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 wondrous Wednesday? A new video breaks down the most influential directors of all time,Back to the Future Part IIgets a “real” 2015 edit and we take a look at movies hidden in popular TV shows. But wait, there’s more!Terminator Genisysgets an honest trailer and two fencers create an epic lightsaber duel! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Terminator GenisysHonest Trailer
This week,Screen Junkies' Honest Trailers crew breaks down the summer flopTerminator Genisys, which gleefully skewers how this sequel “ruins” the only good movies in the franchise, recycles numerous lines of dialogue and much more. Despite its box office failure domestically, we reported last month that Paramount is still moving forward with its planned sequels, so, at the very least, we have more Honest Trailers from this franchise to look forward to…
RealStar WarsLightsaber Duel
During the Fencing Senior World Championships in Moscow, two world-class fencers decided to give the fans a show by putting on a realStar Warslightsaber duel. This two-minute video fromSchool of Saberfightingis incredibly impressive, and the fencers even dressed the part as well, with Jedi and Sith-like attire to go along with their glowing lightsabers. We’ll have to wait and see if this type of skill is put on display whenStar Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters next month.
Batman BeyondVoice Actors RecreateStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
During Rhode Island Comic Con,TheGeekGenTVfilmed a panel whereBatman Beyondvoice actorsKevin Conroy(Bruce Wayne) andWill Friedle(Terry McGinnis) were asked to read a scene fromStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, as Bruce and Terry. The results are rather hilarious, and hopefully some day, we’ll get an animated version of this exchange as well.
Fictional Movie Estates Infographic
Have you ever wanted to learn more about some of your favorite fictional movie estates and homes? ThenMorph Suitshas you covered with a handy infographic that offers a slew of information on Wayne Manor, Stark Tower, the volcano lair inSpectreand even theDeath Star, which isn’t exactly a “home” or estate, per se. Regardless, theMorph Suitsteam has put together some interesting details on these homes you’d love to live in, if they were real.
10 Most Influential Directors of All Time
Cinefixhas a new 10-minute video where they break down the 10 most influentialdirectorsof all time, i.e., the filmmakers that others have “stolen” from the most from. Beloved directors such asSteven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa andOrson Wellesmake the list, which breaks down the primary reasons why these filmmakers have influenced their peers.
Back to the Future Part IIGets a “Real” 2015 Edit
Last month, fans celebrated the 30th Anniversary ofBack to The Future, since July 28, 2025 is the date that Marty and Doc traveled back to inBack to the Future Part 2. While the 1989 sequel did predict quite a few things that we actually have today, they couldn’t get everything right.Pistol Shrimpshas put together a brief but entertaining video that shows us what it would be like if Marty traveled to the real 2015.
Movies Hidden in Popular TV Shows
Screen Ranthas an informative breakdown on 10 popular TV shows that hid subtle (or not so subtle) references to popular movies. For instance,Reservoir Dogs' influence can be seen in AMC’s beloved seriesBreaking Bad, whileGame of Thronesdropped a subtle reference toMonty Python and The Holy Graillast season that you may have missed.
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