NOC Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Goes from Prada to Blah-da

April 29, 2026May 1, 2026 Mike Manalo

Sharp. Biting. Insightful. These are the words we think of when we reference 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada. So does The Devil Wears Prada 2, the long-awaited reunion between stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci follow in the high-end stilettoed footsteps of its well-regarded predecessor? Let’s just say, this time around, the sequel had me pursing my lips.

Interview, Streaming, Television

We Need to Talk About Gilead… with ‘The Testaments’ Star Birva Pandya

April 7, 2026 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

The world of The Handmaid’s Tale has always been unsettling, but The Testaments reframes that discomfort in a way that feels even more intimate.

What happens when control isn’t something imposed on you, but something you’re raised to accept?

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Brings ‘Predator: Badlands’ Home

February 17, 2026 Mike Manalo

This past year director Dan Trachtenberg, who brought us Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers introduced us to the franchise’s first Yautja protagonist, Dek, in Predator: Badlands! Portrayed by breakout star, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, both Trachtenberg and Koloamatangi infused pathos and complexity into Dek, bringing us something completely different; a sympathetic and richer side to Yautja culture.

Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Michael Lee

Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The new Avatar: Fire and Ash doubles down on both, throwing the family into a firestorm of grief, resilience, and jaw-dropping world-building that keeps expanding Pandora in bold, unexpected directions. Unfortunately, despite being epic in scale and scope, the film’s lack of a compelling story frustrates, and its many setups lead to surprisingly few satisfying payoff.

Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi

NOC Review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is an Enjoyable Sci-Fi Romp

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Mike Manalo

Redefining a classic franchise is a difficult thing to do. Countless remakes and reboots of beloved classics from Poltergeist to Child’s Play have withered and died at the cinema. The Predator franchise, specifically, has even seen its share of wasted potential (see Shane Black’s failed attempt from 2018).

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Into the ‘Predator: Badlands’ with the Stars and Director of the New Film

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Mike Manalo

It’s incredible to think that in just three years, director Dan Trachtenberg has reinvented the Predator franchise in such a profound way!

Movies, Reviews

‘Eenie Meanie’ Revs Up the Screen with Action, Thrills, and Humor

August 21, 2025 Nikita Francois

Eenie Meanie is a high-octane thrill ride that will take you from the edge of your seat in anticipation, to laughing hysterically. Shawn Simmons expertly weaves the intricacies of an action thriller with a heist movie, featuring dynamic characters that leave you cheering for multiple sides.

Conventions, Sci Fi1 Comment

SDCC 2025: The ‘Predator’ Blasts Hall H into the ‘Badlands’

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Mike Manalo

There are very few staples in the world of pop sci-fi that have had the lasting impact of the Predator franchise. While the series has seen its shares of ups and downs since 1987, in recent years, it’s seen a considerable upswing thanks to the terrific efforts of filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg. Starting with Prey, continuing with Predator: Killer of Killers, and now coming up on Predator: Badlands.

Animation, Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi

NOC Review: ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Destroys All Expectations

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Mike Manalo

Holy crap! I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to see the future of the Predator franchise play out. After an incredible revival with Prey, director Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator universe keeps getting more and more exciting, as evidenced with his latest creation: Predator: Killer of Killers!

Animation, Interview, Sci Fi1 Comment

Hunting the ‘Killer of Killers’ with ‘Predator’ Directors Dan Trachtenberg and Josh Wassung

June 6, 2025June 9, 2025 Mike Manalo

Hear that faint clicking sound? It means the Predator is on the move! Ever since Prey, Predator fans everywhere have been clamoring to see more from director Dan Trachtenberg for this franchise. And Trachtenberg, per the usual, did not disappoint one bit, as Predator: Killer of Killers has absolutely proven.

Movies, Sci Fi2 Comments

Prepare for the ‘Badlands’ with the First-Look at ‘Predator: Badlands’

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Mike Manalo

Since Prey, the Predator franchise has returned to true glory. Following the negative reception of Shane Black’s The Predator, director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) was brought in to resurrect everything with Prey, which was universally beloved both as a terrific installment in the franchise and as a fantastic example of Indigenous representation done right! Now, in a terrific decision, 20th Century Studios is officially bringing Trachtenberg back for a brand new adventure in the Predator universe: Predator: Badlands!

Interview, Sci Fi

Conversing of Fear and Face-Huggers with ‘Alien: Romulus’ Star Aileen Wu

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 Mike Manalo

I’ve had the most fortunate pleasure of speaking with the amazing cast members of this year’s sci-fi blockbuster hit, Alien: Romulus throughout the year. In fact, I’ll never forget my first interview with them at San Diego Comic Con this past July! The only regret I had, was not being able to speak with the terrific Aileen Wu, who plays the tragic Navarro, since she wasn’t able to make it to San Diego.

