Author: Nerd Voices

By: James L. Garza II There is reason to rejoice for those that enjoyed the underdog PG-13 horror flick, “Escape Room.” Columbia pictures has announced that a sequel is being set up. Well, not just set up. In fact, the movie already has an April 17, 2020 date slotted. And to make things even better, Adam Robitel, will be returning to helm the sequel. As well as original screenwriter, Bragi F. Schut. The first “Escape Room” was a surprise hit that opened at the no.2 spot, just behind Warner Bros “Aquaman.” It is currently holding out at $111 million at…

By B.A. Walsh So Valentine’s Day is coming, and you’re almost obligated to take your special someone out to eat. But where to go? All the best places will be jam packed with looong waits if you get in at all, you aren’t really a big fan of fancy foods, and your budget is pretty tight. Don’t despair as all your needs are answered by an unexpected eatery – Waffle House! And the best news is that according to USA Today Waffle House will be taking reservations on Valentine’s Day for one night only. This special event was started at…

By B.A. Walsh Not sure what to get that loveable nerd in your life for Valentine’s Day? Below are some options, in a variety of prices and themes, if you want a more unique gift for that special someone. They may seem a bit…odd, but someone apparently wanted them enough to buy them! So with tongue in cheek, here are some fun and funny gifts you might consider: BLUETOOTH BEANIE HAT $17.99 on Amazon (4.5/5 stars) Not your grandma’s knitted cap. This hat will let you listen to music or accept calls while keeping your head warm even if you…

By B.A. Walsh According to Movieweb, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell once had plans to follow up Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from L.A.(1996) with a third movie – Escape from Earth – in which Russell’s character Snake Plissken would leave the planet. Sadly, that trilogy was never completed and Snake has remained Earthbound. The same can’t be said for Kurt Russell, whose long acting career has included a number of sci-fi films. Most recently Russel portrayed a character that didn’t just leave the planet – he WAS a planet, Ego the Living Planet to be precise in…

By B.A. Walsh Billy Dee Williams is returning as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars 9, but according to Screen Rant his screen time may be short. William’s Lando appeared in the original trilogy in Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) and since then Williams has voiced the character in cartoon series and video games. Donald Glover took on the role of a young Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story. An important role for Lando in Star Wars 9 was speculated when the character was spotted in some shots alongside Rey and Chewbacca, but now it…

By B.A. Walsh In a special one-day event in honor of the 35th Anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Regal Cinemas will have a 7 p.m. showing of the movie on Tuesday February 12th. As a bonus, Regal Crown Club members can get tickets for $5, a $5 small popcorn&drink combo, as well as 10% off in-store purchases at Hot Topic with their ticket stub. To see if your local Regal cinema is hosting the anniversary event visit the Regal website here. So go see A Nightmare on Elm Street and then never sleep again!

By James L. Garza II Just the other day, I was walking into my local Wal-Mart, and I noticed an advertisement for the new NBA2K. At which point, I started to wonder, “Why do people still buy these? I mean there is almost no change in game play, and the only difference as far as I can tell is that they focus on someone new on the cover. Oh, I almost forgot, the team roster gets updated as well. So why, oh why, are we shelling out our hard-earned cash to purchase a new game each year? The last NBA2K…

By James L. Garza II Who remembers when Guitar Hero first came out on the market? How long did some of those late nights last with friends and family? Those were some of the greatest nights I ever had. I mean, you had career mode, and the versus mode was intense. Even to this day, my wife and I will pull out the PS2 and jam out till 2 in the morning. And yes, she always beats me, badly. To put it simply, Guitar Hero was a great franchise that had great replay value. Then in 2015, Guitar Hero Live…

By B.A. Walsh Journey back to Kellerman’s resort with Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and her family. See her meet dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) and become his partner on the dance floor and off. In addition to some great dance numbers, enjoy the soundtrack – which led to two platinum albums and Golden Globe, Academy, and Grammy awards for the single “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” (This single was also apparently at one point the third most popular song played at funerals in the UK?). Released in 1987, Dirty Dancing was the number one video rental…

By B.A. Walsh Who knows what evil lurks in the depth of the ocean – The Trench may be coming for you! Aquaman has made over a billion dollars in the worldwide box office. While one suspects that this prodigious amount of money would ensure a sequel, no serious plans have been mentioned as yet. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, a spin-off horror-tinged movie focused on The Trench is in the works. It will be written by newcomers Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald and produced by James Wan and Peter Safran with a more modest budget than some of…