Author: Derrick Murray

One of the best parts of film festivals is being able to discover some hidden gems that would otherwise go unnoticed or overlooked. Even for someone like me who seeks out these little independent powerhouses can get caught up chasing the larger theatrical blockbusters. Thankfully, “A Thousand and One” was a perfect catch at Sundance this year, and ranked in my top 5 Best films out of the festival. A thoughtful, deeply moving story of a mother and son against the world, set in a rapidly evolving New York, further powered by a star making performance from its lead. The…

March was a busy month for movies, both in the theaters and on streaming at home. Most of them all released on or around the same day, with April showing no signs of slowing down. We’ve already reviewed some of the heavy hitters like “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “John Wick Chapter 4,” “Scream IV,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” and more. But with so many ways to watch movies, it can be hard to keep up with everything being released, let alone review them all. So to make sure we cover as many films as possible, here is…

“Air: Courting a Legend” soars with laughter, heart, and inspiration to solidify itself as your dad’s new favorite sports movie.

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is essentially every fantasy adventure movie all rolled into one with a “Guardians of the Galaxy” skin, relying heavily on the charm of its cast to roll a natural 20.

The king of action has arrived. It’s going to be a very long time before we see “John Wick Chapter 4” be dethroned.

The running joke throughout “Fury of the Gods” is that Billy Batson/Shazam lacks the Wisdom of Solomon. Apparently so does this sequel.

“Scream VI” largely delivers on all the things you could want from a slasher flick, sticking a little too close to the formula/

The Oscars are finally here! After months of precursors and prognosticating, we have finally arrived! The 95th Academy Awards is live on ABC at 5pm (PST). We will be live updating throughout the evening with all of the winners as they happen! Best Picture Best Director 2. The Daniels – “Everything Everywhere All at Once ” – Winner 3. Steven Spielberg – “The Fabelmans” 4. Todd Field – “Tár ” 5. Ruben Ostlund – “Triangle of Sadness ” Best Actor 2. Colin Ferrell – “The Banshees of Inisherin ” 3.Brenden Fraser – “The Whale” – Winner 4. Paul Mescal -…

It’s hard to believe the Oscars are right around the corner! If you’re like me (which I’m sure most of you aren’t since I obsess over pointless award shows for more months that I would like to admit) then you’ll have some pretty strong opinions on each of the films nominated this year. Though there are plenty of snubs and some surprise inclusions, it’s actually a pretty diverse collection of films. Everything from Oscar bait to sleeper hit indie films to blockbusters round out the list, which is refreshing from the very common “films old white men enjoy” nominees that…

After a rather chaotic awards season in the precursors that seem to have shattered even the most astute Oscar prognosticators, I don’t anyone has any clue as to what is going to happen. That being said, it’s time for the Nerdbot staff to make their final predictions for the Academy Awards. Despite some dominate showings from early frontrunners, I don’t think anyone or any film has it in the bag. Sure, there are some safe bets, but if the rogue BAFTAs are any indicator, we’re in store for a wild show full of upsets and shocking and/or disappointing winners. All…