Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this futuristic Friday? Check out a fantastic 3D-printed prosthetic arm inspired byMad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa, anotherBatmananimated parody andBack to The Futuregets re-cut with R-rated language. We also have a video that shows you how to becomeJames Bondin just a few simple steps. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Back to The FutureGets Rated R
There is no denying thatBack to The Futureis one of cinema’s enduring classics, but how would audiences have responded to the film if it had F-bombs dropped throughout? YoutuberAndrew Robertsondecided to find out, cutting together a seven-minute video of various scenes from the 1985 classic, with several F-bombs spliced in. It’s actually quite humorous, and some of these lines are more realistic than what the PG-13 rating allows for.
IsBatmanthe Real Criminal?
The mad geniuses atDorklyare back with a new animated parody that shows howBatmanactually helps perpetuate crime in Gotham City, instead of stopping it. The video pokes fun at Batman’s “no kill” rule, as he breaks a thug’s legs to find out where a stash of stolen Dilbert calendars are. It also makes a good argument thatBatman’s ways actually do more to keep the cycle of crime going, instead of stopping it.
BecomeJames Bondin 7 Easy Steps
AfterSpectrehits theaters in November, there are rumors swirling that MGM and Eon Productions may be looking for a new 007, withDaniel Craigpossibly parting ways with the franchise. For those of you preparing your best Bond impression for any potential auditions,Burger Fictionhas a new video that shows you how to become this secret agent in just seven easy steps. The video breaks down the numerous tropes seen in the Bond films throughout the years, such as his snappy one-liners, his penchant for gambling and the assortment of gadgets he uses.
A cosplayer by the name ofLaura, who is also a left arm transradial amputee, was so inspired byMad Max: Fury Roadthat she enlisted the help ofMichelle SleeperatOverworld Designsto create a functional, 3D-printed version of Furiosa’s prosthetic arm. The company was originally slated to make a T-800 endoskeleton arm for a different costume, but those plans changed afterLaurasaw directorGeorge Miller’s action masterpiece. You can visitLaura’s Tumblr pagefor more details about how this fantastic prosthetic arm was created.
InceptionandA Nightmare on Elm StreetMashup
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I’m surprised this hasn’t happened sooner, because it’s just such a perfect fit. Vimeo userPablo Fernandezhas cut together a one-minute mash-up ofChristopher Nolan’sInceptionand the lateWes Craven’sA Nightmare on Elm Street. With some clever editing, including a few scenes from the underratedNew Nightmare, these two wildly different films come together in wonderful ways with this mashup.
MarvelCinematic Universe in Chronological Order
Marvelwrapped up itsPhase Twothis summer withAvengers: Age of UltronandAnt-Man.Phase Threekicks off next year withCaptain America: Civil War, and some fans may want to revisit the first two phases. Reddit userFast Is Betterhas a different way for fans to do so, presenting the entire MCU, including TV shows and Marvel One-Shots, in chronological order. Since it is set in the 1940s,Captain America: The First Avengeris first on the list, followed byMarvel One-Shot: Agent Carterand the first season of ABC’sMarvel’s Agent Carter.
Ray Parker Jr.’s Long Lost Theme Songs
Key & Peeleaired its last two episodes last night, but their brilliant sketches will never be forgotten. One of their final sketches pokes fun at Ray Parker Jr., best known for writing the iconicGhostbusterstheme song, who is promoting his CD set of unused theme songs he wrote for a number of different movies, such as The Lawnmower Man,The Pelican Briefand recent hits such as12 Years a SlaveandFifty Shades of Grey. We will miss you,Key & Peele, because no one else could come up with sketches as hilarious as this one.
Halloween IIandHalloween IIIFright Rags T-Shirts
Summer is over, which means fall is here, which means Halloween is just around the corner.Fright Ragshas announced their new t-shirt collection inspired byHalloween IIandHalloween III. There are 15 different shirts available in this collection, with prices ranging from $27 to $37. Fans can pre-order these shirts now atFrightRags.com.
Harry Potter-Themed Bar Opens in Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is currently in full swing, and festival patrons have noticed that a new bar has opened in Toronto known asThe Lockhart, aHarry Potter-themed bar. The establishment is named after Defense of the Dark Arts professor Gilderoy Lockhart, featuring a number of franchise-themed drinks and menu items that will surely be a big hit with Potter fans in Toronto.
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