An examination of the classic nineties comedy, exploring where it works and where it misses the mark by today’s standards. Synopsis When immature father Daniel (Robin Williams) is divorced by his wife Miranda (Sally Field), he can’t bear the thought…
Year: 2021
The Rundown for Weekend 10/8/2021
Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of October 8th, 2021. MOVIES Acclaimed screenwriter Kim Krizan is putting her UCLA screenwriting course, The Magic Hour, online for Patreon sponsors. Krizan is best…
“Daniel Craig Delivers in a Bittersweet Swan Song” No Time To Die review
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga pulls an amazing performance out of Daniel Craig for his final outing as James Bond that captures what made this version of the character the most nuanced and emotionally satisfying.
The Rundown for Weekend 10/1/2021
Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of October 1st, 2021. MOVIES Ridley Scott is turning his attention back to the Gladiator sequel. Per an interview with Empire, Scott confirmed the sequel…
“Putting Family Over Origin Story Cliche” Shang-Chi review
Bypassing stale by-the-numbers superhero origin stories, Shang-Chi instead focuses more on the family legacy and discovering who you are, which works to great effect.
“David Lynch’s Sensational Fever Dream” Dune (1984) Review
While the first half attempts to pull you into Lynch’s unique view, what we’re left to experience is a convoluted, substance-less epic that unravels the longer you stare at it.
“Abrams Re-Invented Trek For Better and Worse” Star Trek (2009) Review
J.J. Abrams’s first foray into the Star Trek universe – while masterful in its scope and spectacle – started a round of criticism that continues into the latest Trek entries (Discovery, Picard, etc). So, let’s look back before our Red…
Gone Baby Gone review
Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
How to Celebrate Batman Day
Tomorrow is Batman Day and we’ve collected all the best places to enjoy the day with your favorite caped crusader
The Rundown for Weekend 9/10/2021
Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of September 10th, 2021. MOVIES Looks like Elizabeth Olsen has wrapped on her role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. MCU hairstylist Karen…