Author: Heath Andrews

Boy oh boy, do we love ourselves some RoboCop here at Nerdbot. That 1987 film is still an absolute, stone-cold classic. Its critical and commercial success has never been truly replicated. The direct sequels were mostly pale imitations. The lack of the original director, Paul Verhoeven, is a big part of that. But they also lacked the violence, gore, and satire. At least the video game, RoboCop: Rogue City, got a lot of that right. It helps that the original actor, Peter Weller, returned to voice good old Alex Murphy, aka RoboCop, again. We’ve been wondering who’s going to take…

It is with an incredible amount of sadness that we report the passing of Dolly Parton. This is a truly just, tragic day that leaves us reeling. Not solely us either; this is the kind of passing that the world mourns. Dolly Parton was not just a country musician; she was an icon. She transcended genre and medium. Dolly gave voice to songs like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You.” The latter of which was made even more famous when covered by Whitney Houston. She didn’t just sing and play these songs either; she wrote…

The Halloween film franchise has spanned nearly 50 years of Hollywood history. Like many long-running series, it’s seen its share of highs and lows. It also had an identity crisis three installments into its run. Halloween III: Season of the Witch holds a special place in the franchise, though, for being the only entry not involving Michael Myers. And we do mean the villain, not the Canadian comedy actor. It’s a divisive entry that’s perhaps less divisive now thanks to time and distance. Not to mention, the film is stellar compared to more awkward entries that would later come to…

You might not recognize his name, but Shane Black is a legend. Is that high praise? Yes. Is it deserved? Yes. This is the man who wrote Lethal Weapon. His involvement with the franchise beyond that was limited to a story credit for the sequel. That didn’t stop him from creating other movies in that vein. The Last Boy Scout was also his creation, as was The Long Kiss Goodnight. Then, as a director, he would launch the three-film salvo of writing and directing Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and The Nice Guys. The former and latter of…

Welcome to our first article in a new series keeping you and your loved ones safe from scams. We’ll freely admit this is not the normal Nerdbot content. It’s a subject we care about immensely and have some experience with thanks to having worked in banking and finance. We’ve seen people lose money due to scams; friends, family, and strangers alike. As new technology becomes available for banking, AI, and money management, scammers will also use these advancements for their own gain. Meanwhile, the average person doesn’t understand how banking works and isn’t aware of the ways scammers try to…

This article is going to discuss the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or may try to harm themselves, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Loss of Sophie Rottenberg Artificial intelligence has established itself as an element of day-to-day life for many people. They use it in their personal lives to look up information and in their businesses to simply draft an email. AI can caption an Instagram story or make a cute picture of what you’d look like as a squirrel. Some call it a tool,…

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available. Call or text 988 for support with substance abuse, suicidal ideation, or crisis counseling. Death comes for us all. It’s an uneasy fact that we all have to face. And even though it can come for any of us at any time, you don’t really expect it to seek out a 36-year-old actress. But on Sunday, August 16th, the world lost Hayden Panettiere. She was an incredibly versatile talent who deserves to be remembered for performances across different media. She should also be remembered with understanding and…

Multiple things about a person can be true all at once. Even when they seemingly conflict. This doesn’t sound like shocking news, but it’s something people often forget. Frankie Valli is one of the most successful and influential voices in American popular music. Along with the rest of the vocal group, The Four Seasons, Valli dominated the 1960’s pop chart. Despite diminishing returns in the 1970s, he still racked up number one hits with “Grease,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night).” No one can take that from him. But he’s also been accused of lip-syncing…

Oh how the Mighty Morphin’ have fallen. The Power Rangers franchise has somehow managed to walk a thin line for years. Unlike Pokémon which has maintained its popularity over the years, Power Rangers dropped off a cliff. It managed to maintain enough of a fan base to not completely die-off. From 1993 to 2023 (with the exception of 2010) a new season or version of the show has been broadcast somewhere on American television. The last few years have seen the franchise come to a standstill. The last season aired on Netflix in 2023 in the form of Power Rangers…

“I never thought that I would see, a Netflix release, theatrically. But suddenly I begin to see, a chocolate factory.” Those aren’t actually the words to “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” but it’s a decent enough rewrite for these purposes. The world of Willy Wonka is one of arguably unnecessary remakes. The original musical from 1971 starring Gene Wilder is one of the greatest family films of all time. But then we got Tim Burton’s remake, the Wonka prequel that was actually okay, and pop-up experiences that turned out to be horror shows. Next up is a Netflix animated film…