NOC Review: Amber Midthunder Hits Her Target Dead On in ‘Prey’

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Michael Lee

The Predator film franchise centered on the clash between its race of a highly evolved race of aliens who hunt alphas for sport versus man. While its predecessors were as bloody and violent as the next, Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey goes back to basics with a primal and bloody David vs. Goliath story that not only is worthy of being a part of the iconic franchise but something could stand on its own thanks to Amber Midthunder’s astonishing performance that subverts tropes in a way that finally makes indigenous cultures the heroes of their own story.

Interview, Movies

Teeradon “James” Supapunpinyo on Preparing for His Role in ‘Thirteen Lives’

August 3, 2022August 8, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Teeradon “James” Supapunpinyo has a newfound appreciation for meditation. After being cast in Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives as the heroic coach Ekkaphon Chanthawong stuck in the Tham Luang caves in 2018 with 12 of his football players, Supapunpinyo had to do a lot of research for the role.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Writer/Director Quinn Shephard Talks Her New Film, ‘Not Okay’

August 2, 2022 Sophia Soto

Quinn Shephard wrote and directed Not Okay, which is meant to serve as a mix of cautionary tale and social satire. The new dark comedy is now streaming on Hulu.

Interview, Movies

How ‘Thirteen Lives’ Represents the Humanity of Thailand and its People

August 2, 2022 Laura Sirikul

When westerners think about Thailand, there are many thoughts that come to mind: the food, Muay Thai, or martial artist Tony Jaa. There are also many harmful stereotypes of the Thai people that Hollywood gets very wrong. Movies like The Beach or The Hangover II that showcase Thai people as dirty, thuggish gangsters and the country as an untrustworthy place. With Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives, based on true events from the 2018 Thai Cave Rescue, Thais are finally being seen as they truly are – people who love their country and its people.

Interview, Movies

Sukollawat ‘Weir’ Kanarot on Playing Real-Life Fallen Hero in ‘Thirteen Lives’

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Playing a real-life tragic hero is never easy, especially when one also needs to reenact their devastating death scene in a large scale production. Sukollawat “Weir” Kanarot felt the pressure of his performance as former Thai Navy SEAL Saman Kunan in Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Dylan O’Brien on the Fascinating Messages in ‘Not Okay’ and More

July 29, 2022September 5, 2024 Sophia Soto

Dylan O’Brien brings the character of Colin to life in Not Okay. The new dark comedy is now officially streaming on Hulu and is meant to serve as a mix of cautionary tale and social satire.

Interview, Movies

B.J. Novak Discusses His New Movie, ‘Vengeance’

July 29, 2022 Sophia Soto

B.J. Novak makes his directorial debut with Vengeance, a thrilling dark comedy that he also wrote and stars in as Ben Manalowitz. The new film is now in theaters!

Conventions, Marvel, Movies

SDCC 2022: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Explores the Consistency of Excellence

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 The Nerds of Color

After Ryan Coogler and the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever brought the house down in Hall H, some of the film’s stars stopped by our spot on the press line and spoke to Ron from POC Culture about what the new film will mean to audiences, but especially to Black and Indigenous moviegoers.

Conventions, Marvel, Movies

SDCC 2022: Peyton Reed and Paul Rudd Reflect on the ‘Ant-Man’ Franchise

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 The Nerds of Color

On the Hall H press line, Ron from POC Culture spoke to the stars of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to talk about the film that will officially kick off Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2023.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine Talk the Unique Love Story in ‘Purple Hearts’

July 27, 2022 Sophia Soto

Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine star as Cassie and Luke in Purple Hearts. Carson, who serves as an executive producer, also co-wrote and performed the original soundtrack. The movie will be released July 29 on Netflix.

Animation, Movies

The Official Trailer and Poster for ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Finally Comes to Life

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

It’s a personal point of joy for me to be posting this given that Guillermo Del Toro is officially one of my heroes. As a director, his sense of style, imagination, and heart coupled with brutal honesty has paved the way for films like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, The Devil’s Backbone, and countless others to become cinematic classics. But as a human being, there’s no celebrity out there with a bigger heart and a more magical soul. And this holiday season, he will be injecting both into one of the most timeless characters of all time: Pinocchio!

