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This week on Part Time Nerd, we're heading into deep space to review Project Hail Mary. We discuss how the film adapts Andy Weir's bestselling novel, the performances, the science, the emotional moments, and whether it lives up to the massive expectations surrounding one of the year's biggest sci-fi releases.

Is Project Hail Mary destined to become a modern sci-fi classic, or does it miss the mark? Join us as we break down everything we loved, what surprised us, and whether we'd recommend adding this one to your watchlist.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Project Hail Mary.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re reviewing **Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)**—a movie often ranked as one of the weakest Superman films ever made.

With a smaller budget, questionable effects, and the unforgettable Nuclear Man, this sequel has become infamous among superhero fans.

We’re breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and whether *Superman IV* is truly as bad as its reputation suggests.

Is it a total mess, a guilty pleasure, or maybe a little of both? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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John Candy. Dan Aykroyd. One family vacation. Endless chaos.

This week on Part Time Nerd, we revisit the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors to see if this summer classic still delivers the laughs. From the legendary Old 96er steak challenge to raccoons, bears, and nonstop family rivalry, we break down the movie's funniest moments, what still works today, and whether nostalgia is enough to make it a must-watch.

Is The Great Outdoors still one of the best summer comedies ever made, or has it lost some of its charm? Tune in for our full review and let us know what you think!

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re revisiting **Superman III (1983)**—easily one of the strangest entries in the Superman franchise.

This film leans heavily into comedy while mixing in some surprisingly dark moments, making it one of the most divisive Superman movies ever.

We’re breaking down the story, the performances, the tone shift, and whether *Superman III* deserves more credit—or the criticism it gets.

Is it underrated, a mess, or secretly entertaining? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re reviewing **Batman: The Killing Joke**, one of the most talked-about DC animated films.

Based on the legendary graphic novel, this movie had huge expectations—but did it deliver?

We’re breaking down the story, the animation, the controversial changes, and whether this adaptation lives up to the source material.

Did *The Killing Joke* do justice to the classic story, or did it miss the mark? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re revisiting **Superman II (1980)**—the sequel that gave us one of Superman’s greatest cinematic showdowns.

With General Zod and his crew arriving on Earth, Superman faces one of his biggest challenges yet.

We’re breaking down the action, performances, iconic moments, and whether *Superman II* still stands as one of the best superhero sequels ever made.

Does it improve on the original, or does the first film still reign supreme? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re hitting the slopes with **Ski School (1990)**.

This over-the-top comedy brings wild parties, ridiculous antics, and plenty of cheesy 90s humor—but does it still hold up today?

We’re talking about the comedy, the characters, and whether *Ski School* is actually worth revisiting or better left in the past.

Is it dumb fun, a guilty pleasure, or just plain bad? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re diving into the cult horror film **Waxwork (1988)**.

This movie has a fun premise—step into a wax museum and get pulled into deadly horror worlds—but does the execution live up to the idea?

We’re breaking down the story, practical effects, horror elements, and whether *Waxwork* still holds up today.

Is it a hidden gem or just an average late-80s horror flick? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re revisiting **Superman (1978)**—the movie that helped define superhero films for generations.

From Christopher Reeve’s iconic performance to the unforgettable score and classic storytelling, this film set the standard for comic book movies.

But does *Superman* still hold up today?

We’re breaking down the performances, the story, the effects, and whether this classic still deserves its legendary status.

Can modern superhero movies match what this film accomplished? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this episode of PT Nerd, we’re reviewing **Injustice** and breaking down whether this DC animated movie lives up to the hype of the iconic storyline.

Did the darker take on Superman work? Was the pacing too rushed? And did this adaptation do justice to the source material?

We’re talking story, animation, characters, and whether **Injustice** is worth your time.

What did you think of *Injustice*? Did it work for you or miss the mark? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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