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Ashley Thomas is The Nerdy Blogger. She holds a B. A. in English Literature from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee (c/o 2007) and completed her M. A. in Literature and Language, concentrating in Imaginative Literature at Signum University in Summer 2017. Ashley blogs, reads, writes (for fun and for hire), and spends time with her husband, Ryan, and their two cat-monsters, Oliver and Nynaeve. She and Ryan reside in Charlotte, North Carolina with a large quantity of board games, comic books, and polyhedral dice. She would like to be Brienne of Tarth, Leslie Knope, and Sylvia Tilly when she grows up.

‘The Mandalorian’ 2×02 Review: “The Passenger”

The Mandalorian is back this week with movie spoofs, Baby Yoda antics, and more in “The Passenger.” I know we could all use a break from the world this week. Let’s jump in the Razorcrest and go to a galaxy…

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ 3×04 Review: “Forget Me Not”

In a time when the entire world seems to be in chaos, Star Trek: Discovery is a gift that keeps on giving.  Star Trek has always been at the forefront when it comes to demonstrating humanity as it should be,…

#WayBackWednesday – A Goofy Movie (1995)

Need a comfort movie? A Goofy Movie is good for what ails ya. Check out our #WayBackWednesday review of A Goofy Movie.

‘The Mandalorian’ 2×01 Review: “The Marshal”

It’s been a long year since the initial release of The Mandalorian. There have been few things that have given me a greater sense of normalcy this year than knowing that The Mandalorian season 2 wrapped prior to the country…

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ 3×03 Review: “People of Earth”

Star Trek: Discovery’s third episode, “People of Earth” keeps the ball rolling and acknowledges the aftermath of time-jumping 930 years into the future. Let me tell y’all, this episode gave me THE FEELS.  I won’t lie and say that I’ve…

The 11 Best Movies to Watch on Halloween Day

Halloween is almost upon us! Are you stuck on what to watch on the big day? No problem! Here are eleven of my favorite Halloween flicks that you can queue up to round out Spooky Month.  The Adventures of Ichabod…

#WayBackWednesday – Alien (1979)

We’re all stuck in the house, right? There’s never been a better time to dig into those retro movies that you’ve always wanted to watch, but never had the time for. Personally, I’m a bit of a retrophile and tend…

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ 3×02 Review: “Far From Home”

I’m back with a review of the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Last week, we got to see where Michael ended up. This week, we find the rest of the Discovery crew–in the midst of an emergency landing! While…

#WayBackWednesday – The Evil Dead (1981)

The Evil Dead is a horror classic that I’ve come to appreciate on several different levels. I have a personal connection to The Evil Dead; it was filmed about 45 minutes from my hometown. The infamous cabin that served as…

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ 3×01 Review: “That Hope is You, Part 1”

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery since plowing through the first two seasons last year. CBS All Access left us waiting in the wings for even a little crumb, such as an airdate, for the better…