NOC Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ is an Imperfect Good Time
The online world is ridiculous. We all know it. Most stupid “leaks” and rumors involving Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny have been planted by small minded “anti-woke” trolls in an attempt to perpetuate anti-Disney agendas and garner unearned clicks. And while I have no real dog in those fights, other than to denounce the stupidity of anyone who believes “woke culture is ruining the world,” I have to say it’s all BS. Don’t be gullible. Most of it is wrong. And the movie is perfectly fine! Enjoyable, even!
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Hard NOC Life 317: Is ‘The Flash’ Better Than Ezra?
A couple weeks ago, we brought you a non-spoiler review of The Flash on our YouTube channel. Now that the movie is out, Keith and Swara dig into all of the spoilers and top secret cameos they couldn’t divulge before on this week’s Hard NOC Life!
Netflix Previews a Whole New Snyderverse with ‘Rebel Moon’
Over the weekend, during Netflix’s TUDUM event in Brazil, Zack Snyder unveiled a first look, including behind the scenes footage, at his long awaited sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon.
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Watch the Trailer for ‘Heart of Stone’ Starring Gal Gadot
During Tudum: A Global Fan Event, Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, and Alia Bhatt debuted the official trailer for Heart of Stone. The movie will be released August 11 on Netflix.
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Chase Stokes Shares a First Look at the Pogues in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 at Tudum
Rev up the Twinkie because the Pogues are ready for another season and they have some new looks! Chase Stokes, who plays John B and is one of the show’s hosts this year, just presented an Outer Banks sneak peek live from the Tudum: A Global Fan Event stage in Brazil.
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Lily Collins Has Some Exciting ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 4 News at Tudum
During Tudum: A Global Fan Event, Lily Collins had a pretty fun announcement… Emily in Paris season 4 will take Emily and fans on a Roman holiday!
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Penn Badgley Teases the Final Season of ‘YOU’ at Tudum
It’s officially Tudum day! This year, the global fan event is live from São Paulo, Brazil and Penn Badgley had a pretty interesting tease for fans of Netflix’s YOU.
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The Cast of ‘Asteroid City’ Discusses the Film’s Themes
Before Asteroid City hits theaters everywhere, I had the chance to interview Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Maya Hawke, Rupert Friend, Adrien Brody, and Jeffrey Wright in person! The film is currently in select NY and LA theaters.
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Andy Muschietti Tapped to Lead ‘Batman: The Brave and The Bold’
Now that The Flash is finally in theaters, sending the Snyderverse into the sunset, DC Studios can start looking to the future of its cinematic universe. We know James Gunn will be kicking off the new DCU, helming Superman: Legacy in 2025. And now we know who’s tacking the other half of the World’s Finest: Andy Muschietti will direct Batman: The Brave and The Bold!
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NOC Review: ‘The Flash’ is Fine but Fumbles Frequently
I think it needs to be said upfront that due to the controversies surrounding Ezra Miller’s criminal record and unforgivable behavior, we at The Nerds of Color believe that accountability needs to be taken into serious consideration regarding their place and future in this industry.
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Getting into the ‘Crater’ with Thomas Boyce
Last month, Disney+ debuted an absolutely charming, but poignant movie called Crater. The movie — in some ways, the hybrid between Stand by Me and Armageddon — features an ensemble of misfit teens on a colony on the moon, who hijack a rover to explore a crater on the desolate outreaches of space.
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‘Elemental’ Cast and Crew Open Up About Animating and Emoting the Elements
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is anything but a simple love story about opposites attracting. The studio’s latest animated film is a nuanced exploration of culture clashes and the immigrant experience told through science and set in a world where elements of Fire, Water, Earth and Air co-exist.
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Oh, Daddy: These are Our Favorite Dads of the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be a big place full of a wide array of super humans, demigods, and aliens who brought peace to their homes or galaxies. Though saving the day from a villain is a dangerous part of Marvel Superhero job, some of the best heroes are the parents guide and share wisdom to their progeny. And to celebrate Father’s Day and the release of Secret Invasion, we take a look at some of the best fathers and father figures of the MCU.
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Chaos, Fun, and Adventure Unfolds in ‘Nimona’ Official Trailer
It’s halfway through Pride Month, and the official trailer for Nimona is out. The highly anticipated adaptation of ND Stevenson’s queer-centered 2015 graphic novel of the same name gives a more in-depth look at what the audience can expect.
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Adrian Tomine’s Classic Graphic Novel is Brought to Life in ‘Shortcomings’ Trailer
During the early aughts, indie comics were the only place to find Asian American stories by Asian American cartoonists. One of the biggest books to come out in that period was Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine. Now, a decade and a half later, that indie comic has been turned into an indie movie at Sony Pictures Classics in Randall Park’s directorial debut.
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Marvel Studios Unveils Major Date Shifts for Phases 5 and 6
Ah, the double edged sword of having a plan. Whether you want to admit it or not, Marvel Studios has always been tremendous at having the foresight to put together a gameplan for a long form story that persists over several franchises and years*. However, Kevin Feige will be the first to tell you that plans change. And with that comes a domino effect with repercussions through an entire multiverse.
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Pixar’s Newest Kid Adventure Gets Intergalactic in ‘Elio’ Trailer
As Disney and Pixar prep for the release of Elemental, they are already starting to launch the marketing for their next film, Elio. And now, the studio has released a brand new trailer teasing an all-new and original story that follows a young boy who heads off into space and meets aliens. The only thing is that the aliens believe the kid to be “uuhh-Earth’s” ambassador. As you can imagine, this has the potential to be hilarious but also very problematic.
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‘Carl’s Date’ Trailer Teases ‘Up’ Hero on a Dating Adventure in Pixar’s Newest Short
Pixar’s Up is considered one of the best-animated features of all time. And the studio is honoring the film’s legacy with a brand-new short that follows Carl Fredricksen (voiced by the late Ed Asner), who goes on a brand-new life-changing adventure with his loyal dog companion Dug (voiced by Bob Peterson).
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Hard NOC Life 316: ‘Rise of the Beasts’ Maximizes the ‘Transformers’ Franchise
On Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney roll out a review of the latest Transformers film, Rise of the Beasts. Britney also celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, while Keith previews The Flash.
‘How I Met Your Father’ Exclusive Clip: Jesse Gets A Bad Psychic Reading
The latest episode of Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, “Working Girls” — out tomorrow — has Sophie (Hilary Duff) and Ellen (Tien Tran) working on a project together; Sid (Suraj Sharma) visiting Hannah (Ashley Reyes) in LA; and, Charlie (Tom Ainsley) and Val (Francia Raisa) trying to prevent Jesse’s (Christopher Lowell) ill-fated psychic reading from coming true.
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Michaela Ternasky-Holland on Combining Grief and Philippine Mythology in ‘Mahal’
Michaela Ternasky-Holland is named for her father, Michael Anthony Ternasky. It’s one of many connection they share, a connections that was cut short when her father died in a car accident when she was young.
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Kaley Cuoco Talks Her New Show, ‘Based on a True Story’
Along with her role of executive producer, Kaley Cuoco stars as Ava in Based on a True Story. All eight episodes are currently available to stream on Peacock.
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NOC Review: Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ is a Sweet and Colorful Treat
It’s true that the best days of Pixar may be behind us. From modern day classics like Up, Wall-E, and Ratatouille, to more mediocre fare like Lightyear and Onward, the studio has essentially gone from “great” to “okay” after more than 20 years.
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