Conventions, DC Comics, Movies1 Comment

SDCC 2022: DC Shares First Looks at ‘Black Adam’ and ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’

July 27, 2022July 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

With all of the excitement Marvel Studios brought to Hall H on Saturday, it was easy to forget that there was another huge comic book studio bringing upcoming releases to theaters this year: DC. And while they didn’t bring a multi-year plan of tentpoles building up to two major crossover events, they still bought something pretty epic: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!

Marvel, Movies

‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ Gets a ‘Ten Rings’ Director

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

Hot off the heels of winning San Diego Comic Con, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty has found its director! Who is it? Keep reading to find out.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

‘Prey’ Cast and Crew on Breaking Barriers in the ‘Predator’ Franchise

July 22, 2022 Michael Lee

The Predator movies of the past have featured some soldiers of fortune being hunted by its titular alien race of hunters seeking to add to their trophy case. But in Prey, director Dan Trachtenberg takes a different approach to that dynamic by setting the film 300 years in the Comanche nation and follows Naru (Amber Midthunder), a fierce and highly skilled warrior who will do anything to protect her tribe, including hunting a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal. The result is a primal David and Goliath match unlike anything we’ve ever seen from the Predator franchise.

Conventions, Gaming, Movies

SDCC 2022: New Trailer and Poster for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Mike Manalo

As you already know, the upcoming, highly anticipated 2023 release, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has taken over San Diego Comic-Con. But in addition to the festive tavern offsite experience, the film’s directors and cast, including Chris Pine, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, and Sophia Lillis were on hand in Hall H today to debut the new trailer and poster for the film.

Horror, Movies

Eerie New Trailer for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Drops Online

July 21, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’re in the dog days of summer, folks. But we’re already looking to the chills of the fall movie season. Chief among them is the highly anticipated film from director Olivia Wilde, her second film after the brilliant Booksmart, entitled Don’t Worry Darling. The film and its Twilight Zone-y premise definitely has everyone’s curiosities peaked. Will Wilde deliver? Based on this eerie trailer, I think all signs point to “yes.”

Conventions, Gaming, Movies1 Comment

SDCC 2022: ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Offsite Delivers on What It Promises

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Mike Manalo

Happy Comic-Con everyone! It’s been three years since we were able to indulge in the allure of exclusives, panels, and offsites. But at long last, we are back! And our first stop: the highly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves offsite experience.

Anime, Movies

A Door to a New Adventure Opens in the trailer for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’

July 21, 2022July 20, 2022 Bray Lawrence

Toho and Comix Wave have finally released the reveal trailer for Makoto Shinkai’s upcoming film, Suzume. The anticipation of the next film from the acclaimed Your Name and Weathering With You director has been building since the first key visual was released back in April.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Brandon Perea Finds New Messages with Each Screening of ‘Nope’

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Brandon Perea is still pinching himself over the very idea of himself in Jordan Peele’s latest horror film, Nope. Perea plays Angel, the Fry’s employee who befriends siblings OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer) as they embark on their mission to capture images of the U.F.O. that terrorizes their horse ranch.

Movies, Streaming

Here’s Your First Look at ‘Do Revenge’ Starring Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke

July 20, 2022 Sophia Soto

Netflix has just released some first look images for Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s Do Revenge, which stars Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke. The cast of the new dark comedy also includes Austin Abrams, Rish Shah, Talia Ryder, Ava Capri, Jonathan Daviss, Maia Reficco, Paris Berelc, Alisha Boe, and Sophie Turner.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

The Russo Brothers Talk Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Sophia Soto

Anthony and Joe Russo, who also serves as a writer, directed and produced The Gray Man. The new film, which is based on the book of the same title, is currently in theaters and will begin streaming July 22 on Netflix.

Movies

Check Out the New Dolby Poster for ‘Bullet Train’

July 20, 2022July 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

The summer movie season is winding down, but it’s not dead yet! Bullet Train is still coming up ahead, and to celebrate the film’s release on August 5, Sony and Dolby have teamed up with artist 17th & Oak to bring you a new Dolby-exclusive poster for the film. Check it out here.

Movies, Streaming

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Look Both Ways’ Starring Lili Reinhart

July 19, 2022 Sophia Soto

Lili Reinhart both stars in and executive produces Netflix’s Look Both Ways. Additional cast members include Danny Ramirez, David Corenswet, Aisha Dee, Andrea Savage, Luke Wilson, and Nia Long. The film, directed by Wanuri Kahiu, will be released August 17!