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The NOCs of the Roundtable review and discuss the wonderfully wacky roller coaster that is Warner Bros. Animation’s new film The Cat in the Hat, out this weekend.

Newsletter

November 6, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review #18: 10/31-11/6/2026

This week we’re still riding the wave of Tuesday’s election results — before turning, as always, to the rest of what ran on the NOC: a new Dr. Seuss movie, two dispatches from NYFF 64, and two conventions’ worth of interviews.

Paul Culos and Mitch Ross, in early-1900s period suits, stand close and smile at each other on stage, with two other actors seated in the background.

Reviews Theatre

November 6, 2026 Edward Hong

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Rorschach’

Under Skylight Theatre Company’s new artistic director Cameron Watson, Kelly Younger’s world-premiere play Rorschach is a cute, whimsical story about ink blots, hidden desires across time, and the mystery behind Hermann Rorschach himself — even if its most compelling love story isn’t the one in the spotlight.

A six-panel collage featuring Budjette Tan, the cover of Trese: Murder on Balete Drive, an animated fiery-eyed character in a fighting pose, a winged demonic silhouette, the book cover for Under the Balete Tree, and a portrait of Lauren Lola.

Comics Horror Interview

November 5, 2026 Lauren Lola

‘Trese’ Author Budjette Tan on Elevation of Filipino Folklore and Horror in Pop Culture

We sat down with Trese writer and co-creator Budjette Tan to talk about the intersection of Filipino folklore and horror in today’s pop culture landscape.

A bowl of Reimagined Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes, brown gravy, crispy prosciutto, and a Mickey-shaped pastry topper, from Merry Mashups at Disney Festival of Holidays.

Theme Parks

November 4, 2026 Michael Lee

Disneyland Resort Unveils New Eats and Returning Favorites for the 2026 Holiday Season

Disney has unveiled its 2026 holiday menus at the Disneyland Resort, featuring new takes on traditional dishes like Thanksgiving leftovers alongside returning festive favorites. Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays run November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027.

Giancarlo Esposito and Quinta Brunson sit in red armchairs during a press day interview, in front of a striped teal-and-white backdrop featuring animated character cutouts from The Cat in the Hat.

Animation Interview Movies

November 4, 2026 Mike Manalo

Fantastic Fun with Quinta Brunson, Giancarlo Esposito, and the Directors of ‘The Cat in the Hat’

We sat down with The Cat in the Hat co-stars Quinta Brunson and Giancarlo Esposito, along with directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni, to talk about bringing the Seussian classic to life.

Animation Reviews

November 3, 2026 Swara Ahmed

NOCs of the Roundtable Review ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Episodes 10-13 Season Finale

The NOCs of the Roundtable are joined by special guest Meg to spoiler dive into and review the last four episodes of Avatar: Seven: Havens, Book 1 Survival.

Alisa Reyes and Nikita François at L.A. Comic Con

Animation Conventions Interview Television

November 3, 2026 Nikita Francois

Catching Up with ‘The Proud Family’ and ‘All That’ Actress Alisa Reyes at L.A. Comic Con

At L.A. Comic Con, we sat down with Alisa Reyes to talk about her enduring career across The Proud Family and All That, and her lasting impact as a champion of representation on screen.

The cast and writer of Bring it On: All or Nothing

Conventions Interview Movies

November 2, 2026 Nikita Francois

The Cast of ‘Bring it On: All or Nothing’ Reflects on Friendship and Legacy, 20 Years Later

At L.A. Comic Con, we sat down with the cast and writer of Bring it On: All or Nothing as they celebrated the film’s 20th anniversary, reflecting on their enduring friendships and the passing of Hayden Panettiere.

FX’s American Horror Story -- Pictured: Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie.

Interview Conventions Horror Television

November 2, 2026 Sophia Soto

The Cast and Costume Designers of ‘American Horror Story: 13’ Reflect on the Iconic Franchise

After premiering back in 2011, American Horror Story: 13 has officially concluded its thirteenth season, which featured an all-star cast, many of whom reprised their fan-favorite roles. While covering New York Comic Con 2026, The Nerds of Color had the chance to speak with stars Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman, in addition to costume designers Catherine Crabtree and Lou Eyrich, about conventions, standout character moments, wardrobe choices, and more.

Television Reviews

November 1, 2026 Swara Ahmed

The Nerds of Newport Spoiler Recap and Review of ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Premiere

The Nerds of Newport give their spoiler recap review of the first season of Season 4, starting off with a bang with repercussions for the various characters of the Gilded Age.

Newsletter Gone Too Soon

October 30, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Week in Review #17: 10/24-30/2026

This week we say goodbye to three giants of nerd pop culture — Sir Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, and Eric Bauza — before turning, carefully, to the rest of the week: trailers, interviews, reviews, red carpets, and recaps.

