The 12 Best Movies About Nerds That Break Classic Nerd Stereotypes
Tired of the same geek tropes and stereotypes in films? These classic nerd movies show what it's really like to be a nerd!
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The self-proclaimed "shamanic thespian" is an actor like no other. Whether you love him or hate him, you can't say he's average.
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