Sci-Fi Episodes

Another “Best Movie of the Year” according to critics. Do we agree this time? Check out our review for the Korean film ‘Hope’. 0:00 - Start 0:20 - Movie Trivia 9:58 - ‘HAWAII FIVE-0’ remake 19:03 - ‘GODZILLA MINUS ZERO’ trailer 22:26 - ‘CARRIE’ trailer 26:12 - ‘REMAIN’ trailer 28:54 - BUNCH-CRUNCH: Stephen Graham joins ‘HEAT 2’, ‘HONEYMOON/FUNERAL’ castings & MCU ’X-MEN’ finds it’s “Angel” 45:07 - MOVIE REVIEW: HOPE (spoilers @ 1:00:12) 1:44:14 - What’s Up Next S...

It’s been 40 years since the classic ‘Aliens’ was released and we got to watch in the theater on 70mm film. How well does it hold up? 0:00 - Start 0:29 - Trivia 6:50 - Rom-com ‘HONEYMOON / FUNERAL 10:55 - Sci-fi thriller ‘THE WAFFLE HOUSE INDEX’ 17:44 - ‘THE BEAST’ trailer 22:56 - ‘STREET FIGHTER’ trailer 25:04 - ‘HARRY POTTER’ series trailer 30:08 - 'FINAL FANTASY 7 REVELATION’ game trailer 36:05 - Buncha Crunch (Casting news for ‘Cooperhead’, ‘Deadlocked’, and ‘Secre...

Was this the best dino movie since Jurassic Park? Some reviewers said so. Check out our latest episode to see if we agree. 0:00 - Start 0:20 - Movie Trivia 6:34 - D23 News: X-Men Casting! 24:11 - ‘KINGDOM HEARTS’ animated series 27:06 - ‘TANGLED’ live-action First Look 28:34 - ‘LILO & STITCH 2’ First Look 32:39 - ‘LEGACY OF MONSTERS’ prequel 35:02 - ‘ANIMALS’ trailer 38:12 - ‘AHSOKA’ Season 2 trailer 40:14 - ‘VISION QUEST’ trailer 45:02 - ‘AVENGERS DOOMSDAY’ trai...

We watched the latest Netflix original ‘The Last House’ so you don’t have to. We also did mini-reviews for ‘Master of the Universe’ and ‘Evil Dead Burn’. Which of the 3 is the better movie?? 0:00 - Start 0:26 - Movie Trivia 3:41 - Viola Davis series, Ascent 6:21 - Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s dark comedy 9:15 - John David Washington’s next horror film 11:33 - ‘Primetime’ trailer 16:01 - ‘Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother’ trailer 18:08 - Cheryl’s Sidebar Review - Masters of...

Send us a message! The director / writer duo that gave Jurassic Park, Lost World, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull are back with another alien movie. Does it meet the highs of some of their previous films? 0:00 - Start 0:35 - Movie Trivia 3:52 - New ‘TRANSFORMERS’ movie 9:07 - ’24 JUMP STREET’ announced 12:36 - ‘JEM & the HOLOGRAMS’ live-adaptation 16:18 - ‘TREASURE ISLAND’ with Hugh Jackman 21:27 - ‘GATTO’ teaser 23:13 - ‘THE SOCIAL RECKONING’ t...

Send us a message! No news this week due to our vacation. We'll be back delivering you the latest in movie announcements, updates, and trailers next episode. But we still have a review for you. Check out what we thought about 'I Love Boosters' which officially is released May 22nd. Thanks for your support ;) 0:00 - Start 13:17 - Spoilers 53:13 - What's Up Next Support the show --------------- Love this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to our podcast. Thank you! Website - ht...

Send us a message! If you’re into sci-fi adventures that focus on the characters and include some cool science around a world ending event, Project Hail Mary is for you! 0:00 - Start 0:11 - Movie Trivia 4:08 - ‘LONGLEGS’ sequel 8:35 - ‘FERNGULLY’ remake 15:19 - ‘DOOMSDAY’ at CinemaCon 2026 27:56 - ‘PASSENGER’ trailer 32:07 - ‘MAN ON FIRE’ trailer 33:54 - ‘THE BOROUGHS’ trailer 35:37 - ‘STREET FIGHTER’ trailer 39:59 - ‘GODZILLA MINUS ZERO’ trailer 43:27 - ‘SUNRISE...

The future is bleak! Can Man from the future and his rag-tag rando team save it? And is it worth it? Check out our review for Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die to find out. 0:00 - Start 0:20 - Movie Trivia 9:34 - 'The Untamed' movie adaptation from Viola Davis 13:51 - 'Venom’ is getting animated 20:40- ‘Slanted’ trailer 26:21 - Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ trailer 32:09 - ‘Is God Is’ trailer 36:06 - ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ trailer 38:40 - ‘Toy Story 5’ trailer 45:31 - Bunc...