Horror, Interview, Sci Fi

Taking a Haunted Hayride with ‘Alien: Romulus’ Co-Supervising Sound Editor Lee Gilmore

November 4, 2024November 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Spooky Season is officially over folks, but like the best horror films, there’s still time for one final scare. Alien: Romulus is coming to 4K, Blu-ray, and VHS (!) December 3, and to celebrate the release of our favorite Alien film in years, we were given the opportunity to chat with the film’s co-supervising sound editor, himself, Lee Gilmore.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Bursting Out of ‘Alien: Romulus’ with Breakout Star David Jonsson

October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

You may recall this past July that I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing the full cast of Alien: Romulus at San Diego Comic Con. Hands down, one of the greatest highlights of my year. Now of course we hadn’t seen the film at that point. But now that it has become one of the biggest and most successful blockbusters of the year (critically and commercially), I find myself honored once more to this time sit down one-on-one with the film’s breakout star, (the man playing my absolute favorite character from the film, Andy) the incredible David Jonsson!

Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi1 Comment

‘Alien: Romulus’ on Digital Lets You Relive the Fears of Facing Xenomorphs at Home

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Michael Lee

Alien: Romulus is director Fede Alverez’s ode to the long-running sci-fi horror franchise that reminds us that in space, no one can hear you scream. While previous Alien sequels and prequels focused more on blue collars, scientists, and soldiers, the latest film, the seventh in the franchise, is more about a new group of misfit kids who refuse to accept their fate but place them in similar circumstances of fighting to survive, escaping with their lives, and putting their fate in the hands of a dubious android. Now, fans can relive all of that with the release of Alien: Romulus on digital.

Movies, Sci Fi1 Comment

‘Alien: Romulus’ Digital Code Giveaway

October 10, 2024October 31, 2024 Michael Lee

20th Century Studio’s Alien: Romulus arrives on digital on October 15. Directed by Fede Alverez, the film is the latest chapter in the long-running franchise that reminds its audience that in space, no one can hear you scream.

Horror, Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi

NOC Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is a Fine Addition to the ‘Alien’ Anthology

August 14, 2024August 18, 2024 Mike Manalo

Few franchises in Hollywood have cultivated the longevity and legacy of Sir Ridley Scott’s Alien anthology.

Horror, Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Honoring the ‘Alien’ Legacy with ‘Alien: Romulus’ Director Fede Álvarez

August 6, 2024August 8, 2024 Mike Manalo

Few names in the genre of horror generate buzz the way Fede Álvarez’s does. In just eleven years, the man who made, perhaps, the best horror reimagining in years (2013’s Evil Dead) and the terrific modern day thriller, Don’t Breathe, has now put his stamp on the Alien franchise with a stand-alone chapter, Alien: Romulus. And by the looks of it, the franchise will be all the better for it!

Horror, Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Surviving Aliens with the Cast of ‘Alien: Romulus’

July 31, 2024August 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

For 45 years, the Alien anthology has been the stuff of absolute nightmare fuel for sci-fi and horror fans. The simple concept of a haunted house film set in space worked so brilliantly and effectively that it quickly became a staple in cinema for decades.

Horror, Movies, Sci Fi

New Intense Sneak Peek at ‘Alien: Romulus’ and New Posters

July 30, 2024July 31, 2024 Mike Manalo

The face-huggers and xenomorphs are coming, folks! Alien: Romulus is ramping up for its grand landing August 16! Today, 20th Century Studios released a new sneak peek at the terrifying new chapter in the greatest sci-fi horror franchise of all time!

Conventions, Movies, Sci Fi2 Comments

‘Alien: Romulus’ Takes Control of Hall H

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Alien: Romulus is landing very soon folks! On August 16, the latest installment in the legendary Alien Anthology will be scaring up audiences. And this week, at San Diego Comic-Con, filmmaker Fede Alvarez and his cast took to the stage to terrify over 6000 attendees with some amazing footage and a few surprises.

Marvel, Reviews2 Comments

NOC Review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ — The ‘Wolverine’ Review

July 23, 2024July 24, 2024 Michael Lee

Nearly 15 years after Ryan Reynolds debuted as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Merc with the Mouth finds himself at a new point in his franchise and a low point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the few missteps Marvel Studios has had in the past trying to convince us that the currently disappointing Multiverse Saga is the next superhero epic, something like a Deadpool & Wolverine could be the hilariously merciful and bloody wake-up call that could reinvigorate fans’ enthusiasm for these films. And the highly anticipated sequel gets some help from Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine.

Horror, Movies, Sci Fi

Take Our ‘Alien: Romulus’ Quiz For a Chance to Win Some Out of This World Prizes

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

Attention Alien fans! Are you excited for Alien: Romulus hitting theaters August 16? Do you think know this franchise inside and out? Consider yourself the foremost expert on xenomorphs? Well it’s time to put your money where your mouth is and prove yourself! Who knows? Maybe you’ll get some cool prizes in return!