The Middle Geeks Episode 72: ‘Leila and the Wolves’ Review
We review the 1984 film, Leila and the Wolves, which chronicles the revolutionary role of women in the Levant.
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Swara is a data analyst and a co-host of The Middle Geeks. He loves talking about politics, animals, nature, and all things Star Trek and DC.
Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu on Making History in ‘Doctor Who’
We speak with the Doctor himself, Ncuti Gatwa, and new companion Varada Sethu on their breaking new ground in representation in the latest season of Doctor Who, and the new type of dynamic for the Doctor from their characters.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 71: ‘Mo’ Season 2 Review
Tariq Ra’ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to review the second and last season of Palestinian comedian Mo Amer’s critically acclaimed Netflix series.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 70: ‘From Ground Zero’ and 2024 in Review
We’re joined by activist Andrew Kadi to review the harrowing yet hopeful documentary compilation From Ground Zero, in which 22 Palestinian filmmakers document their genocide from Gaza.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 69: Jaylee Hamidi on their Career and ‘How to Die Alone’
We interview Jaylee Hamidi on their role in Natasha Rothwell’s How to Die Alone!
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The Cast of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Discuss the Fifth and Final Season
We speak with the main cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 on what adventures wait for the USS Cerritos.
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‘The Rings of Power’ Cast and Crew on the Free Fall for Middle Earth After Season 2 (SPOILERS)
With the conclusion of the riveting second season, we interview the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 68: ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 SPOILER Review
Arezou joins us once again to review The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Amazon Prime!
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Jaylee Hamidi on the Rich Storytelling of Hulu’s ‘How to Die Alone’
Natasha Rothwell’s Hulu series How to Die Alone might initially seem like your run-of-the-mill dramedy series, mixing humor and sadness to balance out the stakes. But while watching, you realize that Rothwell and her team have struck a stark relatability that delves deeper than most shows.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dating Reality Show ‘Muslim Matchmaker’ Coming to Hulu
Muslim Matchmaker is currently in development, exclusively for Hulu, The Nerds of Color has learned from sources.
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‘The Rings of Power’ Cast on Bringing Life to Middle Earth in Season 2
As Middle Earth returns to our streaming screens later this month, we interview the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to get a taste of what to expect for Season 2.
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Frederik Wiedmann on Composing ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
We interview Frederik Wiedmann, the composer of Prime Video’s Batman: Caped Crusader. He is no stranger to composing for DC animation, having done the scores for Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, The Death of Superman, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, and much more, as well as The Dragon Prince and Star Trek: Picard.
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‘The Acolyte’ is Exactly What ‘Star Wars’ Needed
Before The Rise of Skywalker at the tail end 2019, I was a big Star Wars fan. The release of the singularly subpar final chapter of the Sequel Trilogy had me distraught about the franchise, severely dampening my fandom. The recidivism of Episode IX had me believe that there was no true moving forward. We would be destined to remain in the strict boundaries of Jedi vs. Sith without a critical examination and growth of what these stories could be.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 67: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Season 1 Review
Arezou joins us once again along with new guest Noor to review one of the most riveting Star Wars series yet.
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PC Williams on Costume Designing ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2
We speak with the costume designer of of We Are Lady Parts and frequent collaborator with Nida Manzoor, PC Williams!
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Nida Manzoor on ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 and the Role of the Artist
We speak once again with the brilliant creator of We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor!
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The Middle Geeks Episode 66: ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 Review
Isa joins us once again to review the second season of Nida Manzoor’s masterpiece Peacock series, We Are Lady Parts!
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Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey on the Second Season of ‘We Are Lady Parts’
We interview the frontwoman (Saira played by Sarah Kameela Impey) and lead guitarist (Amina played by Anjana Vasan) of our favorited Muslim women punk band, Lady Parts.
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‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 Masterfully Displays the Life of the Artist
At long last (though not quite so long if you’re used to British TV), We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor’s bold and riveting show of a punk rock Muslim women band, named “Lady Parts” has returned to Peacock and Channel 4 in the UK.
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The Middle Geeks Episode 65: Author Rania Hanna on ‘The Jinn Daughter’
We welcome on debut author Rania Hanna to discuss her new book, The Jinn Daughter!
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‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 Trailer Shows the Band in Their Villain Era
Nida Manzoor’s We Are Lady Parts debuts its Season 2 trailer, with the season releasing May 30.
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‘We Are Lady Parts’ Returns to Peacock in May for Season 2
Nida Manzoor’s masterpiece of a show starring Muslim women of color makes its long-awaited return. Three years after its debut, We Are Lady Parts will return for a second season on Peacock on May 30.
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The Cast and Executive Producers of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ on the Final Season
We speak with series stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Wilson Cruz, Mary Wiseman, Blu De Barrio, Doug Jones, David Ajala, and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise about what to expect in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5.
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