Nathan Franklin, Author at The Nerd Stash

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A writer who loves sci-fi, great TV shows, videogames and more!

Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Top 10 Movie Lines Ranked

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: May 15, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: ObiWanKenobi, StarWarsNo Comments

Ol’ Obi-Wan Kenobi was always good for a line. The legendary Star Wars hero, introduced in George Lucas’s original 1977 Star Wars (subtitled A New Hope in later editions), has some of the most memorable lines in the franchise. Only Darth Vader and Yoda can rival the Jedi Master in terms of quotable zingers. Here, […] Read more

10 Good Things About The Star Wars Prequels

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: May 15, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: ObiWanKenobi, StarWarsNo Comments

Ah, the Star Wars prequels. For a long time, they were the most divisive science-fiction movies in existence. Well, at least until the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Although, in all actuality, the online flames fanned by the latter made you long for 1999-2005. At least there was no Twitter back then. But look, fair’s fair. […] Read more

Are Marvel Movies Getting Old?

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: May 14, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: Marvel, mcuNo Comments

“I don’t see them. I tried, you know?” said Martin Scorsese in a 2019 interview with Empire, “But that’s not cinema.” The Goodfellas director went on to compare the movies to “theme parks” and questioned their depth. Needless to say, his comments inspired controversy. Some felt Scorsese’s comments were spot-on, while others thought him out […] Read more

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review: Standard Marvel Fare

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: May 08, 2022In: Movie Reviews, Movies, ReviewsTags: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, MarvelNo Comments

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has already mastered the Cinematic Universe. And now he’s onto his next big project – the Movie Multiverse. Here, with Marvel’s latest big-screen flick, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we see Feige continue to review this concept and take it multi-universe-wide. And he’s not alone. DC’s upcoming super-movie, The […] Read more

Why Tom Cruise is Hollywood’s Best Action Star

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: April 30, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: TomCruise, TopGunNo Comments

You can count on one hand the number of action stars thriving in Hollywood today. And by that, I mean real action stars. Not good-looking actors who magically turn into CGI action figures during the film’s third-act battle. I mean, actors who make a name off the genre and aren’t afraid to get down and dirty […] Read more

10 Times Single Books Split into Multiple Movies

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: April 29, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: harrypotter, TheHobbitNo Comments

Oh no. Here we go again. Director Jon M. Chu announced that his adaptation of the beloved single-installment play Wicked is being split into two parts. Yes, indeed – the late early 2010s are happening all over again! You see, this isn’t the first (and likely, not last) time that Hollywood has split beloved source material […] Read more

How The Star Wars Franchise Lost Its Magic

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: April 27, 2022In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: Disney, StarWarsNo Comments

A long time ago, in what feels like a galaxy far, far away…Star Wars had magic. The moment John Williams’ iconic score burst onto the screen, accompanied by the words ‘Star Wars,’ so did your excitement. The Star Wars main title theme exuded excitement and the promise of adventure. If nothing else, the Main Title theme […] Read more

Better Call Saul: 10 Times Jimmy Broke Bad

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: April 25, 2022In: Features, Opinion, TVTags: AMC, BetterCallSaulNo Comments

Much like its titular protagonist, Better Call Saul is slippin’ towards the end. Filming for the beloved Breaking Bad spin-off has finished, and Jimmy’s final transition into Saul is set. Given the sixth and final season has started, now is a good time to look through Jimmy’s slippin’ history. Here are the Better Call Saul moments […] Read more

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Ending Explained

Posted By: Nathan Franklinon: April 23, 2022In: Features, Gaming, Movies, OpinionTags: SonicMovie2, sonicthehedgehog2No Comments

As is the case with most franchise movies nowadays, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gave us a mid-credits stinger to hook us in for the third movie. And with the film currently grossing a worldwide total of $242.8 million USD on a $90-110 million production budget, you can be sure the Blue Blur is speeding his way […] Read more