Nicholas Nadel

Nick writes for AMC, WE TV, HBO and others. He has contributed to The Onion, lives in Brooklyn and will probably save mankind someday.


'The Runaways,' 'Greenberg,' 'Repo Men' and More in New Movies

Required viewing from the week in movies. Yes, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning make out in "The Runaways." But we're also interested in seeing the awesome Michael Shannon ("Revolutionary Road") as crazy group founder Kim Fowley. His sharp performance should take your mind off of your uncomfortable feelings regarding Fanning. Also in theaters: -- Ben Stiller goes serious in "Greenberg," ...

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'God of War III,' 'Dragon Age,' 'Metro 2033' and More in New Video Games

Required playing from the week in video games. Kratos -- the ripped hero who looks like what would happen if a 13-year-old MMA fan designed a Greek warrior-- returns in "God of War III." The fact that this final trilogy piece is pretty much identical to the previous two is sort of moot. Fans of this franchise know what they want: gratuitous beheadings and pixelated (NSFW) boobies. For better or ...

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Asylum Readers' Dream Girl Discovered

Our readers know what they like. So when we unveiled our list of women who are hot for reasons we don't quite understand, you guys chimed in with your picks for the type of gal that puts the marshmallows in your cocoa. (Aww!) Lyle wrote, "Girls who like beer!!" DanielGrayCard offered, "Definitely girls with a tough side. I don't like girls who are manly, but wimpy babies are a turn off." ...

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Jesse James Cheating on Sandra Bullock With 'Bombshell'; Obama Supports Tiger Woods

Showbiz news you actually want, from geek gossip to celeb train-wrecks. Jesse James is reportedly cheating on Sandra Bullock with a tattooed, adult website model named "Bombshell." (Radar Online) President Barack Obama threw his support behind Tiger Woods. (TMZ) Ryan Reynolds was spotted on the set of "Green Lantern" wearing the power ring. Or, possibly, his wedding ring. (FilmDrunk) ...

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'Ninja Assassin,' 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' 'Breaking Bad' and More New DVDs

Required viewing from the week in DVD and Blu-ray. The latest "MST3K" collection, "Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVII," features the much-requested flicks "The Final Sacrifice" and "Blood Waters of Dr. Z." Plus, you get the very first episode ("The Crawling Eye"), with a special introduction by original host Joel Hodgson. Let the "Joel versus Mike" debates begin anew! Also in stores: -- How ...

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Asylum Wants to Dress You Up in Betty White's Love

Congratulations to reader Linsey Ernst, winner of today's weekly giveaway of the official Asylum T-shirt, courtesy of Busted Tees. The tee features Betty White, friend of animals, fire of our loins and light of our life. And what exactly did Linsey Ernst do to deserve this swag? NOTHING (except leave a comment on one of our posts). Each week, we randomly select one commenter to receive a ...

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Amanda Seyfried Talks Lesbian Love Scene; Feldman Skips Haim's Funeral

Showbiz news you actually want, from geek gossip to celeb train wrecks. Corey Haim was laid to rest on Tuesday in a quiet funeral ceremony. Corey Feldman did not attend out of respect for Haim's mother. (The Blemish) Amanda Seyfried doesn't want her dad to watch her lesbian love scene with Julianne Moore in her new film, "Chloe." (Daily Fill) DMX was sentenced to six months in jail for ...

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White Stripes, Ludacris, Runaways Anthology and More in New Music

Required listening from the week in music. The live album "Under Great Northern Lights" chronicles The Whites Stripes' 2007 trek across Canada. The accompanying tour documentary shows Meg and Jack White on and off stage, in what could quite possibly be their final tour. Well, final tour as The White Stripes anyway. Jack has so many side projects, Meg is bound to show up in one of them ...

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'Star Wars' Burlesque Star Inspires Hilarious Puns

Recently we spoke to Courtney Cruz, the woman behind the "Star Wars" Stormtrooper burlesque that is currently heating up the Web. Turns out our readers are just as enamored with this sultry servant of Lord Vader as we are. While they might not be tattooing her on their arms, Courtney's stage show inspired readers to offer some hilarious "Star Wars"-themed puns. Jonathan took the opportunity to ...

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Kate Winslet Single; 'Jersey Shore''s J-Woww Swears Off Breast Implants

Showbiz news you actually want, from geek gossip to celeb train wrecks. Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes split up after seven years of marriage. (The Blemish) "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "J-Woww" Farley has vowed never to get another breast augmentation surgery. (Popeater) Jeff Garlin ripped Jay Leno, saying that the "Tonight Show" host "has no character." (TMZ) Amanda Seyfried wore a nude ...

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