Courageous Nerd

1 week ago | courageousnerd.com | Conor O'Brien

Actor Spotlights are features examining the careers and impacts of talented performers working in film and television. The latest looks at Cristin Milioti who has appeared in shows such as Black Mirror, The Penguin and How I Met Your Mother. Be sure to check out our earlier Actor Spotlight features. They cover stars like Jensen Ackles, Jack Quaid, Titus Welliver and more. Born in New Jersey, Cristin Milioti has dazzled audiences across a variety of genres including crime drama, sitcom and animation.

2 weeks ago | courageousnerd.com | Conor O'Brien

Karate Kid: Legends continues on a beloved franchise with a 40+ year history – but does it live up to the hype? Director: Jonathan EntwhistleWriter: Rob LieberStarring: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight and Wyatt OlefWarning: This review contains spoilers. Please bear this in mind if you haven’t seen the film. No doubt about it, Karate Kid: Legends had high expectations to live up to.

2 weeks ago | courageousnerd.com | Conor O'Brien

It’s official: we now know which Jack Reacher book will be adapted for season 4. Having debuted in 2022, the action thriller stars Ritchson as Child’s titular hero, a vagrant ex-military policeman. The 42-year-old shared a teaser image revealing which book will be the template for season 4’s storyline.

2 weeks ago | courageousnerd.com | Conor O'Brien

HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series is edging ever closing – with nine new cast members now officially confirmed. First announced in 2023, the show is adapting JK Rowling’s beloved novels for a new generation. HBO confirmed last month that Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play Harry, Hermione and Ron. Meanwhile, other revealed castings include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid.

2 weeks ago | courageousnerd.com | Conor O'Brien

Over two decades on from the 2002 animated classic, Lilo and Stitch is back on the big screen! With a live-action depiction this time around, does the beloved story still hold up? Director: Dean Fleischer CampWriters: Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van WaesStarring:Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis and Chris SandersWarning: This review contains spoilers for Lilo and Stitch (2025).