For the general populace who have never been to a comic or anime convention (never mind the fandoms big enough to warrant their own!), they can seem like impenetrable beasts. A full weekend immersed in all of these once-fringe interests?…
Month: September 2017
13 SEPT 2017: Abrams Back For Star Wars: Episode IX
This week on State of the Nerd Union, Commander Shipp and Trevor Law discuss whether J.J. Abrams coming back for Episode IX is a good thing, the latest episode of Rick and Morty will blow your mind, and then they…
7 SEPT 2017: Joker Origin Movie, Defenders, Inhumans, Fall & Winter Movie Preview
What happens when the podcast goes on a slight hiatus along with Trevor and Kenneth having the sniffles, and plenty upset at current events? It’s the recipe for some classic rants and ravings from your SOTNU team. Check our latest…
In Defense of Hating Discovery’s New Klingon Look
Okay, I’ve lived on the internet practically my whole life. I understand how exhausting nerd hate is and how terribly misplaced it can be. I can also understand the adage, “Let people enjoy things.” So, at the risk of…
Wind River Review
Taylor Sheridan has been putting together quite the resume recently with superb writing on Sicario, one of my favorites from 2015, as well as writing and directing the solid modern western/crime drama Hell or High Water last year. Trust me…
“Is Death Note That Bad?” Netflix’s Death Note Review
If you can ignore the anime, Death Note turns out to be a fun, but ultimately forgettable film among the great Netflix movies that have come out over the years. However, as soon as you think about the actual manga…
How to Beat Mewtwo In Pokemon Go
Starting today, Niantic will theoretically be sending the first batch of invites out for their EX raid feature. This battle will currently feature a showdown with the one and only Mewtwo, whom has been teased ever since the first trailer…
Episode 1: Star Trek Discovery Pre-Show
This is the premiere episode of Red Shirt Rejects, Nerd Union’s officially unofficial Star Trek Podcast. This week Kyle and Zach “The Wild Turkey” Nichols discuss what to expect from Star Trek Discovery, incest Klingon babies, what got them into…
“Serkis and Reeves Shine” War for the Planet of the Apes Review
When Rise of the Planet of the Apes came out back in 2011, we had no idea of the emotionally powerful trilogy that would follow. And yet here we are capping a successful and satisfying end to Caesar’s story. How…
Apes and Serkis Deserve An Oscar
Recently, Fox Studios announced it would be making a Best Actor / Best Picture push for Andy Serkis / Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes. I rarely agree with any of Fox’s decisions, but I have to admit…