The hunt is on. In Predator: Badlands, the Predator faces new challenges, deadlier prey, and tense action at every turn. On this episode of the Vaguely Nerdy Podcast, we break down what makes this installment different, whether it delivers the thrills fans expect, and if the legendary hunter still commands fear. 0:00 Start 0:18 Movie Trivia 3:08 ‘THE MUMMY’ is coming back! 8:02 ‘GREMLINS 3’ 14:51 ‘MICHAEL’ trailer 32:30 Buncha Crunch: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ sequel, ‘AVENGERS: DOO...

Dropped onto an alien jungle with no escape and no mercy — the hunt is on. In this episode, we dive into Predators (2010), where a group of elite killers become prey on an alien game reserve. We break down the tension, the atmosphere, and whether this sequel stands tall in the Predator legacy… or gets lost in the hunt. 0:00 - Start 0:44 - Movie Trivia 4:18 - ‘The Conjuring’ prequel movie in the works 10:09 - ‘Scream 7’ trailer 25:03 - Semi-sorta Buncha Crunch 30:43 - MOVIE REVI...

This week on Vaguely Nerdy, we’re going back into the Grid! We’ve got your movie news of the week, from big franchise updates to the latest trailer drops, plus a full deep dive review of Tron: Ares. We’re breaking down Disney’s long-awaited return to the digital frontier: the visuals, the vibes, the music, and whether this sequel is the upgrade fans were hoping for. 0:00 - Start 0:11 - Movie Trivia 4:17 - MARVEL Television @ NYCC: ’SPIDER-MAN’, ‘X-Men ’97’, ‘DAREDEVIL’ & ‘VISION QUEST’ ...

In this episode, we sink our teeth into three very different beasts. First, we claw through the gory chaos of Marvel Zombies, where superheroes become flesh-eating nightmares. Then, we drift into the eerie unknown with Alien:Earth finale, a closing chapter that blends cosmic terror with human desperation. And finally, we unravel Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another — a film that proves conflict isn’t always on the battlefield. Expect sharp takes, complex characters, and a few surprise...

In this episode we break down the latest episodes of Alien: Earth, the brand-new series that’s bringing the terror of the Alien franchise to a whole new scale. From shocking twists to survival horror at its best, we’re digging into what works, character and plot shenanigans and where the story might be headed next. 0:00 - Start 0:37 - Show Trivia 4:19 - Will Smith First Look Deal with Paramount 11:40 - Tomb Raider Live-Action Series starts filming 17:05 - ‘Wuthering Heights’ trail...

Two worlds. Two legacies. One epic episode. First, we explore Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda — a bold new animated series that expands the mythology of the Black Panther universe with stunning visuals, deep lore, and a warrior’s heart. Then, we descend into the eerie unknown with the premiere of Alien: Earth — a return to the atmospheric horror and existential dread that made the franchise legendary. 0:00 - Start 1:00 - Movie Trivia 6:59 - ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ news 21:24 - ‘A QUIET PLACE PAR...

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Vaguely Nerdy Podcast — your go-to movie podcast for all the latest film news, reviews, and the occasional existential crisis over AIs. This week, we’re celebrating hitting the big 💯 by doing what we do best: talking about movies and nerdy news. Our 100th review is for M3GAN 2.0 — the upgraded, unhinged follow-up to everyone’s favorite BFF bot AND we discuss the first 3 episodes of the latest MCU show - IRONHEART. Thank you for riding with us through 10...

If you’re going to watch ‘The Gorge’ don’t watch any trailers beforehand. It’s an interesting romantic sci-fi thriller with a creepy twist. Before we get into our review, we discuss DC studio latest updates, Andor Season 2 trailer, and bunch of casting news. Please give us a ‘thumbs up’ if you enjoyed our show. 0:00 - Start 0:20 - Movie Trivia 5:31 - DC Studios Teen Titans live action movie & animated shows 11:57 - The Batman 2 and Batman Brave & The Bold updates 16:24 - DC Stu...

It’s time for one of our most anticipated movies of 2023, The Creator. We recapped and reviewed director Gareth Edward latest in this episode. For news this week we chatted about the WGA strike, Halloween sales, new trailers and movie announcements, lawsuits, DCU casting news, and a bit of The Marvels news. Time codes: 0:00 Start 0:13 Movie Trivia 3:37 WGA Strike is OVER! 11:40 “Halloween” franchise sale 17:44 Disney’s “Wish” trailer 24:15 “Tomb Raider” anime trailer 29:20 “Argylle” tra...