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 phenomenal Friday? The 1994 classic comedyDumb and Dumbergets reimagined as a romantic drama, a new video breaks down the problems with modern movie trailers and a comprehensive video charts the evolution of movie and TV robots. But wait, there’s more! We have an amazing newStar Warsfan film and a video whereArnold Schwarzeneggershows you how to smile like theTerminator. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Star WarsFan Film Rebel Scum
Star Wars: The Force Awakenshas captured the imagination of fans around the world, as it shatters box office records throughout its first month in theaters. Most fans noticed several similarities between that film and the original classicStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, but now we have another video that pays homage to the original trilogy.Blood Brothers Cinemahas released a newStar Warsfan film entitledRebel Scum, which follows a Rebel Alliance pilot who was abandoned during their retreat from Hoth. All of the visual effects were created without CGI, and the film was shot in location in Alberta, Canada, in temperatures as low as negative 22 degrees.
What’s Wrong With Modern Movie Trailers
Movie trailers have become a huge part of fandom, with fans eagerly awaiting to see that first glimpse of their favorite upcoming movie.Now You See Ithas an intriguing video breakdown that not only charts the history and the evolution ofmovie trailers, but explains how many fail to hit the mark they were going for.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerShows You How to Smile Like aTerminator
Love it or hate it, last summer’sTerminator Genisysdid provide another memorable moment in theTerminatorfranchise. During a scene whereArnold Schwarzenegger’s “Pops” is taking a mug shot, he produced a ridiculously fake smile, which the actor expounded upon in a video interview with USA Today from July. As it turns out, there’s a perfectly good reason for that purposefully fake smile, which may give you more appreciation for that scene.
Dumb and DumberRemixed as a Romantic Drama
Now that theOscar nominationshave been announced, awards season is in full swing, as the countdown continues to Oscar Sunday on February 28. The fine folks atMashabledecided to put their editing skills to the test, reimagining the classic 1994 comedyDumb and Dumberas an Oscar-worthy romantic drama. With the help of a sappy new score, you’ll never look atDumb and Dumberin the same way.
Watch the Evolution of Robots in Movies and Television
Sploid’sScott Parkhas put together a concise yet comprehensive guide that shows the evolution of movie and TV robots over the past century. Starting withMetropolis' Maschinenmensch and going all the way up to 2013’s Jaegers inPacific Rim, this three-minute video is well worth checking out, to see how Hollywood has continually upped the ante with movie and TV robots.
A Video of an Oscilating Fan is One of Netflix’s Hottest Shows
Over the holiday season, Netflix quietly released a new “show” on its streaming service, dubbedOscilating Fan For Your Home. The show’s premise? It’s literally a video of an oscilating fan that runs on a one-hour loop. This is an actual Netflix show. Don’t believe us? Check it out for yourself on Netflix.
WhyThe 40 Year Old VirginAlmost Never Happened
Universal’s 2005 comedyThe 40 Year Old Virginbecame a huge hit that cementedSteve Carell’s place as a viable leading man, and served as the directorial debut forJudd Apatow.Steve Carellrecently appeared onConanthis week, where he revealed that the movie was almost canceled entirely by Universal, because the studio saw footage from the first few days of shooting and thought he looked like a serial killer. Hilariously enough, the actor did go on to play killer Jon Du Pont in the critically-acclaimed dramaFoxcatcher.
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