Nerds Against Normality

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we're reviewing Shaolin Soccer (2001), Stephen Chow's legendary martial arts comedy that combines kung fu, football and outrageous humour to create one of cinema's most unique cult classics.
 
More than twenty years after its release, does Shaolin Soccer still deserve its reputation? We break down the story, characters, comedy, action, visual effects and unforgettable moments to find out whether this Hong Kong favourite still holds up today.
 
In our One Thing segment, Harry shares his thoughts on Pragmata for PS5. With gaming increasingly dominated by sequels, remakes and established franchises, Capcom has taken a risk by launching a brand-new IP. We discuss the game's visuals, combat and whether original ideas can still thrive in the modern gaming industry.
 
Join Harry, Ben and Vic for another chaotic deep dive into movies, gaming and pop culture.

Zoinks! This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re reviewing Scooby-Doo (2002), the live-action comedy directed by Raja Gosnell and written by James Gunn, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, and Rowan Atkinson.
Does Scooby-Doo still hold up, or is it just pure early-2000s nostalgia? We break down the plot, the performances, the surprisingly weird humour, the monster designs, and why Matthew Lillard might genuinely be the perfect Shaggy.
Plus, in our “One Thing” segment, Ben answers the most important question ever asked on this podcast:
Would you rather fight 100 human-sized Godzillas… or one normal-sized Godzilla?
Expect chaos, nostalgia, bad takes, and way too much discussion about Scooby Snacks.

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re reviewing Mean Girls (2004), the iconic teen comedy directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert. Nearly 20 years later, does Mean Girls still hold up as one of the greatest high school comedies ever made, or has the hype finally faded?
 
Join Harry, Ben, and Vic as they dive into the savage world of The Plastics, teenage politics, unforgettable one-liners, and the chaos of North Shore High. We break down the film’s best characters, funniest moments, quotable dialogue, and why Regina George remains one of cinema’s greatest villains. From the Burn Book to “On Wednesdays we wear pink,” we discuss why Mean Girls became such a massive pop culture phenomenon.
 
As always, the episode kicks off with our “One Thing” segment, and this week it was Vic’s pick. She talks about the new medical drama The Pitt and whether it lives up to the hype before we head straight into the main review.
 
Expect laughs, nostalgia, hot takes, and absolute nonsense as the gang tackles one of the most beloved comedy films of the 2000s.
 
If you love movie reviews, comedy podcasts, cult classics, 2000s films, or just want to relive the madness of Mean Girls, this episode is for you.
 
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Lethal Weapon (1987) Review! This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive into Richard Donner’s iconic buddy-cop action classic starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh. From explosive shootouts and chaotic car chases to the unforgettable chemistry between Riggs and Murtaugh, we break down why Lethal Weapon became one of the defining action movies of the 1980s.
 
We discuss the film’s brutal action scenes, dark humour, emotional moments beneath the madness, and the supporting cast including Gary Busey’s Mr. Joshua. Is Lethal Weapon still one of the greatest buddy-cop films ever made? Does Riggs remain one of cinema’s most unpredictable action heroes? And how well does the film hold up nearly 40 years later?
 
Expect spoilers, ridiculous tangents, plenty of laughs, and all the usual Nerds Against Normality chaos as we revisit one of the most influential action thrillers ever made.
 
If you love classic action movies, 80s cinema, Mel Gibson films, Danny Glover movies, Die Hard-style action, or nostalgic movie reviews, this episode is for you.

Hosts Harry, Ben and guest Nathan deliver a spoiler-heavy review of Resident Evil 9: Requiem, breaking down Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy’s contrasting playstyles, key set pieces, and the game’s blend of slow horror and high-octane action.
They discuss story strengths and weaknesses, boss design, technical performance, bugs, replayability, and even run a fun hypothetical cast for a live-action Resident Evil project.
Catch new episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts from. 

In this episode of Nerds Against Normality, Harry and Vic go head-to-head in a Disney Princess Debate — building full governments using heroines from animated Disney movies.
Each of us drafts a full cabinet: Defence. Economy. Culture. Foreign Affairs. Prime Minister.
Simple enough… until we start tearing each other’s picks apart.
Some choices make perfect sense.
Others would ruin a country in about a week.
Bad decisions. Questionable logic. Absolute chaos.
So — who actually builds the better government?

Together (2025) review — this week we’re diving into a relationship horror that genuinely caught us off guard.
Directed by Michael Shanks and starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, Together takes a simple idea and pushes it into some seriously uncomfortable territory.
In this episode of Nerds Against Normality, we break down the story, characters, and whether the film’s unsettling approach actually works — or if it just goes too far. It’s the kind of film that leaves you thinking… but not always in a good way.
This also marks Vic’s first ever pick on the podcast, so expectations are high. We kick things off with her first One Thing, where she’s been playing Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on the Nintendo Switch — her first dive into a JRPG.
Expect strong opinions, a few disagreements, and the usual chaos.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review (Spoilers) — masterpiece or overhyped? 👀🎮
We’re diving into a full spoiler review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the ambitious follow-up that sends Mario into full-on cosmic madness — bigger worlds, bolder swings, and a lot to argue about.
From genuinely stunning animation to some… questionable character choices, we break down whether this is the best Mario film yet or just a case of nostalgia doing the heavy lifting.
🚀 Does it beat the 2023 Mario movie?
🌌 Is this the peak of video game adaptations?
👀 Or are people getting carried away?
Expect our usual deep dive into plot, characters, visuals, and our final scores out of 100.
🎙️ One Thing:
Harry talks about The Housemaid — a film that seriously surpassed expectations and ended up being a surprise standout.
If you like honest reviews, strong opinions, and the occasional bit of chaos… you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Nerds Against Normality, we’re reviewing Ready or Not (2019) — the dark comedy horror starring Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien, and Andie MacDowell, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence). We dive into whether this cult-favourite horror still holds up, breaking down its brutal premise, standout performances, and chaotic final act.
Before that, it’s Ben’s pick for “One Thing” — where he shares his thoughts on the latest Silent Hill movie (Return to Silent Hill), and let’s just say… it doesn’t exactly get a glowing review.
As always, we break the film down into plot, characters, and key themes, with plenty of chaos, laughs, and the usual Nerds Against Normality tangents along the way. Stick around for our final scores out of 100 and see whether Ready or Not earns our approval — or gets thrown straight to the crematorium.

The Crow (1994) review — Brandon Lee’s iconic cult classic, directed by Alex Proyas, gets a full breakdown as we revisit one of the most influential gothic revenge films ever made.
Harry’s “one thing” this week is Stellar Blade on PS5 — a spoiler-free take after finishing the game, covering gameplay, feel, and whether it lives up to the hype.
Nearly 30 years on, does The Crow still hold up? Is it genuinely great, or driven by nostalgia? And where does it rank among the best comic book adaptations?
Expect strong opinions, deep dives, and the usual chaos (including a bit of Ben slander).