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 whacked out Wednesday?Robocopgets reimagined as a mall cop, an animated spoof reveals the true identity ofBatman’s greatest villain and learn how to build your very own ooze canister from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. But first,Avengers: Age of Ultrongets an honest trailer. Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Avengers: Age of UltronHonest Trailer
This week,Screen Junkiestakes aim atAvengers: Age of Ultronin their latest Honest Trailer, tearing this superhero sequel apart for the peculiar nature of new characters Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Vision, while trashing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for failing to “assemble” in otherMarvelmovies, where threats were much greater. We’ve often heard about the difficultiesJoss Whedonhad on set, and this video breaks down just a few of the myriad of issues he likely had. They also address how weak Marvel villains are, which has long been one of the few distracting factors in the MCU.
RobocopMall Security
YoutuberSam Macaronihas created a humorous spoof that portrays the iconicRobocopas a mall security guard. This trigger-happy android is seen gunning down patrons for shoplifting, and he even gets a partner in ED-209. The short is only two minutes long, but it’s quite hilarious. While we may or may not get a sequel to theRoboCopreboot, at least we’ll always have this parody.
True Identity ofBatman’s Greatest Villain Revealed
We have often showcased the work from the fine folks over atDorklybefore, but thisBatmananimated spoof may be their best yet. The video starts with a gathering of Gotham City’s greatest villains, who, as it turns out, all work for Bruce Wayne’s trusted butler, Alfred. This wonderful video gives us a different spin on the Caped Crusader, highlighting his fragile sensibilities and the fact that he still can’t cope with his parents' death.
Learn How to Make the Ooze Canister From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Dustin fromDIY Prop Shopis back with a new video this week, where he shows fans how to build their very own ooze canister from 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Using a unique water bottle, some green hand soap and a few properly placed lights, the canister turns out quite well, and if you want to replicate this yourself, you only have to spend $20.
Teens React to 1990s Cartoons
In the latest video in their React series,The Fine Brotherstry to see if a group of teenagers can identify theme songs from hit 1990scartoons, such asCaptain Planet and the Planeteers, Dexter’s Laboratory,X-Men, Daria, Tiny Toon Adventures,RecessandRugrats. If you aren’t a teenager and want to feel even older than you are, this video is right up your alley…
A Working Electric Guitar Made of Legos
Nicola Pavanofwww.pavanwoodworks.com|Pavan Woodworkshas created an incredibly unique electric guitar made of Legos. Of course, the strings and the fret board aren’t made of Legos, but the rest of the guitar is, and the video above offers proof that it actually plays. Unfortunately, we don’t get any insight into how this guitar was actually made, but it just goes to show you that you can use Legos for almost anything.
YoutubersSam and Nikohave put together a video essay that breaks down what makes anactionscene good or bad in any given movie. They discuss a number of different techniques, and the reasons filmmakers use them, to give us a better understanding of why some action scenes are memorable, and why others are ultimately forgettable.
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