Nerds on the Rocks

Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Costume Contest

nicholas — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:39:54 +0000

In the coming weeks, I’ll be writing and featuring more content related to the Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia, running May 31st to June 3rd. This will ultimately culminate with a number of con-floor reports, some fan and creator interviews, and thoughts on the random panels I’ll be attending there. Some featured guests include …

Nerds on the Rocks 95: Trailer Thrash

Penguin — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:36 +0000

This week we enter the shady world of the movie trailer industry. We break down the evolution of our first window into a major motion picture. We discuss our favorite and least favorite trailers. And… we decide we’re rebooting the universe in Episode 100! This Podcast Has Not been Rated by the MPAA! Download Ep …

151 Proof Movies: Hunt to Kill Drinking Game

Penguin — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:20:14 +0000

The WWE is a lot of things, but a quality movie producer hasn’t been one of them. While some of their movies have been decent and watchable, most of them just appeared to be cinematic direct-to-video releases. So it is no surprise that the WWE Films are thrown around on our list, and it just …

Ask a Dork – Sony at e3 2012

Trent — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:32:16 +0000

“What does Sony need to win e3. What do you expect?” Attending e3 is kind of like playing a game of cards; most companies go in assuming that their going to trump the competition with their offerings, only to find that the competition has brought the winning hand. So, what exactly constitutes winning at e3? …

The A-Z of Geek Cinema: N is for 9

nicholas — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:46:34 +0000

Production design doesn’t equal a story. You can have the most beautiful costume design, drop dead gorgeous sets, amazing special effects, but if the story is boring and clichéd? Your movie is going to be boring and clichéd. Now, to be fair, this approach has worked well for Tim Burton in recent years, so I …

Dual Wielding 69: PlayStation Beyond Cast

Penguin — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:02:17 +0000

This week’s show has some news (Bioshock is now in 2013, Dishonored in Oct 2012), some impressions of Sin and Punishment 2 and Company of Heroes. But the meat and potatoes is our e3 predictions, and we have our eyes locked on Sony and the PlayStation family. What does Sony need to provide at e3 …

151 Proof Movies Hangover: Super Mario Bros The Movie

Penguin — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:01:02 +0000

[After creating and then testing the drinking rules, Swan and Penguin recap their adventures with the movie. Offering their thoughts on the quality of the film itself, as well as how the drinking rules held up, and if worth using.] Age sometimes brings clarity. What was great as a child, may not hold up as …

Nerds on the Rocks 94: Avengers… ASSEMBLE!

Penguin — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:09:09 +0000

The Avengers is the hottest ticket in town, and we sit down to discuss the movie. Be warned, there are spoilers galore so if you haven’t seen the movie yet (shame on you!), I would advise against not listening. We discuss key moments, awesome dialog, where we see the franchises heading and what DC can …

151 Proof Movies: Super Mario Bros: The Movie Drinking Game

Penguin — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:12:46 +0000

[151 Proof Movies is our unique way of viewing some of cinema’s most famous and infamous movies. We offer you some drinking rules to enhance your experience, and generally give you an update after we test the rules ourselves] There are few things that I hold as dear to my heart as the Super Mario …

Ask a Dork: Game Consoles as Entertainment Hubs

Trent — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:19:31 +0000

“Do you think that video game consoles should be purely gaming devices or all in one entertainment hubs? What is the line?” I don’t wear a watch, nor do I carry around a PDA or mp3 Player. To the same effect, I do not own a Netflix box, DVD/Blu-Ray Player, or PVR. This is not …