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Thrash: A "Just Fin" Entry in the Catalog of Jaws Imitators

In real life, I don’t think they transport meat in tankers full of blood, but sometimes you have to turn your brain off and just let art flow over you.

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Star Trek III: Spock 2.0, Klingon Doc Brown, and Sad Starship Porn

These movies are my jam even when Kirk asks: “Why does God need a starship?” While some of the new shows aren’t my cup of Romulan ale, I’m not going to trash other folks for enjoying them.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 20: Fist My Bump

Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 20th episode, we're talking about Project Hail Mary and the talented Mr. Ryan Gosling.

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Pixar's Hoppers: An Animated Delight for Me and My Kid

For me and my kid, Pixar is the A Team. Not every flick they make is a classic, but they’re usually immensely watchable.

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Project Hail Mary Connects Sci-Fi with Heart

A personal connection to 2010 sets the stage for why Project Hail Mary feels like the rare sci-fi epic that is both emotionally grounded, and genuinely wondrous.

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Back to Da Choppa with The Predator Onscreen

Predator: Badlands is a rollicking sci-fi adventure that gives us the deepest dive into this character’s lore than any movie so far.

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Where Does The Pollen Go? Overdue Appreciation for Grease 2

I used to make my kid watch this flick as punishment for bad behavior when he was little, but my feelings on Grease 2 have softened.

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Try A Little Tenderness: Pretty in Pink Turns 40

While John Hughes’ movies often portrayed a heightened reality, Pretty in Pink plays more like “reel life” than real life.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 19: NCC-90210

Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 19th episode, we're talking about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Good, bad, overly angsty?

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Mannequin: Fantastic Plastic Valentine Diversion?

Could there really be a better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day? Oh, most definitely, but Mannequin gets the job done. It’s a piquant little time capsule, reminding us when we all thought bright colors, flipped collars, and Starship were cool.

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[Nerdspresso] A Nerdy News Round-Up - Feb. 6, 2026

Who *isn't* happy to see "The Muppet Show" back on our screens? Plus: new releases in comics, novels, and games!

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Hollywood Comes to Bull City: Movies Made in Durham

SoDu residents, how many times have you recognized Durham in the movies? Whether it’s in the titles you’ve watched on streaming or in that flick you’ve caught at the multiplex, you’ve probably seen your hometown immortalized at some point.