Show Time: My Top 10 Movies of the 2010s

Show Time: My Top 10 Movies of the 2010s

With Filmsplosion 2019 almost upon us, and a new decade beginning, I though it’d be fun to take a look back over the movies that the 2010s gave us. There were many that were fun and adventurous; there were some that were thought-provoking and awe-inspiring; and...
Top 19 Blu-Rays of 2019: Number 18 Swing Time

Top 19 Blu-Rays of 2019: Number 18 Swing Time

As 2019 comes to a close I always like to reflect on my favorite physical releases of year. Consumers seem to be moving more and more to streaming services with the launch this holiday season of Disney Plus being the latest. However, 2019 was also a banner year for...
Show Time: Should You Watch “The Mandalorian”?

Show Time: Should You Watch “The Mandalorian”?

Given that I’m an ENORMOUS fan of Star Wars, it was no surprise that I felt obligated to watch The Mandalorian on Disney+. Initially, I was conflicted about whether I should watch it. Part of me is wary at how Disney is treating this expanded Star Wars Universe...
Show Time: A Dialogue on Horror Films (ft. Ryan)

Show Time: A Dialogue on Horror Films (ft. Ryan)

NOTE: At the end of Reel Nerds Podcast Episode 410: NXNW (the “North by Northwest” episode), Ryan announced that the Nerds would be watching “IT: Chapter 2” for the following episode, and I expressed my unwillingness to watch it. When Ryan...
Show Time: A Theory on How “The Blacklist” Will End

Show Time: A Theory on How “The Blacklist” Will End

One thing about The Blacklist that has bugged me since at least Season 5 is that this show doesn’t really have a clear plot-driven endgame. Not “What’s the plan for how the show will end?” But more of: “What needs to happen for the show to reach a meaningful and...