterlife Book Rating: ★★★★☆ Narration: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon | Audible Some books just seem meant to be experienced as audio books and Boo: A Novel is absolutely one of them. I am usually pretty […]
Your Guide to the Movies Hitting Theatres June 2015
This June we’ve got some pretty great movies hitting theaters. Admittedly, there are a lot of sequels coming up; the Jurassic Park, Insidious, and Ted series are all getting new installments, meanwhile Entourage is making the big jump from the small screen to the big screen. But we’re also getting […]
‘The League of Regrettable Superheroes’ is a Treasure Trove of Forgotten Heroes
The League of Regrettable Superheroes Author: Jon Morris Release Date: June 2, 2015 Publisher: Quirk Books Genre(s): Non-Fiction, Superheroes, Pop Culture Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I am in love with this book. The League of Regrettable Superheroes is pretty much the perfect coffee table book for the everyday nerd. Gorgeously designed and fantastically organized, […]
“McFarland, USA” Comes Home to Tug Your Heartstrings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4jVmuuJHVM McFarland, USA Release Date: June 2, 2015 Cast: Kevin Costner, Carlos Pratts, Johnny Ortiz, Hector Durane, Sergio Avelar, Michael Aguero, Rafael Martinez, Ramiro Rodriguez Director: Niki Caro Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Genre(s): Biographical Drama, Inspirational, Sports Extra Feature Rating: ????? Rating: ????? Format: Blu Ray (also available on DVD & Digital HD) Review […]
I’m Honestly Not Sure Why I Even Bothered Watching “Stitchers”
Want to see the entire first episode of ABC Family’s new sci-fi procedural series Stitchers before it’s June 2nd premiere? You could watch the entire episode on YouTube right now. The question is: should you? Honestly, I would say no. I was really unimpressed by this series, which was disappointing […]
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME: Chris Pratt Tours Europe With LEGO Raptors in Tow
Once again Chris Pratt proves he is the most awesome person in the world. He’s currently making the most of his time on the global press tour promoting Jurassic World (which releases in the USA on June 12). Pratt is in France right now – but he’s not alone. He’s […]
“The Book of Life” is an Amazing Film With A Solid DVD Release
The Book of Life Review Format: DVD Release Date: January 27, 2015 Cast: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Kate del Castillo Director: Jorge Gutierrez Studio: 20th Century Fox Distributor: 20th Century Fox Genre(s): Family, Musical, Animated Extra Feature Rating: ★★★☆☆ Film Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low Amazon | IMDB | Wikipedia […]
Your Cards Against Humanity Deck Just Got Nerdier
Here are Nerdophiles we’re huge fans of Cards Against Humanity. It’s our go-to game when we’re hanging out together or with friends. It’s just so much fun coming up with the absolute worst combinations of cards possible (we’re probably pretty terrible people for admitting that). As much fun as Cards […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – May 27, 2015
This week we’re picking up two new series and we’re pretty excited about them. Kylee is revisiting an old favorite from Chuck Palahniuk in the form of Fight Club 2 #1. Meanwhile Sam is discovering new reasons to be afraid of stepping into the ocean with Surface Tension #1. Capture Creatures […]
Surface Tension #1 is Here to Make You Fear the Sea
Surface Tension #1 Author: Jay Gunn Release Date: May 27, 2015 Publisher: Titan Comics Source: Titan Comics DRC Genre(s): Horror, Post-Apocalyptic Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low Thalassophobia – the fear of the sea – is real in Surface Tension from Titan Comics. Described in initial press releases as, “The Walking Dead meets Princess Mononoke,” Surface Tension imagines […]