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 fantastic Friday?Star Wars: The Force Awakensgets a homemade trailer,The Dark Knightgets mashed up withPee-wee’s Big Adventureand get a quick recap ofThe Peanutshistory. But wait, that’s not all!Back to The Futuregets an honest trailer and find out exactly how many people Darth Vader has killed over the years! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Back to The FutureHonest Trailer
TheScreen Junkiescrew is back with yet another Honest Trailer, and, of course, they’re delving through the 1985 classicBack to The Future, for its 30th Anniversary. This trailer pokes fun at the franchise’s repetitive nature and creepy Doc Brown, an old man who lives alone and whose only friend is a teenage boy. While there’s no denying thatBack to the Futureis a classic, this honest trailer does bring up some interesting points.
Darth VaderKill Count
There is no question that Darth Vader is one of the most iconic villains of all time, but if you’ve ever wondered how many people he’s killed, you may find out right here.Mr. Sunday Moviesis back with a super cut of every Darth Vader kill throughout the six movies in theStar Warsfranchise. The total number may be lower than you think, but at any rate, it’s still worth watching all of this nefarious villain’s kills in one handy four-minute video.
Star Wars: The Force AwakensHomemade Trailer
The fine folks atCinefixhave put their DIY skills to the test by creating a homemade version of the secondStar Wars: The Force Awakenstrailer that debuted back in April. Of course, these homemade videos surely take a lot of time to complete, so perhaps we’ll get another homemade trailer which recreates the brand new footage before the film hits theaters in December. you’re able to also check out a side-by-side comparison of the homemade version and the actual trailer, plus a behind-the-scenes video that shows how they pulled all of this off.
The Dark KnightMeetsPee-wee’s Big Adventure
Have you ever thought thatPee-Wee Hermanhas a Joker-esque quality to him? If so, you’re not alone, since the folks atThat Show About That Thinghave created a wonderful mashup ofThe Dark KnightandPee-wee’s Big Adventure, where the oddball Pee-Wee essentially takes the Joker’s place. We’ll have to wait and see if the new Netflix moviePee-wee’s Big Holidaycontains any Batman/Joker references, but if not, we’ll always have this humorous video.
The PeanutsHistory In Under 6 Minutes
Fine Brothershave put together a succinct five-minute video where they break down the history ofThe Peanutscomic strip, as fans get ready forThe Peanuts Movieon November 6. This wonderful video breaks down when each of these iconic Peanuts characters debuted in the comic strip, and highlights these characters' impact on pop culture for decades.
Angels in the Outfield Gets the 30 For 30 Treatment
College Humorhas put together a wonderful video that examines the 1994 movie Angels in the Outfield, under the guise of a fake 30 for 30 ESPN documentary. This hilarious video also compares the outrageous sports feats shown in the movie to other sports movies of its time, likeHappy Gilmore,Air BudandSpace Jam, in a wonderful way.
Everything Wrong WithParanormal Activity 3
With the arrival ofParanormal Activity: The Ghost Dimensionthis weekend,Cinema Sinsis breaking down everything that’s wrong with the 2011 thrillerParanormal Activity 3. The sin count is rather high with this one, but that shouldn’t be surprising since, as this video points out, the movie starts with viewers literally watching paint dry.
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