Author: Derrick Murray

Derrick Murray is a Los Angeles based stand up comedian, writer, and co-host for The Jack of All Nerds Show.

Were this any other time outside of 2020, “Home for the Holidays” would be an endearing review of family holiday comedy dramas. One that sparks nostalgia for dysfunctional gathers, hitting all the beats of a small town family reunion and the shenanigans that ensue. Unfortunately, 2020 has rendered these timeless events as nothing more than distant memories, and while Thanksgiving still very much exists, reviewing a holiday film on the eve of the holiday it portrays doesn’t quite hold the same relevance. Despite that, “Home for the Holidays” takes the most basic premise of its subsequent genre and manages to…

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Once again, it seems I will stand as the lone reviewer who enjoyed something. This time, it’s the”Animaniacs” reboot on Hulu. Critics have been quick to point out the “woke-joke” nature of the reboot, it’s lack of originality, and its exhausting self referential humor. While not invalid, they seem to miss the point of the show by idolizing the original a little too much. How quickly we forgot that “Animaniacs” was a show for children later hijacked by adults. It was ahead of its time, so much so that during its run it wasn’t revered the way it is today.…

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Gerard Butler is a bit like the Scottish Nicolas Cage; if there’s a script, he’s in. I don’t say this to be completely disparaging to King Leonidas, either. I actually like him as an actor, and I really enjoyed “300” and “Olympus Has Fallen.” The “Die Hard in the White House” with a gleefully violent and outlandish premise made for a terrific action flick. Despite my enjoyment, there was never a part of me that wanted more. Definitely not three more sequels. But here we are, on the heels of an announcement that another installment, “Night Has Fallen” is in…

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