America Ferrera, Bill Hader, and Xochitl Gomez burst into laughter while seated in red armchairs during an interview in front of a Cat in the Hat backdrop.

Animation Interview Movies

October 30, 2026 Mike Manalo

Chaos with ‘Cat in the Hat’ Stars America Ferrera, Xochitl Gomez, and Bill Hader

America Ferrera, Xochitl Gomez, and Bill Hader sit down with The Nerds of Color for one of the most chaotic, hilarious interviews the site has ever done ahead of The Cat in the Hat’s November 6th release.

Four team members huddle together on a rooftop before splitting up for their final mission.

Streaming Recaps Sci Fi

October 30, 2026 Keith Chow

NOC Recaps ‘Dark Matter’ S2, E10: Setting Sun

After last week’s penultimate episode, we’ve reached the end of the road. Episode ten, “No Quiet Life,” is the Dark Matter Season 2 finale, and fittingly, it closes us out with the closing track on Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter album — “Setting Sun.”

Six cast members of The Gilded Age Season 4 pose in Victorian-era costumes against a painted cityscape backdrop for the show’s key art.

Television Interview

October 29, 2026 Nikita Francois

‘The Gilded Age’ Red Carpet Dazzles in New York

Nikita and Swara hit the red carpet premiere of The Gilded Age Season 4 in New York, talking colorism, classism, and hopes for the season with the cast and EP/writer Sonja Warfield.

A group of hooded Fremen warriors with blue-within-blue eyes stand together on the desert sands of Arrakis.

Trailers Movies Sci Fi

October 29, 2026 Michael Lee

‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Reveals a Galactic Coup d’état

We dig into the final trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, which teases a conspiracy to overthrow Paul Atreides — with Chani potentially playing a role in his downfall.

Emily Hampshire, as E.D.I.T.H., stands with her arms crossed in front of a vintage switchboard panel of knobs, dials, and wires, wearing a navy sweater with a red bow design.

Interview Marvel Streaming

October 28, 2026 Sophia Soto

Emily Hampshire on ‘VisionQuest’ and E.D.I.T.H.’s Backstory

Emily Hampshire opens up about discovering E.D.I.T.H.’s painful backstory alongside her character, and what it meant to bring Edith Marks to life in Marvel Television’s VisionQuest.

Two women in Gilded Age-era floral dresses and hats share a laugh at a social gathering, with other guests visible in the background.

Television Reviews

October 27, 2026 Swara Ahmed

The Nerds of Newport Non-Spoiler Review of ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4

The Nerds of Newport are back with a full non-spoiler review of Season 4 of The Gilded Age, recapping where we left off and sharing our thoughts ahead of the November 1 premiere.

Animation Gone Too Soon

October 26, 2026 Victoria Wade

Eric Bauza’s Legacy: The Voice that Carried Generations of Animation Forward

Remembering Eric Bauza, the Filipino Canadian voice actor who brought beloved characters to life and helped shape the future of animation.

Animation Reviews

October 26, 2026 Swara Ahmed

NOCs of the Roundtable Review ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Episodes 7-9

Lauren, Victoria, and Swara discuss the immensely consequential seventh through ninth chapters of Book 1: Survival of Avatar: Seven Havens, diving into the new revelations about Korra and Asami, the spiritual mysteries that continue to deepen and elude us, the state of Ellora, the Faceless as a force to potentially root for, and much more. We also discuss what we think might happen in the final four chapters of Book 1: Survival this upcoming Friday!

Iona Bell as Lou Lou, Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, and Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Interview Books Movies

October 26, 2026 Sophia Soto

Volunteering as Tribute with the Cast of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’

We spoke with Mckenna Grace, Ben Wang, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Lili Taylor about introducing a new generation to the world of Panem in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Movies Interview Music Stop Motion

October 25, 2026 Mike Manalo

How LAIKA’s Artists Brought Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis’ ‘Wildwood’ Vision to Life

We sat down with costume designer Deb Cook, FX lead Ollie Jones, animation head Brad Schiff, cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, and Wildwood author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis to talk about bringing LAIKA’s most ambitious film to life.

Lena Orchard (Dakota Gorman) lies on blood-stained bedding, wounded and looking up in fear.

Reviews Horror Movies

October 25, 2026 Valerie Complex

‘Hellcat’ is a Nasty Little Horror Mystery That Sputters to the End

There is something immediately unsettling about waking up injured in the back of a moving trailer with absolutely no idea how you got there. That is where Brock Bodell’s Hellcat drops Lena Orchard (Dakota Gorman), and thankfully, the movie does not waste much time letting her, or us, get comfortable.