Nerdificent

Dani and Ify celebrate their 100th episode with a special 20th anniversary look back at the Scary Movie franchise with guest, Rotten Tomatoes Film Critic, Chauncey K. Robinson.

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Every Movie Spoofed in the Scary Movie Film Franchise - Adam K. Raymond

Ebert's Review of Scary Movie - RogerEbert.com

An Oral History of Scary Movie Shirley Li

Leaving 'In Living Color' - Alan Carter

'Scary Movie' Opening Weekend Box Office Report - Rebecca Ascher-Walsh,

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As Black History Month draws to a close we are celebrating on Nerdificent by covering the first Black Female Superhero in DC Comics, Nubia! Dani and Ify are joined by Wonder Woman fanatic Tamara Brooks to discuss this DC Queen. Enjoy this last installment and look for the next theme right here on Nerdificent!

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Tamara on Twitter

Wrestling Friends on Twitter

Diana's Amazon Sister Nubia Featured

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On this edition of Nerdificent Black History Month continues celebrating another storied creator, Dwayne McDuffie. Profoundly inspired by seeing himself reflected in the media as a hero for the very first time via the Black Panther, young Dwayne grew up to become a pioneer of diversity in both the mainstream comic book and animation industries, encouraging and creating widely inclusive, cultural variety with contemporary, non-stereotypical characters to represent the hero in ALL of us. Dani and Ify are joined by artist, writer, and comic expert Johnny Parker to discuss the many works of McDuffie. Get to know this very special creator on this weeks episode of Nerdificent!

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Keep up with Johnny

NYT Obit for Dwayne McDuffie

Race, Sci-Fi, and Comics: A Talk with Dwayne McDuffie

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Warning! Electrified episode ahead! This week on Nerdificent Dani and Ify are joined by writer and illustrator Crystal Savage to discuss Milestone's own Static and the TV series Static Shock! From paperback beginnings to the multi-season TV show, learn a little more about this static superhero on this episode of Nerdificent!

FOOTNOTES:

Crystal on Instagram

The 15 Best Episodes of 'Static Shock'

Static Shock - A Neglected Gem

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Welcome back to Nerdificent and Happy Black History Month! All throughout February we'll be celebrating Black companies, characters, and leaders in the Nerd World starting with Milestone Comics! Milestone Comics was a Black owned and created comic book company that sought to make comics that capture the complexities of Black life. Capturing all of those nuances, subtleties and complexities allowed an opportunity for young Black readers to see their lives reflected in super heroes. Dani and Ify are joined by co-host of the Nerd GOAT Podcast, Ed Greer, to dive into some history. Learn more on this episode of Nerdificent!

FOOTNOTES:

Ed on Twitter

The co-creator of Milestone, Derek Dingle (whom Ed is embarrassed he forgot)

The Impact of Milestone Comics and the Necessity of Its Revival

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Welcome back to the finale of our series on Star Wars! Dani and Ify have spent weeks covering the many facets of Star Wars; this week we end with maybe the coolest character in the universe, Lando Calrissian. Dani and Ify are joined by 'Why We Love Star Wars' author Ken Napzok to discuss the handsome space cowboy. Whether you're Billy Dee all the way or have a little crush on Donald Glover, learn a little more about all of Lando on this week's episode of Nerdificent!

FOOTNOTES:

Ken on Twitter

The Long Journey of Lando Calrissian

Where Has Lando Been Since Return of the Jedi

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Welcome back to another edition of Nerdificent and another chapter in our series on Star Wars! This week Dani and Ify are joined by Wendy Lee Szany and Teno Stark to discuss the iconic outfits, uniforms, and armor that decorate and protect the characters of the Star Wars universe. Learn about the legendary hands that crafted the instantly recognizable looks of this Space Western right here on Nerdificent! 

FOOTNOTES: 

Wendy on Twitter

Teno on Twitter

The Origin of the Darth Vader Look

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Hello, and welcome back to our mini-series on Star Wars! The next stops on this Star Tour take us to the many planets that make up the setting of your favorite moments in Star Wars. Dani and Ify are joined by planet fanatics Anthony Carboni and Klee Wiggins to help decide where we’d all most like to settle down. All aboard from Bespin to Yavin, get ready for a light-speed journey through the planets of Star Wars on Nerdificent!

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Anthony on Twitter

Klee on Twitter

Star Wars Planets, Ranked

Could the Planets in Star Wars Support Life?

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Welcome back! It’s a whole new year and here at Nerdificent, we’re starting off by doing a multi-episode deep dive into all things Star Wars! Our journey begins with the force - that omnipresent power that allows the Jedi and Sith to stir drinks without using their hands, and Rey and Kylo to facetime without phones. Dani and Ify are joined by an expert panel of Ash Crossan, Catrina Dennis and Emma Fyffe to discuss this mystical ability. While the Jedi and Sith are the most powerful force wielders in the Star Wars canon, there are many other groups and creatures capable of tapping into the force. Grab your sabers and focus cause it's time for Nerdificent!

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Emma on Twitter

Catrina on Twitter

Ash on Twitter

The Force

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The 2nd Chapter of the 'Best of 2019' Clip show! See you with a brand new episode next week!

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